Gloria Celiac's Disease which is caused by Rheumatoid Arthritis caused by Gardasil-

How did this conclusion come to be?

Based on this site:
http://www.cogforlife.org/gardasilfacts.htm

We learned:
"In the product information insert, Merck reports cases of arthritis (juvenile, ---->rheumatoid<----, and reactive) and lupus among the test subjects after Gardasil treatments. They do not report the ages of those affected, nor how many doses each received."

"The VAERS lists 82 cases of Gardasil related adverse effects between July and December 2006. These side effects included local effects such as pain, swelling, inflammation, and itching.

They also included severe headaches, dizziness, temporary loss of vision, slurred speech, fainting, seizures, muscle weakness, tingling and numbness in hands and feet and joint pain, and Guillain-Barre Syndrome (Appendix G)."
Appendix G: http://www.909shot.com/Diseases/HPV/HPVrpt.htm

"Congenital anomalies were reported in women who became pregnant within 30 days of Gardasil injection, including pyloric stenosis and club foot (Appendix D, p9, Appendix E, p25)."
Appendix D: Gardasil package insert, page 5: http://www.merck.com/product/usa/pi_circulars/g/gardasil/gardasil_pi.pdf
Appendix E: VRBPAC Background Document, May 18, 2006 VRBPAC Meeting

Author Peg Luksik, who is running for Independent in the Senate BTW- kudos for her.
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and Rheumatoid Arthritis gives:
Symptoms of Celiac Disease

The list of signs and symptoms mentioned in various sources for Celiac Disease includes the 35 symptoms listed below:

* Digestive symptoms - some people will notice digestive symptoms such as:
o Diarrhea
o Abdominal pain
o Abdominal bloating
o Pale stool
o Foul-smelling stool
o Loose stool
o Flatulence
o Pallor
o Weakness
* Behavioral symptoms - there are also several other symptoms:
o Irritability - especially in children
o Depression
o Behavior changes
* Inadequate nutrition symptoms - because celiac causes malabsorption, the body does not get enough nutrients, leading to symptoms such as:
o Weight loss
o Delayed growth
o Failure to thrive (infants)
o Missed menstrual periods
o Anemia
o Fatigue
* Gas
* Bone pain
* Joint pain
* Seizures
* Muscle cramps
* No symptoms - some people have mild celiac without noticable symptoms
* Non-specific symptoms - some people get mild but unclear symptoms
* Tingling (legs from nerve damage)
* Numbness (legs from nerve damage)
* Mouth sores (aphthus ulcers)
* Skin rash
* Dermatitis herpetiformis - a painful skin rash
* Tooth discoloration
* Tooth enamel loss
* more information...»
Causes of Celiac Disease: Online Medical Books

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Celiac disease: Causes and incidence
(Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition))

In celiac disease, an intramucosal enzyme defect produces an inability to digest gluten. Resulting tissue toxicity produces rapid cell turnover, increases epithelial lymphocytes, and damages surface epithelium of the small bowel.

Celiac disease affects 1 of every 133 people in the United States and results from environmental factors and a genetic predisposition, but the exact mechanism is unknown. A strong association exists between the disease and two human leukocyte antigen haplotypes, DR3 and DQw2. It may also be autoimmune in nature. It affects twice as many females as males and occurs more commonly among relatives, especially siblings. This disease primarily affects whites and those of European ancestry.

Many diseases and conditions are associated with celiac disease, including:

❑ anemia

❑ lactose intolerance

❑ skin disorders such as dermatitis herpetiformis (a burning, itching, blistering rash)

❑ type 1 diabetes mellitus

❑ thyroid disease

❑ Down syndrome

❑ unexplained infertility or miscarriage

❑ osteoporosis or osteopenia

❑ autoimmune disorders, such as-----------------------------> rheumatoid arthritis<------ and systemic lupus erythematosus.

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Source: Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition), 2005
Celiac Disease: Celiac Disease - risk factors
(The 5-Minute Pediatric Consult)

* Syndromes: Down, Turner, and Williams
* Selective IgA deficiency
* 1st-degree relatives of patients with CD:
o Testing of at-risk groups should start around 3 years of age or earlier if they are symptomatic, as long as they have had a gluten-containing diet for 1 year.
o Repeat testing may be needed for at-risk patients who have negative initial serology and are HLA DQ2 and/or DQ8 positive.

other causes and triggers:
What causes Celiac Disease?

Causes: Celiac Disease: Celiac disease is a genetic disease, meaning that it runs in families. Sometimes the disease is triggered--or becomes active for the first time--after surgery, pregnancy, childbirth, viral infection, or severe emotional stress. (Source: excerpt from Celiac Disease: NIDDK)
What triggers Celiac Disease?

The following conditions are listed as possible triggers for Celiac Disease:

* Wheat
* Rye
* Barley
* Oats
* Millet

Medical news summaries relating to Celiac Disease:

The following medical news items are relevant to causes of Celiac Disease:

* Celiac disease more common than thought
* Commonly confused celiac disease
* Irritable bowel syndrome treated by dietary changes
* More news »

Related information on causes of Celiac Disease:

As with all medical conditions, there may be many causal factors. Further relevant information on causes of Celiac Disease may be found in:

* Risk factors for Celiac Disease
* Genetics of Celiac Disease
* Hidden causes of Celiac Disease
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SO WE HAVE THE NAME OF THE SYMPTOMS EXPERIENCED BY THE VICTIMS OF GARDASIL-
HOW CAN WE TEST IF WE HAVE CELIAC"S DISEASE?


Celiac Disease: Diagnostic Tests

The list of diagnostic tests mentioned in various sources as used in the diagnosis of Celiac Disease includes:

* Gluten antibodies
* Antigliadin antibody test
* Anti-endomysium antibody test
* Antireticulin antibody test
* Small intestine biopsy
* Recovery from gluten-free diet - A positive recovery after a change to a gluten-free diet may help confirm celiac. However, since this diet is such a major change, and removes numerous types of food from the diet, it is still possible that the correct diagnosis is not celiac, but some other dietary intolerance.

Home Diagnostic Testing

These home medical tests may be relevant to Celiac Disease:

* Food Allergies & Intolerances: Home Testing:
o Home Food Allergy Tests
o Home Food Intolerance Testing
o Home Water Testing
o Home Lead Poisoning Tests
o Home Heavy Metal Poisoning Tests
* Digestive-Related Home Testing:
o Home Stomach Ulcer Tests
o Home Colorectal Cancer Test Kits
o Home Fecal Occult Bleeding Test Kits

Celiac Disease Diagnosis: Book Excerpts

* Diagnosis - Celiac disease

Tests and diagnosis discussion for Celiac Disease:

Diagnosing celiac disease can be difficult because some of its symptoms are similar to those of other diseases, including irritable bowel syndrome, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, diverticulosis, intestinal infections, chronic fatigue syndrome, and depression.

Recently, researchers discovered that people with celiac disease have higher than normal levels of certain antibodies in their blood. Antibodies are produced by the immune system in response to substances that the body perceives to be threatening. To diagnose celiac disease, physicians test blood to measure levels of antibodies to gluten. These antibodies are antigliadin, anti-endomysium, and antireticulin.

If the tests and symptoms suggest celiac disease, the physician may remove a tiny piece of tissue from the small intestine to check for damage to the villi. This is done in a procedure called a biopsy: the physician eases a long, thin tube called an endoscope through the mouth and stomach into the small intestine, and then takes a sample of tissue using instruments passed through the endoscope. Biopsy of the small intestine is the best way to diagnose celiac disease.

Screening
Screening for celiac disease involves testing asymptomatic people for the antibodies to gluten. Americans are not routinely screened for celiac disease. However, because celiac disease is hereditary, family members--particularly first-degree relatives--of people who have been diagnosed may need to be tested for the disease. About 10 percent of an affected person's first-degree relatives (parents, siblings, or children) will also have the disease. The longer a person goes undiagnosed and untreated, the greater the chance of developing malnutrition and other complications. (Source: excerpt from Celiac Disease: NIDDK)
Celiac Disease Causes: Book Excerpts

* Causes and incidence - Celiac disease
* Celiac Disease - risk factors - Celiac Disease

Celiac Disease as a complication of other conditions:

Other conditions that might have Celiac Disease as a complication may, potentially, be an underlying cause of Celiac Disease. Our database lists the following as having Celiac Disease as a complication of that condition:

* Polyendocrine deficiency syndrome

Celiac Disease as a symptom:

Conditions listing Celiac Disease as a symptom may also be potential underlying causes of Celiac Disease. Our database lists the following as having Celiac Disease as a symptom of that condition:

* Anderson's triad
* Celiac disease - epilepsy - occipital calcifications
* Epilepsy occipital calcifications

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