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Thanks mrsD & glenntaj! And you're so right, dejavu! These folks are the best!

That link is pretty overwhelming, glenntaj, but I see what you mean about the connection to neuropathy, so I can see how his testing for it made sense. I feel like this guy is actually interested and trying, which is new and different! Not just "too bad for you, nothing more to see here, thanks for playing!"

I also had some bloodwork from my primary doc recently that showed low protein and globulin...just wondering because those are two words that are popping up here. (but I'm guessing high would be more consistent?) Maybe not connected...I tend to oversimplify things I don't understand.
the low protein and globullin could be caused by malabsorbtion, which could stem from celiac disease.
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the low protein and globullin could be caused by malabsorbtion, which could stem from celiac disease.
Interesting, pabb...could also be related to the unexplained weight loss (30 lbs in a year) and also muscle weakness and easy bruising. But it seems like diarrhea features prominently with celiac disease, and I almost always have the opposite problem, so I never considered it. Well, at least someone is finally looking into some of these things, and I feel hopeful for the first time in ages!
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And another way things are possibly looking up for me: I have a job interview tomorrow! It's a temporary position, but I've had 3-month assignments in the past turn into 3 years. I usually work in either engineering or IT environments, and they're both exceptionally horrible with estimating their staffing needs, so who knows?
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Good luck on the interview! I hope it goes well for you!
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