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<channel><title><![CDATA[Celiac Disease & Gluten-free Diet Information Since 1995 at Celiac.com - Comments for blog: Celiac Disease in Africa?]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com</link><description /><language>en-us</language><copyright><![CDATA[http://www.celiac.com]]></copyright><generator>N/A</generator><webMaster>scott@celiac.com</webMaster><lastBuildDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:51:53 PST</lastBuildDate><ttl>20</ttl><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #1]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/blogs/136/Celiac-Disease-in-Africa.html#Comment3787</link><description><![CDATA[Lionel 
My name is Albert. I am living in Canada where there is a variety of restaurants that have a gluten free menu. However, I do not dine out too often in restaurants, unless I am out of my home.
Your claim about lack of gluten free products is a false statement, unless you are looking for ready to serve, or half-processed food.
So, you have to make your own meal from basics, or have to suffer. I do not eat bread at all. I eat lots of vegetables, meat, fruits, beans and all tasty goodies that you can buy in any country, even in Africa. Yes, it is extra work, but that is the way of life you have to live, or suffer.
Best wishes to you!<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Albert at 6:29 pm, Fri 15th May 2009)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Albert)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 15 May 2009 18:29:24 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/blogs/136/Celiac-Disease-in-Africa.html#Comment3787</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #2]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/blogs/136/Celiac-Disease-in-Africa.html#Comment3791</link><description><![CDATA[Hi,
yes, according the current knowledge, the HLA genetic make up of pure African people/black does not predispose people to celiac disease. The question is have you performed a blood test looking for anti TG antibody? if yes, what is the result positive, negative? if yes, you should have an endoscopic exam to look at the villi of your small bowel!
Please clarify.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by cevenol at 1:09 pm, Sat 16th May 2009)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (cevenol)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 16 May 2009 13:09:33 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/blogs/136/Celiac-Disease-in-Africa.html#Comment3791</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #3]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/blogs/136/Celiac-Disease-in-Africa.html#Comment3799</link><description><![CDATA[Dear Lionel.
My name is Sonia and I have a granddaughter of celiac six years, we are Spanish.
I travel frequently to East Africa and I have often wondered what happens to the celiac patients in Africa?
He speaks with some African doctors know little about the disease, others nothing.
Maybe we should start by seeking doctors interested in celiac disease (!)
As for the price of food is very expensive anywhere in the world, it is necessary to lower prices.
Lionel, celiac disease is still spreading, with only diffusion and claim that we can achieve what the patient needs to celiac. I am at your disposal Lionel.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Sonia Glten Free at 10:38 am, Sun 17th May 2009)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Sonia Glten Free)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 17 May 2009 10:38:49 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/blogs/136/Celiac-Disease-in-Africa.html#Comment3799</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #4]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/blogs/136/Celiac-Disease-in-Africa.html#Comment3802</link><description><![CDATA[Wow, Lionel, that must be so hard! There must be some other Africans who have celiac disease. You should change your doctor if you can because unfortunately there are many bad doctors who know little about celiac disease. Good luck!!!<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Cara McKelvey at 5:56 am, Mon 18th May 2009)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Cara McKelvey)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 18 May 2009 05:56:03 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/blogs/136/Celiac-Disease-in-Africa.html#Comment3802</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #5]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/blogs/136/Celiac-Disease-in-Africa.html#Comment3805</link><description><![CDATA[Hi-
I think that's very odd that your doctors believe you can't get celiac disease. My aunt lives in London and was dying a few years ago from a mysterious illness. No one could figure out what was wrong until her friend, a traveling doctor who had just returned from Africa, immediately diagnosed her with celiac and she immediately felt better. 
But, I'm not sure why you there isn't gluten free food available. You know rice, meat, vegetable, fruit, milk, nuts are all gluten free. Many meals have to be made using fresh, frozen or canned ingredients with out sauces or additives, but it can be done. I don't buy many 'gluten free' products because they are way to expensive, I live in Indiana, in the United States, and I can make many delicious meals with out using any gluten. I can send you some recipes if you'd like. I would love to help you figure this out too! I hope to hear from you!<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Aliza Pain at 9:22 am, Mon 18th May 2009)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Aliza Pain)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 18 May 2009 09:22:49 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/blogs/136/Celiac-Disease-in-Africa.html#Comment3805</guid></item></channel></rss>