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<channel><title><![CDATA[Celiac Disease & Gluten-free Diet Information at Celiac.com - Comments for blog: Gluten-Free Cruise Ship Form Letter to Bring]]></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>Wed, 19 Jun 2013 14:14:12 PDT</lastBuildDate><ttl>20</ttl><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #1]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Gluten-Free-Cruise-Ship-Form-Letter-to-Bring/Page1.html#Comment426</link><description><![CDATA[Very thorough!<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Lisa at 8:03 pm, Thu 15th Nov 2007)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Lisa)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 15 Nov 2007 20:03:09 PST]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Gluten-Free-Cruise-Ship-Form-Letter-to-Bring/Page1.html#Comment426</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #2]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Gluten-Free-Cruise-Ship-Form-Letter-to-Bring/Page1.html#Comment604</link><description><![CDATA[very well written - I could understand it.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by michelle at 8:11 pm, Sat 1st Dec 2007)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (michelle)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 01 Dec 2007 20:11:40 PST]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Gluten-Free-Cruise-Ship-Form-Letter-to-Bring/Page1.html#Comment604</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #3]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Gluten-Free-Cruise-Ship-Form-Letter-to-Bring/Page1.html#Comment817</link><description><![CDATA[Very well presented.  Those of us who are not medically trained can understand it.  <br/><br/>
(Comment posted by karen at 2:20 pm, Wed 19th Dec 2007)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (karen)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 19 Dec 2007 14:20:19 PST]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Gluten-Free-Cruise-Ship-Form-Letter-to-Bring/Page1.html#Comment817</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #4]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Gluten-Free-Cruise-Ship-Form-Letter-to-Bring/Page1.html#Comment1650</link><description><![CDATA[This is definately one of the best article I have read on celiac blood tests.  Thank you!<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Mary at 8:50 pm, Fri 22nd Feb 2008)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Mary)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 22 Feb 2008 20:50:35 PST]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Gluten-Free-Cruise-Ship-Form-Letter-to-Bring/Page1.html#Comment1650</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #5]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Gluten-Free-Cruise-Ship-Form-Letter-to-Bring/Page1.html#Comment1904</link><description><![CDATA[Great explanation of the tests, now I know what to ask the doctor for to make sure they run all the necessary tests.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Nancy at 12:01 am, Thu 27th Mar 2008)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Nancy)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 27 Mar 2008 00:01:06 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Gluten-Free-Cruise-Ship-Form-Letter-to-Bring/Page1.html#Comment1904</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #6]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Gluten-Free-Cruise-Ship-Form-Letter-to-Bring/Page1.html#Comment1948</link><description><![CDATA[Finally an explanation I can understand.Thank you.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Michelle at 2:02 pm, Sat 5th Apr 2008)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Michelle)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 05 Apr 2008 14:02:05 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Gluten-Free-Cruise-Ship-Form-Letter-to-Bring/Page1.html#Comment1948</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #7]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/blogs/57/Gluten-Free-Cruise-Ship-Form-Letter-to-Bring.html#Comment1954</link><description><![CDATA[Your articles look very helpful.  I am going on a cruise this summer to Europe.  It was booked before I was diagnosed!  Have you had any experience with Holland America?<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by J. Shelley at 7:20 pm, Sun 6th Apr 2008)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (J. Shelley)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 06 Apr 2008 19:20:43 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/blogs/57/Gluten-Free-Cruise-Ship-Form-Letter-to-Bring.html#Comment1954</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #8]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Gluten-Free-Cruise-Ship-Form-Letter-to-Bring/Page1.html#Comment2055</link><description><![CDATA[Great article - the only one I found online that came close to explaining the IgA and IgG ELISA in terms I could understand (my doctor is a bit ADD.) But now I have more questions. On my IgA and IgG ELISA test results for food sensitivity, my 'big ones' were yeasts, milk products, and nuts. On both the IgA and IgG tests I had much lower reactions to gluten / grainy products in general. I wasn't on a gluten free diet when I tested, but still had not been a big bread or grain eater in general. But now I'm wondering if registering a positive on both tests is something to think further about.  I did read somewhere that sensitivity to milk products can produce results similar to gluten sensitivity? Any thoughts on that?<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Rachel at 6:23 pm, Mon 21st Apr 2008)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Rachel)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 21 Apr 2008 18:23:56 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Gluten-Free-Cruise-Ship-Form-Letter-to-Bring/Page1.html#Comment2055</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #9]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/blogs/57/Gluten-Free-Cruise-Ship-Form-Letter-to-Bring.html#Comment2280</link><description><![CDATA[Excellent, I'm never sure I'm asking all the right questions, so I end up just eating meat when I go out. Thanks so much for sharing.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Joy Hall at 11:26 am, Mon 2nd Jun 2008)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Joy Hall)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 02 Jun 2008 11:26:13 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/blogs/57/Gluten-Free-Cruise-Ship-Form-Letter-to-Bring.html#Comment2280</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #10]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/blogs/57/Gluten-Free-Cruise-Ship-Form-Letter-to-Bring.html#Comment2296</link><description><![CDATA[Thank you so much for your efforts.  I have been celiac for about 3 years now and had just about given up eating out.  This is very empowering!<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Kathy F. at 5:04 pm, Tue 3rd Jun 2008)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Kathy F.)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 03 Jun 2008 17:04:08 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/blogs/57/Gluten-Free-Cruise-Ship-Form-Letter-to-Bring.html#Comment2296</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #11]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Gluten-Free-Cruise-Ship-Form-Letter-to-Bring/Page1.html#Comment2432</link><description><![CDATA[Thank you this was very clear and helpful.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Susan at 5:22 am, Mon 30th Jun 2008)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Susan)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 30 Jun 2008 05:22:56 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Gluten-Free-Cruise-Ship-Form-Letter-to-Bring/Page1.html#Comment2432</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #12]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Gluten-Free-Cruise-Ship-Form-Letter-to-Bring/Page1.html#Comment2929</link><description><![CDATA[Now I have a better concept of what was tested, why, the validity and how I can better understand my own test results.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Lenore at 11:38 am, Sun 5th Oct 2008)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Lenore)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 05 Oct 2008 11:38:41 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Gluten-Free-Cruise-Ship-Form-Letter-to-Bring/Page1.html#Comment2929</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #13]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Gluten-Free-Cruise-Ship-Form-Letter-to-Bring/Page1.html#Comment3100</link><description><![CDATA[Now I understand!  I think the dermatologist and gastroenterologist thought it was too complicated to explain - and thus I did not take them seriously!<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Kathleen Taylor at 4:18 pm, Wed 12th Nov 2008)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Kathleen Taylor)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 12 Nov 2008 16:18:04 PST]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Gluten-Free-Cruise-Ship-Form-Letter-to-Bring/Page1.html#Comment3100</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #14 (Reply to Comment #13)]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Gluten-Free-Cruise-Ship-Form-Letter-to-Bring/Page1.html#Comment8411</link><description><![CDATA[I also had rashes on my scalp that cleared up in about 3-4 months of being gluten free. My hair is not so oily, that improved quickly. I also have restless legs, and was able to lower the nauseating dosage. I started magnesium, about 400% RDA and that also let me lower my restless leg dosage. I think I started having celiac symptoms about the time the restless leg problem started a few years ago. I am 5 months gluten free. Reading that it can take a year or more to get better has me hoping I will feel better yet. My symptoms continue to get better, but I did not know it could take so long. I was concerned that I also had other health problems. Now I will just wait another 6 months as I continue to feel better.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Shar at 4:38 pm, Mon 28th Mar 2011)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Shar)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 28 Mar 2011 16:38:30 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Gluten-Free-Cruise-Ship-Form-Letter-to-Bring/Page1.html#Comment8411</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #15]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Gluten-Free-Cruise-Ship-Form-Letter-to-Bring/Page1.html#Comment3201</link><description><![CDATA[I wish I had read this before testing. I have been on a gluten free diet almost all the time for 10 months, and thought that the antibodies would show up on the test if I ate wheat the day before testing. I think my tests are false negative, but definitely don't want to undergo biopsy to prove it.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Deborah at 1:43 pm, Tue 9th Dec 2008)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Deborah)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 09 Dec 2008 13:43:57 PST]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Gluten-Free-Cruise-Ship-Form-Letter-to-Bring/Page1.html#Comment3201</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #16]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Gluten-Free-Cruise-Ship-Form-Letter-to-Bring/Page1.html#Comment3208</link><description><![CDATA[It seems cruel and unnecessary to put someone back on a diet containing gluten after 6 months of being gluten free. I quit eating gluten after my mother and sister were diagnosed with celiac . I feel so much better that I don't need a 'confirmation ' by a doctor or invasive procedure.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by matt at 3:37 pm, Wed 10th Dec 2008)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (matt)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 10 Dec 2008 15:37:20 PST]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Gluten-Free-Cruise-Ship-Form-Letter-to-Bring/Page1.html#Comment3208</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #17 (Reply to Comment #16)]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Gluten-Free-Cruise-Ship-Form-Letter-to-Bring/Page1.html#Comment10347</link><description><![CDATA[I'm with you Matt! I mean is medicine about the patient or the disease - I would feel terrible all the time for 6 months back on gluten and can't see what difference it would make to my care - you can still have regular endoscopies, I would imagine on request?<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by ann at 8:19 pm, Tue 17th Jan 2012)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (ann)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 17 Jan 2012 20:19:22 PST]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Gluten-Free-Cruise-Ship-Form-Letter-to-Bring/Page1.html#Comment10347</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #17 (Reply to Comment #16)]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Gluten-Free-Cruise-Ship-Form-Letter-to-Bring/Page1.html#Comment13407</link><description><![CDATA[I've been treated for coeliac disease and it's very useful to read the excellent article before my results - thank you!<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Gillian Jones at 2:02 am, Wed 31st Oct 2012)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Gillian Jones)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 31 Oct 2012 02:02:38 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Gluten-Free-Cruise-Ship-Form-Letter-to-Bring/Page1.html#Comment13407</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #19 (Reply to Comment #16)]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Gluten-Free-Cruise-Ship-Form-Letter-to-Bring/Page1.html#Comment11475</link><description><![CDATA[I too self-diagnosed as I logged symptoms and reactions, searched reliable internet sites. I kept putting off the blood tests and biopsy until my intolerance went from just bread causing the reaction to everything containing wheat/gluten (even porridge oats) to the stage I was very limited in foods. Gluten-free diet is very expensive and in the UK a confirmed diagnosis of celiac disease allows you a limited amount of gluten-free food on prescription.  I also have stronger anti-histamines from my GP for any reactions.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Louise at 2:19 am, Sat 19th May 2012)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Louise)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 19 May 2012 02:19:21 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Gluten-Free-Cruise-Ship-Form-Letter-to-Bring/Page1.html#Comment11475</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #20]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Gluten-Free-Cruise-Ship-Form-Letter-to-Bring/Page1.html#Comment3303</link><description><![CDATA[Finally an explanation! I was low on my IgA but high positive on IgG and so sick and my doc said, 'at some point in the past, gluten made you very sick, but you're fine now.'.. He was totally ignoring my symptoms! That was two years ago and he still doesn't believe I have it, even though since then he diagnosed me with osteopenia.. I've been off gluten for about 3 months now, and my chronic migraines and stomach problems are gone! my doc still doesn't believe I have it, but IBS instead! give me a break! And these are Seattle gastroenterologists!<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Heather kerekffy at 4:52 pm, Wed 7th Jan 2009)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Heather kerekffy)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 07 Jan 2009 16:52:07 PST]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Gluten-Free-Cruise-Ship-Form-Letter-to-Bring/Page1.html#Comment3303</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #21 (Reply to Comment #20)]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Gluten-Free-Cruise-Ship-Form-Letter-to-Bring/Page1.html#Comment5439</link><description><![CDATA[Same situation with me and my docs in NJ!<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Chika at 10:08 am, Thu 7th Jan 2010)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Chika)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 07 Jan 2010 10:08:28 PST]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Gluten-Free-Cruise-Ship-Form-Letter-to-Bring/Page1.html#Comment5439</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #22]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Gluten-Free-Cruise-Ship-Form-Letter-to-Bring/Page1.html#Comment3447</link><description><![CDATA[Great article. I finally understood better the interpretation of the test results.  I would like to see a table of the combination of tests usually done, the results (negative, positive) and possible interpretation of whether or not the disease can be presumed.  I tested positive for anti gliadin IgA and negative for anti endomysium Iga and the doctor really does not know the meaning.  My sister is confirmed celiac and I have IBS symptoms.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Rita at 7:28 pm, Fri 13th Feb 2009)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Rita)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 13 Feb 2009 19:28:37 PST]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Gluten-Free-Cruise-Ship-Form-Letter-to-Bring/Page1.html#Comment3447</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #23]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Gluten-Free-Cruise-Ship-Form-Letter-to-Bring/Page1.html#Comment3471</link><description><![CDATA[My doctor ordered the IGA test knowing that I've been on a gluten free diet for 4 months.  It came out negative & took me out of the diet. Now I'm back to my old diarrhea nightmare.  Now I know why. I'll definitely go back to my gluten free diet! Thanks!<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Carmen at 10:26 am, Tue 24th Feb 2009)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Carmen)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 24 Feb 2009 10:26:54 PST]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Gluten-Free-Cruise-Ship-Form-Letter-to-Bring/Page1.html#Comment3471</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #24]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Gluten-Free-Cruise-Ship-Form-Letter-to-Bring/Page1.html#Comment3601</link><description><![CDATA[Thank you for explaining the whole testing sequence in simple terms so that I can understand them.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Jill from UK at 2:03 am, Wed 1st Apr 2009)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Jill from UK)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 01 Apr 2009 02:03:37 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Gluten-Free-Cruise-Ship-Form-Letter-to-Bring/Page1.html#Comment3601</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #25]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Gluten-Free-Cruise-Ship-Form-Letter-to-Bring/Page1.html#Comment3713</link><description><![CDATA[Very interesting.  I am having more testing and hopefully people will realize I was not a fussy eater.  The food did not agree with me.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Shelia  Ryan at 11:12 pm, Sun 3rd May 2009)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Shelia  Ryan)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 03 May 2009 23:12:54 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Gluten-Free-Cruise-Ship-Form-Letter-to-Bring/Page1.html#Comment3713</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #26]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Gluten-Free-Cruise-Ship-Form-Letter-to-Bring/Page1.html#Comment3716</link><description><![CDATA[This article is the best. It really explained my sons results and I fully understand that he definitely has a gluten sensitivity. I printed it to share with other moms at my sons school. Even my PCP didn't know how to interpret it..I'm a RN and I found this to be very simple and informative.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Sharese at 2:56 pm, Mon 4th May 2009)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Sharese)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 04 May 2009 14:56:12 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Gluten-Free-Cruise-Ship-Form-Letter-to-Bring/Page1.html#Comment3716</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #27]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/blogs/57/Gluten-Free-Cruise-Ship-Form-Letter-to-Bring.html#Comment3792</link><description><![CDATA[Thank you for this letter.  I'm going on my first cruise in June and was really wondering what I was going to do about the meals.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Ruth Cramer at 6:33 pm, Sat 16th May 2009)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Ruth Cramer)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 16 May 2009 18:33:57 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/blogs/57/Gluten-Free-Cruise-Ship-Form-Letter-to-Bring.html#Comment3792</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #28]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Gluten-Free-Cruise-Ship-Form-Letter-to-Bring/Page1.html#Comment3956</link><description><![CDATA[In the hopes this will help someone, I'm posting my before and after Celiac panel test results.

On 4/10/09 (diagnosed)
Deamidated Gliad IgAH 127
Deaminated Gliad IgGH 104
Tranglut IgA 43

On 6/12/09 (gluten free diet)
127 -> 58 (goal under 10)
104-> 48 (goal under 10)
43 -> 10 (goal under 3)

So after being on gluten free diet from 4/10/09-6/12/09, 8 weeks, already seeing dramatic reductions in antibody levels. Not done yet, but are headed in the right direction. I didn't see this kind of information posted anywhere, so hoping this information is helpful.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Jill at 10:00 am, Thu 18th Jun 2009)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Jill)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 18 Jun 2009 10:00:49 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Gluten-Free-Cruise-Ship-Form-Letter-to-Bring/Page1.html#Comment3956</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #29 (Reply to Comment #28)]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Gluten-Free-Cruise-Ship-Form-Letter-to-Bring/Page1.html#Comment16002</link><description><![CDATA[Wow everyone else has much lower IgA Counts than me. Mine at diagnosis was 474 and after 3 weeks of gluten-free diet now is 519 !!<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by jodieB at 6:04 pm, Thu 9th May 2013)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (jodieB)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 09 May 2013 18:04:38 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Gluten-Free-Cruise-Ship-Form-Letter-to-Bring/Page1.html#Comment16002</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #30]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Gluten-Free-Cruise-Ship-Form-Letter-to-Bring/Page1.html#Comment4107</link><description><![CDATA[Thank you for putting a complicated process into words that the patient can understand.  I have spent hours poring over material and couldn't understand it or it was simply to vague. I finally understand what my doctor is saying to me.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Lisa Shroyer at 10:55 am, Thu 23rd Jul 2009)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Lisa Shroyer)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 23 Jul 2009 10:55:36 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Gluten-Free-Cruise-Ship-Form-Letter-to-Bring/Page1.html#Comment4107</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #31]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Gluten-Free-Cruise-Ship-Form-Letter-to-Bring/Page1.html#Comment4190</link><description><![CDATA[Thanks for this.  You mentioned that "IgG anti-gliadin antibodies are detectable in approximately 21% of patients with other gastrointestinal disorders."  

What other gastrointestinal disorders could also come back positive with IgG?  Is it possible to have a positive IgG but be disease-free?<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Tina at 6:31 am, Fri 7th Aug 2009)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Tina)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 07 Aug 2009 06:31:23 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Gluten-Free-Cruise-Ship-Form-Letter-to-Bring/Page1.html#Comment4190</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #32]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Gluten-Free-Cruise-Ship-Form-Letter-to-Bring/Page1.html#Comment4442</link><description><![CDATA[I keep coming back to this wonderful article for reference.  Wonderfully thorough and scientific.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Susan Tees at 12:31 pm, Sun 27th Sep 2009)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Susan Tees)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 27 Sep 2009 12:31:35 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Gluten-Free-Cruise-Ship-Form-Letter-to-Bring/Page1.html#Comment4442</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #33]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Gluten-Free-Cruise-Ship-Form-Letter-to-Bring/Page1.html#Comment4630</link><description><![CDATA[I'm getting the blood panel tomorrow.  In the past 10 years, I have avoided gluten since it made me bloated.  I've also had fertility issues, osteopenia, floating stools, and signs of vitamin deficiency.  Recently, I've been unknowingly eating gluten in the form of oats for about 6 weeks.  After researching celiac online, I've decided to get tested.  But now I realize that I might get a false negative.  We'll see...  I'll bet there are others out there in my same situation, so I'll let you know my test results and what I plan to do.  The thought of pasta, pastries and sandwiches makes my head happy, (Happy Holidays!), but I know my gut will be miserable, just to prove a diagnosis.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Maggie L. at 3:57 am, Tue 6th Oct 2009)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Maggie L.)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 06 Oct 2009 03:57:05 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Gluten-Free-Cruise-Ship-Form-Letter-to-Bring/Page1.html#Comment4630</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #34]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Gluten-Free-Cruise-Ship-Form-Letter-to-Bring/Page1.html#Comment4771</link><description><![CDATA[I am still a bit confused. I have a high gliadin IgA Ab at 75 High, and a negative Gliadin IGG ab at 27.0. My Transglutaminiase IGA autoab was 4.0 and my Endomysial IgA was negative and my Immunoglobulin A was 332.0 Does this mean that because only my Gliadin IgA ab was abnormally high that I don't have celiac disease being that the other antibodies were within normal limits. What does a high Gliadin IGA AB represent.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Adolph Schaber at 2:33 pm, Mon 26th Oct 2009)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Adolph Schaber)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 26 Oct 2009 14:33:19 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Gluten-Free-Cruise-Ship-Form-Letter-to-Bring/Page1.html#Comment4771</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #35]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Gluten-Free-Cruise-Ship-Form-Letter-to-Bring/Page1.html#Comment5231</link><description><![CDATA[In order for you to get a true test result you can not eat out. Gluten is in everything. Dry beans are persevered with Wheat, as Scott Adams said to me a couple of days " The Food May Be Cross Contaminated" Try to eat veggies,or anything you feel in manufactures can be cross contaminated with Gluten and then go take another Panel.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Phillipa Sheard at 6:59 pm, Mon 14th Dec 2009)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Phillipa Sheard)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 14 Dec 2009 18:59:03 PST]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Gluten-Free-Cruise-Ship-Form-Letter-to-Bring/Page1.html#Comment5231</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #36 (Reply to Comment #35)]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Gluten-Free-Cruise-Ship-Form-Letter-to-Bring/Page1.html#Comment5251</link><description><![CDATA[I don't agree that wheat is used to preserve dry beans, and do believe that you can eat out safely if you take basic steps to discuss your meal with the wait staff and cooks.
Scott<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by admin at 3:24 pm, Wed 16th Dec 2009)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (admin)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 16 Dec 2009 15:24:34 PST]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Gluten-Free-Cruise-Ship-Form-Letter-to-Bring/Page1.html#Comment5251</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #37]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Gluten-Free-Cruise-Ship-Form-Letter-to-Bring/Page1.html#Comment5468</link><description><![CDATA[This helped me somewhat. Only have iga of 5.8 and negative on igg and everything else?<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Debra at 10:30 am, Mon 11th Jan 2010)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Debra)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 11 Jan 2010 10:30:41 PST]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Gluten-Free-Cruise-Ship-Form-Letter-to-Bring/Page1.html#Comment5468</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #38]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Gluten-Free-Cruise-Ship-Form-Letter-to-Bring/Page1.html#Comment5518</link><description><![CDATA[Helped somewhat.  

Can someone help me interpret 10 year old sons results though?  Gliadin AB IGG 5 (says negative), IGA 18 (says >17 positive).  Is this automatic Celiac?<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by ellen at 1:44 pm, Mon 18th Jan 2010)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (ellen)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 18 Jan 2010 13:44:53 PST]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Gluten-Free-Cruise-Ship-Form-Letter-to-Bring/Page1.html#Comment5518</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #39]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Gluten-Free-Cruise-Ship-Form-Letter-to-Bring/Page1.html#Comment5734</link><description><![CDATA[Good job on your article. 
There are some articles on TTG that you might want to look at.
I could email them to you.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by d. finlayson MD at 11:44 am, Fri 12th Feb 2010)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (d. finlayson MD)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 12 Feb 2010 11:44:09 PST]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Gluten-Free-Cruise-Ship-Form-Letter-to-Bring/Page1.html#Comment5734</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #40]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Gluten-Free-Cruise-Ship-Form-Letter-to-Bring/Page1.html#Comment5741</link><description><![CDATA[I have been diagnosed with celiac disease-I am 14 years old. Celiac doesn't run in my family, but  thyroid cancer runs on my dads side, is this connected?<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by amii at 6:59 am, Sun 14th Feb 2010)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (amii)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 14 Feb 2010 06:59:11 PST]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Gluten-Free-Cruise-Ship-Form-Letter-to-Bring/Page1.html#Comment5741</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #41]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Gluten-Free-Cruise-Ship-Form-Letter-to-Bring/Page1.html#Comment5796</link><description><![CDATA[terrific article...wish I had known about it before the doctor ordered the blood tests....been gluten free for 5 years after diagnosis in another hospital in western part of the state, so of course they came up negative when current doctor in new location tested.  Will print a copy to take with me to the doctor's at next appointment..wish me luck!<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by PeggyNC at 3:07 pm, Mon 22nd Feb 2010)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (PeggyNC)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 22 Feb 2010 15:07:18 PST]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Gluten-Free-Cruise-Ship-Form-Letter-to-Bring/Page1.html#Comment5796</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #42]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Gluten-Free-Cruise-Ship-Form-Letter-to-Bring/Page1.html#Comment6042</link><description><![CDATA[My sons are both coming back with elevated IGA tests the older 165.0 TTG IGA 16 but his symptoms are mood, weight, stuff like that. My younger son can't keep food down and is nauseated all the time his is only 117 and 10. He is miserable they are telling him not to change his diet it might mess up testing but he has been very ill for 3 months and we are frustrated with all the waiting around. 
Any advice?<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by michele at 12:35 pm, Tue 23rd Mar 2010)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (michele)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 23 Mar 2010 12:35:42 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Gluten-Free-Cruise-Ship-Form-Letter-to-Bring/Page1.html#Comment6042</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #43]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Gluten-Free-Cruise-Ship-Form-Letter-to-Bring/Page1.html#Comment6072</link><description><![CDATA[I was hoping to find an explanation for IGA, Qn.  This test is part of the celiac panel and I have not been able to find what an elevated result means.
Other than the exclusion of this important IGA explanation, the article was very good.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Cathy Simms at 1:49 pm, Mon 29th Mar 2010)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Cathy Simms)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 29 Mar 2010 13:49:06 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Gluten-Free-Cruise-Ship-Form-Letter-to-Bring/Page1.html#Comment6072</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #44]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Gluten-Free-Cruise-Ship-Form-Letter-to-Bring/Page1.html#Comment6198</link><description><![CDATA[Very good article for us laymen.  I am having the testing done in 2 days.  I wasn't told whether or not to fast for the test.  <br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Jo at 7:20 am, Sat 17th Apr 2010)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Jo)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 17 Apr 2010 07:20:17 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Gluten-Free-Cruise-Ship-Form-Letter-to-Bring/Page1.html#Comment6198</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #45 (Reply to Comment #44)]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Gluten-Free-Cruise-Ship-Form-Letter-to-Bring/Page1.html#Comment10448</link><description><![CDATA[My doctor said doing it right means fasting.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Audrey at 10:49 am, Thu 26th Jan 2012)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Audrey)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 26 Jan 2012 10:49:11 PST]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Gluten-Free-Cruise-Ship-Form-Letter-to-Bring/Page1.html#Comment10448</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #46]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Gluten-Free-Cruise-Ship-Form-Letter-to-Bring/Page1.html#Comment6218</link><description><![CDATA[Very informative just had a blood test and I  cant really interpret results: antibody part waiting on part 2  Genetic one.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Rosalie Southern at 3:42 am, Tue 20th Apr 2010)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Rosalie Southern)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 20 Apr 2010 03:42:40 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Gluten-Free-Cruise-Ship-Form-Letter-to-Bring/Page1.html#Comment6218</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #47]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Gluten-Free-Cruise-Ship-Form-Letter-to-Bring/Page1.html#Comment6236</link><description><![CDATA[Great article!! Thank you!<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Marina at 12:37 pm, Wed 21st Apr 2010)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Marina)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 21 Apr 2010 12:37:02 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Gluten-Free-Cruise-Ship-Form-Letter-to-Bring/Page1.html#Comment6236</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #48]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Gluten-Free-Cruise-Ship-Form-Letter-to-Bring/Page1.html#Comment6278</link><description><![CDATA[Thank you so much, this article is a God send!  I just received my IGA test results today, it was 27 (a weak positive), but I had no idea what that meant.  Your explanation told me everything I wanted to know.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Marty at 1:48 pm, Wed 28th Apr 2010)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Marty)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 28 Apr 2010 13:48:08 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Gluten-Free-Cruise-Ship-Form-Letter-to-Bring/Page1.html#Comment6278</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #49]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Gluten-Free-Cruise-Ship-Form-Letter-to-Bring/Page1.html#Comment6631</link><description><![CDATA[Thanks for the article.  I've been gluten-free for about 3 months and my doctor told me I did not need to be eating wheat to take the blood test.  Think I'll have to be retested....<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Hilary at 8:24 pm, Mon 12th Jul 2010)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Hilary)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 12 Jul 2010 20:24:47 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Gluten-Free-Cruise-Ship-Form-Letter-to-Bring/Page1.html#Comment6631</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #50]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Gluten-Free-Cruise-Ship-Form-Letter-to-Bring/Page1.html#Comment6716</link><description><![CDATA[My son was tested for celiac disease after a year or so of feeling sick, having a rash on his elbows knees and legs, poor weight gain etc. The blood test came back Antigliadin IgA Antibody of 12 and  Antigliadin IgG of 34. flagged as high. Then he had a stomach biopsy and it was inconclusive but remarked that it had to correlate with the Serologic findings. I don't know what that means. His pediatrician GI specialist said yes he had celiac...but I had to push to get the blood test and it came back to us in November 09 positive. She didn't say anything about it and I had to push for the endoscopy.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Maria at 12:17 pm, Mon 26th Jul 2010)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Maria)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 26 Jul 2010 12:17:22 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Gluten-Free-Cruise-Ship-Form-Letter-to-Bring/Page1.html#Comment6716</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #51]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Gluten-Free-Cruise-Ship-Form-Letter-to-Bring/Page1.html#Comment7345</link><description><![CDATA[Excellent explanation.  I recently tested positive by IgA (low but still positive).  I have had many significant symptoms and chronic illnesses.  I truly believe it is all due to gluten.  My former doctor said the positive was weak and would not contribute to any of my health issues.  I found a new doctor, went gluten free (1 month now) and am starting to feel the best I have ever felt in my life!<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Kelly at 2:43 pm, Thu 14th Oct 2010)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Kelly)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 14 Oct 2010 14:43:24 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Gluten-Free-Cruise-Ship-Form-Letter-to-Bring/Page1.html#Comment7345</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #52]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Gluten-Free-Cruise-Ship-Form-Letter-to-Bring/Page1.html#Comment7560</link><description><![CDATA[Like pretty much everybody has written here. This is one of the most thorough and well presented articles I have ever found.

Thank you.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Gluten Sufferer at 5:47 pm, Mon 8th Nov 2010)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Gluten Sufferer)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 08 Nov 2010 17:47:51 PST]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Gluten-Free-Cruise-Ship-Form-Letter-to-Bring/Page1.html#Comment7560</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #53]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Gluten-Free-Cruise-Ship-Form-Letter-to-Bring/Page1.html#Comment7676</link><description><![CDATA[What would you conclude about a person who feels great, but has an elevated anti-gliadin IgA? All other tests are normal.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Lynn C. at 8:42 am, Sat 27th Nov 2010)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Lynn C.)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 27 Nov 2010 08:42:47 PST]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Gluten-Free-Cruise-Ship-Form-Letter-to-Bring/Page1.html#Comment7676</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #54]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Gluten-Free-Cruise-Ship-Form-Letter-to-Bring/Page1.html#Comment7719</link><description><![CDATA[My daughter and son both tested negative on initial blood test.  Because of horrific stomach pains, lack of focus and flu like symptoms she went gluten free anyways.  Result:  All symptoms gone.  Her words after she got better "I felt like I was dying!" My son's excema, muscle pain and allergy symptoms--gone!<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Lisa at 6:32 am, Fri 3rd Dec 2010)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Lisa)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 03 Dec 2010 06:32:28 PST]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Gluten-Free-Cruise-Ship-Form-Letter-to-Bring/Page1.html#Comment7719</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #55]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Gluten-Free-Cruise-Ship-Form-Letter-to-Bring/Page1.html#Comment7779</link><description><![CDATA[Please Help me to find out what is going on with me?
   I stopped eating gluten 1 year ago. I had a skin problem and It  was suggested to me to try gluten free diet .I did that ,no milk and gluten for 2 mounts. After 2 mounts by accident  some flour was on my plate .I was even surprise by the effect. My gyms and tong puff up and the tip of my tong felt burn I  couldn't breathe normally for an about 20 min.  
 Since then I tried food with gluten to see if it is going to be the same. Sure enough every time I had the same reaction.  Sometimes I had swallow  a little bit gluten  without me knowing, then I get really sleepy and tired  for the whole day with numbness on my feet and hands.The next day I am in abdomen pain and feel quite sick.Now I cook at home everything, only that way I feel safe .
Lately  or the past mount I am losing very quickly my energy ,I am getting lethargic and I feel pain in every muscle and bone in my body. I cannot concentrate easily.
I am 45 years old and  almost never got sick.   I grow up on bread and filo dough, flour. It is true I work a lot , but I don think that this is the reason for me to feel always exhausted.
I need to live my live somehow and not to be  afraid to wake up every morning.
I take some vitamins and minerals I have no insurance and I have not seen a Doctor for the problems .
I read in Better Nutrition magazine that IgC gliadin antibody test is the best blood test to identify gluten sensitivity.
I need to know what to do, to keep myself healthy and awake, and in good mind.
I love the article ! I would be happy to know how to find out for sure about  allergy  I have.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Daniela at 11:14 pm, Sun 12th Dec 2010)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Daniela)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 12 Dec 2010 23:14:22 PST]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Gluten-Free-Cruise-Ship-Form-Letter-to-Bring/Page1.html#Comment7779</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #56]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Gluten-Free-Cruise-Ship-Form-Letter-to-Bring/Page1.html#Comment7850</link><description><![CDATA[Now I understand my family's lab results!  My husband and I have 5 children.  In a matter of 3 months, my husband, son, and daughter were diagnosed with celiac disease.  First through blood work, then with biopsies.  A little overwhelming :)  My children go back in 2 months for more blood work to see if they are responding to their gluten free diet.  Thank you for explaining this to us!!  Now I understand what levels to look for.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Carrie M. at 12:03 pm, Thu 23rd Dec 2010)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Carrie M.)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 23 Dec 2010 12:03:36 PST]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Gluten-Free-Cruise-Ship-Form-Letter-to-Bring/Page1.html#Comment7850</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #57]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Gluten-Free-Cruise-Ship-Form-Letter-to-Bring/Page1.html#Comment7902</link><description><![CDATA[I first started to suspect that I had celiac a few years ago, but when tested it came back normal. I noticed that when I ate certain foods or drank beer, I would bloat so bad it looked like I was pregnant. A few months ago, I started bloating with almost everything I ate. I saw a surgeon, who sent me to get an ultrasound, that sent me to get a CT scan, which sent me to a urologist, who said I had some bladder wall thickening, not the reason I was bloating, which sent me back to the doctor. I saw him on Monday, I told him I had been researching my symptoms and that I believed it was celiac. He's having me tested for it, but also a thyroid problem. I've bloated so much that I look like I'm 6 mos. pregnant, I've gained 8 lbs. since November. I have the floating stools, bloat, rashes on arms, legs, back etc.. I've got the worst gas anyone can imagine. At this point I don't care what tests/biopsies I have to endure if it means knowing what's wrong with me. I can't take much more.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Katrina at 11:21 pm, Sun 2nd Jan 2011)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Katrina)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 02 Jan 2011 23:21:20 PST]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Gluten-Free-Cruise-Ship-Form-Letter-to-Bring/Page1.html#Comment7902</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #58]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Gluten-Free-Cruise-Ship-Form-Letter-to-Bring/Page1.html#Comment7976</link><description><![CDATA[I have had diarrhea for 6 months now.  I had a baby 9 months ago...followed by a mystery rectal bleed a week later which was so severe I ended up needing surgery to stop the bleeding and a blood transfusion.  About 3 months later, I developed diarrhea after I ate anything... sometimes even if I didn't eat anything.  They have done tons of blood tests and stool cultures and tested for a bunch of stuff and still can't find anything.  I've been through 3 doctors and 2 gastoenterologists.  Had 2 colonoscopies (one for the bleed and one for the diarrhea) and they took biopsies and everything came back normal.  My 2nd gasto tested for celiac and said I didn't have it after looking at the biopsies and blood tests... however my blood tests show my Gliadin IgA at 27 units, but my Gliadin IgG at 5 units.  My tissue transglutamase AB IgG came back at 5 units and my tissue transglutamase AB IgA came back at 6 units.  Some docs told me I have a gluten intolerance but I can still have limited amounts if I want.  Gastro said I don't have it, and one doc told me she thinks I have celiac and to not eat gluten period.  I've been gluten free for 2 months now, and I'm very careful... I don't eat out and I make sure any gluten items in my household stay far away from my food and my prep areas.  I was feeling better gluten free with minimal diarrhea attacks, but still feel the bloating and gas every time I eat and within the last week or so the diarrhea has come back.  Went to doc again and they did an ultrasound yesterday to check my gallbladder, pancreas ect.  I should mention too.. over the last six months when this started I was down to 204 lbs (down from 260 at 39 weeks pregnant..204 was also my normal weight for about 2 years prior to pregnancy) and I am now 123 lbs as of my doctors appt yesterday.  So I've been losing weight like crazy from this.... The most recent doctor thinks it's gluten intolerance and something else.  Do the test results indicate gluten intolerance or celiac or neither?  I'm getting so many different answers from doctors and even after reading this article am still not sure?!?!  Please help!!  I should also mention I am 26 years old....and a first time mom.  Thanks.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Megan at 10:16 am, Thu 13th Jan 2011)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Megan)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 13 Jan 2011 10:16:23 PST]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Gluten-Free-Cruise-Ship-Form-Letter-to-Bring/Page1.html#Comment7976</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #59 (Reply to Comment #58)]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Gluten-Free-Cruise-Ship-Form-Letter-to-Bring/Page1.html#Comment8241</link><description><![CDATA[You should try to find out if you have Chron's disease. My best friend has it, and has pains in her large intestines that are so bad that she's hospitalized frequently. But what makes me think that you might have it is your weight loss. She struggles with fluctuating weight between 80-110lbs because she's on meds to help her gain weight. She also had a hard time having the problem diagnosed and was close to dying from being underweight before they finally realized it was Chron's disease. You should look into it.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Kelly at 6:42 pm, Wed 23rd Feb 2011)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Kelly)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 23 Feb 2011 18:42:30 PST]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Gluten-Free-Cruise-Ship-Form-Letter-to-Bring/Page1.html#Comment8241</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #60 (Reply to Comment #58)]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Gluten-Free-Cruise-Ship-Form-Letter-to-Bring/Page1.html#Comment8600</link><description><![CDATA[You might want to have your thyroid checked. I had similar symptoms. I have Graves Disease (and was told yesterday that I have celiac disease too). Graves Disease is a thyroid disease that I almost died from because it took so long to figure out what was going on. Would be worth getting it checked (simple blood work tests).<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Kari at 10:34 am, Wed 20th Apr 2011)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Kari)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 20 Apr 2011 10:34:36 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Gluten-Free-Cruise-Ship-Form-Letter-to-Bring/Page1.html#Comment8600</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #61 (Reply to Comment #58)]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Gluten-Free-Cruise-Ship-Form-Letter-to-Bring/Page1.html#Comment10224</link><description><![CDATA[Megan -- I am just now reading your post.  Just because a person has an M.D. after his or her name does not indicate at which level he or she was graduated from Medical School.  You know 1/2 of the class graduated under the 50% mark.  I also have several university degrees -- however, none of them in medicine, but I was educated in how to think.  On top of that I am a human being with an innate desire to be well, and happy and have a good life.  Of course, that part of my being was never utilized, because in our culture, I was just like everyone else, I believed doctors are here to tell us how to do that, and we are supposed to do what they say, no matter how inane it may appear to be.  Therefore, I had to come to the belief that I could listen to myself and my body.  I -- as none of us -- don't need to have fancy medical terms told to me; to make me know how I feel.  And no matter what the current medical name is for a disease, it is the same thing systemically whether it is called "ague" (old timey name for flu), "flu," "bad cough," etc., etc. 

I put myself on a gluten-free diet (following my own independent study) and following the recommendation from my doctors -- supposed to be the best -- that I have a $10,000 colon surgery.  It has always been my reasoning that if a person is not feeling good at all, that putting them through surgery is not a good way to make them feel better.  I also feel this way about medications.  There is no doctor -- or huge scientist in Big Pharma -- who knows how a certain synthesized drug is going to react with my (or your) DNA.  Also, any drug can be checked out in the medical dictionaries MDs use, to see its toxicity.  The word "toxic" is a better sounding word than "poison."  Well I hated to shatter my M.D.'s hopes for the profit on that $10,000 colon operation, but I told him and the other doctor with him that I was going to try a gluten-free diet.  Both of them looked at each other like "What in the heck is she talking about?"  But I made them feel better, I told them I would be back if my gluten-free test did not work out.  

What was my test?  I had heard that Narcotics Anonymous -- I hope I have this right, because narcotics were not one of my problems -- tells its new people who want to get off drugs that it will take 3-months to feel better.  So, I figured that was a good sane way for me to go about my gluten-free experiment.  The upshot is that my recovery was remarkable -- because, like you, my main problem was always wondering if I was going to get to the nearest toilet in time.  That is a terrible thing to have happen to a person when they are in their car with tapestry seats, in huge traffic on the freeway, miles from home.  [And for those persons who have never been in this position, it is not a matter of pulling off the freeway at the next offramp; the damage has already been done.  No self-respecting person would get out of their car and to into a filing station to ask for a key to the Lady's Room.]  Non-celiac persons have no concept of these kinds of things -- and, worse, like at a formal ball -- or an important reception.  They just do not know how a Celiac-person's all-around life is affected.  

Also, at the end, I had much wooziness and muddled thinking, and sometimes my speech would blur, like I was a daytime drinker.  Thank God, I did not go to Alzheimer's doctors -- but what if I was very old and weak looking, what would the prognosis have been?  (Just a thought!)  

So, because of my gluten-free trial, the need to know where every toilet in my town is, and the wooziness and slurred speech went away first.  But, at first I hated to "always have to" eat plain meat and steamed veggies.  (Sad, wasn't it?  Some people don't even have food!)  Now, I have been eating gluten-free for seven years -- and I have learned how to cook gourmet gluten-free that is so good I don't want to take any chances in going to the fanciest up-scale restaurants in the world.  

You may wonder if I ever went off the diet.  You bet I did!  After being gluten-free-pure for about seven months I said "THIS A CROCK."  I mostly bemoaned my fate during that time and hadn't learned how to cook G-F gourmet.  I now believe I was bored with my good fortune of feeling good all of the time.  Now, I can look back to my childhood (when my parents gave me lovely BD parties and I threw up!!!! -- they called it the excitement of so many kids; if I were a kid today, I would be taking doctor-ordered Ritalin for ADD, or whatever it is called).  So I got used to the dramas of illness; that was "normal" for me.  You know, like being sent home from school -- when I was away at school -- because I was so sick and no one knew what to do with me.  Also, Celiac people have the societal disadvantage of never looking sick even when they are dying!  So what do schools think?  Well, they think:  "This kid is putting us on -- because my big flair-ups were always around exam time!!"  

I hope this helps you; I want you to have a happy first-time mom life with your child.  And watch that child closely, which I am sure you are. <br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Mitche Leigh Hunt at 3:04 pm, Fri 30th Dec 2011)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Mitche Leigh Hunt)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 30 Dec 2011 15:04:53 PST]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Gluten-Free-Cruise-Ship-Form-Letter-to-Bring/Page1.html#Comment10224</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #61 (Reply to Comment #60)]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Gluten-Free-Cruise-Ship-Form-Letter-to-Bring/Page1.html#Comment10851</link><description><![CDATA[This really touched me.  The disadvantage of not looking sick, because I have been telling my family I'm sick for 26 years and they think I'm crazy, as I don't look sick but I'm really dying.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Mike at 4:46 pm, Sun 11th Mar 2012)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Mike)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 11 Mar 2012 16:46:55 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Gluten-Free-Cruise-Ship-Form-Letter-to-Bring/Page1.html#Comment10851</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #63]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Gluten-Free-Cruise-Ship-Form-Letter-to-Bring/Page1.html#Comment8203</link><description><![CDATA[My son is 9.  When he was 3 he was diagnosed with an IGA deficiency.  His number was a 12.  At 7 we had him tested again and he was at a 17.  2 months ago we had him tested again and he was back down to a 12.  He has been having stomach pains for 2 years now.  Would he be a candidate to be tested for celiac?  No one will even test him for anything.  Also, do you know the normal levels for IGA?  My daughter is at a 25 so we wonder if she is deficient.  Diagnosed through an ENT but not referred to a specialist.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Nikki Shipley at 8:02 am, Fri 18th Feb 2011)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Nikki Shipley)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 18 Feb 2011 08:02:57 PST]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Gluten-Free-Cruise-Ship-Form-Letter-to-Bring/Page1.html#Comment8203</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #64]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Gluten-Free-Cruise-Ship-Form-Letter-to-Bring/Page1.html#Comment8394</link><description><![CDATA[I had a biopsy done and it showed something nonspecific that lead them to think celiac but when I got the blood test done it came back negative. Can I still have Celiac? I feel like my doctor gave up on me after the negative blood test? What other tests can I ask him to do to be sure?<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Steph at 7:17 pm, Sat 26th Mar 2011)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Steph)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 26 Mar 2011 19:17:27 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Gluten-Free-Cruise-Ship-Form-Letter-to-Bring/Page1.html#Comment8394</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #65]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Gluten-Free-Cruise-Ship-Form-Letter-to-Bring/Page1.html#Comment8643</link><description><![CDATA[just got my EMA 240 ....shocking<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by ayman at 11:25 am, Thu 28th Apr 2011)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (ayman)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 28 Apr 2011 11:25:24 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Gluten-Free-Cruise-Ship-Form-Letter-to-Bring/Page1.html#Comment8643</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #66]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Gluten-Free-Cruise-Ship-Form-Letter-to-Bring/Page1.html#Comment8761</link><description><![CDATA[My Dr. also wouldn't believe the false negative result of the tTG.  He told me such a thing was extremely rare.  I finally had to submit to a biopsy in order for the Drs to believe me and start treating me based on an understanding of my having Celiac disease.  I almost ended up in surgery for a problem which turned out to be a secondary symptom of Celiac mineral malapsorption.  Now I'm on a GF diet and prescription vitamin regimen and healthier than ever!<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Kay at 8:41 am, Tue 31st May 2011)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Kay)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 31 May 2011 08:41:48 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Gluten-Free-Cruise-Ship-Form-Letter-to-Bring/Page1.html#Comment8761</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #67]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Gluten-Free-Cruise-Ship-Form-Letter-to-Bring/Page1.html#Comment9009</link><description><![CDATA[I think I have a lot questions for my doctor, he just told me my blood test came back positive, and nothing else?<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by kathy Izzo at 12:43 pm, Tue 19th Jul 2011)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (kathy Izzo)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 19 Jul 2011 12:43:02 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Gluten-Free-Cruise-Ship-Form-Letter-to-Bring/Page1.html#Comment9009</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #68]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Gluten-Free-Cruise-Ship-Form-Letter-to-Bring/Page1.html#Comment9302</link><description><![CDATA[My 11 year old daughter's IgA was 2.95 and her TTG was >300.  Is this enough to diagnose her with celiac or should I push for the biopsy?<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Sandy at 9:01 pm, Sun 28th Aug 2011)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Sandy)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 28 Aug 2011 21:01:09 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Gluten-Free-Cruise-Ship-Form-Letter-to-Bring/Page1.html#Comment9302</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #69]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Gluten-Free-Cruise-Ship-Form-Letter-to-Bring/Page1.html#Comment9575</link><description><![CDATA[Just got my results back, and this article really helped me to understand everything. Thanks so much! I'm glad there is so much support out there. Next step, getting rid of all the gluten in my kitchen!<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by whit at 8:30 am, Tue 4th Oct 2011)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (whit)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 04 Oct 2011 08:30:42 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Gluten-Free-Cruise-Ship-Form-Letter-to-Bring/Page1.html#Comment9575</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #70]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Gluten-Free-Cruise-Ship-Form-Letter-to-Bring/Page1.html#Comment10810</link><description><![CDATA[I am awaiting results from my test. Also having colonoscopy done. I have had awful allergies/asthma all my life. This last 3 weeks I've had horrific diarrhea. I have had spells of that but normally only 1-2 days. Afraid to travel because no control. Started not eating gluten today.  And yes it happened to me on a second date in the car.  I'm hoping this will clear it up!!!!
This article was wonderful because now I know what the test means. Thanks.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Lynn at 4:03 pm, Tue 6th Mar 2012)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Lynn)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 06 Mar 2012 16:03:59 PST]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Gluten-Free-Cruise-Ship-Form-Letter-to-Bring/Page1.html#Comment10810</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #71]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Gluten-Free-Cruise-Ship-Form-Letter-to-Bring/Page1.html#Comment11470</link><description><![CDATA[An excellent read.  I was able to learn a lot about testing and the results.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by cmw at 9:09 pm, Fri 18th May 2012)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (cmw)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 18 May 2012 21:09:41 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Gluten-Free-Cruise-Ship-Form-Letter-to-Bring/Page1.html#Comment11470</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #72]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Gluten-Free-Cruise-Ship-Form-Letter-to-Bring/Page1.html#Comment12088</link><description><![CDATA[Thank you. I am still trying to understand it all and this helps. I have tested negative for the biopsy and blood tests but been eating gluten-free for three months and the pain is getting much better. I just can't get swelling in upper abdomen to stop. I swell each time I eat whether it's gluten-free or not.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Jennifer at 2:43 pm, Tue 17th Jul 2012)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Jennifer)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 17 Jul 2012 14:43:17 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Gluten-Free-Cruise-Ship-Form-Letter-to-Bring/Page1.html#Comment12088</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #73]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Gluten-Free-Cruise-Ship-Form-Letter-to-Bring/Page1.html#Comment12107</link><description><![CDATA[I just had a positive small intestinal biopsy 7/2012 and am now having labs done. I had TTG IgA done and it was >3 and negative Endomyisal Ab in 2010. Do you think I just wasn't fully reacting to gluten? Has anyone else had similar issues? I'm Fibromyagia, Chronic Iron Deficiency Anemia, irritable bowel syndrome, migraines, sleep problems, depression, anxiety, hair loss, burning/sore  tongue, & vision problems.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Trisha at 8:03 am, Fri 20th Jul 2012)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Trisha)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 20 Jul 2012 08:03:57 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Gluten-Free-Cruise-Ship-Form-Letter-to-Bring/Page1.html#Comment12107</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #74]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/blogs/57/Gluten-Free-Cruise-Ship-Form-Letter-to-Bring.html#Comment12438</link><description><![CDATA[I went on a cruise last year. It was a disaster. We were seated at a table with 4 other couples who all ate the bread. I was sick the entire time. I would suggest that you make sure you are at a private table if you are really sensitive.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by cheryl at 1:39 pm, Tue 14th Aug 2012)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (cheryl)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 14 Aug 2012 13:39:25 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/blogs/57/Gluten-Free-Cruise-Ship-Form-Letter-to-Bring.html#Comment12438</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #75]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Gluten-Free-Cruise-Ship-Form-Letter-to-Bring/Page1.html#Comment13214</link><description><![CDATA[What other stomach symptoms could be associated with blood results typical of celiac disease?<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Audy at 8:21 pm, Sat 20th Oct 2012)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Audy)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 20 Oct 2012 20:21:52 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Gluten-Free-Cruise-Ship-Form-Letter-to-Bring/Page1.html#Comment13214</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #76]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Gluten-Free-Cruise-Ship-Form-Letter-to-Bring/Page1.html#Comment15221</link><description><![CDATA[Can anyone tell me what an IgA of 44 means when the test range states 81-463?<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by The5trahans at 6:20 am, Wed 27th Feb 2013)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (The5trahans)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 27 Feb 2013 06:20:03 PST]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Gluten-Free-Cruise-Ship-Form-Letter-to-Bring/Page1.html#Comment15221</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #77]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Gluten-Free-Cruise-Ship-Form-Letter-to-Bring/Page1.html#Comment15648</link><description><![CDATA[So... IgA of 219 means I have celiac disease?<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by VCH at 9:35 am, Tue 26th Mar 2013)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (VCH)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 26 Mar 2013 09:35:35 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Gluten-Free-Cruise-Ship-Form-Letter-to-Bring/Page1.html#Comment15648</guid></item></channel></rss>