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- trents replied to ThomasA55's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms11Iron loss and potential celiac.
"Risk free genetically"? Very low risk, actually. But, we are still learning about the genetics of celiac disease. Speaking of milk, some studies show that CMP (Cow's Milk Protein) can damage the small bowel villi like celiac disease does. Also, some meds (NSAIDS, Olmesartan - a blood pressure med) and some infections can also blunt SB villi. -
- trents replied to MicG's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms13
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@Aretaeus Cappadocia! The post you were looking for about omeprazol acting as an anti-inflammatory/immunosuppressant was made (yesterday, I believe) by knitty kitty. Current guidelines for the gluten challenge prior to an endoscopy/biopsy of the small bowel is the daily consumption of at least 10g of gluten (about the amount in 4-6 slices of wheat flour... -
- suek54 replied to BelleDeJour's topic in Dermatitis Herpetiformis11Dermatitis Herpetiformis - follow up dermatology appointment coming up
Hi Belle, I saw eight different medics before the last one said she knew exactly what it was, so I understand where you are coming from there. And that's all it takes, just one medic who goes the extra mile to help you. I can only encourage you to keep querying the possibility of dermatitis herpetiformis and asking for the biopsy. If the biopsy is... -
- Ginarwebb replied to MicG's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms13Test interpretations
Good point - I was on omeprazole daily until about 6 months ago .. and just recently started taking them again hopefully only temporarily .. but I'll make sure to keep that in mind -
- Aretaeus Cappadocia replied to MicG's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms13Test interpretations
You're welcome! After posting earlier today, I saw another post here (can't find it again, of course) suggesting that omeprazole also acts as an anti-inflammatory/immunosuppressant. You said you were treated for h. pylori - if you are currently taking a PPI you might want to ask your Dr if it could interfere with getting a clear biopsy result (an anti-inflammatory...
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