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- Wheatwacked replied to Ginger38's topic in Coping with Celiac Disease6The Struggle Has Overtaken Me
Hi @Ginger38, By now you know that these things improve without gluten. I once saw an interview with a corporation executive where he proudly declared that his wheat products are more addictive than potato chips. Dr Fuhrman (Eat to Live) said find foods that are friendly to you to be friends with. -
- cristiana replied to CC90's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms11Coeliac or not coeliac
Hi @CC90 Ah... that is very interesting. Although it is very annoying for you to have to go through it all again, I would say that almost sounds like an admission that they didn't look far enough last time? I could be wrong, but I would not be at all surprised if they find something on the next attempt. Coeliac damage can be very patchy, as I understand... -
- CC90 replied to CC90's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms11Coeliac or not coeliac
Hi Cristiana Yes I've had the biopsy results showing normal villi and intestinal mucosa. The repeat endoscopy (requested by the gastro doc) would be to take samples from further into the intestine than the previous endoscopy reached. -
- Wheatwacked replied to CC90's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms11
Coeliac or not coeliac
Transglutaminase IgA is the gold-standard blood test for celiac disease. Sensitivity of over 90% and specificity of 95–99%. It rarely produces false positives. An elevated level means your immune system is reacting to gluten. Non-Celiac Gluten Sensitivity (NCGS) does not typically cause high levels of tTG-IgA. Unfortunately the protocols for a diagnosis o... -
- trents replied to CC90's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms11Coeliac or not coeliac
Cristiana asks a very relevant question. What looks normal to the naked eye may not look normal under the microscope.
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