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This category contains a comprehensive overview that covers the symptoms of celiac disease, how it is diagnosed, and the best treatment of this digestive disorder that affects children and adults (including those who are overweight or normal weight).33 articles in this category
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- trents replied to MTAC's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms6NEW - 7 year old daughter diagnosed but 'not officially' - negligence from NHS
Essentially all of our UK forum participants who are in the process of a celiac disease diagnosis report that after their blood antibody testing is done, they have to wait many months to get the endoscopy/biopsy for confirmation. My impression is that the UK/European health care models do great at addressing routine healthcare needs but poorly at specialty... -
- Scott Adams replied to MTAC's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms6NEW - 7 year old daughter diagnosed but 'not officially' - negligence from NHS
I think both systems have merits and faults, but in my opinion no citizen of any country should be denied health care, and it should be a basic human right, no matter your income. -
- Monkeyvat replied to MTAC's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms6NEW - 7 year old daughter diagnosed but 'not officially' - negligence from NHS
I want to stand up for the NHS! Yes, it has its issues, but after moving from the U.S. a few years ago, it’s been a real eye-opener to see just how much better the NHS is compared to the American healthcare system. For example, I can call my GP in the morning and often get an appointment that same day. Healthcare is provided to all UK residents, free a... -
- Russ H replied to Jhona's topic in Meet Up Room8Does anyone here also have Afib
I developed a heart arrhythmia and on several occasions had to wear a 24 hour Holter monitor. Among other things, I had premature atrial complexes (PACs) and occasional AFib. I was very fit at the time, running and cycling. This completely disappeared following my diagnosis and following a strict gluten free diet. I haven't had a single episode since, in...- 1
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- trents replied to Bridget connors's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms3
Newly diagnosed with non celiac gluten sensitivity
Testing for celiac disease, whether blood antibody testing or biopsy procedure, will likely be invalidated when the gluten consumption has been discontinued ahead of the testing or the procedure for more than a couple of weeks or so. For the person with celiac disease, the consumption of gluten results in the production of specific antibodies that can be...
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