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Journal of Gluten Sensitivity - Volume 23, Number 2
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- trents replied to Judy M's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms1New (possible) celiac diagnosis
Welcome to the forum, @Judy M! Yes, he definitely needs to continue eating gluten until the day of the endoscopy. Not sure why the GI doc advised otherwise but it was a bum steer. Celiac disease has a genetic component but also an "epigenetic" component. Let me explain. There are two main genes that have been identified as providing the "potential... -
- Judy M posted a topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms1New (possible) celiac diagnosis
My husband has had lactose intolerance for his entire life (he's 68 yo). So, he's used to gastro issues. But for the past year he's been experiencing bouts of diarrhea that last for hours. He finally went to his gastroenterologist ... several blood tests ruled out other maladies, but his celiac results are suspect. He is scheduled for an endoscopy and... -
- Scott Adams replied to catsrlife's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms2Patiently Waiting to See Results
You've done an excellent job of meticulously tracking the rash's unpredictable behavior, from its symmetrical spread and stubborn scabbing to the potential triggers you've identified, like the asthma medication and dietary changes. It's particularly telling that the rash seems to flare with wheat consumption, even though your initial blood test was negative... -
- Scott Adams replied to slkrav's topic in Gluten-Free Foods, Products, Shopping & Medications4
Gluten free beer ?
In this case the beer is excellent, but for those who are super sensitive it is likely better to go the full gluten-free beer route. Lakefront Brewery (another sponsor!) has good gluten-free beer made without any gluten ingredients. -
- trents replied to catsrlife's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms2
Patiently Waiting to See Results
Welcome to the forum, @catsrlife! Celiac disease can be diagnosed without committing to a full-blown "gluten challenge" if you get a skin biopsy done during an active outbreak of dermatitis herpetiformis, assuming that is what is causing the rash. There is no other known cause for dermatitis herpetiformis so it is definitive for celiac disease. You would...
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