tTA results unchanged after 1 year of gluten-free

[bpstrade]

Just receive my latest blood test results of  tTa of 31   (<20 is neg)  Been eating gluten-free for over 1 year.  Pre diagnosis  blood test was 33, did biopsy positive . Doc said not eating gluten-free, but I check everything, including meds, very careful about cross contamination,  I am chemist + Pharm manufacturing  training so have very good knowledge  in preventing cross contamination.  Need constructive advice  Thanks in advance

[StephanieL]

Were the tests run at the same laboratory?  I would start there.

 

Were you having obvious S&S before dx? Have those gone away?  Do you eat out a lot?  Did you change out things like your toaster and strainers?

[bpstrade]

Yes  tests were ran at same lab     I had very unusual s&s but they are gone. Sometimes reoccur after eating out, but only minor & briefly.       yes toaster and etc  changed out.   also keep excel spread sheet on daily meals vs a pain score so far no pattern  Thanks for your response

[RMJ]

How far do you go in avoiding processed foods that may have been contaminated before they get to you?  At first I just avoided anything with gluten-containing ingredients.  My antibodies went down but not to normal levels.  I had to use Fasano's gluten contamination elimination diet:

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