Strictness with products

[thejayland10]

Hello Everyone,  

I used to be a lot less strict with my gluten-free diet. I have always eaten gluten-free but never only got gluten-free-certified or labeled products but the last few years I have been taking it a lot more seriously and only eat at dedicated gluten-free restraunts or things labeled gluten-free.  

 

A recent blood test of mine showed slightly elevated IGA and TTG IGA but negative Endomysial Antibody which my doctor said is likely pointing to cross contact. I have no clue how this could be happening and I am trying to be super super careful now.  

For example I used to always get Kroger frozen chicken which says gluten free on the package but when I reach out to kroger they have no idea and they said in the processing plant the clean the area after each batch but its not dedicated gluten-free facility. 

Could processed gluten-free foods or even meats I am getting be making my levels appear slightly over the normal causing damage?  

 

I am meeting with a dietician soon but curious on anyone insights or brand recommendations for meats especially 

 

[Scott Adams]

For people with celiac disease hidden gluten in their diets is the main cause of elevated Tissue Transglutaminase IgA Antibodies (tTG-IgA), but there are other conditions, including cow's milk/casein intolerance, that can also cause this, and here is an article about the other possible causes:

 

[thejayland10]

45 minutes ago, Scott Adams said:

For people with celiac disease hidden gluten in their diets is the main cause of elevated Tissue Transglutaminase IgA Antibodies (tTG-IgA), but there are other conditions, including cow's milk/casein intolerance, that can also cause this, and here is an article about the other possible causes:

 

Any specific tests you would recommend to check for other allergens or issues ? 

[Scott Adams]

You may want to see al allergist and run a standard food allergy panel to see if wheat allergy could contribute to this, but again, the most likely culprit if you have celiac disease would be gluten contamination.