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Refractory Sprue?


carolinagirl

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Hi- I was reading about some gluten free issues online today & came across something new: refractory sprue on gluten free diet- can anyone explain to me what the doctors mean exactly when they say this?


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Debbie65 Apprentice

Hi,

Refractory sprue is, I believe celiac disease that does not respond to a gluten-free diet.

If you do a google search -refractory- sprue -definition - you´ll find some more info.

hez Enthusiast

My understanding of refractory sprue is that this is celiac disease that is NOT helped by the gluten-free diet. You can be gluten-free and not get any better, still have gi symptoms. This is a rare condition. Hopefully, someone will chime in and give a better explaination.

Hez

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Refractory Sprue is very rare. Usually when someone is still having problems its due to hidden gluten in the diet or another food intolerance...it doesnt ususally turn out to be Refractory Sprue.

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