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- trents replied to Natosha's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms4
Should I ask for more testing? Celiac vs. Gluten Sensitivity
It applies to both blood tests and biopsies. Guidelines for the gluten challenge have been revised for the very issue your question raises. It was felt by medical professionals that the longer term but less intense consumption of gluten approach was not proving to be reliable for testing purposes and was resulting in too many false negatives. But do keep... -
- Zuma888 replied to Natosha's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms4
Should I ask for more testing? Celiac vs. Gluten Sensitivity
Hey there, You mentioned that current guidelines recommend to eat the equivalent of 4-6 slices of wheat bread for several weeks. Is it ok to do less for a longer period of time, for example 2 slices for 6 weeks? Also, does this recommendation apply to blood tests as well as the biopsy, or do they each have different timelines? Thanks in advance... -
- trents replied to MagsM's topic in Related Issues & Disorders18
Inflammation and Menier’s disease link?
Okay, so the term was being used loosely and informally, then. -
- MagsM replied to MagsM's topic in Related Issues & Disorders18
Inflammation and Menier’s disease link?
Hi Trents, yes classic Alzheimer's is caused by plaque build up but the diagnosis of Alzheimer's often covers other types of cognitive decline including mild cognitive impairment, short term memory loss and vascular dementia which are all of the issues that my Mom has. She does not show any plaque build up on MRI. -
- trents replied to MagsM's topic in Related Issues & Disorders18
Inflammation and Menier’s disease link?
Alzheimer's is caused by a buildup of beta amyloid plaque tangles in the neurons. I don't see how that would be influenced by hearing loss. I can see where sensory deprivation could contribute to mental decline in indirect ways but Alzheimer's is a disease with a biochemical base.
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