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0NEW ORLEANS GOURMET GLUTEN-FREE mini GETAWAY March 24 ~ 27, 2019 We have arranged a fun and Gluten-free food filled mini in the city known for it's food and fun. We have arranged to eat many of the famous dishes that aren't usually Gluten-free at a few of the World Renown restaurants. Staying at the Royal Sonesta Hotel on Bourbon Street in the center of the French Quarter, you'll be able to enjoy the ambiance of the city at all hours. Our itinerary will include a Luxury Coach tour of the city and surrounding area - Admission to The National World War II Museum, including the Tom Hanks" 4D film "Beyond All Boundaries" - an exciting Airboat ride and tour through the Bayou. This it the 3rd time we have visited New Orleans and it has always been well attended, so join us even if you've been there before. Check out our website for the complete itinerary and cost. Due to contractual obligations we must have 20 participants by October 31, 2018 to make this a go. If you have any questions just give us a call at 410-939-3218. Bob & Ruth info@bobandruths.com (410) 939-3218 -
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Again you are invited to join Johnny Patout, LCSW for Baton Rouge's first emotional healing support group meeting to assist those living with celiac disease manage the emotional challenges so many of us face. Most often the emotional disturbances include depression, disinterest in normal activities, insomnia, grief, mood changes, anxiety, inability to concentrate, extreme concern about managing a gluten-free lifestyle and other emotional and behavioral challenges.
The professionals at Jamestown Avenue Counseling Center created the emotional healing support group to give us a safe place to begin to process our emotions and support each other as we heal emotionally while managing celiac disease and the resulting autoimmune disorders.
The emotional healing support group meets every Thursday, 6:00-7:00pm, at the Jamestown Avenue Counseling Center of Baton Rouge. Jamestown Avenue Counseling Center is located at 4637 Jamestown Avenue, Baton Rouge, Suite B-1. Suite B-1 is upstairs.
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And he needs to be super strict in his gluten free diet! SUPER strict, not just low gluten. No cross contamination, NONE. I am so sorry, there are no short cuts with the testing. It flat out sucks but there you have it. Welcome to the forum!
Hi TDZ, My understanding is the same, a full gluten challenge is needed for the DH diagnosis. The method the use for DH is to take a skin biopsy from next to a lesion, not on it. They check the biopsy for IgA antibodies. I don't know of any way to shortcut the process and avoid eating gluten to get tested. There may be a test some day that doesn't require it, but for now I don't think there are any out there. One thing he might not have tried is avoiding iodine. Some of the m
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My husband has been battling this rash and assorted digestive issues for years. He was diagnosed with contact dermatitis by the dermatologist, had some steroid injections and various creams over the last couple of years, and then in November he went to the ER and they said eczema and gave him steroid pills. This was after a huge bloom that pretty much hit him from head to toe, where it had been mostly arms and legs before. He finally concluded he
