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  1. plumbago
    It is always best to get a professional opinion before taking medications and supplements recommended on the Internet. We should be mindful of the things we put into our mouths, realizing there may be a cost that the kidneys or liver may (may) have to pay. Sound thinking, @Placey.
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  2. Placey09
    Lots of sound advice .The only caution I want to express is with taking a B- complex vitamin. Its better to have your B levels tested guest before taking, especially in young developing children as too much can be harmful. As an adult ( before being diagnosed with Celiacs) I thought a B- complex was a good idea as I was feeling tired all the time. The headaches...
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  3. Tracy66
    Thank you GFinDC for the link. It describes the testing well. Also I remembered allergies were Ig something that's why initially I thought it could alter the test result., Of course now you mention it allergies are IgE not IgA. Thank you for clearing that up for me. Also I have since learned that Celiacs is an auto immune disease which, until I joined...
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  4. Posterboy
    Kilpatrick et Al, I don't how to make this short....but I will try and be brief as as I can. The current genetic Haplotypes favor Northern Europeans.....if you have different region of ancestry the chances you have a Haplotype that don't show up on current genetic tests are higher.....especially if you have East Asian ancestry....where DQ9 is common...
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  5. GFinDC
    You are welcome Tracy. You are not alone there, many people think that celiac is an allergy. Sometimes people with celiac will tell their server at a restaurant that they have a gluten allergy. That is far easier for people to understand than an auto-immune disease, especially people with no medical background like most restaurant workers. The link...
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  6. charks
    Sorry. Forgot to include link to research connecting leaky gut and Covud 19 https://www.news-medical.net/news/20201118/Severe-COVID-19-complications-linked-to-gut-barrier-breakdown.aspx
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  7. GFinDC
    Hi Tracy, Here is an article listing the tests they can do for celiac disease. The usual screening test is the ttg IgA. But there are other tests for different types of antibodies also. Some people's immune systems don't even make IgA antibodies so it is better to get all the different types of antibodies tested. https://celiac.org/about-celiac...
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  8. trents
    Tracy66, also be aware that serum vitamin and mineral level testing may not tell the whole story since they don't measure what is actually getting to the tissues. Deficiencies can also be masked in some cases by supplements. A case in point is a B12 deficiency being masked by folate supplementation. Really, it can be better to observe the effects on the body...
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  9. Dalotte

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    Yes - he has a very good diet overall with lots of chicken, fresh veggies and rice/potatoes. We have not ruled out other allergens yet but I am pretty sure his diet is gluten-free based on the nurse reviewing all his current meals with me. Thanks for your feedback.
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  10. trents
    Not at all. Just wanted to get your attention. Sorry if I came across too harshly.
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  11. Tracy66
    Thank you Trents very much for providing this information. Im not sure if my daughter has been tested for pernicious anemia but the Gastroenterologist did say that her B12 is low aswell. I initially thought it could be because she was never a big red meat eater. After reading your reply I have looked up B12 foods. My daughter drinks loads of milk and loves...
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  12. Scott Adams
    It is a single case study, but I thought it was interesting. https://pn.bmj.com/content/20/2/144.full
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      Hello, Jeff and yes, PTL! The word "marker" is typically used in connection with gene testing but gene testing is not usually where testing for celiac disease starts. It usually starts with blood work looking for antibodies that are more or less specific to celiac disease. The most popular antibody test ordered by doctors is the tTG-IGA test but there are others. Here is an overview: Do you have access to your medical record/test results online? What is your next step with this? I assume you are not yet eating gluten free.
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      hi Ya Trent, I really like my gastroenterologist; he mentioned it casually. maybe he thought I knew it. These tele appointments are good for getting to the point. I think he used the marker word. I will ask. PTL.
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