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  1. Gemini
    Dandelion.......I think you may have solved one of my life's greatest mysteries for the past year! I read your post and had to admit...what the hell is a1/a2 milk? I am in the States and thought you might be from Europe or the UK so I did a google to see what this milk was all about. This is what I came up with....... Open Original Shared Link ...
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    NickiRose....with test results like this, you don't even need a biopsy, unless you want one. You have Celiac Disease, based on these results. You failed all of the tests, except the Ttg IgG, which is not as specific for Celiac but useful when a person has IgA deficiency...which you do not. Concerning the Endomysial Antibody Iga, no other disease will cause...
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    MSG is safe and does not contain gluten. It does not always agree with people but it has nothing to do with gluten. Most likely, the stew might have been too heavy for a newly diagnosed Celiac. gluten-free foods can still make you sick until your gut has a few months to calm down from all the inflammation. Or the MSG bothered you, as it does me.....
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    I found those cookies a week ago and am happy to report that my husband and I demolished a boxful over a week's time and I felt great.....NO PROBLEMS! They are a little sweet but I am not used to eating boxed cookies. They are delicious and taste like the Girl Scout ones. We have our Thin Mints back, people.........
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    It is recommended that all those new to Celiac invest in one of the many great books out there, written by nutritionists or medical professionals that teach about label reading. Many companies will not put the easy gluten free stamp on their products, even though they are gluten-free, due to the sue happy people who exist today. Can't say that I blame them...
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    ARCHIVED How serious?

    Gemini replied to Yazzoo's topic in Coping with Celiac Disease

    Let me expand on what has been said about cooking pans so you won't think you have to have separate everything....because you do not! Stainless steel or aluminum pans or other metals which are not porous can be shared, as long as you give them a good wash. Teflon which has been scratched up needs to be replaced and cast iron should be dedicated to gluten...
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    Yes, I do take the recommended amount stated on the bottle. It has something to do with the MCHC compound in the supplement but I need to get a better explanation for it. I also try to get the rest of what I need for calcium from my diet. I think it would be OK to take a higher dose if you need to build bone aggressively but you could always talk to a...
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    I feel your pain! It is very hard to deal with this because you do your best to improve your bones and then there isn't as much improvement as you want there to be. I am 56 years old, went through early menopause at 45 and then was diagnosed with Celiac at 46. I did bio-identical hormone replacement for about 4 years right after menopause because the hot...
  9. Gemini
    As a diagnosed Celiac who is post menopausal with osteoporosis in my spine, I can tell you that if you fall into my category, the vast majority of cases cannot be reversed. Osteopenia is different...that is earlier stage and can be improved. But HRT will not do much at all, except improve the hot flash problem....and those will return when you stop using...
  10. Gemini
    There is some genetic involvement with Celiac Disease that can make a person more highly symptomatic.When I had gene testing done after my diagnosis, it revealed I have a double DQ-2 and the notes on the testing results indicated that the 2 particular genes I have were associated with more severe cases of Celiac. I presented with classic Celiac........the...
  11. Gemini
    Valtrex is an anti-viral and that is why it is prescribed for use in HSV as it is a virus. DH is not a virus but an autoimmune reaction to gluten and only occurs when you ingest something with gluten if you have Celiac Disease. The only treatment for DH is a strict gluten-free diet...... Valtrex will not work on DH. Do you have Celiac or have you been tested...
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    Here is some information on why tocopherols/Vitamin E are not something Celiac's need to worry about...... Open Original Shared Link I have never had a problem with this make-up ingredient and I have been gluten-free for over 10 years and am extremely sensitive too. Like others have stated, you only need to be careful with anything going on your lips or...
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    Low WBC's are common for those with autoimmune disease, and that coming from a very good hematologist I saw about 6 years ago. She see's this all the time. After 10 years gluten-free, I still have lower WBC's but it doesn't matter as long as you are not getting sick all the time. I would say that if you have pain and are losing weight, there is something...
  14. Gemini
    It is absolutely safe to use their plates and silverware and glasses as I assume they do clean them? I apologize if that sounded snarky but this is an issue that comes up often and your question is a good one...it's the answers that follow that aren't always correct. I have been a diagnosed, very sensitive Celiac for over 10 years now and have never once...
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    A resounding yes to this! That was one of the many symptoms I had, prediagnosis. Horrible dizzy spells that got so bad, I hoped they didn't happen when I was driving. Now the only time I get dizzy is during allergy season, when my ears sometimes have fluid behind the eardrum...which will cause a person to be dizzy. It is a rare occurance now, compared...
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    Your immune system is overactive with Celiac Disease....not low. The trick is to calm down the inflammation and then everything else gets better. I got sick a lot also pre-diagnosis but not any more. I never get colds and do not take a flu shot as I never have had the flu. You should treat celiac first and then the virus second as, without proper nourishment...
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    I would have to check the package on whether they are organic or not.....they might be. Certain things I eat I don't care if they are organic and I doubt it would affect your healing process. I was another one of those skinny, malnourished Celiac's but not anymore! I get trying to gain weight too and it won't happen on a strictly whole foods diet. ...
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    As others have stated, eating anything from a common bin or buffet line is a no-no for any Celiac. This is not a wasted lesson, though....you have learned another lesson on what not to do and learning how sensitive you are. We all made mistakes in the beginning so let it go, feel better and move on. I always buy the bagged lentils, Whole Foods brand...
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    I thought that article had some interesting points to make and if need be, make a copy and give it to the doctor to read. They do not understand the link between the 2 diseases and if they make a mistake, it can cost a person their health. My brother had trouble regulating his blood sugar too. A lot of people have wondered why my brother did not listen...
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    You may find this article interesting.....Open Original Shared Link It is extremely important to find out if you have Celiac Disease if you already suffer from Type 1 diabetes. My brother was a Type 1 diabetic, diagnosed at the age of 24. I was diagnosed with celiac disease at the age of 46, after coming pretty damn close to dying from it. I do not...
  21. Gemini
    Kareng is correct.....and so is hubby. No need to have so much anxiety over being cc'd but it does take time to feel comfortable with the gluten-free diet. That will come. As for your husband's comment about where your head is....I know I should stop right now but I think it was funny. But, then again, I have been with my husband for 32 years and...
  22. Gemini
    Michael........I have Celiac and Sjogren's Syndrome, which is another autoimmune disease that is often seen with Celiac. It is one of those which is badly overlooked and missed by doctors. I diagnosed myself and then when I found a good PCP, she ran the blood work and discovered I was right. What tipped me off was your mention of swollen salivary glands...
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    I would imagine, and this is just my opinion, that the DGP might drop faster as that is the test which checks for reaction to gluten. Once you stop eating it, the numbers should start dropping. This is why you need to be ingesting gluten right up to the testing date. The tTg tests for tissue damage (intestinal) and that number drops as a person heals. But...
  24. Gemini
    I was in no way rude to anyone, cycling lady, and if we have posters coming on here making ridiculous claims that have no roots in fact concerning Celiac Disease, then they should be corrected. We have had trouble with people on this board before making such ridiculous claims that no reputable celiac organization would endorse or agree with. If this forum...
  25. Gemini
    Dishwashers and vegetables and fruit are not suspect, unless you are talking a fruit pie made with wheat crust. The wax coating on fruits and veggies is safe also but should be washed off before consuming the produce. I know that sounds stupid but believe me, lots of people don't bother to wash produce and I am more concerned from a germ point of view than...
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