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The truth is, none of the tests are 100% accurate. So even after 4-12 weeks of a gluten challenge, you may not have a 100% positive test result. I say get the tests done anyway but no matter what the results are, go back to the gluten-free lifestyle! I have been tested six ways to sunday, all negative. I do have Crohn's disease however. The gluten-free diet...

I would start with one thing at a time. You are good with the gluten, I suggest dairy next. And I wouldn't just cut out lactose dairy, I'd cut out all cows (& goats) dairy at least for a few months and see how you feel. After that, start adding back in hard cheese and pure yogurt that are lactose free and see how you feel. Many gluten-free items are also...

I'm sorry to hear it, unfortunately it could take even a lot longer, but keep the faith, it will happen!!

ONE more note hahaha, sorry. I just realized that your sister-in-law would be their biological aunt, right? Duh, sorry it took so long to make the family connection. Your husband should definitely get tested and all your kids!

Oh, and another note. I spent most of my life constipated, gassy, uncomfortable. I also got rashes. I was diagnosed with Crohn's Disease 2 years ago via colonoscopy. I'm 29 now. I did not test positive for Celiac but after extensive research and a few trial runs, I went gluten free and it's made a HUGE difference. I feel great right now. I also avoid dairy...

Celiac is definitely genetic so if one child has it, it's very likely that the other do too. It's not 100% certain, but likely, since they all have varied symptoms. You might be surprised to find that your son with ADD does well on a gluten free diet, even if they don't find Celiac. Also, Celiac bloodwork is not always 100% accurate. Some people have spent...

Sounds like Celiac, that rash on your hands sounds like Dermatitis Herpetiformis which is the Celiac rash. Plus all your other symptoms, the malabsorption, the positive IgA, the feeling better off gluten. Do yourself a favor and stick with the gluten-free diet!! And put your children on it too. Your life will be so much better!

I'm dairy free and my doc asked me to start taking calcium + Vit D supplements in addition to a daily multivitamin. You can also get calcium from various non-dairy food sources, green veggies, some fruits, fortified juices or non-dairy milks, etc. Check out godairyfree.org for tons of great dairy free info, including this article about calcium: Open...

Bloating is not always caused by gluten, there are lots of foods that can cause bloating, especially sugar. Just because you didn't feel bloated the last time you ate cookies doesn't mean you won't ever feel bloated after eating them. There are lots of other factors that go into feeling bloated too, what else you ate today and even yesterday, how much water...

I buy it in my regular grocery store in the dairy section. Tofutti Better Than Cream Cheese

If you're concerned about getting a real diagnosis, then I definitely suggest finding a good doctor that knows about celiac so that you can be properly tested. If not, and you just are ok with going gluten free then by all means. But I highly recommend getting tested, it makes it a lot easier to stick to the diet when you have an actual diagnosis, trust me...

With all of those symptoms, I would definitely ask to be tested for Celiac. They may try to tell you that it couldn't be Celiac for whatever reason, but don't be afraid to push. And don't stop at bloodwork, get an endoscopy too. I'm not saying all your symptoms are definitely Celiac, but it's definitely worth getting tested when you can't find any other answers...

I suffered for almost 15 years until I discovered the gluten free diet. I was told for a long time that I had IBS, or stress, or it's all in my head. I was officially diagnosed with Crohn's disease last year after a colonoscopy. It took me years to get Celiac tested because the docs said my symptoms weren't "typical" but there really is no such thing as a...

I guess it would help if we knew what else you ate, besides the Santitas?

Santitas chips are gluten and casein free, maybe some cross contamination at Moe's? Sorry to hear it, I hope you feel better soon!!