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  1. flowerpen
    Thanks. I was tested for deficiencies and the only thing I was low in at the time was Vit. D and I have been taking supplements for that since. For a small while, I was low in iron as well, but that was also supplemented and is now okay. My GI was very thorough and tested me for things that were even just remote possibilities. I have a family history...
  2. flowerpen
    I thought it was normal, as in for non- celiac individuals, to have these antibodies. I've been mostly gluten free for years, operating under the assumption I had an intolerance, and I have always landed in the mid-normal range (7-10 with 20 being the cutoff). Is it normal for non-celiacs to have none or almost none?
  3. flowerpen
    Thanks. What's got me worried is a few studies I've read that show only about 50% of adult celiacs who have been following a long-term gluten-free diet will have enough of a response to show positive on a blood test after 6-8 weeks.
  4. flowerpen
    I have the amount covered. I'm so scared it's not going to be accurate I'm eating gluten for every meal and even choking more down between meals just to make sure I'm good and messed up by the time I go in for the blood test. I used to get rashes that I'm now convinced were dermatitis herpetiformis. I'm also hoping that pops up again so I can get it...
  5. flowerpen
    I have been gluten free for approximately 12 years. It was by accident after jumping on the whole Paleo craze and realizing I felt so much better without grains in my diet. I've since loosened my diet, but gluten containing foods have always caused me issues, so I have kept them out. It's important to note that I do not worry about cross contamination and...
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