marilyn

ABS, IGA - 8 (negative range = 0 - 19 ABS, IGG -5 (negative range = 0 - 19 ttg, IGG >100 (positive >9) IGA 215 (normal range 70 - 400 A chart I have to figure this out says "possible" Any opinions?

This may seem kind of harsh but considering the consequences I do not think so - maybe in writing if it is difficult to talk to them. But dear M and D, We know you love junior very very much and he loves you too. We know you would never do anything intentional to harm him or make him sick but that is what you will do if he eats anything you give him...

A person contacted me who wanted some advice on whether or not to test her 5 year old son after a 7 year old sibling had a genetic test (Entero-stool and cheek swab) that showed celiac disease and gluten sensitivity genes. Her son has some other medical conditions that I do not have specifics on. At a Celiac conference this past year someone in the audiance...

I recently put together an educational power point for the community and then offered it to dietitians on a listserve. Someone wrote back the following question and as I did not have an answer to the first part especially (though the symptom of a foggy brain would fit in, I suppose), I thought I would put it out here to see if there was more information...

This question came to me after I offered to forward a power point presentation to a group of nutrition professional. "In your experience can kids with celiac exhibit ADHD-like symptoms such as impulsivity or oppositional behaviors? What age is screening appropriate since there can be false negatives without sufficient antibodies? " Wondered if...

By now you have probably had your visit and I hope it was a successful and benefical one for you. I would be interested in hearing your experience. I am sorry that no one responded to your question which I thought was a very good one. As mentioned here there are some R.D.s more knowledgable and helpful, however, we are all striving to get updated. ...

The Dietitian Community has made many efforts over the past several years to update their members - throw out what we were told 20 years ago and get educated. There is not a certification for Registered Dietitians for celiac disease so, by asking questions and hearing what they have to offer you can determine if they can be helpful to you. There is a...

I told the mom about getting a biopsy but since he has other symptoms (enamal, liver enzymes) thought a blood test could be a first start. We have ask this doctor to speak with us and refused (he went into medicine not public speaking). Understood that Dr. are undereducated but for a dr. with confirmed celiac disease for 7 years that also has children...

I have spent the last two days saying "Now, I do not want to play doctor BUT if your Dr. will not order a celiac disease blood screening insist or go to a different Dr." There is an MD in the community (small) that has had celiac disease for 7 years. Unless there is abdominal distress, diarrhea...just like he/she has...will not screen for this even after...

I agree that the nursing home needs to comply. You will be doing all the people who come there in the future needing gluten-free meals a favor. Get a Dr. order, ditto to the suggestion to write everything down and keep records of conversations. Nursing homes are inspected and the dietitian will check to see if Dr. orders are followed. If after a period...

I have heard a rumor that the farmers/agricultural people are considering a spray to use on fresh fruits and vegetables to increase their shelf life and that this spray contains gluten. Has any one heard of this or know where I could go to look for any new news concerning this. Many thanks Marilyn