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  1. Scott Adams
    Some people have reported that Ben-Gay cream helps relieve the itching, and also a 5% lidocane cream (which can be bought over the counter in the USA).
  2. Scott Adams
    Welcome to the forum! I had a small patch of DH on my right hand and as I recall the outbreaks could last for a week or two, and could flare up at different levels during that time. Given that you've only been gluten-free for a week, it is certainly possible that you still have gluten in your system that could be causing this. That said, it is also...
  3. Scott Adams
    If this was a food made in the USA, then "starch" would mean that it was from corn. This is still likely the case, however, with drugs the labelling laws are not the same, so it could be some other form of starch. Here is a good place to search your specific brand to see its ingredients. Perhaps you can switch over to one that is definitely safe? https...
  4. Scott Adams
    Kraft has a very good allergen labelling system which is described on their Web site. If there is any possibility of wheat contamination in any of their products they will include that in the ingredient label.
  5. Scott Adams
    Thank you for this link...it looks like they've relaunched under a new web site!
  6. Scott Adams
    For you this is a good thing, as goat's milk and associated products are fairly uncommon in comparison with cow's milk products.
  7. Scott Adams
    Can I ask where you are getting the test capsules? I have a Nima sensor, but they stopped selling them, and I understand that the company was sold a couple of years back. I tested the new "Gluten-Free" DiGiorno pizzas--3 different pizzas from 3 different batches, and 1 out of 3 tests were positive for gluten. They use a Codex wheat starch in them that...
  8. Scott Adams
    If your symptoms are gluten-related, which it sounds like you've already determined, then it is possible you have celiac disease. If so, healing will take time, and you need to be sure your diet is 100% gluten-free:
  9. Scott Adams
    Welcome to the forum @Michelle3012. You replied to an older post, so it's possible the original posters may not be following this thread now, but I wanted to chime in on this topic. Can you tell us more about your situation? Are you a diagnosed celiac? If so, is your diet 100% gluten-free? Do you eat outside your home, like in restaurants?
  10. Scott Adams
    Let us know how it goes!
  11. Scott Adams
    Sometimes this can be related to vitamin and mineral deficiencies, especially if you are a newly diagnosed celiac. Are you taking a good multivitamin and mineral supplement?
  12. Scott Adams
    When you say "react," what exactly do you mean? Is this a gluten reaction? Do you have additional food intolerance issues or allergies? There are many things that can cause reactions, and not all are related to gluten.
  13. Scott Adams
    Yes, you've started a thread on a popular topic here...constipation is pretty common in those with celiac disease, both before and even after diagnosis. Have you tried some of the basic remedies, for example eating prunes or taking over the counter meds for it? Is your diet 100% gluten-free? If you eat outside your home, probably not.
  14. Scott Adams
    Yes, unfortunately this test result does not exclude NCGS, which around 10% of people have, while only ~1% have celiac disease. If you have unexplained symptoms that seem to be associated with gluten consumption, you may still want to go gluten-free for a while to see if you get relief.
  15. Scott Adams
    Unfortunately this seems to vary greatly from person to person. We've had people report that they get symptoms within minutes, while others say that it takes them a day or more to get symptoms. This article my be helpful should you ever get gluten contamination:
  16. Scott Adams
    Chocolate is well-known to have a laxative effect in some people, especially when eaten in larger quantities.
  17. Scott Adams
    To me it seems like it might be ok to finish this bottle, but then move on to one that is labelled "gluten-free." I'm not sure of your sensitivity level, but given the size of the pills, and the tiny possibility of contamination, it seems likely that it would fall under the 20ppm threshold. That said, I wonder why this company doesn't test their own products...
  18. Scott Adams
    A quick glance at their web site indicates that they do not offer a gluten-free diet plan. They do offer a keto plan, but that's not necessarily the same. Do they make their meals in shared facilities with wheat products? It would be important to find this out.
  19. Scott Adams
    So you are making all sorts of claims here, none of which address your original comments regarding aflatoxins in corn. Again, if you have specific links to respected sources please share them, which you haven't done in this post.
  20. Scott Adams
    This research indicates that in some people cow's milk intolerance can elevate tTG levels:
  21. Scott Adams
    My daughter loves this pizza, and is also gluten-free, and she has zero issues, however, one of my three Nima gluten sensor tests I ran on the crust did end up positive, meaning that the batch tested was over the limit. This does make me wonder whether or not they have their wheat starch act together enough for prime time. If I eat this pizza I take GliaxinX...
  22. Scott Adams
    You've made a big claim here that "Food production is out of control and no accountability by the FDA," yet you've not cited any trusted sources that indicate that aflatoxins are an issue in the USA food supply. I've citied a trusted source that contradicts what you've claimed here...and the USA and other countries DO screen corn for aflatoxins levels to...
  23. Scott Adams
    @knitty kitty sent this to me: Gluten sensitivity and epilepsy: a systematic review https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00415-018-9025-2
  24. Scott Adams
    It might make sense for you to get a fasting blood sugar test done, given your issues with carbs. In diabetics, carbs are more or less the same as eating sugar.
  25. Scott Adams
    I believe the recommendation is that they take at least 4 samples, and mistakes can be made when doing the biopsies, and many people here have reported false-negative results. Also, your gastroenterologist should have let you know that you should have been eating the equivalent of 2 slices of wheat bread daily for 6-8 weeks before your endoscopy was done...
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