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It matters because this forum is about helping people make good health choices, and not bad ones. We regularly tell people with celiac disease who eat gluten and cheat on their diets that they should not do this because it could lead to all types of health problems and health risks, including cancer. Is this unkind? Likewise, if it's unkind to point...
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Welcome to the forum! Frequent urination can be a symptom of diabetes, which is a condition that is also associated with celiac disease (rates of Type 1 diabetes are much higher among celiacs and vice versa), so be sure to ask your doctor to check you for this. The lung issues you describe would not be a typical symptom of celiac disease, and given...
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To me it looks like the most important test was positive: Tissue Transglutaminase IgA Ab, even though it is a "weak positive" it is still positive. If your doctor is willing to re-run the blood panel it may make sense to do it again, and you need to keep eating about 2 sliced of wheat bread daily for at least 6-8 weeks before the test, and at least 2 weeks...
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Starting date: July 19, 2021 Type of communication: Recall Alert sub-type: Food Recall Warning (Allergen) Subcategory: Allergen - Gluten Hazard classification: Class 3 Source of recall: Canadian Food Inspection Agency Recalling firm: Farm Boy Company Inc. Distribution: Ontario Extent...
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Clear Microbiome Changes Signal Celiac Disease Onset
Scott Adams posted an article in Origins of Celiac Disease
Celiac.com 07/26/2021 - Cases of chronic inflammatory autoimmune conditions, such as celiac disease are rising at a rate that concerns many researchers. To better understand the etiology and pathogenesis of celiac disease, especially...-
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The one disadvantage to getting a diagnosis would be that both life insurance, and possibly private health insurance, could get more expensive and harder to obtain. I faced this issue with my life insurance, and now am facing it again as my policy period will come to an end.
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It's possible that what you had was your first DH outbreak, and if that is what it was it means that you were to keep eating gluten it is very likely that you will have more outbreaks. The locations and intensity of outbreaks can vary quite a bit from person to person. For example I would get it on a single spot on the back of my thumb, at least until the...
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It definitely sounds like your doctor needs to read up on the protocols for celiac disease screening. Can you share your blood test results with us, along with the cut off levels for a positive test? I wonder if a second blood test is necessary, but be sure to keep eating gluten until all testing is finished, otherwise you may end up with false negative results...
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Importance of Diagnosis?
Scott Adams replied to Valerie2021's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms
I believe you're doctor is correct, and a formal diagnosis may not be necessary (especially if you live in such a remote area). If you've already seen a connection with your rashes and gluten, and they go away when you are gluten-free, then staying gluten-free should be your primary goal. This can be difficult and this article may be helpful: -
Is my daughter really a celiac?
Scott Adams replied to Jenny melton's topic in Related Issues & Disorders
Her doctors are correct and the first thing that you should look at is whether there might be hidden sources of gluten in her diet, and I agree, she may have other food intolerance issues and casein/dairy is a very common one. This article may be helpful: -
2 + and 2- on blood...
Scott Adams replied to Jzsnow's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms
From the symptoms you describe and her two positive results, it does look like she may have celiac disease or non-celiac gluten sensitivity, and the treatment for either is the same, a gluten-free diet. The final confirmation would be the biopsy results, but even if that comes back negative, the true test would be if her symptoms go away on a gluten-free... -
Did you do a blood panel for celiac disease? That would be the normal first test done, before an endoscopy. If not it sounds like your doctor really messed up in many ways, especially when he told you that being gluten-free before any tests was ok. If you go the diagnosis route you will need to eat around 2 sliced of bread daily for 6-8 weeks for the blood...
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@Aint_this_a... welcome to the forum! Making the transition to a gluten-free lifestyle can be daunting at first, but after you gain more knowledge dealing with the diet will become easier. Hopefully seeing your health improve will provide you with the motivation. It's also important to get your direct relatives screened for it, as there is an ~44% chance...
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Gluten in cigarettes?
Scott Adams replied to Alan12345's topic in Gluten-Free Foods, Products, Shopping & Medications
Believe it or not, there has been some research done on tobacco and celiac disease, and it seems to somehow mask it's symptoms, and possibly even prevent it. Here are the articles we've done on this, but certainly more research needs to be done: https://www.celiac.com/search/?&q=cigarette&type=cms_records2&search_and_or=and&search_in=titles... -
One question I have is which comes first? Does a virus that might trigger celiac disease in someone with the genetic propensity for it cause malabsorption, which then causes issues absorbing B vitamins and other nutrients that leads to a cascade of different symptoms? Or, absent any gut damage, would low B vitamins be a trigger of celiac disease. In...
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I fully agree with your assessment of the mental health issues you’ve addressed, and my comments weren’t meant in any way to disparage anyone in the mental health community, or those who legitimately need medications for mental health issues. That said I’ve heard too many stories over the years of non-mental health experts—GP doctors—writing off those...
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Just FYI we do have “Clubs” in this forum, and anyone is free to start one. You can start any type of club you want, but the broader the scope the more possible people would join. https://www.celiac.com/clubs/
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Which Brands of Eye Drops are Gluten-Free?
Scott Adams posted an article in Gluten-Free Foods & Beverages
Celiac.com 07/24/2021 - We get a lot of questions from celiac community members wondering if certain products are gluten-free. One question we see a lot is about eye drops. Specifically, which top brands of eye drops are gluten-free... -
Your daughter is no expert on vaccines, sorry. But let's not forget--you are here seeking to find a doctor who will write you a note to excuse your daughter from getting a vaccine when she goes back to a university, where she will be interacting with dozens of people daily. The reason you will have a hard time finding a doctor to do this is because you could...
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Five Gluten-Free Cocktails with Bombay Sapphire Gin
Scott Adams posted an article in Gluten-Free Foods & Beverages
Celiac.com 07/23/2021 - Even with a clear statement by the FDA that all distilled alcohol is gluten-free, we still get a lot of questions about alcohol, and cocktails. Specifically, which brands of alcohol and cocktails are gluten-free... -
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Been googling and now paranoid
Scott Adams replied to Lauraclay's topic in Related Issues & Disorders
Welcome to the forum! While it's possible for someone with celiac disease, especially if left untreated, to get lymphoma, it is still highly unlikely. Also, from the studies we've summarized here: /celiac-disease/celiac-disease-amp-related-diseases-and-disorders/cancer-lymphoma-and-celiac-disease/ the overall risk seems to diminish over time once a celiac...
