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  1. Celiac.com 10/17/2024 - Celiac disease is a chronic autoimmune disorder in which the ingestion of gluten—a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye—damages the small intestine. People with celiac disease or non-celiac gluten sensitivity mus...
  2. It’s great that you’ve been to the doctor and are exploring all possibilities! However, it’s important to note that celiac disease testing, including antibody tests and endoscopy, should ideally be done while you're still consuming gluten. The fact that you don’t have diarrhea doesn't rule out celiac disease, as not everyone with celiac has diarrhea — sympt...
  3. Many McCormick spices are labeled gluten-free: https://www.mccormick.com/search?q=gluten-free Here is their allergen statement:
  4. If you have DH you will likely also want to avoid iodine, which is common in seafoods and dairy products, as it can exacerbate symptoms in some people. This article may also be helpful as it offers various ways to relieve the itch:
  5. I've not heard of a connection between gluten and styes, but it's possible. For years I had blepharitis as a symptom whenever I got gluten contamination. This article might be helpful:
  6. Celiac.com 10/16/2024 - Celiac disease and fibromyalgia are two medical conditions that affect a significant number of people worldwide. While celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder triggered by gluten, fibromyalgia is a chronic condition...
  7. Celiac.com 10/15/2024 - In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, residents across the Carolinas have faced substantial challenges, not only with power outages and lack of clean water but also with accessing suitable food, particularly for...
  8. Welcome to the forum and it's great to hear that you're recovering and getting your life back to normal. I also went through a few years of going to doctors, and also had panic attacks, trips to the emergency room, etc., so I also felt relieved to just figure out what was going on. This article has some detailed information on how to be 100% gluten...
  9. If you do end up with a negative test, approximately 10x more people have non-celiac gluten sensitivity than have celiac disease, but there isn’t yet a test for NCGS. If your symptoms go away on a gluten-free diet it would likely signal NCGS.
  10. Many people with celiac disease, especially those who are in the 0-2 year range of their recovery, have additional food intolerance issues which could be temporary. To figure this out you may need to keep a food diary and do an elimination diet over a few months. Some common food intolerance issues are dairy/casein, eggs, corn, oats, and soy. The...
  11. Let us know how it turns out, but have you been eating gluten, lots of it, daily for at least 6 weeks? They usually recommend at least 2 slices of wheat bread daily, otherwise your results could be false negative if you've been gluten-free before the test.
  12. If you mean this product: https://mybeebalmco.com/products/beebalmtiktok It lists the ingredients below, and the only one that could have gluten would be the Vitamin E, and unfortunately their website does not indicate that it is gluten-free:
  13. Summary Company Announcement Date: October 11, 2024 FDA Publish Date: October 11, 2024 Product Type: Food & Beverages Allergens Reason for Announcement: Potential or Undeclared Allergen - Wheat Company Name: Tipical Latin Food Corp. Brand Name: Los Andes Foods Product Description: Cachapa de Maiz sweet corn pancakes ...
  14. Celiac.com 10/14/2024 - Celiac disease has long been associated with symptoms like malnutrition and weight loss due to malabsorption issues caused by damage to the small intestine. However, recent studies suggest that the presentation...
  15. I agree with @trents--Oats naturally contain a protein called avenin, which is similar to the gluten proteins found in wheat, barley, and rye. While avenin is generally considered safe for most people with celiac disease, some individuals, around 5-10% of celiacs, may also have sensitivity to avenin, leading to symptoms similar to gluten exposure. Your...
  16. Welcome to the forum. I just want to mention that B9 is a vitamin where too much can be toxic: Vitamin B9 (Folate): The UL for Folic Acid is set at 1,000 mcg (1 mg) per day for adults. This limit primarily applies to synthetic folic acid found in supplements and fortified foods, not naturally occurring folate in food. High intake of folic acid can mask...
  17. Given your family history and you this test result, it's very likely that you have celiac disease. The next step is normally an endoscopy to confirm the diagnosis, and if so, you would need to keep eating gluten daily, lots of it, for at least two weeks before that procedure. This article might be helpful. It breaks down each type of test, and what...
  18. For what it's worth, at the time of my celiac disease diagnosis I was also diagnosed with H. Pylori and treated for it with antibiotics. The throat swelling sounds like an allergy that may not be associated with celiac disease--if you can recall the foods you ate before this reaction it might help you track down the culprit, but if you can't it might make...
  19. Many people with celiac disease, especially those who are in the 0-2 year range of their recovery, have additional food intolerance issues which could be temporary. To figure this out you may need to keep a food diary and do an elimination diet over a few months. Some common food intolerance issues are dairy/casein, eggs, corn, oats, and soy. The...
  20. Do you eat out in restaurants? This is a common source of contamination. The first step for you would be to re-examine your diet to be sure that it is 100% gluten-free. This article has some detailed information on how to be 100% gluten-free, so it may be helpful (be sure to also read the comments section.):
  21. If your reaction to gluten is this strong and obvious, do you really need a formal diagnosis? Why not just go gluten-free?
  22. Celiac.com 10/10/2024 - In the last decade, the gluten-free food industry has experienced substantial growth, not only in the number of products available but also in consumer awareness. As demand has risen, so too has the need for clear...
  23. Do you know the reference range for your test? It can be different depending on the lab that processed the test. In the Europe the new protocol for making a celiac disease diagnosis in children is if their tTg-IgA (tissue transglutaminase IgA) levels are 10 times or above the positive level for celiac disease. According to the latest research...
  24. It sounds like you've been through quite a challenging journey, and you're handling it with great resilience! Here are a few things to keep in mind as you move forward: Since you're preparing for a definitive diagnosis, a gluten challenge (reintroducing gluten before testing) is necessary. Typically, it's recommended to consume around 1-2 slices of bread...
  25. Celiac.com 10/09/2024 - Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder where the ingestion of gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye, triggers an immune response that damages the small intestine's lining. This condition has been extensively...
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