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  1. For people with celiac disease hidden gluten in their diets is the main cause of elevated Tissue Transglutaminase IgA Antibodies (tTG-IgA), but there are other conditions, including cow's milk/casein intolerance, that can also cause this, and here is an article about the other possible causes:
  2. Good idea regarding the GliadinX, and I've never been there, but it seems like they should be able to accommodate you if you take careful approach and talk to the chef before you order. Hopefully someone who has been there can comment. There are also many apps on the market for this, but I do well using TripAdvisor for such things.
  3. Both regrowth of villi, and destruction of villi happen at different rates in different people. This depends on many things, like age, dietary compliance, different immune systems, etc. This study indicates that a majority of celiacs don't recover until 5 years after diagnosis and starting a gluten-free diet: Mucosal recovery and mortality...
  4. The risk of getting gluten via wheat germ in cosmetic products is very low, but for those who are super sensitive we recommend avoiding such products, as there are many alternatives without gluten ingredients.
  5. Here is more info about how to do a gluten challenge for a celiac disease blood panel, or for an endoscopy: and this recent study recommends 4-6 slices of wheat bread per day: PS - The genetic test results don't diagnose celiac disease, but can give you what your possible risk-factor is for developing celiac disease...
  6. The number of genes associated with celiac disease is more than two, but there are two main genes that are commonly tested for celiac disease susceptibility. These genes are HLA-DQ2 and HLA-DQ8. HLA-DQ2: The majority of individuals with celiac disease (about 90-95%) carry the HLA-DQ2 gene. HLA-DQ8: Around 5-10% of individuals with celiac...
  7. This article might be helpful. It breaks down each type of test, and what a positive results means in terms of the probability that you might have celiac disease. One test that always needs to be done is the IgA Levels/Deficiency Test (often called "Total IGA") because some people are naturally IGA deficient, and if this is the case, then certain blood tests...
  8. The most common nutrient deficiencies associated with celiac disease that may lead to testing for the condition include iron, vitamin D, folate (vitamin B9), vitamin B12, calcium, zinc, and magnesium. Unfortunately many doctors, including my own doctor at the time, don't do extensive follow up testing for a broad range of nutrient deficiencies, nor recommend...
  9. I've never heard of anyone having issues with them, and they are labeled gluten-free? Any chance that it might be the high fiber content?
  10. You can definitely take them together, but with B vitamins it is best to take a full B complex as B vitamins work best when taken together. Have you ever had your vitamin levels checked?
  11. So gluten-free oats are tolerated by most celiacs, although around 9% also can't have any oats.
  12. Besides supplementation, are you getting regular exercise? You may also want to look into low carb or pleo diets, as they can help with weight loss.
  13. How much daily gluten were you eating before the endoscopy? It sounds like you were not eating enough, which can lead to false-negative results (although it sounds like you may still have a positive result). Here is more info about how to do a gluten challenge for a celiac disease blood panel, or for an endoscopy: and this recent study...
  14. If your symptoms improve without gluten then you likely have your answer. 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.
  15. Here is more info about how to do a gluten challenge for a celiac disease blood panel, or for an endoscopy: and this recent study recommends 4-6 slices of wheat bread per day:
  16. Salicylic acid is a naturally occurring compound found in plants, and it has been used for medicinal purposes. It is not classified as a vitamin. Vitamin B11, also known as salicylate, is a synthetic form of salicylic acid, but it is not considered essential in the human diet. The term "essential vitamin" typically refers to vitamins that are necessary for...
  17. This article might be helpful. It breaks down each type of test, and what a positive results means in terms of the probability that you might have celiac disease. One test that always needs to be done is the IgA Levels/Deficiency Test (often called "Total IGA") because some people are naturally IGA deficient, and if this is the case, then certain blood tests...
  18. @Joanne Palica, sunflower oil is considered to be gluten-free, and Apple Cinnamon Straws are marked "gluten-free" on their label, so perhaps you just got too much fiber at once, or are sensitive to another ingredient? The following two lists are very helpful for anyone who is gluten sensitive and needs to avoid gluten when shopping. It's very...
  19. Texas Pecan of Dallas TX is recalling 1 Lb and 8 oz products because it may contain an undeclared allergen. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to( tree nuts, peanuts, almonds, brazils, cashews, filberts, macadamias, pistachios, pecans, pine nuts, walnuts, soy, dairy (milk), sesame and wheat), run the risk of serious or life threating allergic...
  20. Celiac.com 05/11/2026 - Chips Ahoy!, the beloved brand renowned for its delectable chocolate chip cookies, is breaking new ground with its first-ever gluten-free version. Launching this May, the Chips Ahoy! Gluten Free cookie promises...
  21. Good luck...let us know how it goes for you. We have an extensive recipe section which might be helpful: https://www.celiac.com/celiac-disease/gluten-free-recipes/
  22. If you already have your answer, then why hurt your body further? Also, a formal diagnosis can lead to more expensive health and/or life insurance rates, not to mention that here in the USA it now seems to be one of the conditions listed under "Disabilities" in most job applications--so you technically need to disclose that to future employers--I can't think...
  23. I agree with @trents. Unfortunately test results for celiac disease are not always definitive, and many errors can be made when doing an endoscopy for celiac disease, and they can happen in many ways, for example not collecting the samples in the right areas, not collecting enough samples, or not interpreting the results properly and giving a Marsh score...
  24. I agree, the biopsy result suggests that there are increased intraepithelial lymphocytes (IELs) present, which is a common finding in celiac disease. The partial villous blunting indicates that there is some damage to the villi, although they are not completely flattened. This combination of findings is consistent with early or mild celiac disease.
  25. In order to be tested for celiac disease you need to be eating gluten daily in the weeks leading up to your test (if you need a formal diagnosis). Here is more info about how to do a gluten challenge for a celiac disease blood panel, or for an endoscopy: and this recent study recommends 4-6 slices of wheat bread per day: ...
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