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  1. Scott Adams
    More information about "Gluten-Free Beef Barbacoa in the Slow Cooker"
    Celiac.com 07/05/2025 - Barbacoa is a dish with deep cultural roots stretching back to the Caribbean and Mexico, where it was originally prepared by slow-cooking meat in a pit covered with agave leaves. The word "barbacoa" is the origin...
  2. Scott Adams
    Around 9% of celiacs cannot tolerate any oats, even gluten-free oats. It might be worth eliminating them for a few months, then get re-tested.
  3. Scott Adams
    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 (you may want to avoid oats):
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    More information about "How Deamidation Changes Gliadin and Reduces Its Harm to the Intestine: A Study Summary for Patients and Families Living with Celiac Disease"
    Celiac.com 07/04/2025 - This study explored how a process called deamidation affects gliadin, a major component of gluten found in wheat. Gliadin is known to cause serious health issues for people with celiac disease or wheat allergies...
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    It sounds like you're navigating a complex situation with your celiac disease, and it’s understandable to feel confused by the GI world! While celiac disease typically affects the duodenum and proximal small intestine, it’s possible for inflammation to extend to the ileum, especially in cases of more severe or longstanding damage. Since your tTG-IgA remains ele...
  6. Scott Adams
    More information about "Gluten-Free Chiles Rellenos"
    Celiac.com 07/03/2025 - Chiles Rellenos, which translates to “stuffed chiles,” is a beloved traditional dish rooted in Mexican culinary history. Its origins date back to the city of Puebla in the 16th century, where Spanish colonial inf...
  7. Scott Adams
    Claritin is an allergy medication which can help with allergy symptoms, but may not be helpful with gluten exposure.
  8. Scott Adams
    I think vitamin & mineral supplementation is key for you, and at the very least you should consider taking 1-A-Day multivitamin and perhaps additional supplements. This recent study is interesting: https://www.gastrojournal.org/article/S0016-5085(20)30239-0/fulltext The most common nutrient deficiencies associated with celiac disease that...
  9. Scott Adams
    I know what you mean about the high cost of drugs. I recently had to get meds for my mother from a Canadian pharmacy because only the non-generic version is available is the USA, and it is ~$550 per month here, while in Canada the generic version is only around 1/3 the cost.
  10. Scott Adams
    Reddit is another place to search, which I found this thread:
  11. Scott Adams
    I wish I had known you during the egg shortage! Are you living in a mansion now from the eggs sales?😉
  12. Scott Adams
    No, it means that you inherited one DQ8-positive gene from one of your parents. The people who did your genetic test should be able to tell you which parent has the gene, but that parent should also get a celiac disease blood test done annually, as should any of your siblings and/or children.
  13. Scott Adams
    Any chance you are getting traces of gluten in your diet? 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.):
  14. Scott Adams
    Your interpretation is on the right track! Based on your results, you do have one of the genetic markers associated with celiac risk—HLA-DQ8—which means you inherited DQA1*03 from one parent and DQB1*0302 from the other. These two alleles together form the HLA-DQ8 haplotype, so having both confirms the DQ8 positivity (not just one alone). Since you’re ...
  15. Scott Adams
    A quick Google search turns up lots of options, but be careful eating out, as cross-contamination is common--even in restaurants that offer a gluten-free menu: https://www.google.com/search?q=gluten-free+in+Wilmington%2C+DE&rlz=1C1CHBF_enUS981US983&oq=gluten-free+in+Wilmington%2C+DE
  16. Scott Adams
    It’s absolutely possible for celiac flares to affect your eyes—many people with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity report eye inflammation (like uveitis or dry eyes) during systemic reactions. Since celiac is an autoimmune condition, the inflammation isn’t limited to just your gut; it can trigger immune responses elsewhere, including the eyes. The fact ...
  17. Scott Adams
    Your journey sounds incredibly frustrating—dealing with mysterious symptoms for years, only to piece together the puzzle yourself, is both impressive and exhausting. It’s wild how something as routine as antibiotics can seemingly trigger such a cascade of issues, and it must’ve been scary to deal with the hives and swollen tongue without clear answers. The ...
  18. Scott Adams
    Welcome to the forum @drewsmom01, it’s frustrating how much trial and error goes into managing chronic digestive issues, especially when diagnoses seem to change or contradict your lived experience. It sounds like you’ve been through so much over the years, from the initial diabetes and gastroparesis diagnoses to the recent confusion after your upper GI/...
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    Thank you, and be sure to check out these categories: https://www.celiac.com/celiac-disease/celiac-disease-amp-related-diseases-and-disorders/depression-and-celiac-disease/ https://www.celiac.com/celiac-disease/celiac-disease-amp-related-diseases-and-disorders/ataxia-nerve-disease-neuropathy-brain-damage-and-celiac-disease/ https://www.celiac...
  20. Scott Adams
    I’m so sorry you’re going through this—it sounds like your body is sending a clear signal that gluten is a major trigger for your Hashimoto’s. The dramatic spike in your anti-TPO (from 50 to 799!) and the severe symptoms you’re experiencing suggest a strong immune reaction, even if celiac testing wasn’t done earlier. While a formal diagnosis would clarify cro...
  21. Scott Adams
    Swelling of the throat sounds more like an allergic reaction (IgE), rather than a reaction related to celiac disease. You may try antihistamines, and consider getting food allergy testing done to identify the culprit.
  22. Scott Adams
    More information about "Gluten-Free in the Apocalypse: How to Build a Celiac-Safe Emergency Food Supply (+Video)"
    Celiac.com 07/01/2025 - Natural disasters, supply chain breakdowns, power outages, and pandemics don’t wait for anyone—least of all people with complex medical diets. For those with celiac disease or non-celiac gluten sensitivity, bei...
  23. Scott Adams
    Your frustration is completely understandable—after 13 years of strict gluten-free living and mostly normal antibody levels, it’s disheartening to still see biopsy evidence of lingering damage, especially without clear guidance from your GI. The subtle improvements (like "focal" vs. "patchy" changes) might suggest some healing, but the persistent villous blu...
  24. Scott Adams
    Navigating a gluten-filled household when you're the only one with celiac can be tough—especially with airborne flour or cross-contamination risks. Here are some strategies that help: Dedicated GF Zones: Keep a separate prep area, toaster, and utensils just for you. Some families even use color-coded kitchen tools to avoid mix-ups. Cook First: ...
  25. Scott Adams
    It sounds like you’re taking proactive steps toward healing, which is great—but it’s frustrating when symptoms like mouth ulcers and throat irritation flare up again despite your efforts. Those sores and cough can definitely be linked to celiac, often from accidental gluten exposure or lingering inflammation. Even tiny amounts of gluten can trigger them,...
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