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Although I have tested positive for celiac I have continued searching why I have been the only family member affected. I have two 2nd cousins which are on a gluten free diet because of celiac symptoms and have been successful. What I have found is "IgA Deficiency." If you are deficient in this antibody this can alter your celiac test results. Certainly...

I sailed on Carnival Destiny in April!!! Best vacation EVER!!! And dare to say the best vacation for someone on a gluten free diet. Had a great time, staff were attentive and if you have a gluten free diet - you become VERY SPECIAL!!! I did eat at the buffet and just watched what I ate. Each area has different foods and plenty of each. I had no issues...

Because we do not experience symptoms, this make the entire process more difficult. I suggest working closely with a GI doctor and being re-tested to see if the antibodies are back in the "normal" range. I found this to be comforting information. I have also found that as my system heals I have even less reaction that when I was first diagnosed.

I have one additional suggestion. Cleansing the system and then starting a regimen may be recommended. Cleansing the system allows anything you are taking to work better and not playing the "catch up" game. Using an enema to clean out the bowels may be needed before you begin taking something else. You can use something over the counter of simple...

Hey, just wanted to put in my two cents worth. It took me months to find doctors that would work with me. When one acted like they didn't have a clue or didn't take me seriously - I found another one. In the end what I did find was a GI doctor that would work with me and a Chiropractor that got me back to where I needed to be. I have had vitamin levels...

Hi Anne-Elise, My story is similar to yours, but I didn't even have the GI symptoms. I was having problems but nothing related to the GI track (later found out it was back related not celiac). After a biospy I was diagnosed with celiac. It turned my world upside down. It took me a few months to feel comfortable with my gluten free diet, now I can't...

I to had low iron counts and the doctor put me on ferrous sulfate along with a multi-vitamin. The fs is suppose to be better and less upset stomach. I take it daily and have not had any issues!!! Jennifer

Over time I have been able to realize the difference. Sad part is, this is trial and error for everyone. You will learn what your body is telling you. My actual lessons came from getting gluten (accidentially) and learning how my system reacts. If I get a larger amount of gluten I have D within 30 minutes for about 30 minutes and then all symptoms are...

Hey Jason, I think it is totally your right to choose what level you can live with. Does it really matter if you are gluten intolerant or celiac? If you can tell not having gluten works for you, don't worry about the rest. I'm sure dealing with other sensitivities makes the process even more difficult. I can only encourage you to continue the fight...

Now that is Awesome!!!! Jennifer

GI doctors usually recommend flushing out with Miralax. That is what I used before a colonoscopy and definitely completed the task!! LOL I believe it is a matter of how much you drink in a short period of time - once things started running clear is when I stopped. Jennifer

Since being diagnosed 7 months ago I felt like I was left to fend for myself. My GI doctor refused to monitor me or do periodic testing (which I felt I needed because I don't react to small amounts of gluten). I was sent to a dietitian which didn't have a clue!!! I felt alone and felt like there should be professionials to guide me. This site provided...

I experienced nausea in the beginning. I eventually found out it was because of getting gluten. It was the vitamins I was taking in the morning once a day. Once I found the problem I did fine. I also agree that dairy could be irritating your system. You could even be lactose intolerant. Hope you figure it out. Jennifer

I haven't figured out if not having outward symptoms is a blessing or a curse. I guess it is all in how you look at it. I do not have a reaction with small amounts of gluten. I do get mild symptoms with larger amounts. I had to find a new GI doctor who would actually run the blood test ever so often. The first GI doctor just told me all I had to...

Hey dogle, I think all of us can say we've been there to some degree. You can't change what has already happened, BUT you can change the present and the future. Make peace with the past and know that today is your new beginning. You can start making postive memories right this minute. Don't waste another minute all the bad stuff, focus everything you...