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    Not sure what grocery stores you have near you, but Whole Foods Market has a PDF you can either print out or just download and read on your computer) of all gluten free products in their store -- go to www.wholefoodsmarket.com. find your nearest location, click on "more store info", then on list to left, click on "special diets", then click on "gluten free...
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    Here is a link to the University of Chicago Celiac Center, it explains the different tests, which are more accurate, ones they don't use anymore, why, etc. Sometimes Doctors "listen to" info from Medical sources, when they won't necessarily just listen to you. Maybe you can print it out and send it to your Doc. Open Original Shared Link Hope this...
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    I'm really doing it more for myself, rather than concealing. Trying to turn it into a positive instead of a negative response. I don't always want to be the "I can't..." gal! My "people" know my restrictions, as well. But I find that often when I do my "..you know what I really want" approach, it relieves them as well -- they don't feel like they...
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    My best approach thus far has been to avoid the "can't" word and have asked my husband to try to do the same. Someone shows up with bagels/cake at work and comes and tells me, and instead of saying "I can't have bagels", I say something like, "You know what I'm REALLY hungry for, __________ (fill in the blank, canteloupe, grapes, ice cream, salad - whatever...
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    LDJofDenver replied to new2glutenfree2's topic in Doctors

    My medical plan gives the following info on the Anti-TISSUE TRANSGLUTAMINASE IGA (tTg-IgA), standard (normal) = less than or equal to 19 weak positive = 20-29 positive = 30 and higher
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    I'm newly diagnosed (Aug 8 to be exact!) but here is what the University of Chicago Celiac Center says about testing: "Which is the correct Screening Test? Anti-Tissue Transglutaminase (tTG-IgA) -- A screening test is commonly used when an individual is in a risk group for Celiac Disease, whether or not he/she has symptoms. This test is usually the one...
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    Is the NEEM also an oil? I googled it, and find oils but also tea.
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    I've seen a few mentions of various supplements people say are helping them to heal and would like to hear what all you "experienced" Celiacs (laughing) have to say about this (as I am a newby). I have noted that there is a difference between the type of B12 you take (which I'll definitely take, since I have pins & needles sensations). My symptoms...
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    Well, hopefully it will improve, now that I am gluten free. I just wondered if others experienced it due to gluten intolerance. I have seen it on folks in their 70s, my Mom is 78 and she has things like that, but I'm more than 20 years younger than that and it began in late 40s. My former Doctor told me to eat blueberries (that's helpful isn't it?...
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    I not only bruise easily, but the skin on my forearms seems very fragile. (I'm mid-50s, not mid 70s!) I barely bump anything and instead of bruising, I get these (I don't know what they're called...) hematomas -blood blisters? - instead of bruises. Bubble of blood wells up under my skin at the point of contact - skin doesn't even have to break. ...
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    Maybe google Gluten Ataxia, and take a couple of those articles with you to your doctor appointment. Especially if you have the following, and expecially if you have them while having NO B12 deficiency: ---paresthesias (numbness or tingling to extremities) ---dizziness ---balance problems ---gait problems ---clumsiness (incoordination) ---frequent...
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    How much corn meal is required - it was the last thing on the ingredient list. I really want to try this recipe, have only purchased ready-made gluten free items thus far (some of the gluten-free english muffins could be used as hamburger bun). Do you/I have to worry about buying grocery store meats, like I noticed some of the packaged hamburger says...
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    Thank you all for your replies. Now I'll just relax and get on with my new gluten free life! I certainly don't want any surgical procedure if I don't need to have it. I began my gluten free diet the day after my blood tests came back (not even two weeks ago). Through my son, over the past decade, I at least have a jump start on all this. At least I...
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    Recently tested for Celiac disease, and my blood test (tissue transglutimase) showed positive for celiac disease. I have an adult son who was diagnosed 12 years ago with celiac disease, and I suspect my Mother had it all her life (and was misdiagnosed with both colitis and IBS). My doctor said that, given my positive blood test and the celiac disease...
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