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  1. Tim86
    This is a really great forum for people with gluten intolerance and Celiac disease. Are there any other good forums you can recommend, for people who have symptoms that are associated with celiac, but the forum actually focuses on other diseases and issues? For example, I have digestive symptoms usually labeled as irritable bowel syndrome. I've been exploring...
  2. Tim86
    I can't afford to buy both probiotics and digestive enzymes right now, so I want to start with just one or the other. Which one should I try first?
  3. Tim86
    Anyone else? There must be some other people who have tried these things.
  4. Tim86
    I know that when you are on a gluten-free diet, you need to cut it out 100%. Even the slightest trace of gluten can cause problems. I have some questions about a casein-free diet: Is that also true with a casein-free diet? I've heard casein doesn't cause damage to the intestines, so I'm theorizing that occasional consumption of casein (whether intentional...
  5. Tim86
    I've been on a gluten free diet for 1 month now. So far, I'm not seeing any improvement. I still have "IBS" symptoms. I was thinking about trying some probiotics and/or digestive enzymes. Can anyone tell me: 1) How well did they work for you (specifically what symptoms did they eliminate)? 2) What brands do you recommend? 3) Can I use them both...
  6. Tim86
    Thanks for the replies. That's very helpful. By the way...Momma Goose and psawyer, why do both of your profile pictures have the same statue/bust in it? I can't help but ask.
  7. Tim86
    I've heard that you can't always trust if "Modified Food Starch" is gluten free. But sometimes I see "Food Starch-Modified (Tapioca)" or "Food Starch-Modified (Corn)". Are those gluten free? For example, there is a new Starkist Salmon Creations (Mango Chipotle) that I want to try. But it has the tapioca food starch listed in the ingredients.
  8. Tim86
    C'mon people. How can over 90 people read this post, and not even one person has replied? I need your help! I'm about ready to give up on this gluten-free diet, so I need some answers to help me keep going.
  9. Tim86
    I've been trying a gluten free diet for about 22 days now, and it seems like I feel worse than before. I'm hoping to relieve so-called IBS problems. In the past 22 days, I've had more abdominal cramping, about the same amount of diarrhea, and more nausea (which I rarely had before). Here are my theories of what could be happening: Maybe I coincidentally...
  10. Tim86
    Does anyone else have some ideas on this? I know there are a lot of smart people out there who could chime in!
  11. Tim86
    If they are not the same thing, then does gluten intolerance require the same "all or nothing" approach to a gluten-free diet as Celiac? For example, if you unknowingly consume a small amount of gluten, is it not as big of a deal if you are gluten intolerant, compared to if you had Celiac?
  12. Tim86
    You've heard the expression...if it looks like a duck, swims like a duck, and quacks like a duck, then it's a duck. But what if it looks like a duck, swims like a duck, but clucks like a chicken? It's still probably a duck, but why does it cluck? I've read many examples on this website of people who were clearly positive for Celiac, based on their experiences...
  13. Tim86
    I recently received my results from blood testing for Celiac. They are calling the results "negative for Celiac", since everything is within their reference limits. Are the limits different for gluten intolerance? For example, on the IgA, let's imagine there were a limit of 200 to indicate intolerance, but you have to be over 400 to call it Celiac. If...
  14. Tim86
    Good responses so far. Would anyone else like to add their knowledge on this topic? I'm still not confident what I should do next.
  15. Tim86
    Can anyone else offer some advice on this, please?
  16. Tim86
    I tried a gluten-free diet for a month in March, but only had a moderate improvement in constipation/diarrhea symptoms. No improvement in sleep, acid reflux, fatigue, and headaches. It didn't feel like is worth the effort to stay on the gluten-free diet. Now that I have these test results, I'm even less inclined to stick with a gluten-free diet. Should...
  17. Tim86
    I just got my results back. I started a new topic: https://www.celiac.com/gluten-free/index.php?showtopic=60218 Please check it out and give me your valuable feedback. THANKS!!!
  18. Tim86
    I just received my results from blood testing for Celiac. They are calling the results "negative for Celiac", since everything is within their reference limits. Do you see anything in here that might indicate differently than the doctor's opinion? Would any of these items hint at a gluten sensitivity, even if it isn't Celiac? What should I do next (request...
  19. Tim86
    Thanks for the reply. Any ideas if these tests are extremely expensive compared to typical bloodwork labs? If some are expensive, I might want to stick with the decision tree provided by "gfb1". If not, I could request the whole list you suggested.
  20. Tim86
    Thanks for the reply. Why do they need to do an endoscopy if the tests were already positive. Are there false positives? I thought they did an endoscopy to rule out false negatives. Also, why are the "genetic tests useless at this point"? Do you mean that I should already have the answers I need after those other tests, so the genetic test is unnecessary...
  21. Tim86
    Why hasn't anyone responded, and why hasn't my topic been pinned yet? I thought this was the place to come for answers. I only have one day until my Dr appt., so I need answers soon, please!
  22. Tim86
    I have an annual physical with my doctor on Wednesday, and I plan to ask him about Celiac and gluten intolerance (we've never discussed it before). I attempted a gluten-free diet throughout March, and noticed a very slight improvement in IBS symptoms, but it wasn't definitive enough to convince me to stay on the diet. I've been back on a regular diet since...
  23. Tim86

    Happy birthday and may God bless you today!

  24. Tim86
    I'm thinking of going that route. In fact, I started Friday night consuming gluten again. It is Sunday night, and I haven't had any symptoms flare up at all. Click here for more on that: Read my other post about going back on gluten. Anyway, I'm going to talk to my doctor, and maybe do the blood testing. I haven't decided yet. The thing is...I think...
  25. Tim86
    I have never been diagnosed by a doctor. I just had a handful of symptoms (IBS, acid reflux, sleep problems, lack of energy, headaches, memory fog) that seemed like they could be gluten-related, so I decided to go gluten-free. I went gluten-free for almost 4 weeks. The only symptom that improved significantly was the IBS. Nothing else really changed...
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