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  1. psawyer
    I think we're done here. The original question has been answered several times.
  2. psawyer
    RiceGuy, you do understand, don'`you, that that ad is for the Gluten Free Mall--Scott's business. If anyone would know, he would.
  3. psawyer
    Does anyone have a new study to link to? The OP was last here on Jul 20 2009. enniomoricone posted once in May of 2009 and never returned. A dead topic, methinks.
  4. psawyer
    I agree here.
  5. psawyer
    It may have once been true, but the federal Food Allergy Labeling and Consumer Protection Act (FALCPA) requires wheat to be disclosed, using the word "wheat," for all foods packaged on or after January 1, 2006. That's not just an FDA regulation--it is an Act of Congress.
  6. psawyer
    Absolutely not.
  7. psawyer
    Welcome! Because of variances, each lab has a unique "normal" range for each test. You really need the norms from the lab that did the testing. Only two tests were done--the standard celiac panel involves more. Testing in young children is known to be unreliable. I know I haven't helped answer your question. There just isn't enough there to give a solid...
  8. psawyer
    I use Open Original Shared Link for this.
  9. psawyer
    Hey, leave me out of this.
  10. psawyer
    I have no celiac disease issues with them, but the sugar in the chocolate forces me to limit consumtion. I eat them as a treat from time to time.
  11. psawyer
    Unless they have been somehow contaminated, the chicken bones are gluten-free. If you are making your own broth from them, it will be gluten-free. Just because you eat something daily does not mean you will develop a problem with it. It is not something that would worry me.
  12. psawyer
    A food which contains absolutely no gluten whatsoever will test as less than 20 ppm. Don't assume that the test sensitivity has anything to do with the actual content. Testing can not prove zero, and the more sensitive the test, the more it costs to do. Many manufacturers test at 20 ppm, as it seems to be a reasonable compromise. The primary reason for the...
  13. psawyer
    If wheat is present in a food sold in the US, or in Canada, then that fact must be clearly disclosed on the label using the word "wheat."
  14. psawyer
    I am not aware of any injectable substance that contains gluten. That includes every vaccine commonly in current use. Gluten acts as a thickener, and that is definitely not something you want in an injectable substance. The Sabin oral polio vaccine is gluten-free, but is less commonly used than the Salk injectable one.
  15. psawyer
    Corn starch is gluten-free. In a restaurant, cross contamination is possible. Me, I would be questioning the sweet & sour sauce.
  16. psawyer
    There is definitely a genetic association with celiac disease, but just because you have the genes does not mean you will get the disease. If I recall correctly, 20 to 30 percent of the American population have one or both of the recognized celiac genes. Only about one percent actually develop celiac disease. The genes are only part of the picture....
  17. psawyer
    I seem to recall that the then-Catholic King Henry VIII of England wanted a divorce from his first wife (he had six). Got right messy, that. Excommunications, interdiction, confiscation of Church property... Methinks this will be less traumatic. Rachel, you are doing the right thing, even if the Church says you are not. Be strong, move forward,...
  18. psawyer
    Run for it, Nikki!
  19. psawyer
    There are two types of advertisements that appear here. Some are directly related to the site, and are identified by the tag "Celiac.com Sponsor." These are screened to ensure that they are relevant to the purpose of the site. Others are Ads by Google, and the site has no control over their content. Sometimes they are for products that are not suitable for...
  20. psawyer
    Heating (cooking) anything edible releases toxins as the organic matter breaks down. It doesn't matter how the heat is generated. The amount is a function of how hot and how long. It is all a question of degree. Moderate heat should not be a concern. Extreme heat for prolonged periods--well, that might be an issue. I don't worry about microwaves or Teflon...
  21. psawyer
    I have removed some offensive material from this topic, replacing it with the token: <<offensive material deleted by moderator>> The material in question was derogatory towards an identified ethic group, and thus in clear violation of our rules. Other appropriate action to address the violation has also been taken.
  22. psawyer
    Marsh 1 means damage to the villi is not advanced, but is present. I would consider that a definitive diagnosis of celiac disease. False negatives are common, but false positives are quite rare. All first-degree relatives of a diagnosed celiac should be tested. That includes siblings, parents, and children.
  23. psawyer
    Welcome! The effects you are describing are consistent with celiac disease. It has many symptoms, which vary from individual case to case. Have you actually been tested for celiac disease? Your mother "diagnosed" you--how? If indeed you do have celiac disease, you must completely avoid wheat, rye and barley. You will not heal and recover on "gluten...
  24. psawyer
    Your results are negative, but could be a false negative. How young is your daughter? Testing is less reliable as the child's age decreases--false negatives are common. The total IGA is normal, which in adults tends to validate the other results. A deficient serum IGA means that a low reading on specific antibodies may be systemic and not diagnostic. That...
  25. psawyer
    Mel, It is okay to be angry. Finding answers can be hard, and that is frustrating. The medical community often comes up far short of understanding. You have come to the right place. This is a wonderful group of people who support each other. You will get through this with a little help from your friends.
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