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  1. WheatChef
    Was that a general IgA level test or a specific IgA test? Normal range for an adult is about 80-350 but I'm not sure whether that changes for someone so young. By itself a general IgA test won't really tell you much about any potential gluten problems but it can help you to interpret the more specific IgA tests in the blood panel. That single number by...
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    If you have DH then you don't need a single test, you have celiacs.
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    I am quite pleased to hear my alma mater has introduced that into the curriculum! When I went there it was not mentioned, guess I gotta make a trip back to see the new campus anyways. I would certainly agree that a kitchen stocked with multiple high end culinary school graduates would be a generally safe place to dine at. All of the top end places I...
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    I worked at the Olive Garden during undergrad around 2001ish. Even back then the menu was getting progressively more prepackaged based. A large majority of the menu items are shipped premade to the restaurant and all they have to do is thaw them out and throw them in an oven or on a grill. During service all sauces have their own specific ladle and the ladles...
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    Going on a restrictive diet can have many unintended consequences. What sort of breakfast are you eating on a regular basis?
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    Welcome and best of luck with your next doctor's appointment. Check out some of the other threads on this forum asking for which specific tests to ask for, it seems like a very significant portion of docs are idiots in regards to this sort of condition set and most will not give you all the necessary tests cause they're working off of severely outdated...
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    The gluten challenge is one of the most irresponsible aspects of medicine these days. Apparently the whole "keep my patients from harm" aspect of the Hippocratic oath doesn't apply when doctors are dealing with someone suffering from gluten problems. If your doctor simply wants to take a look inside to see how things are going and to look for any unrelated...
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    Depending on how severe your body's reactions to gluten were there could have been hormonal imbalances already in play. As your body continues to go through detox and heal itself up all of those off-kilter systems will be slowly correcting themselves and can cause some changes in behavior as your body attempts to return to baseline.
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    Many skin and hair care products specifically include chemicals who's sole purpose is to increase the permeability of your skin. This means that even though gluten and gluten breakdown products by themselves shouldn't be able to pass through an unharmed skin barrier the total effect of the lotion or shampoo could cause problems. Add in small dermic abrasions...
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    Not really. In lactose intolerance you avoid dairy products because your body doesn't properly split the glucose-galactose bond and so the lactose molecule is passed further along your intestines where bacteria end up using it for fuel. In the process of the bacteria consuming lactose they emit gases which cause abdominal discomfort, bloating and gas which...
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    How's about "I'll eat that pastry if you share in the fun that follows by chugging some drain-o."
  12. WheatChef
    Which ever one has the better clue of it really. The medical "gold standard" of celiac is done with a biopsy however and that'll be administered by a GI. Any general practice doctor, endocrinologist or gastroenterologist would be able to give a decent diagnosis or order the correct lab work/procedures if they knew enough about the condition. Not sure which...
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    ARCHIVED Gluten Symptom?

    WheatChef replied to FireMom's topic in Doctors

    I think since going gluten free my appetite has changed. I used to be all consumed by hunger multiple times during the day. When the hunger started getting near it was like nothing else existed and the world itself would end if I didn't manage to chow down a table's worth of food. Back in middle school and high school I used to eat around 4 or so dinners...
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    Depending on your area it might be slightly different cause some GPs in heavily populated areas stop taking new clients occasionally due to overcrowding of their waiting rooms. Like minded people normally make for great associates so I wouldn't really take too much stock in a referral from an incompetent doctor, it'll probably just lead you to another incompetent...
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    You may have a good point with the sulfate warning. A few days ago I switched from an expensive shampoo/conditioner thing to just using plain Coast bar soap and my scalp might potentially itch a bit less. I'd imagine it would be harder to get away with just using bar soap with anything more than a short men's hair cut (such as mine) but the simpler ingredients...
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    I have heard stories of other people who, simply by living in an area that does a lot of wheat farming have to seal up their house and stay inside during harvest. Many just pack up and leave town during that time.
  17. WheatChef
    The average person gets salmonella poisoned a handful of times every year.
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    Article on gluten ataxia: Open Original Shared Link I think the normal recommendation in these cases are to double check to be sure you're staying completely gluten free. Might sound like a cop out but there's just so many different sources of possible contamination out there that can sneak their way in even when you're being super diligent about reading...
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    The itching and dandruff will probably continue for a while after going gluten free. Have you noticed any change in shed hairs since dropping gluten? I know I noticed a severe drop in daily shed hairs after a week of gluten free.
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    Wow, these boards are excellent sources for examples of how having an M.D. doesn't prevent you from being an idiot. Anyways, sounds like it's time for you to take the real test, the diet test. Don't let a not always conclusive test (biopsy) get in the way of finding out what's really going on in your body. If gluten really is your problem then you won...
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    Definitely find a new doctor. With your condition you need medical professionals that at least have a decent clue of what they are dealing whenever you come in to see them. Be sure to let your doctor know why you are leaving him though. While his ineptitude won't be harming you anymore, letting him know that he is seriously lacking in part of his knowledge...
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    Well it certainly sounds like something is happening! Depending on the severity and locations of damage it can take different amount of time to heal for different people. But since it sounds like the bloating is finally starting to go down in you I think it's safe to feel a bit of joy already. Also keep in mind that your kitchen probably has a few different...
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    It's unfortunate to think about how long this feeling of agony can continue. I swing rapidly between sadness and anger around food now. It's odd how the slightest little thing like a new "gluten free" snack option from a food manufacturer can feel like a lifebuoy thrown to temporarily save me from drowning in the frustration of having to call up manufacturers...
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    There is a very strong link between gluten and at the very least anxiety and depression (would have to ask someone else about the OCD). For me my chronic anxiety went away quite quickly after going gluten free.
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    Try quinoa or millet to replace that rice some of the time. Quinoa is without a doubt my favorite grain of all time. It has a unique consistency and a good flavor on it (after you've thoroughly rinsed it prior to cooking) that lends well to many different recipes. It's also a complete protein and I think is decently easy on your digestive system.
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