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    Yes, it's absolutely possible that a newly trained doctor hasn't seen enough people to understand about varying degrees of sensitivity. Also, cheating on the gluten-free diet is really, really common. People who cheat and try to lie about it are much more common in her office than super-sensitives. You have to be firm with her, explain that you understand...
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    Wonderful! Thanks for sharing.
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    We can't interpret any labs without the normal ranges. That looks like a normal total IgA, but if that's the case all it says is that your celiac panel would be valid.
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    Did your doctor run total IgA? if you're IgA deficient, which is common in celiacs, the IgA tests don't mean anything. Total IgA can be run gluten-free if you need to go back and have it done. Unfortunately, you would also need TTG IgG, which cannot be run gluten-free. You also need to know whether the gliadin is the old anti-gliadin test or the newer...
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    Here's the reasoning behind 3 months of gluten challenge. I hope you get the answers you're looking for!
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    I'm glad you've finally decided to accept the celiac diagnosis. Is this where I get to say "I told you so?" Kidding, of course. It's great news that you're starting to heal! Here's the thing. It doesn't matter a damn what your doctor thinks. The diet does not require a prescription or a doctor's support. What matters is that you get well. If...
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    I don't know about your Whole Foods, but at mine employees are very specific that their prepared gluten-free foods are not safe for people with celiac disease. I don't see the point of gluten-free pizza, sandwiches, and salads if they're not celiac-safe but I guess there are enough people who are "gluten lite" that it helps their business.
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    ARCHIVED Benedryl

    Skylark replied to jswog's topic in Related Issues & Disorders

    As long as you follow all the directions on the package, Benedryl is fine to try for sleep. It's been marketed as Sominex for decades. I find it leaves me drowsy in the morning though. I like to take a little passion flower herb if I have trouble sleeping. It's milder and I'm not aware of any dangers or side effects from it. It only works for a few...
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    Don't give up hope. I get fogged when I'm slightly hypothyroid. Everything else will be fine, my TSH will test OK, but I'll be cloudy and unable to think well. Get me on a bit more thyroid and I'm much better. It did take my mind a year and some high-powered chelated supplements to heal from gluten-caused bipolar. My story is in my profile.
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    The enzyme in all the so-called gluten pills is DPP-IV. It is NOT one of the enzymes in clinical trials and it will not detoxify gluten. It does not cleave internal di-prolines, which are what cause problems digesting gluten in the first place. DPP-IV only works on prolines at the ends of peptides. These companies are lying, using the FDA dietary supplement...
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    The enzyme in all the so-called gluten pills is DPP-IV. It is NOT one of the enzymes in clinical trials and it will not detoxify gluten. It does not cleave internal di-prolines, which are what cause problems digesting gluten in the first place. DPP-IV only works on prolines at the ends of peptides. These companies are lying, using the FDA dietary supplement...
  12. Skylark
    If you get better off gluten and it makes you very sick, consider going without a formal diagnosis. I never gluten challenged. Life is too short to lose three months plus recovery time to possibly get a piece of paper telling me what I already know! I hope your iron comes back up and you feel better soon!
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    Stormy, I just answered your PM with a pretty big wall of text. Feel free to ask more questions!
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    You are on the gluten-free diet, right? Or are you trying to get tested for celiac? Idiopathic anemia is one of the hallmarks of celiac disease.
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    That's wonderful news! I'm so glad to hear you two are sorting things out and that you are happier and hubby is supportive of a third child. It's really funny how much better everything works out gluten-free, when you can deal with little stresses, have some energy, and much less anxiety. I had no idea how much it would change my personality and my life...
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    ARCHIVED P.f. Chang's

    Skylark replied to Wenmin's topic in Gluten-Free Restaurants

    Gluten free lettuce wraps and the gluten-free Singapore street noodles are my favorites!
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    TTG can be present in other conditions, but anti-endomysial IgA is 100% specific for celiac disease. Lab errors are always possible, but the combination of anti-endomysial and TTG leaves little room for lab error or doubt.
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    You going gluten-free is a wonderful show of support! I'm sure she is grateful. Her IBD may improve once you get her off gluten. Sometimes IBD is actually driven by celiac inflammation. I know the diet can seem a little overwhelming at first. I'd recommend you get a big bag of rice, a bag of potatoes, a bunch of fresh fruit and veggies, a carton...
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    If it's just gluten and lactose you're concerned about, you will find that most dark chocolate is safe for you to eat. Just be sure to check for barley malt, as it shows up in some brands like Lindt. I like Dove dark chocolate sqares, Ghirardelli squares and bars, and Ritter Sport bars.
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    Thyroid problems are a lot more common than mercury poisoning and would also account for your symptoms.
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    There is no gluten in contact lens solution. Use the brand her optometrist recommends.
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    You might give this food chemical intolerance diet a go. Open Original Shared Link
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    Sorry for bad news, but I absolutely think you're celiac. TTG can come up in other autoimmune diseases but endomysial is specific to celiac disease. The combination of both is strong enough that your GI didn't feel the need to biopsy, which is consistent with recent suggestions from researchers. Also, your TTG has come down since you've been gluten-free...
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    Bipolar illness and canker sores in my mouth were my surprises. The list is so long because vitamin, mineral, and trace element deficiency can really mess people up!
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    I absolutely love Rudi's whole grain gluten-free bread. It's my favorite too. Independently certified to <10 ppm is very strict, as good as Udi's and Glutino and better than Bob's Red Mill. If you're reacting to Rudi's consider other ingredients like xanthan gum as well as considering gluten.
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