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  1. Skylark
    So how do they plan to get the breadcrumbs out of the sandwich toppings? I won't be eating there unless there is a separate sandwich station for gluten-free!
  2. Skylark
    No, no, no, no. Gluten does not cause Hashimoto's thyroid disease. If someone is saying otherwise, please let me know what peer-reviewed scientific articles they are citing. Gluten sensitivity and autoimmune thyroid disease are somewhat associated, in that a slightly higher percentage of celiacs have thyroid disease than in the general population, but...
  3. Skylark
    Some of who self diagnose and get really sick from gluten do elect not to challenge. I can't imagine eating gluten for the 2-3 months it takes to get a positive biopsy. Doctors are trained to rule out problems and get a firm diagnosis. It's part of their training because diseases can mimic each other. For example, celiac, SIBO, and microscopic colitis...
  4. Skylark
    I just put a link to new research you might find interesting in this other thread.
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    For starters, there is a brand new article that was all over the news a couple weeks ago. It's in last month's J. Proteomic Research. It shows similar metabolomics between biopsy-diagnosed celiacs and people with the antibodies but negative biopsy. Open Original Shared Link The whole idea of latent celiac has been strongly supported by Markku Mäki, ...
  6. Skylark
    Speaking of eggs and rice, am I the only celiac weirdo who melts a little cheese on leftover rice to have with eggs for breakfast? I used to make toast with a little cheese and missed it.
  7. Skylark
    I agree. Working near bales and bales of straw would give me all sorts of allergy problems which may or may not be wheat-related. I wouldn't be surprised if there were gluten dust on the straw though. Combines kick up all sorts of dust and debris as they harvest wheat kernels that's probably on the straw. Working with an allergist sounds like a really...
  8. Skylark
    Isn't it wonderful to get off the psych med? I was doing gluten-free before it was a fad so I didn't have to deal with quite as much flak as it sounds like you're taking. I couldn't challenge either. I was in graduate school and like you, gluten gives me psych symptoms as well as GI trouble. I ate one sandwich, was miserable for that day and the next...
  9. Skylark
    Oh yes, but thanks for checking. They are soaking tonight and I'm going to prep all the veggies and ham and toss it in a bowl in the fridge. I agree that 3 hours is nowhere near long enough in a crockpot for dried beans. I'll rinse the beans tomorrow and put everything but the tomatoes in the crockpot on low all day. It should hardly take any time in...
  10. Skylark
    I'm going to try this navy bean soup recipe in the crockpot tomorrow. It looks really good. Lea & Perrins Worcestershire sauce is gluten-free so no issues with ingredients. http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Navy-Bean-Soup-I/Detail.aspx
  11. Skylark
    It's possible your wife had a tendency towards celiac but was not eating enough wheat/rye/barley in India to trigger the full-blown disease. Oats here can have a lot of wheat in them too. Except for the breads, lots of Indian food is naturally gluten-free. Your wife does sound celiac, as it's one of the major causes of idiopathic anemia. I had similar...
  12. Skylark
    Going gluten free for a few months could have given you a clean scope if you only had lymphocytic infiltration, which is the mildest form of damage. There is also growing evidence that people with celiac antibodies and a negative scope are still celiac. It's just that the autoimmunity isn't severe enough to give a positive biopsy. Doctors don't seem to...
  13. Skylark
    That Celiac.com article was based on one study and sadly the self-designated experts writing there often overinterpret single articles. I've read all the studies on DGP and the IgG version is considered more sensitive than TTG, and comparably specific to EMA, at 95%-98%. Was she tested for IgA deficiency? That could explain low results on the IgA tests...
  14. Skylark
    Is there any chance you're vitamin B12 deficient? Deficiency will do that.
  15. Skylark
    You can only do that for medical expenses that are more than 7.5% of your adjusted gross income. For celiacs like me who have become basically healthy on the diet, there is no way the gluten-free foods come anywhere near. To give an example, if your adjusted gross were $40,000, you could only deduct medical expenses beyond the first $3,000 you spend. ...
  16. Skylark
    That is a completely negative blood panel. It sure is surprising given her symptoms. Maybe she wasn't eating enough gluten to get a positive result. Has she been tested for wheat allergy? Will she have trouble in school getting gluten-free food if you just put her on the diet? One month may not be enough even for positive biopsy - studies show some...
  17. Skylark
    Thank you very much for sharing all those winery emails.
  18. Skylark
    OMG I haven't had fried grits in years. Yum! Thanks for reminding me of an old favorite.
  19. Skylark
    Ugh. That sounds terrible. If you were still sick on plain rice, you might try the specific carbohydrate diet. It was designed to limit growth of bacteria that cause problems in IBS and SIBO. There are people on the board who have had great results with it. Open Original Shared Link Also, take a look at this info on fructose malabsorption, although...
  20. Skylark
    Why do you think you need cake and bread anyway? I hardly ever buy specialty gluten-free food. It makes me feel like I'm being taken advantage of at $6-$9 for a loaf of bread. I can see the specialty flours costing a little more but not triple the price. I used to go on a Whole Foods run once a month and stock up on gluten-free food but I have decided...
  21. Skylark
    As far as diet, if you can stand it turkey, rice, lettuce, and pears is a classic elimination diet. Lamb is even better but not many people are allergic to turkey. Those are very low-allergy foods. You'll probably get better if it's a food allergy. It is a little weird that you're not improving with the Benedryl though. Here's some other info on other...
  22. Skylark
    Tasty food is healthy for the soul.
  23. Skylark
    I've been at this for over five years. I know what you mean, although for me it's frustrated about eating out. I hate having to think about where there is a place with a gluten-free menu or feeling like a scene from When Harry Met Sally. Eating at home and shopping is just habit at this point. If I'm tired/lazy I grab produce, cheese, peanut butter,...
  24. Skylark
    Yes, don't worry about what's past. Your baby is fine so far and now you can straighten out your diet and keep him/her healthy! There are plenty of celiacs who have delivered healthy babies or half of us wouldn't be here in the first place. If you need any help with the stricter diet, be sure and ask.
  25. Skylark
    Maybe. Last time I had a UTI I reacted to the Bactrim that used to work so well for me for the first time ever. I only took one pill and my Dr. advised me to come in the next day for Cipro. I was so much better the next morning after the one dose of Bactrim that my Dr. and I decided for me to try cranberry juice and vitamin C (take a gram at bedtime so...
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