Jess-Ay

I was just wondering.. is it necessary to use gluten free cosmetics? Like lotions, shampoos, makeup, etc? I was assuming the only things that needed to be gluten free are things that are entering the digestive system. So what's the deal? Is there a concern that it will be absorbed through the skin? I understand that it makes sense for chapstick to be gluten...

Yeah I have definitely had this same reaction after a night of drinking, but I could never pinpoint the exact source. I feel like I'm not that sensitive, because there are a lot of sources of cross contamination (sharing a kitchen with a bunch of other non-celiacs, including toaster, etc.) It's definitely possible though, because I do have random stomach...

My primary physician ran follow up labs and I am confused. She put a note at the bottom saying that my IgA is still positive. It doesn't make sense to me. Here are the results: Endomysial Antibody IgA Result: Negative Range: Negative t-Transglutaminase (tTG) IgA Result: <2 Range: 0-3 Immunoglobulin A, Qn, Serum Result: 195 Range: 70-400 ...

Hello there! I was diagnosed with Celiac disease in August. Actually, I received the call from the GI guy about my biopsy results when I was in a crowded airport on my way back to college (in new england). That was a joyful day, obviously I found that the doctors I dealt with back home were pretty awful, actually. I'm a 4th year nursing student and...

So.. I was diagnosed with Celiac Disease a few months ago, so I am relatively new to all the restrictions. Last night I went out with my friends as is our tradition on Thursday nights. I've been struggling trying to figure out what is safe to order at the bars. Usually I play it safe and order hard cider that I know is gluten free, but it is expensive. They...