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    That seems to make complete sense. Someone like the cleaning crew. They may even actually truly need the meal to have something to eat for themselves or a family member. However, one never knows for sure.
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    The ingredients just say "whole grain brown rice". Thanks for the Hy-Vee link. Wish I just knew for sure about foods. I'm spending way too much time in the store and I can't think clearly right now. I appreciate the replies. Debbie
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    Is Hy-Vee Whole grain brown rice gluten free? Sorry for the dumb question from this very ill newbie. I planned to make a chicken and rice dish from one of the cookbooks recommended by you good people. When I double-checked my Gluten-Free Grocery Shopping Guide, it lists Hy-Vee Instand Brown and Natural Long Grain Brown rice, but not the Whole Grain Brown...
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    Being new to this, feeling overwhelmed and not even sure if this is the cause of my health problems. However, this group is great!
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    Thank you so much for all the replies! Debbie
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    Hello everyone, Three weeks now supposedly gluten free (just found out yesterday that my special biotene dry mouth gum may contain gluten). Yikes! I chew that pretty much all day. Now chewing "Spry" that is gluten free but not near as good for the severe dry mouth issue. Anyway, I was never much of a cook anyway, but I did have some rather tasty...
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    Bless your heart! I hope you begin feeling better soon. I understand the fear of been put under, but please believe me when I say that part of the Endo was a piece of cake. I didn't like having to do without water for so long since I have severe dry mouth issues from another autoimmune disease. As far as the procedure itself, I went under very...
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    Your posting made me cry. Please, please do not give up hope! I just started the diet so I cannot say that I know how difficult it is over the long haul. However, I have been very, very sick for the last 7 months and doctors can't figure out what's wrong. Two things that did come back were positive blood work for celiac and I do carry the gene. However...
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    Does anyone else have hand tremors? Shaky/jerky fingers? I've had so many strange symptoms for the past 7 months and they're only getting worse. I'm trying to figure out what is going on, but doctors don't have a clue. When my blood work came back positive on the antigliadin antibodies a few weeks ago, I was hopeful that this might be the cause...
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    Oh, I'm so pleased to hear I can keep my nice cookie sheets and my club aluminum ware. Thanks so much for the reply!
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    I just went gluten free 3 weeks ago. Still not feeling very well but I know it may take a long time. I have a few questions, please. I am way underweight due to the last 7 months of horrible symptoms. I'm trying to eat what I can, but I've learned you can't gain much weight no matter how many fruits and vegetables you eat. I'm also eating meats and...
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    [PS..As my Engineer hubby says..some people say the glass is 1/2 full, some say the glass is 1/2 empty. Engineers say..the glass is the wrong size!
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    Neuro/muscular problems have been my main symptoms but some GI problems too. I tested positive on 1 out of 4 tests on blood work. Gene test came back with the celiac gene, category "high" risk for celiac. My biopsy was negative but it was done 3 months before celiac disease was suspected and only two biopsies were taken, so I don't put much stock in that...
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    You are so knowledgeable, Nora! Thank you for the information! I love this group! Debbie
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    Thanks everyone!
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    They did 4 different tests on blood work before the gene test. Here's what came back. IMMUNOGLOBULIN A-SERUM normal range GLIADIN ANTIBODY, IGA 24 (Abn: H) 0 - 15 is normal GLIADIN ANTIBODY, IGG normal range TISSUE TRANSGLUTAMINASE-A normal range Annotation: GLIADIN ANTIBODY, IGA strict gluten free diet. As stated, they...
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    I'm so very happy for you! As someone has stated here . . . you should celebrate! I also believe you should taper off the meds. I would talk to your doctor about that but it just seems to make sense. Best of luck to you as you try to do that.
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    Today I got my genetic testing back. It shows category #4 DQ2 heterozygous. Related risk high. Though I see there is a Very High and Extremely High category, in addition to Moderate, Low, and Extremely Low. Specifically, DQ2.5 (HLA DQA1*05:DQB1*201) are listed. The only blood work that came back positive was the Anti-gliadin IGA, which was ...
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    If you don't mind my asking, which part of your blood tests came back positive for celiac? Do you happen to know? Both my son and I had the celiac blood panel done last week and we both showed abnormally high in only Gliadin Antibody, IGA. Normal range was given 0-15 and I had 24 while my son's was 36. Anyone happen to know if it makes a difference...
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    Is it uncommon to have a positive Gliadin Antibody, IGA and negative for all other blood work and a biopsy that shows no damage? Also, does the number mean anything at all? For example, a 24 versus a 36 when the normal Gliadin Antibody, IGA is 0-15?
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    Can anyone explain/interpret the following blood work results? Immunoglobulin A-serum: in normal range Gliadin Antibody, IGA: abnormally high Gliadin, IGG: in normal range Tissue Transglutaminase-A: in normal range Any help would be much appreciated!
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    Debbie48 replied to cat3883's topic in Coping with Celiac Disease

    A+ here.
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    Thank you so much for all the great ideas, everyone! I really like corn tortillas. For the breakfast burritos, I assume you mean the soft ones. I bought Mission Corn Tortillas. Right now I'm hungry and frustrated because I'm second guessing everything I'm eating. Still very hopeful though. I purchased some of the Udi's bagels. Someone had it...
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    I would so appreciate any responses to this. Just starting this process and feeling overwhelmed! If the meals and snacks are quick and easy . . . even better! I'm so grateful for this forum. Debbie
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    Hello everyone, I am 48 years old and just diagnosed with celiac disease. I have had some symptoms for many years now, but within the past 6 months have developed bone and joint pain, sensory peripheral neuropathy, muscles cramps, muscle twitching and more. I'm relieved to have a diagnosis. I am sooooo hopeful this diet and lifestyle change will make...
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