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It took my 2 years for my ttg levels ti get to the normal range. Before my titer was normal, my doc said there was a possibility that I had another autoimmune disease or it was possible that I had refractory celiac. But I stuck to the diet and gave my body time to heal, eventually it did. I had blood tests every 6mo until it went into the normal range. I...

Hi. I posted earlier in the DH section a few months ago and since then I've found out a few things that I thought I'd post here because I found it to be helpful and thought it was interesting. I had a nasty super itchy rash on my shins that was unresponsive to steroid creams. Probably the most helpful thing I did is finding a new dermatologist. I had...

I find this true of canyon bakehouse too. Almost slimy or rubbery. I think it's the chia seeds. I'm not a fan.

Agreed! These are great.

I've been using vanicream. The thicker stuff in the tub with a pump. I love it!

I feel ya about wanting your body to just cooperate. The annoying part is that sometimes it just doesn't. Neti pots are great, I also have to take antihistamines sometimes but together they really do help for congestion. You could try the neti pot for a while and see if it helps. I'd see an ENT about the halitosis.

They truly are disgusting. Not all can be seen or dug out. I'd definitely have the doc check how your tonsils look since she's going right by there with a camera anyway. I hope you get some answers soon! Good luck. I had 'twilight' anesthesia for both my endoscopy and my colonoscopy. I have no memory of the procedures but wasn't fully under.

Jiggles is right on. I had the same issue! It was totally tonsil stones. I had my tonsils removed (I tried removing the stones and a slew of other remedies first to no avail) and tada! No more nasty smell, I sleep better too

I also have fish and have yet to find a gluten-free flake food or pellet. I just wash my hands right after I feed them.

I've made some pretty great pizzas using Pamela's bread mix (recipe on the back). You just have to pre bake the crust, on both sides.

The genetic tests do not diagnose celiac disease. For that you need the tests listed above by NVSMOM. IMHO genetic testing is largely an expensive waste of time. Something like 30% of all people have DQ8 and DQ2.

I have been totally gluten-free for almost 3 years (it'll be 3 in Jan). I'm very diligent, so I don't think that's it. They don't usually show up on both sides of my body, except for on my elbows. Really, I'm just sick of using steroid creams. Maybe my dermatologist is right and I just get rashes more often than regular folks.. I just wish I knew...

Hi! I have a super itchy rash on my shin. Is this a normal place for DH flares? I have always gotten rashes, my derm calls it papular eczema (he also said with my history of celiac and seasonal allergies that I just have 'rashy tendencies' whatever that means) He's never tested any spots for DH, just prescribes a steroid cream. I'm celiac and my blood...

By 'contracts' I mean that my employer negotiates with insurance companies to develop plans for their employees. The employer has a say in what kind of plan and coverages are offered. By 'professionals' I mean benefit coordinators and compliance officers. At this point I think we've hijacked the thread. I'm out.

I wasn't trying to make it a pro or against affordable care act post. I helped my mom get insurance this year for the first time ever, which is great. I was trying to get across that I wasn't sure what happens when an employer isn't involved. I know they have contracts and other professionals that the general population doesn't get.