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  1. happygirl
    Yes, definitely tell them. In intake forms, they will usually ask about allergies, and you can just list it there. Then, when the dentist reviews it and brings it up, you can mention that you need to check all products before they are used on you, etc. Easy! Good luck!
  2. happygirl
    Hopefully this info will help you make decisions for their products.... Open Original Shared Link Looks okay to me. And, they advertise in gluten free publications (this month's Living Without magazine).
  3. happygirl
    You don't need both genes to have Celiac. If you had neither gene, and negative tests, then Celiac could essentially be ruled out. I think its a small percentage of Celiacs who have both genes. Open Original Shared Link Open Original Shared Link Open Original Shared Link Open Original Shared Link Open Original Shared Link
  4. happygirl
    What a great Mother's Day present! Congratulations! She is beautiful and is lucky to have you as her mama.
  5. happygirl
    One step that you can take is ask the ped. to test him for the genes associated with Celiac - HLA DQ2 and HLA DQ8. Over 95-98% of those with Celiac has one/both of the genes, so if he tests negative, then you know his risk for Celiac is dramatically lower than someone with the gene. Of course, having the gene does not mean he has Celiac, as 30-40% of the...
  6. happygirl
    You need to be eating a normal gluten containing diet for the tests to be accurate. If you have been gluten free (generally), the tests decrease in accuracy.
  7. happygirl
    We generally switch cup for cup with Better Batter gluten free flour.
  8. happygirl
    Know this has been discussed - but I finally tried Udi's white bread. I am quite certain it was the best ham and cheese sandwich I've had in close to 6 years----by far. (and how has it been that long?!) Wow. All the buzz on that bread is correct.
  9. happygirl
    Of the tests you listed, the only test for Celiac is the tTG. The IgA/IgM/IgG -and IgG subclasses -(as you wrote it) are not Celiac tests per se, and are tests to see if you make enough of them or are deficient.
  10. happygirl
    More info: Open Original Shared Link
  11. happygirl
    Some NC resources: Open Original Shared Link Carolina Open Original Shared Link Open Original Shared Link
  12. happygirl
    See info on this website: Open Original Shared Link (under general mills) about their labeling policy - should give you information to make an educated decision.
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    Open Original Shared Link
  14. happygirl
    Definitely find a new doctor!
  15. happygirl
    Could you share a few days worth of your food diary - I'm sure people can help pinpoint if there are any red flags (prob better than a nutritionist, in terms of if it is gluten-free or not).
  16. happygirl
    Fire your doctor. Get a new one. :-)
  17. happygirl
    Jess: so fitting Janet: incoming PM Nik: happy mama's day to you!
  18. happygirl
    Years ago (wow, years ago!) - my favorite quote, from a doctor I highly respect, when I asked him why doctors didn't do <insert multiple test names here> correctly: "They are lazy and don't want to take the time to do it right." I have yet to figure out the point of doing something if you don't do it right. Then, docs in general, please don't...
  19. happygirl
    In your spare time , if you can get it and share (offline is fine) ... very few docs actually perform the testing correctly or interpret the tests correctly. Would hate for it to be ruled out if it wasn't tested accurately, ya know? Thinking of you both!
  20. happygirl
    Do you have a copy of the pathology report from when they did biopsies for EE, Janet? If not, could you get your hot little hands on it?
  21. happygirl
    You may want to check out local Celiac support groups for information, referrals, and knowledgable members that may be able to point you in the right direction. Here are some of the national groups, with Texas pulled up: Gluten Intolerance Group (GIG): Open Original Shared Link Celiac Disease Foundation: Open Original Shared Link CSA: Open Original...
  22. happygirl
    Triumph Dining cards may help you: Open Original Shared Link
  23. happygirl
    Glutino crackers.
  24. happygirl
    Not a hotline, but here are some options: ---- General info: Here is some info the help - use them all and food shopping is less confusing. Unsafe ingredients: Open Original Shared Link Safe ingredients: Open Original Shared Link A list of companies that has a clear gluten policy. If you don't see "wheat, rye, barley, barley malt, oats" on...
  25. happygirl
    Most regular ice creams are safe. Generally, it is the obvious ones - like cookies and cream, that have wheat/gluten in it. That being said, always best to read the label. Wheat is required, by FDA labeling laws, to be listed. And, if any questions, call the company!
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