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  1. happygirl
    Of course there are There are lots of different ones - but BB is the best, hands down (in my opinion) I wish it was available when I was first diagnosed.
  2. happygirl
    You'll probably some ups and downs, but I have no doubt you'll get the hang of it! I prefer rice pasta over corn pasta - it tastes more 'normal' to me. For many, its just a personal preference. My favorite flour that I use to convert all my 'normal' recipes is Open Original Shared Link . I also really like the Gluten Free Pantry mixes.
  3. happygirl
    Yes - a good amount of people. See this recent post about her child: https://www.celiac.com/gluten-free/index.ph...mp;#entry523863 Which blood tests did you have run for Celiac?
  4. happygirl
    This site, run by a pharmacist, has both names listed on the gluten free list. Open Original Shared Link Glucotrol Glipizide (Novapharm)
  5. happygirl
    Maltodextrin is not derived from wheat, and if for some reason it were, it would be required to list wheat.
  6. happygirl
    Better Batter Gluten Free Flour.
  7. happygirl
    Hope it goes well for Mark, Patti.
  8. happygirl
    Gluten free = no wheat, rye, barley, barley malt, and regular oats. Welcome to the board!
  9. happygirl
    While most 95%+ have the two recognized genes associated with Celiac (HLA DQ2 & HLA DQ8), not every single Celiac has one of the genes. Also, you can have just as debilitating symptoms with non-Celiac gluten intolerance as someone with Celiac - or, for some, those with ncgi have more symptoms than Celiac. Open Original Shared Link On a day to...
  10. happygirl
    Ask him to run the more specific tests for Celiac, too. Open Original Shared Link
  11. happygirl
    Welcome to the board! Feel free to ask questions! Re: oats Regular, mainstream oats are not safe for Celiacs at all. Once you have healed, most Celiacs can tolerate specially grown/processed oats that are free from wheat contamination. Help to get you started: Unsafe ingredients: https://www.celiac.com/articles/182/1/Unsaf...ents/Page1.html ...
  12. happygirl
    The tTG IgG test is generally recommended to be run only if the patient is IgA deficient. Info on testing: Open Original Shared Link "Of the commercially available serologic tests that aid in the diagnosis of celiac disease, no one test is ideal. Using multiple serologies increases the diagnostic yield. Therefore, in the United States, screening in...
  13. happygirl
    Yes, the last two are different. You also want the total IgA test done.
  14. happygirl
    "Q: I feel hungry all the time. Is that normal? Yes, it is very common. Your body is making up for the time it wasn't fully absorbing foods. Hunger levels tend to normalize within the first months after eliminating gluten and beginning a well balanced diet of gluten-free foods." from: Open Original Shared Link
  15. happygirl
    They are required by law to provide you with copies of records that you request. You may have to pay for them. Call them and ask them to mail you a copy of your records.
  16. happygirl
    It has to be first reviewed/pinned by a moderator for it to show up in the forum you posted in. You can always click on your name and click view new posts/topics to find yours even if they aren't pinned. Only you. Click on another member's name and you won't be able to see theirs.
  17. happygirl
    You only need one gene, not both. You may want to consider a new GI that is willing to work with you and discuss your concerns.
  18. happygirl
    There is value in the AGA IgA tests, especially in young children - J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2008 Oct;47(4):428-35. Links Antigliadin immunoglobulin A best in finding celiac disease in children younger than 18 months of age.Lagerqvist C, Dahlbom I, Hansson T, Jidell E, Juto P, Olc
  19. happygirl
    www.triumphdining.com may help Contact local support groups in that area for suggestions.
  20. happygirl
    These resources may help: Open Original Shared Link Open Original Shared Link Open Original Shared Link Open Original Shared Link
  21. happygirl
    Any gluten source in meat would have to be listed. In plain ground beef/sirloin/meat/etc, I've never seen one with gluten.
  22. happygirl
    Elizabeth - I'm so sorry. Jess is right...that bundle of love was so lucky to have been loved by YOU.
  23. happygirl
    Emmajac - Welcome to the board .... this will be a great resource for you. Let us know what we can do to help!
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  25. happygirl
    Llama lady - Reddi-Whip and Cool Whip are gluten-free.
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