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  1. happygirl

    ARCHIVED Educating Doctos

    happygirl replied to thleensd's topic in Doctors

    Welcome to the board! NIH has launched an awareness campaign for doctors and you can read a lot about it here: Open Original Shared Link
  2. happygirl
    See info here on follow up testing and consider discussing with your doctor. Open Original Shared Link Open Original Shared Link
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    from: Open Original Shared Link "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."
  4. happygirl
    Without knowing the tests ordered, its hard to say. You could call the office and ask which specific tests that comprise the panel.
  5. happygirl
    Above advice is great Open Original Shared Link is another good resource. Soy is gluten free. Same with soy lecithin. Soy sauce often has wheat in it, though.
  6. happygirl
    Does not diagnose Celiac. Can potentially indicate gluten sensitivity.
  7. happygirl
    It can be for some. The tests that encompass the full panel are: tTG IgA, EMA IgA, AGA IgA, AGA IgG, and total IgA. The most sensitive/specific are the tTG IgA and EMA IgA, but they have to be run in conjunction with the total IgA. Not necessarily a new test, but the genes that are related to Celiac are HLA DQ2 and HLA DQ8. About 95%-9...
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    https://www.celiac.com/categories/Gluten%252dFree-Recipes/
  9. happygirl
    And, keep in mind that many distilled vinegars never use a gluten source to begin with. Here is info on vinegar that will make your life easier: https://www.celiac.com/articles/329/1/Are-D...Safe/Page1.html https://www.celiac.com/articles/184/1/Ameri...Diet/Page1.html What 'vinegar' on a label means: Open Original Shared Link
  10. happygirl
    Nicole, if you want the genetic testing done, ask for HLA DQ2 and HLA DQ8 to be run. Your GI should be aware of this. You indicated that the nurse that you spoke to said that your bloodwork would show if you had Celiac or gluten intolerance. The bloodwork wouldn't really indicate non-Celiac gluten intolerance. Stool testing does not diagnose Celiac...
  11. happygirl
    The tTG test is a standard blood screening tool for Celiac. With a very positive result, please schedule a follow up consult with your doctor, but do not go gluten free until all testing is completed.
  12. happygirl
    What part of DC?
  13. happygirl
    They may have been looking for something else in your stomach. Did they take a biopsy of your intestine? If they didn't, they can't say you do/don't have Celiac. You may want to follow up with your doctor for clarification. Info on Celiac/gluten intolerance: Open Original Shared Link
  14. happygirl
    Also important to note that it was one product that was tested, with a method that to some, is questionable in its reliability/validity.
  15. happygirl
    Everything you ever needed to know about a hospital stay while on the gluten free diet. Prepared by the Gluten Intolerance Group (GIG) Open Original Shared Link
  16. happygirl
    Open Original Shared Link may help
  17. happygirl
    It can be - here is a good article about it. from: Open Original Shared Link Dental Enamel Defects and Celiac Disease Celiac disease manifestations can extend beyond the classic gastrointestinal problems, affecting any organ or body system. One of these manifestations
  18. happygirl
    The DC metro area has a lot of wonderful gluten free options - definitely a great place to visit if you are on a gluten-free diet.
  19. happygirl
    There are many people who have had positive E. results, but neg blood/biopsy. Enterolab does not diagnose Celiac. You may not have Celiac, and instead, a non-Celiac gluten intolerance.
  20. happygirl
    In terms of Celiac, no.
  21. happygirl
    The PA Giants are a different company than the VA Giants. The PA Giants have been on the ball for awhile now. Tim, I'll PM you the location of a good one.
  22. happygirl
    Hi Nicole - Open Original Shared Link Dining cards for those with Celiac/gluten intolerance. They have a Chinese version that may help during your travels overseas, especially for your big, wonderful trip. The good news is that you have plenty of time to adust and learn the ropes before your sweet girl comes to you.
  23. happygirl
    You are more than welcome. Hope it helps guide you.
  24. happygirl
    See this older post for some help: https://www.celiac.com/gluten-free/index.php?showtopic=8351 It also lists common names for other ingredients/allergens, like soy, but that is separate from gluten issues. Hope this helps.
  25. happygirl
    Products with barley malt are not suitable for those with Celiac to consume, regardless of presence or absence of symptoms.
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