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  1. happygirl
    Welcome to the board, Linda! The treatment for Celiac is the gluten free diet. No medications specifically for Celiac. Here are some good links to get you started learning about Celiac (along with this forum) Open Original Shared Link Open Original Shared Link Open Original Shared Link Open Original Shared Link Open...
  2. happygirl
    Its hard to say if you ate something with gluten or not - but keep in mind - you've only been gluten free for about 2 weeks (which seems like an eternity at this point!). Chances are, your body hasn't healed yet, so your symptoms won't resolve overnight. Keep focusing on the big picture....there will be ups and downs. Keep doing the best you can. Hang...
  3. happygirl
    Definitely recommend crate training. We say "Crate!" and the pup goes running for it. Great advice, Tiffany.
  4. happygirl
    Congratulations on being puppy parents!
  5. happygirl
    I've had them at the Nat's stadium - they are great!
  6. happygirl
    Keep in mind that everyone except a small percentage of people, according to this lab, have "gluten sensitive" genes. At this time, there is not as much scientific evidence to support these claims.
  7. happygirl
    Its the total IgA test, and based on that reference range, you are not IgA deficient.
  8. happygirl
    If you use BRM, you'll probably want to add a little bit of xanthan gum to it. Or, whatever flour mix you use should either have it in, or add to it if not.
  9. happygirl
    The last test is your total IgA, and just on the looks of it - you probably are not IgA deficient. If you have been gluten free for any measurable length of time, your EMA and tTG results are not as accuarate as possible. To be more accurate, you would have had to have been consuming gluten at the time of the test to be more certain in a 'negative.' ...
  10. happygirl
    Yes - we can all relate. We all went through this too!!! No one is born knowing how to cope and adjust to the diet. But, with trial and error, a good attitude (and yes, pity parties are allowed), and support, you can do it. I think you'd be hard pressed to find a good amount of families on this board who AREN'T steeped in food traditions. You...
  11. happygirl
    It is gluten free according to the company's website: Open Original Shared Link
  12. happygirl
    It means that she'll need to talk with her doctor to obtain the test reference ranges to indicate if the tests are positive or negative. Also have her talk to her doctor about running the total IgA and tTG IgA tests.
  13. happygirl
    related article and statement from Glutino: Open Original Shared Link
  14. happygirl
    "A gluten-free diet should not be started until all diagnostic tests are completed, as the withdrawal of gluten can change test results" from: Open Original Shared Link "All diagnostic tests need to be performed while the patient is on a gluten-containing diet." from the NIH Consensus Statement on Celiac Open Original Shared Link "Before being tested...
  15. happygirl
    All first degree relatives (parents, siblings, children) should be screened for Celiac, regardless of presence/absence of symptoms. If negative, it is important to monitor them and periodically have the bloodwork re-run. Also, their medical professionals should be made aware that a first degree relative has biopsy diagnosed Celiac, which increases their...
  16. happygirl
    According the medical literature, 'silent' or asymptomatic Celiacs are MORE common than those with what were considered "classic" symptoms. There is a cheek swab for the genes: HLA DQ2 and HLA DQ8. However, about 30-40% of the American population has the gene. Only about 1% of the population is believed to have Celiac. So, just having the gene does...
  17. happygirl
    My buttons at the top are squished together, but not missing.
  18. happygirl
    I use Better Batter Flour and it works well for every type of cookie we have tried.
  19. happygirl
    Thanks so much MNBeth and Colleen for posting this information.
  20. happygirl
    The Washington Nationals serves gluten-free pretzels and gluten-free beer, along with other gluten-free offerings. The Philadelphia Phillies had a Celiac Awareness Day this summer and served gluten free products. Events like these, and many others, are a good start.
  21. happygirl
    I've eaten Ukrops poultry before with no problems. Enjoy!
  22. happygirl
    There is no harm in testing for it - and only something to be gained, with either outcome (positive or negative) - and that is knowledge. If you decide to, keep eating gluten, and ask your doctor for these blood tests. Anti-gliadin antibodies (AGA) both IgA and IgG Anti-endomysial antibodies (EMA) - IgA Anti-tissue transglutaminase antibodies...
  23. happygirl
    There is no need to ever catch up - its a free for all.
  24. happygirl
    Same article - merged the two threads together.
  25. happygirl
    Susie - you guessed correctly
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