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  1. I think that would be a wonderful question to ask your doctor.
  2. It may be particularly useful to have the testing done, esp if there are no symptoms. Having it 'definite' in your mind may help with adherence to the diet.
  3. Is this a book you are looking to publish/for sale, or is this something you plan to use as part of your practice for Celiac patients?
  4. Couple things: You may not have Celiac, but a non Celiac gluten problem. Open Original Shared Link You may have Celiac, but the biopsy didn't pick up on it. Open Original Shared Link Open Original Shared Link You may have something else that is causing the inflammation, and have a separate gluten issue. Lots of options, unfortunately. ...
  5. Against the Grain Gluten Free 4 Me Gluten Free Pantry bread mixes
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  7. Definitely stop the Rice Dream - has low levels of barley that cause issues with some people.
  8. This information on companies may help you regarding gluten free label reading: Open Original Shared Link Open Original Shared Link
  9. Either doctor can generally run the Celiac panel (bloodwork). At a later point, you may need to see a GI for follow up testing. Open Original Shared Link bloodwork: Anti-gliadin antibodies (AGA) both IgA and IgG Anti-endomysial antibodies (EMA) - IgA Anti-tissue transglutaminase antibodies (tTG) - IgA Total IgA level.
  10. In terms of day-to-day treatment - the treatment is the same. the gluten free diet.
  11. Agree. Hang in there....we've all been there. It will get easier.
  12. Happy, Happy, Happy Sweet 16, Al!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  13. Considering you haven't been gluten free very long, it may be that your body is still healing and having trouble processing even safe foods.
  14. The fries there are cooked in oil that is used for gluten containing products.
  15. It sounds like your tests were through Enterolab. Enterolab, by definition, cannot diagnose Celiac. However, it does not test for Celiac, so you won't know if you actually do have it or not.
  16. What a cutie!!!!!!! Congratulations on your new addition. I loved watching him play! We are lacking in sleep as well. I completely understand!
  17. Cat, let us know what you need help with as you transition to eating gluten free. Happy you have found your answer.
  18. We use a pre-mixed flour mix called better batter gluten free flour. It has a great mix of flours, and already has xanthan gum in it. We use it one for one in all our 'regular' recipes - it's the best mix we have used in the past 4+ years. Open Original Shared Link
  19. There are three main "national" Celiac groups that have local chapters throughout the country. Look on these links to see if there is one near you. Gluten Intolerance Group (G.I.G.) Open Original Shared Link Celiac Disease Foundation Open Original Shared Link CSA Open Original Shared Link Welcome to the board!
  20. Melissa, Let us know what the doctor has to say. Ask if the total IgA test was run, also. If he gets diagnosed with Celiac or you decide to try the diet, we will teach you how to read labels like a pro. No worries. But, no need to overwhelm you with info now - focus on the appointment tomorrow, and let us know how it goes. Good luck!
  21. Melissa - FYI, Rice Krispies aren't gluten free. They have barley malt in them. If he ends up going gluten free, don't worry, there are gluten free specialty brand of Rice Krispies.
  22. Some of my references include: Open Original Shared Link Rom J Intern Med. 2007;45(3):263-8.Links Serological and histological correlations in celiac disease.Tărmure S, Cristea A, Sămpelean D, Negrean V, Alexescu T. 14th Medical Clinic, "Iuliu Haţieganu" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cluj-Napoca, Romania. starmure@hotmail.com The aim of...
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  24. They are a highly respected Celiac center and the screening they do is an invaluable service. Yes, it is the tTG that they test. Open Original Shared Link Keep in mind, if your tests are negative, then it may not be a true negative. Good luck, and keep us updated.
  25. It depends on which blood tests are being run, and how long you've been gluten free.
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