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  1. happygirl
    A positive biopsy is the gold standard for a Celiac diagnosis, so that is technically the "only" way to have a "true" confirmed case of Celiac. Many doctors are starting to diagnose on bloodwork alone. You don't have to have + bloodwork AND + biopsy to be diagnosed as a Celiac. Continue to eat gluten until your next appointment so that you can finish...
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    Not a recipe, but a kit you can order: Open Original Shared Link
  3. happygirl
    Its an absolutely wonderful book!
  4. happygirl
    I second this - an absolutely great, great store!
  5. happygirl
    You may want to consider the possibility that you do not have Celiac, but a non-Celiac gluten sensitivity, that won't show up on the biopsy, etc.
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    Enjoy! Open Original Shared Link
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    Their spice cake mix is one of my favorites! It really is delicious!
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    Lynayah .... so happy you are doing so well!!!
  9. happygirl
    Individual cornish hen Mashed potatoes from scratch (potatoes, milk, butter, salt and pepper) Green beans Gravy made with cornstarch Cranberry relish (cranberries, orange, sugar - recipe on back of cranberry bag) You could make a small batch of corn bread for a roll/biscuit, and then use the rest to make stuffing...cornbread, butter, broth, veggies....
  10. happygirl
    Converting cookie recipes from BHG cookbook. Banana bread muffins/bread. Most things that I make or family members make is from 'regular' recipes, just using gluten-free flour. I finally got rid of all my other flours, and just have this and corn starch in my house now.
  11. happygirl
    I can't speak to Jules other than I've heard good things about it, since I have not personally tried it. However, I do know that I absolutely love, love, love BB flour and can't live without it!!!
  12. happygirl
    Tests in the Celiac can include: tTG IgA EMA IgA AGA IgA AGA IgG total IgA There is recent research and talk about running deamidated gluten antibodies (IgA and IgG) tests as well Open Original Shared Link May also want to consider running the genetic markers, also.
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    I would take your report to a knowledgable Celiac doctor. You are IgA deficient, which is more common among those with Celiac, and negates your IgA testing. Your biopsy states "mild villous blunting" which is characteristic of Celiac. You have a family history of Celiac. I would definitely get a second opinion. Look for a support group in your area...
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    Open Original Shared Link
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    Welcome to the board! The consensus in the medical community is to maintain a strict gluten free diet. from: Open Original Shared Link "Q: Is it ok if I ingest some gluten if I do not experience any symptoms? No. The majority of patients with celiac disease experience no symptoms when they ingest gluten, either intentionally or unintentionally...
  16. happygirl
    You can be gluten intolerant/gluten sensitive without having Celiac. The link "Gluten Sensitivity" on this page: Open Original Shared Link has good information. Which blood tests did your doctor run? Welcome to the board!!!
  17. happygirl
    All entirely normal. Hang in there.
  18. happygirl
    The new issue of Living Without magazine has an article that discusses gene testing companies that specialize in Celiac, and they list Kimball Genetics and Prometheus Labs as having non-blood options. Kimball-cheek swab, Prometheus-saliva. www.kimballgenetics.com or myceliacid.com Living Without discusses how these two (along with Mayo) "specialize...
  19. happygirl
    Using a good gluten free flour blend, like Better Batter Open Original Shared Link or Nearly Normal Open Original Shared Link should let you bake all your normal cookie recipes!
  20. happygirl
    Drug trials will not take you unless you are biopsy-proven Celiac.
  21. happygirl
    Try the gluten free diet to see if it helps your little one's symptoms - you don't need a doctor's permission to try the diet. While you are trying the diet, it may be worth it to get your child's records and find another doctor for a second (or third, fourth, etc) opinion.
  22. happygirl
    Have a wonderfully happy day, Lisa!!!!!!!!!!
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    Open Original Shared Link
  24. happygirl
    Lisa, Alexis is absolutely adorable. Thanks so much for sharing her with us!!!!!
  25. happygirl
    Which blood tests were run for Celiac?
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