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  1. happygirl
    Can you provide a bit more info like: Which blood tests indicated Celiac? Which inflammatory bowel disease did he diagnose you with? Often Crohn's or Ulcerative Colitis Did the doctor take multiple biopsies or only one?
  2. happygirl
    Many Celiacs have jobs that require a good amount of travel. It is certainly not impossible. You can get an inexpensive toaster oven that can easily fit in a suitcase to take with you on trips when you can't stay at a place with a microwave/small kitchen. That should help with the travel.
  3. happygirl
    Is it possible to have your children's pediatrician run the bloodwork for your children?
  4. happygirl
    He could have Celiac, or he could not have Celiac and have gluten as one of his trigger foods. A great resource for eosinophillic disorders is www.apfed.org Many of Enjoy Life foods are allergy free, including corn. Best of luck.
  5. happygirl
    They knock you out-you won't remember it. Its really not that bad.
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    Open Original Shared Link
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    Lisa posted this recently, from a great site Open Original Shared Link LIFESTYLE Thanksgiving Products You Can Use By Rachel Kay NFCA Research Assistant Turkey Note: Most fresh and frozen turkey's are gluten free. Be VERY cautious with "self-basting" turkeys and do not use the included gravy packet that may come with a turkey. Butterball
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    Chick Fil A
  9. happygirl
    If you stick to a strict gluten free diet, yes, chances are your villi will return to normal much closer to "months" than "years." Not to say that it doesn't take longer for some. Your villi may return to normal but it may take a little while longer to feel better. From: Open Original Shared Link Are the villi permanently damaged in a patient with...
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    Endoscopy: Open Original Shared Link Colonoscopy: Open Original Shared Link
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    There are five tests that make up the Celiac panel Anti-gliadin antibodies (AGA) IgA Anti-gliadin antibodies (AGA)IgG Anti-endomysial antibodies (EMA) - IgA Anti-tissue transglutaminase antibodies (tTG) - IgA Total IgA level No, you don't have to have them all. Some have all, some have some, some have one, some have none. "Of the commercially...
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    ARCHIVED Question About My Biopsy

    happygirl replied to Shotzy1313's topic in Doctors

    The changes can sometimes be seen if the damage is very, very severe. But the diagnosis comes from the pathologists examining the biopsy for particular changes. Open Original Shared Link
  13. happygirl
    Progresso Creamy Mushroom Soup is gluten free. Lipton Onion Soup Mix is gluten free. Many of McCormick's seasoning packets are safe. I believe the Mild Taco, Hot Taco, Taco, 30% Less Sodium Taco, and Chicken Taco are all safe. The Cheesy Chicken taco is not. Open Original Shared Link Open Original Shared Link Open Original Shared Link Open...
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    See the bottom of page 14/top of page 15 for a write up about a journal article in the New England Journal of Medicine Open Original Shared Link
  15. happygirl
    Whole Foods generally carries a lot of Bob's Red Mill products. I rarely use any other flours...I just use their mixture. Makes it a lot easier. They also generally carry a lot of Tinkyada pasta. Maybe this will help Open Original Shared Link And remember to use these lists: Open Original Shared Link or Arrowhead Mills, Aunt Nelly's, Balance...
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    If you have an app't with a regular family doctor or GI---at your first appointment, they will probably do an exam, ask you questions, and potentially order bloodwork for Celiac. The full Celiac blood panel includes: Anti-gliadin antibodies (AGA) both IgA and IgG Anti-endomysial antibodies (EMA) - IgA Anti-tissue transglutaminase antibodies (tTG...
  17. happygirl
    It might indicate two things: that you have Celiac Disease or that you have a gluten intolerance. The IgG antigliadin test, while not as great as the others, is STILL included in the panel, so there is some diagnostic help provided in it. I personally don't think going to the GI is a waste of time because they may be able to identify other potential problems...
  18. happygirl
    re: cube steak. flour it and fry it. just use a gluten-free flour....like bob's red mill. make gravy the same way...with gluten free flour. Have you found Tinkyada pasta yet? Its delicious. Substitute it and make "normal" meals. Spaghetti, mac and cheese, etc. I've never seen a baking powder/soda that isn't gluten free. List the ingredients and...
  19. happygirl
    I've never seen a ketchup that has gluten in it! All companies are now required to list wheat, by law. Here is a list of companies that will list any gluten: Open Original Shared Link If you don't see it on the label of these companies (wheat, rye, barley, malt, or oats), then its safe! hope this helps.
  20. happygirl
    I believe that you must have a positive biopsy diagnosis for inclusion in the study....at least that was the case earlier on.
  21. happygirl
    I wanted to welcome you to the board! I hope that others will share more constructive advice. If you are looking for a good pasta replacement, check out Tinkyada pastas. Its a rice based pasta and is the best out there! Wheat is required by law to be listed by ALL companies. Use the list posted above about companies not hiding gluten, and...
  22. happygirl
    By law, any wheat is required to be listed. That leaves rye, barley, malt, and oats, which to me, are not often used in a product like sausage. Personally, I'd eat it.
  23. happygirl
    Many people who can't tolerate soy (including true soy allergies) can tolerate soy lechitin. That's probably why its listed like that. Hopefully someone else will pop in with a suggestion.
  24. happygirl
    McCormick's is a GREAT company that has a policy of clearly listing any gluten ingredients, so it wouldn't be hidden in caramel coloring, natural flavoring,----all that stuff. If its not on there, its not in there
  25. happygirl
    Moderators monitor the board to put messages in the correct place. If it hasn't already been moved, which topic was it, where is it, and where do you want it moved to? (individual members cannot move topics themselves)
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