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    I recently had my 6 month check-up - and had very good results. My antibodies were near normal, and my intestine has nearly healed. I have yet to feel any real digestive symptom - but must admit that I never realized how constipated and bloated I was until now, when I'm not. As for my Trader Joe's confusion - I still shop there - but not nearly as much...
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    I would also like to add a couple more to the list Portage Bay Cafe -several locations in Seattle - I had the buckwheat pancakes - but they also make gluten-free french toast. All these come with their "fruit bar" ( fresh fruit toppings)They have a nice selection of gluten-free items for breakfast! Wildfin - in Issaquah and Renton - has en extensive...
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    Good to know! I was very sad when Grace's 5 closed.
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    There are a couple of websites/apps that can find nearby gluten free restaurants Open Original Shared Link is a good one. You can also try Open Original Shared Link Even Yelp has a feature where you can specify gluten free restaurants in your area. When I eat out I tell the server "that I will have a very severe reaction if I have any bit of...
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    I was totally asymptomatic when diagnosed last summer - at the age of 56. I was losing bone density, despite being on a bone building drug. I was tested for celiac to " rule things out" - and surprise - it was ruled in -the antibodies were high and the endoscopy confirmed it. Like you, I felt like a very poor "barometer" to know if I was doing the whole...
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    Thanks for all the responses. The doctor tried explaining - that prior to being gluten free, I was constantly inflaming my intestine - something like not letting a sore heal by constantly hitting it. Now that the intestine is healed, he said, even if it does get inflamed on rare occasion, by sticking to my apparently successful gluten free diet, it should...
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    I just had my 6 month follow up - with great results. As for blood work - my TIGA was 4 ( normal being 0-3) - my first test it was 19, and my TIGG was a 3 (normal being 0-5) - my first test was 14. My first endoscopy showed moderate to severe damage, and six months later, my endoscopy showed complete healing. My GI was amazed at the recovery, saying that...
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    I think most of you will enjoy this - especially those of you with multiple allergies or intolerances.
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    We went to Cactus this past weekend in Kirkland. It has a fantastic and extensive gluten free menu. And the food was delicious! I believe they are also located in Madison Park. I've been meaning to also try Blue Moon Burgers.
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    I had a similar situation. My osteopenia turned to osteoporosis - despite being on Alendronate (Fosamax) for the past two years. It came as a shocker to be diagnosed with Celiac since I had none of the obvious symptoms. I'm also a healthy eater - but probably indulge in carbs more than you do. I did go through with the endoscopy which confirmed Celiac. It...
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    I was symptomless - at least gastro-wise. I was losing weight and bone mass- but I never felt sick eating gluten products. I have been gluten free for nearly 5 months and have yet to have a reaction. Like you, I can't imagine that there have not been accidents along the way. I am very anxious for my 6 month follow-up. I am also hoping that the blood work...
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    I have always been a very loyal Trader Joe's customer. However - I find their labeling totally irresponsible! They have MANY products with a "g" icon on front - implying gluten free. However, on the back side of the product , there is often a disclaimer that the product was made on equipment shared with wheat containing products. I have brought it to store...
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    I believe the answer would be YES
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    Great to know! I saw your post about Red Robin - last time we were there, they added that cross-contamination disclaimer- which made me nervous! I think they're all different as far as separate work areas, etc - and the disclaimer was for all Red Robins. But I will definitely try Blue Moon - and order some onion rings and beer with that burger!!
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    Matzoh is "unleavened bread" I don't know that is needs to be made from wheat - but it typically is. A Jewish person does not HAVE to eat matzoh during Passover (an eight day holiday) , however they are not suppose to eat any bread, crackers or leavened products - so matzoh fills in as a good substitute. Matzoh is eaten as an integral part of the Passover...
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    I fit this post. I had no symptoms prior to going gluten free - and have had no symptoms since going gluten free - four months ago. If it weren't for the positive blood tests and positive endoscopy - I would question whether or not I really had Celiac! I can't imagine that I haven't messed up being totally gluten free over the past four months. I was actually...
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    Dumb things doctors say- It was a bone specialist who had me tested for celiac. When it came back positive, he referred me to a GI for an endoscopy. When I told this to my primary care physician - she responded, saying that I have a high anti-body count - that I should just go gluten free and not to bother with the endoscopy. When I explained that the first...
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    Redmond Town Center
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    After my rave review of Graces 5 - all gluten and dairy free - found out it has been shut down. Apparently the owner has not been paying taxes for quite some time Too bad - the restaurant had an excellent gluten free menu.
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    A bit - but awesome!! Very creamy -
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    I read both your posts - and Identify with you a lot! I am just over 3 months gluten free - and am totally unaware if I have ever been glutened. I never had classic symptoms before diagnosis - and feel that I have been careful. But it's hard to believe - as a newbie - that I haven't made any mistakes over the past several months. I put a post out a while...
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    After being diagnosed with celiac, a friend told me that surprisingly Red Robin does a great job with gluten free. And they do!! There is a gluten free menu, which describes what alterations are made to make the meal gluten free - including gluten free buns. The restaurant in Redmond has a separate work area, and my meal comes out on a plate, rather than...
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    Yes - Graces 5 in Redmond, WA - outside of Seattle. It is gluten and (cow) dairy free - they use goat cheese. They make an incredible fettacini alfredo
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    I have been gluten free since diagnosis - but for me it would be hard to really know how successful I am doing at it. I am looking forward to having another blood test and endoscopy in a few months ( 6 months from diagnosis) and am hoping that it will show some improvement.. My reaction when I found out - a bit of shock - it was just so unexpected. Celiac...
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    I have been following this forum for 3 months - since my diagnosis. Most people write about their various symptoms. I found this diagram fascinating - the article that went with it said that about 2/3 of people with celiac have no symptoms - such as myself. Most of these people get diagnosed in a round about way - in my case ruling out celiac being a contributing...
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