Lisa

This might be of interest to you:

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Selective IgA deficiency (SIgA deficiency)

SIgA deficiency occurs 10 to 15 times more commonly among people with celiac disease compared to the general population [19]. Patients with SIgA deficiency will lack IgA antibodies including endomysial antibody, tTG and IgA AGA. To detect celiac disease in patients with SIgA deficiency an IgG antibody, typically IgG AGA, needs to be performed together with total IgA level. Alternatively, one may screen with IgG anti- EMA or IgG anti-tTG, though these are not widely available. Typically the patient with celiac disease and SIgA deficiency will have a positive IgG AGA and absent total IgA level. This combination should prompt a biopsy, whereas an isolated positive IgG AGA would usually not.

Pre-ground black pepper could have gluten in it, believe it or not, as a filler! I've found this with certain pre-ground peppers. I buy the pepper corns and put them in a grinder.

What was the gluten source of your pepper? I have never seen gluten in ground pepper. And certainly if it were wheat it would be required by law to be listed.

All NIOXIN products are gluten free. NIOXIN does contain Wheat Protein which

is gluten free. Gluten is a component of wheat. Wheat can have gluten but

gluten can not have wheat.

That customer service rep needs to find a new line of work.

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Hydrolyzed vegetable protein is a phrase that under federal regulation should not be used on a food label. Food processors have to identify the "vegetable." So you might read "hydrolyzed wheat protein," which would not be gluten free, or "hydrolyzed soy protein," which is gluten free.

Why would anyone want to mess around with their immune system....to "cure" yourself so you can have wheat products again. The risks are way too high. Any risk is way too high.

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This appears to still be in the research phase. Any business selling a products using these claims, is profiting prematurely, in my humble opinion.

An old quote comes to mind..."be careful what you wish for".

Does anyone know of any safe places to eat for a 2 year old in wisconsin dells? I found Unos.

Here is a previous thread, but sure how current this information is, but it can lead you to what you want to know....

https://www.celiac.com/gluten-free/index.ph...mp;#entry260206

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Here are the results of your recent laboratory tests that I requested:

05/29/09

Test Result Normal Range

TTG

tTG Ab , IgG 11 Index < 9

tTG Ab , IgA 28 Index < 9

what does this mean???

Here is some additional information:

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Any form of gluten must be listed if used in meat (ie.broth) according to FDA regulations.

Hello Ohio,

May I ask, have you been tested for Lyme Disease?

Statement from the Celiac Sprue Association (CSA)

www.csaceliacs.org

CSA is generally considered to be the most conservative of the Celiac Disease Support Groups in the U.S. The following is from their official statement concerning the McDonald's French Fries issue on 2/26/06.

"The Celiac Sprue Association (CSA) has examined the commercial manufacturing process of the natural flavoring with wheat as a starting ingredient which is used in connection with the McDonald's Corporation French fries and hash browns. CSA provides the following statement after knowledgeable, careful evaluation and review of the process and pertinent test results.

French fries and hash browns prepared in oils with this flavoring might be considered, commercially, to "contain no gluten." Third party analysis of the wheat ingredient of the natural flavoring revealed detectable levels of gluten. Factors affecting the possibility of there being any residual gluten in the final French fries or hash browns include:

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If your vitamin B12 level becomes low, you may develop fatigue from anemia. B12 is needed for healthy nerves, so you also may develop numbness or skin pain, tingling or weakness.

If you have been on acid blockers for more than a few years, or if you have symptoms that suggest possible vitamin B12 deficiency, then your doctor can test your vitamin B12 supply by checking a blood sample.

If you are being treated for B12 deficiency and you are taking an acid blocker, it is best to get your vitamin supplement in the form of a monthly injection, instead of a pill.

Anti-acid medicines in both the H2 blocker proton pump inhibitor groups can occasionally cause headache, diarrhea, abdominal pain or nausea. H2 blockers may cause drowsiness, dizziness or memory complaints, particularly in older adults. These problems go away if the medicine is discontinued.

Please do not assume that your child has Celiac Disease. Your child could be perfectly fine with gluten and never have an issue. Twenty percent of first degree relatives MAY develop Celiac.

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Nexium is listed on this gluten free drug list. But, I always encourage people to have an additional source as things can change quickly.

Prilosec is gluten free as well as the generic Omeprazole

Isn't that why the sentence says "could" instead of "will"? Or am I missing your point?

Yes, in so much as it "could" do damage as well and that has yet to be determined.

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"According to The Australian, it looks like this April 40 volunteers will be tested with the worlds first Celiac Disease vaccine. This trial will last a total of 11 months and attempt to determine if the vaccine does any harm."

As I already said, I wish this trial every success.

"Australian scientists have developed a vaccine which could mean patients could eat all kinds of foods without any side effects."

This first statement in the quoted article is solely based on the presumptive success of the trials.

Desensitising the body to an allergy is one thing. Attempting to do the same with an autoimmune response may be another. I think you have to be very careful when tampering with the immune system.

I wish the Australian study every success and I'll pray for the volunteers. But I won't hold my breath.

Cool! Our voices and our purchasing power has some grit!

For the best accuracy in testing for Celiac, you must remain on a full gluten diet.

If you have damage due to Celiac, it will take a while for healing to take place. In the mean time, any food, gluten or not, can be difficult on your system.

I would remove one item at a time with the exception of gluten and dairy.

Call ahead or visit, if possible and speak to the manager during non-busy hours. Many large restaurants maybe familiar with the diet and may offer options and some have gluten free menus.

But, it's pretty important to do your homework before you go, just like you're doing now.

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Anyways there are gluten free hosts that are approved for use by the Catholic church.

I believe they are LOW Gluten Hosts, not gluten free, provided by the Benedictine Sisters (a link was listed a few posts earlier)

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Here are some answers to some of the question you have.

I find the rice and corn pasta gets hard when it is cold. How do I keep it soft for use cold, like in pasta salad or lunches?

I have found that it really sucks up dressings. I use Kraft Ranch or Hidden Valley Original with black beams, corn, onion and ham. Oh, don't over cook the pasta cause it will fall apart.

Making a grilled cheese is hard to me. The cheese gets totally absorbed into the bread. Not may, but some things just can't be reproduced.

Walmart or similar stores have new toasters for around $10.00. Well worth the investment for me.

I always wash my beans before I cook them.

Most dried beans that I have prepared, instruct you to rinse well before cooking.

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This might be of interest for those who are Catholic. It's often good to work with the Priest. Some can be very accommodating and others strict.

Here is some information that might be helpful:

https://www.celiac.com/articles/222/1/Glute...ages/Page1.html

Welcome Sue!