Lisa

dry roasted peanuts were bad because they used wheat in the roasting process, even if it didn

Since I read that paper plates could be dusted with flour to keep them from sticking I figured everything could have been touched with gluten. One day we'll be dusted with flour when we walk into a store so we don't stick. Yep, gotta read those labels.

Don't believe everything you read. Paper plates are not dusted with flour. There is plenty of things to worry about, but paper plates are not one them.

The cashews are most likely processed at a plant that also processed product with wheat. Even though the nuts do not have any wheat, it's a CYA statement in case there is a cross contamination risk.

You may be very sensitive to gluten or perhaps it may be another intolerance. Other intolerances don't necessarily have to be forever though.

It's a tough world out there. Gotta be careful.

These are names of companies who will not hide any gluten. If a product contains gluten, it will be clearly listed from these companies.

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Welcome aboard!

Celiac can be diagnosed by Serologic Celiac Panel, Endoscopy/biopsy and positive dietary response.

The blood panel and endoscopy exam are not as accurate as we would like at the time. Although, a positive result in either one is considered a diagnosis, coupled with a positive dietary results.

An endo can be hit or miss and the blood panel can rule Celiac in, but it cannot rule it out.

You doctor seems to be covering all the bases. Not many of us have been that fortunate.

If I were you, I would dive right in and eat all your gluten favorites. If you do in fact have Celiac, we can point you toward some good gluten free replacements.

And, I am in remiss not to offer you a good Welcome.

I went to the gastroenterologist today and told him my symptoms and family history. When he found out my sister has Crohn's and brother has IBS, he said that if anything he thinks I may have IBS based on symptoms but wants to test me for Crohn's due to my sister and Celiac for my peace of mind. However, he seemed to disregard my non-gastro symptoms of Celiac disease (acne, canker sores, irritability, underweight, fatigue).

He discouraged me from getting the blood test because they give so many false negatives, and instead is doing an endoscopy/colonoscopy on Tuesday.

• Should I push for a blood test too in case the biopsies are false negatives?
  
• I've been gluten-free for two weeks and am going back on gluten for Tuesday, will that affect my biopsy?
  
• Do you think my intestines are too healed to produce a positive even if I'm back on gluten for the next three days?
  

Yes, demand a blood test, as first degree relative have a 22% change of developing Celiac. These are the test to have (all of them):

Anti-gliadin antibodies (AGA) both IgA and IgG

Anti-endomysial antibodies (EMA) - IgA

Anti-tissue transglutaminase antibodies (tTG) - IgA

Total IgA level.

If you choose to pursue further testing, you much return asap to a full gluten diet, to insure the optimum accuracy in testing.

Testing for Crohns is not the same test for Celiac Disease. You will need an endoscopy exam with numerous biopsies taken to test for Celiac Disease.

Many people here have been diagnosed with Celiac Disease as a secondary issue to more apparent concerns.

An EGD may show:

Diverticula (abnormal pouches in the lining of the intestines)

Esophageal rings

Esophagitis

Gastric masses

Gastric ulcer

Inflammation of the stomach and duodenum

Mallory-Weiss syndrome (tear)

Obstruction

Strictures

Tumors

Ulcers (acute or chronic)

And endoscopy exam with biopsy's are generally used in exploritory testing for Celiac Disease. Finding inflammation may send you doctor toward a step closer to a diagnosis of Celiac.

I took melatonin for a while. Sometimes it help and others not. It did, after regular use, give me awful reflux. I stopped and it went away.

Please take a minute to fill this out and send it to your Representative. Thanks to those who have.

Hershey has never been Celiac friendly. I do try to avoid buying their products, because they will not disclose the source of Natural Flavors and opt to support their suppliers, rather than deal with the customers who buy their products.

If you're looking for chocolate, Dove make some really good options. Snack bar, try KIND bars.

Take a minute and let Congress know you would like their attention:

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glutenfreedrugs indicates that they can no longer guarantee their gluten free status.

Does anyone have any objections if I move this topic to Gab/Chat? It would give the subject a little more latitude of discussion.

Hi marthamom and welcome. You can find more information on the SCD diet here: https://www.celiac.com/gluten-free/index.ph...c=54285&hl=

I just love Van's Gluten Free Waffles. I eat them every single day, toasted with melted peanut butter and Smuckers Orange Marmalade.....best breakfast ever!

I recently purchased a new product (new to me). It was labeled as wheat and gluten free but when I got it home and read the ingredients I saw it contained malt vinegar. I thought malt vinegar had gluten. Am I wrong?

Sounds like it might be a labeling goof. Can you call the company and see what they have to say.

Yes.

Didn't know that.

I found an unopened package of Orgran's Self-Raising Flour and now I want to try it and don't know if it would be okay because it was due dated for February 25th or something. Would anyone have any idea baout whether it would be okay to try.

also if anyone has used this before what did you use it for? how did it turn out? any tips or recommendations or recipes?

I don't think the date should be must of a problem. But, I buy pastas and mixes when I need to use them. Some get buggy.

media has blown this slightly out of proportion...

Isn't that the media's number one priority. Serious as it, I agree.

Gluten must be ingested to kick off a immune response if you have Celiac. Injections should not be an issue, unless you might have an egg allergy.

Odd. My understanding, not knowing how your homeowner association is set up, is that they would not have any authority on the inside of your residence.

I would request why they want access into your home, in writting with documentation.

Lisa we all know our bodies, but keep out a keen eye on other possible issues as well Hope you feel better quickly.

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Yellow Stool

Yellow stool can indicate that food is passing through the digestive tract relatively quickly. Yellow stool can be found in people with GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease). Symptoms of GERD include heartburn, chest pain, sore throat, chronic cough, and wheezing. Symptoms are usually worse when lying down or bending. Foods that can worsen GERD symptoms include peppermint, fatty foods, alcohol, coffee, and chocolate.

Yellow stool can also result from insuffient bile output. Bile salts from the liver gives stool its brownish color. When bile output is diminished, it often first appears as yellow stool. If there is a greater reduction in bile output, stool lose almost all of its color, becoming pale or grey.

If the onset is sudden, yellow stool can also be a sign of a bacterial infection in the intestines.

You people want all the secrets at once? Sheesh!

Okay, to do multiple quotes from a single post requires a bit more work. Here's one way.

When you are in the reply box, with the quote(s) present, select the quote you are interested in by dragging the mouse over the entire quote. Copy it by pressing <ctrl>C and then click where you want another copy. Press <ctrl>V to paste a duplicate in. Edit out the parts you don't want in each copy.

Another way is to copy-paste the header into the middle of the quote, and insert the end-quote tag ahead of it, thereby splitting the original quote into two quotes.

Must review in daylight hours. Thanks Peter

How do you make multiple quotes from one post?

Some times doctors make me so angry. It common knowledge that testing for Celiac is highly unreliable for children under the age of five. They are subjecting your daughter needlessly.

Please consider continuing the gluten free diet. The good people (and parents as well) here will help you with the diet. You already have a genetic history and she has shown a positive results to the diet. When she gets a little older, you can have her tested for the genetic tendency gene.

I'd say forget the diagnosis for now and stop the vomiting. You can test for food intolerances too.

I hope she feel better soon.