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  1. cyclinglady
    I did a quick search about this diet. In my opinion, it would not be suitable for celiacs. There are few gluten-free options and they are not really healthy choices (e.g. Banana pudding, mashe potatoes). I would worry about cross contamination. Have you tried a low carb high fat diet? Sugar seems to be the culprit today and fat is no longer the...
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    I can only suggest a HIDA scan. You might not have gallstones, but you could have a non-functioning gallbladder.
  3. cyclinglady
    No worries! It is easy! Nothing to it. I had both an endoscopy and a colonoscopy at the same time. It was the prep for the colonoscopy that was hard. How much jello, lemon Gatorade and chicken broth can you stand? ? It will be over before you know it! Whatever the outcome, you will be one step closer to being well! Hugs!
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    Karen is right, Kellibee is out range on the IGA deficiency test. That does not make her IGA deficient. frieze, I interpreted that she had a positive on the TTG test. The second line TTG could be just the lab stating it was positive. Lesson learned for me -- think before I post. Maybe not post all after spending two solid days at a water polo...
  5. cyclinglady
    Thanks, Karen, for the correction! ?
  6. cyclinglady
    If you are talking about a visual confirmation of celiac disease, most doctors can not often see damage. It should show up on the biopsies. I had a Marsh Stage IIIB and yet my GI saw nothing wrong visually.
  7. cyclinglady
    I do not know much about the Biocards, but with even a faint line, plus a mother with celiac disease, you should see your MD to gets a celiac blood panel. Actually all first-degree relative should be tested even if they do not have classic celiac symtoms. Save the card and show it to your doctor. Good luck! Welcome to the forum!
  8. cyclinglady
    Your iGA result of 61 means that you are iga deficient, thus the iga tests you took (ttg and DGP) are not accurrate. Your GI will probably need to run the IgG tests (ttg and DGP). But you still managed a ttg iga positive. You might very well have celiac disease! Besides blood tests, an endoscopy (obtaining four to six biopsies) is usually ordered. ...
  9. cyclinglady
    I tossed the bag, but I am pretty sure I last purchased Arrowhead Mills which is certified gluten-free.
  10. cyclinglady
    Yes.
  11. cyclinglady
    If you strongly suspect celiac disease, you should get tested. That means that you must be consuming gluten on a daily basis. I wish it were easier. A doctor can also rule out many other illnesses too, so I would recommend seeing one. What do your parents say? I am sorry that you are without insurance, but luckily, (from what you posted), it's just...
  12. cyclinglady
    Refractory celiac disease is VERY rare. Typically, most patients thought to have refractory celiac disease are just getting gluten into their diet either intentionally or through cross contamination. A whole foods diet is recommended for a few months and later a normal gluten-free diet. Let's not scare Mom into thinking the worst! Besides the urine test...
  13. cyclinglady
    Just to rule out cross contamination or hidden gluten, I would ask the doctor for a celiac antibodies test. When was he last tested? Be sure to include both the TTG and the DGP tests. Besides being related to celiac disease, the really dry skin could be thyroid related or it could be eczema. There are many triggers, including food. Perhaps...
  14. cyclinglady
    Thanks for keeping us posted! I sincerely hope you find an answer to your symptoms.
  15. cyclinglady
    Dairy can be a problem for some celiacs (non-celiacs are often lactose intolerant too), but after a year of healing, your gut should be able to handle lactose unless you are genetically predisposed to being lactose intolerant. You could have an issue with milk proteins. That can cause dark eyes, hives, rash, eczema, breathing difficulties, swelling. So...
  16. cyclinglady
    Read this and share with our GP/PCP doctor. He/She was misinformed (aka wrong)! Don't be mad at your doctor. I think that currently medical students get a one hour lecture on celiac disease. Somebody can correct me if I am wrong. You need to be consuming gluten until all testing is done. Open Original Shared Link Open Original Shared Link ...
  17. cyclinglady
    Okay, it usually is best to post the lab ranges as they tend to vary. But what caught my eye was that the Gliadin IGA test was positive. That is an uncommon result, but that is exactly how I test out (and continue to test in follow-up testing when I get glutened!). My TTG tests were negative as well as the DGP IGg (like you). My GI doc has no idea why...
  18. cyclinglady
    You might have some intolerances or allergies, but testing is not very accurate. A food diary can help. Do you have other allergy symptoms besides the dark circles? Asthma, swelling, hives, rashes, itching, tummy aches, throat swelling? Your circles might be genetic. My cousin has always had them. She uses a good concealer.
  19. cyclinglady
    If the flooding continues, a trip to your GYN can help. I was put on hormone replacement. Thirty day periods were draining -- literally! It was all just part of perimenopause (actually the final year before hitting official menopause status). My thyroid was also out of wack and needed adjusting too and that contributed to the flooding as well. When...
  20. cyclinglady
    Aaron, I am sorry that you are still unwell. Are you sure you had a complete celiac panel taken? Do you have the results? Did you ever have any success abstaining from both dairy and gluten? Did your symptoms resolve? How long did you avoid gluten and dairy? Perhaps you could push for an endoscopy, that way you would know if you have...
  21. cyclinglady
    Good Luck!
  22. cyclinglady
    This supports what Gemini said about follow-up testing and using the DGP instead of the TTG (University of Chicago). Open Original Shared Link
  23. cyclinglady
    Good call, Stephanie regarding different labs. I agree that her TSH is out of range. She should be getting thyroid replacement. The range my doctor likes to see TSH is between 1 and 3 roughly, but how I feel is just as important.
  24. cyclinglady
    Ah! That can happen after a flooding experience (been there done that). If your intestines have healed, you should rebound within a month or so per my old doctor. I would not worry about taking iron as much. Cut back enough so that you do not have symptoms. Better to focus on iron-rich food sources. Just allow more time for iron stores to build especially...
  25. cyclinglady
    I do not know why you would bring up an ancient posting unless you had a connection to Garden of Life. As a celiac, I personally would not touch their products. I pulled up their Gluten Support product on Amazon and found this product. There is no product that will help a celiac safely digest gluten without triggering an autoimmune response per leading...
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