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  1. tarnalberry
    The new website lists that they've added wheat, but my experience is that it can take MONTHS for the new formulations to pop up in the stores. I'm still seeing Chex with barley malt in mind. Makes you wonder just how old the food we buy in a box is.... (As you note, however, that is why we ALWAYS read labels. )
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    For cats, I would absolutely avoid gluten. Felines are obligate carnivores, and grain does not suit them for optimal health. (A few veggies are ok, but only about what you'd expect a wild cat to find in a kill's stomach.) For my dog, I feed him mostly grain free foods (we rotate foods at each meal - you'd get bored too if you at the same thing every...
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    Yup - without gloves and a mask, in a bakery you're unlikely to eliminate gluten enough to really, fully give your body a chance to heal. Too much flour in the air, coming in to the mucus membranes of the nose (to be swept down the throat) or into the mucus membranes of the mouth (as you yawn, talk, etc.).
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    When someone tells me that, I respond with "well, if you want to be sick, that's up to you. I don't like to feel as sh!$$y as I do after eating gluten, so... I don't!"
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    Most of us here "don't believe in" false positives. Why? Because your body is not going to produce an antibody to itself with no reason and without doing damage. It's kinda what autoimmune diseases are all about. Do you know WHICH test came back "positive"? I'm assuming, from your comment about testing total IgA, that it was the anti-gliadin IgA test...
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    I haven't tried gluten-free oats yet. But, if you're sensitive to them, it's likely to elicit a very similar response as your normal gluten response, because it's the same chemistry going on in the gut. That said, my gluten reactions usually are NOT identical from one instance to the next. Similar, but not identical.
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    wait. in your list, you had DH. you mean you've been diagnosed with dermatitis herpetiformis? if so, then you are celiac; no additional testing needed.
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    your doctor is old school - where only a biopsy can diagnose celiac. she's also not thinking thoroughly about the issue. (otherwise, what happens if the genes just turned on - as some studies suggest that bacteria can do - and the autoimmune reaction is only very recent? does she expect a whole lot of damage in the gut for something recent? if so, why...
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    It is tough. But if you have a psychologist you're already seeing, you might be able to talk to him/her about it. You certainly have to make sure to not come off obsessed, but rather well-informed and conscientious. When you see the doc, don't say "oh my god you guys never believe me but I have this, this, this, this other thing, that, that other thing...
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    Tests are unlikely to be accurate with that little gluten.
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    guys, haven't you read the stuff he's put out about the zonulin drug? he specifically states that it is NOT a substitute for a gluten free diet. it's an adjunct to help with contamination. I think we're seeing forest fires instead of the campfire in front of us... (yes, that is the point of the analogy - one can become the other, but the latter can be...
  12. tarnalberry
    Figuring out what tests to do, when you don't know where you're starting from, really does require the guidance of a professional. That means finding one who will work with you, of course. It doesn't have to be an MD, though. An NP, OD, natruopath, etc. All can help you figure it out.
  13. tarnalberry
    Trust, as in "it was on the website, so I'll just buy it"? No. Always read the labels. If you can find RECENT and RELIABLE* information, then it's a "this is worth reading the label" sort of trust. *reliable - this is a discretion/judgment that you just have to learn, both in general (especially on the internet, where it's harder and has more shades...
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    tarnalberry replied to Karrin's topic in Related Issues & Disorders

    hugs! I'm sorry. You're well on your way to getting your body back to top condition, so *good-luck vibes* for the next go around.
  15. tarnalberry
    sorry I didn't see this sooner. Yes, omega-3 helps inflammation. That's actually why it's good for the heart; it reduces inflammation of the blood vessels. And bromelain is a combination of enzymes from pineapple. It can help break down proteins (why is why it's used as a digestive aid when taken with meals) or can act as an anti-inflammatory in the body...
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    I totally believe you. I remember it *used* to have gluten (long story, of the "someone tried very hard to make a gluten-free meal for me, but didn't read the lables" variety (I did read them, before eating the food)), but this is a GREAT example of why old information is not good information and we always have to read the labels! (And this one going in...
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    It's worth noting you still have to read the labels. At least a year ago, one of the Swanson's chicken broths (organic) contained gluten. That certainly may have changed, but it lurks!
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    tarnalberry replied to Karrin's topic in Related Issues & Disorders

    Calcium interferes with the absorption of iron, and should not be taken together. Talk to your doctor about *what* tests they ran for iron. Total Iron Count? Ferritin? One of the others. They don't all tell you the same story.
  19. tarnalberry
    Statistics disagree with you. The majority of celiacs are NOT strictly gluten free, and do *intentionally* cheat on the diet, according to random sample studies. We all know that it is very difficult to avoid every instance of contamination without making significant life-style changes, as well. Which does make the diet, when used in the population of...
  20. tarnalberry
    If you can't go to the doctor (and you don't have to have insurance, you can even find a sliding scale clinic), then the only thing you can do with respect to testing food intolerances is to try eliminating the suspects. If you think you could be gluten intolerant (and your symptoms do indeed overlap), then you can try going *COMPLETELY* gluten free...
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    tarnalberry replied to Karrin's topic in Related Issues & Disorders

    A prenatal with 100% rda of folic acid (800 micrograms/day) should be just fine. Taking a bit of extra calcium, to make sure you're meeting the day's requirements (1200-1500mg/day). But I'd ask your doctor to run a blood test to check for vitamin/mineral deficiencies. If you're low in iron, you'll want to supplement. If you're normal on iron, you will...
  22. tarnalberry
    B-12 and iron levels being low will certainly make you tired. Do try to find out if there's any iron supplement you can take, or consider getting one shipped from overseas. You can also start cooking with a cast iron pan in order to get more iron (particularly if cooking acidic foods). Whether levels will stay up or not depends on why the levels were...
  23. tarnalberry
    A CMP only tests certain parts of the body involved in metabolism (that is NOT the same as digestion (e.g. celiac), or hormone release/update (e.g. thyroid). It's "complete" (well, moderately well rounded) METABOLIC panel, not "complete head to toe blood testing". This site will tell you what is included, in case having something for your mom would help...
  24. tarnalberry
    if you have grass allergies (severely) and possible other allergies, go see an allergist. that could be the cause of the wheezing, but they may also be able to either give you an antihistamine that will help, or allergy shots (doesn't work for all allergies). allergies alone can make you feel totally spacy and crappy - it might not even be the gluten free...
  25. tarnalberry
    it could be a casein issue if it's a matter of a small intolerance. (basically, your body can handle a certain amount, but no more. so, muffins, if the recipe calls for a cup of milk for two dozen muffins, you're getting just over a tablespoon of milk in a whole muffin. that's not very much.) but it could be that you need the stronger dose of lactaid...
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