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    Welcome to the forum, verity15! Different laboratories use different ranges for negative vs. positive, as you have found out. So, if the physicians in your "local area" all use the same laboratory for celiac antibody testing then the 10u/ml would be meaningful. At any rate, your numbers seem to be either borderline or weakly positive. Your physician...
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    Can you link the site?
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    I wouldn't jump to conclusions. It hasn't even been 24 hr. since you eliminated those two things. And did you eliminate potatoes and eggs at the same time? If so, how would you know whether it was one or the other or both that are causing the problem? In my experience, pinpointing foods that cause me issues has been less than easy since depending on how much...
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    If you still have a lot of gut pain, what were the "worst symptoms" that are now "magically gone"? Have you had an upper GI lately to check for things like peptic ulcers and H. Pylori? What about SIBO? I have prayed for you to have peace of heart.
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    Check the ingredients. Does it contain malt extract or malt flavoring? There could also be cross contamination with wheat, barley or rye during processing.
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    MCAS (Mast Cell Activation Syndrome) and histamine intolerance often go together, that's why I put the forward slash between them. It is common for celiacs to have these conditions because the cells in the gut that make DAO (Diamine Oxidase) are damaged. Diamine Oxidase is the enzyme that breaks down histamines in our body. Histamines are produced in the...
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    Looking at the list of things you eat I can see that most of them are high histamine foods and/or foods that block histamine breakdown in the body. Have you considered histamine intolerance/MCAS?
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    Are you still eating oats (even gluten-free oats) and dairy? Xanthan gum is found in many gluten-free products and famous for not agreeing with many of our tummies. Maybe you should keep a food diary for awhile.
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    Here is a primer for getting a handle on what a "full panel is": https://celiac.org/about-celiac-disease/screening-and-diagnosis/screening/ One thing that should always be checked is total IGA. If that is low, it skews the other IGA test downward. I would also ask for an EMA. Please realize that if you start a gluten-free diet before all testing is done...
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    Welcome to the forum, Ericaagl! I wonder if you are reacting to other things in your diet that mimic a gluten reaction.
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    Welcome to the forum, GfreeOH! "Sections show pieces of duodenal mucosa. These show some areas with villous flattening." This indicates possible celiac disease, as the report noted. The "flattening" is patchy, however, which is not unusual with celiac disease. There are a few other medical conditions besides celiac disease that can cause damage to the...
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    Welcome to the forum, Odiesmom! Your symptoms are classic for either celiac disease or NCGS (Non Celiac Gluten Sensitivity). The two share many of the same symptoms but NCGS is 10x more common. There currently is not test to directly diagnose NCGS so celiac must first be ruled out. In either case, the "cure" is lifelong abstinence from gluten. Do...
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    Yes,. OP is juggling a number of issues that are likely related but the solutions for each one may be in conflict.
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    Maybe not "Gentle Iron" but "Slow Iron". The adjectives should give it away.
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    It will tell you on the packaging if it is buffered. "Gentle iron" is one such product but it may not contain C and B12. You can always add those in with separate supplements, however. The purpose of the vitamin C is to create an acidic environment to increase assimilation of the iron. Coffee or orange juice would do the same thing.
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    Iron supplementation can contribute to constipation so watch for that and can be hard on the stomach. You might want to look for a buffered iron product.
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    Good to hear! Sounds like it could be some movement in a positive direction.
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    You should get checked for pernicious anemia, which is caused by the inability to assimilate B12 which, in turn, is necessary for the absorption of iron. Get you B12 levels checked.
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    Louise, the acid blocker you have been taking likely contributed to the borderline anemia you have. To be absorbed well, iron needs an acidic environment in the gut. Also, the borderline anemia may be related to B12 deficiency caused by celiac disease. B12 is necessary for assimilation of iron.
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    I don't have a good feeling about the serum testing you had done initially. It just doesn't seem to me they knew what tests to order.
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    So, the Anti-tissue transglutamase level was negative?
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    Thanks for the update. To help with the hunger, try increasing your fat intake. Fat has staying power. It has a lot of calories and is burned more slowly than starches and sugars. Sounds like you are moving toward a ketogenic style diet.
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    We didn't know your gender. You might consider adding that info to you Sig.
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    Testosterone is the hormone responsible for "maleness". Estrogen is the hormone responsible for "femaleness". Both men and women produce both but the proportions of them are drastically different. Low testosterone levels can have many symptoms but some of them are: low proportion of lean muscle mass, low energy levels, depression and cognitive issues. It...
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    The article doesn't say the enzymes "need" the heat. It says they are deactivated by heat during processing and cooking. As for pills and powders that might be sold separately and swallowed I see the problem might be that stomach acid would break them down before they could go to work.
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