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    Is he on a multi vitamin? If so, that may explain why serum vitamin levels are not low but iron is. His total IGA is quite high and so is his TTG-IGA. TTG-IGA is the most specific antibody test for celiac disease. Guidelines for the gluten challenge before the endoscopy/biopsy are being on normal amounts of gluten daily for a minimum of 2 weeks...
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    Many or most processed lunch meats use meat glue which, biochemically, is very similar to gluten. There has been a lot posted about meat glue on this forum lately and I would suggest using the forum topic search tool to bone up on it. Try switching to canned tuna and canned chicken and see if you don't get improvement. Or cook yourself a ground beef burger...
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    Prednisone loves to cause gastritis: https://www.goodrx.com/blog/what-do-i-need-to-know-before-taking-prednisone/#:~:text=Take it after meals or,cause upset stomach and gastritis.
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    J Morgan, what steriod are you on?
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    Welocome to the forum, J Morgan! Have you investigated your medications to determine if any of them contain gluten? Wheat starch is sometimes used as a filler in pills. You likely would have to contact the manufacturer to get an answer. Also, what about the Chex cereal? Many cereals use malt flavoring even though the main ingredient may be corn or rice...
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    In the past year, there have been many posts on the forum asking if people with celiac disease are at a greater risk than the general population. The consensus from experts in the medical community is that celiacs are not a greater risk for contracting COVID-19. But let's turn that question on end. Will those who have contracted COVID-19 be at greater...
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    That confuses me too. I certainly would not close the door on celiac disease but as Scott said, either way, the antidote is the same. In my mind, the main difference would be in the social realm. Celiac disease has a little more definiteness to it and sounds more like a real disease to those not in the know.
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    Agree with Scott. Only I didn't think NCGS would give positive antibody tests. Haven't we been saying that there currently is no test for NCGS? Or do we mean to say there is no test to distinguish it from celiac disease apart from a biopsy? The other possibility is that she dies does have celiac disease but the biopsy was not done well or done thoroughly...
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    I just have a hard time believing that non stick cookware, even when scratched, can be real source of gluten cross contamination when washed thoroughly. But then again, I'm not a particularly sensitive celiac. I don't have an aversion to vegetables. I never said that. I eat them regularly. In fact, I have veggies with every evening meal. Some raw or...
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    What's your reasoning behind recommending not using cookware with non-stick coating. That seems counterintuitive. And can you site any research support for this? Personally, I seem to digest meat better than a lot of vegetables, especially if the vegies are not well cooked. And if your point here is to eat the more easily digested food groups first,...
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    Guest Laura, you might want to edit this sentence as grammatically it doesn't communicate. Looks like you left something out or inadvertently added "and" to disrupt the thought. Normally, I would send a personal message but that tool isn't available with guests on the forum.
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    Can you substantiate that claim?
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    That is a great response! It's a variation on the old adage, "Is my glass half empty or is it half full?" I think there are online dating services that filter for celiac disease as well. Working with friends and family to get them onboard can take time, courage and grace. It helps to remember that all of us have probably scoffed at things we didn...
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    I think living in a metropolitan area would make being a celiac somewhat easier since there would be more of us and it affords things like celiac support groups and large chain eateries that may have gluten free menu sections. Potlucks make it a little easier since everyone is bringing their own food anyway.
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    How sad! Your own mom or dad said that? They should be ashamed and they should grow up. There are plenty of people around the world with not enough to eat and your parent complained because it wasn't the food they wanted or were used to? Shame on them!
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    Our daughter does not have celiac or other auto immune conditions that we know of. I am the celiac in the family. Our daughter is Asian and adopted so she is not a first degree relative biologically.
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    Wait! I'm confused. She already had the biopsy and the results confirm what the blood tests showed. Why do you say, "Let's hope the biopsy confirms"? Do you mean you are waiting for the physician consult following the biopsy to explain the results?
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    Now the rest of you need to get checked. There is a 44% chance that other first degree relatives will have or will develop at some point, celiac disease.
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    Absolutely! There are a few other diseases that can cause damage to the villi and also some medications but I would feel there is a 99% chance it is celiac disease. And her blood antibodies also pointed to celiac disease. Yet, you seem to have doubts.
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    Erythema (from the Greek erythros, meaning red) is redness of the skin or mucous membranes, caused by hyperemia (increased blood flow) in superficial capillaries. It occurs with any skin injury, infection, or inflammation. In biology, antrum is a general term for a cavity or chamber. "Duodenal mucosal changes" - damage to the small bowel lining...
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    SallG, welcome to the forum. Are you craving gluten or the carbs in bread?
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    Dawn, welcome to the forum. I am not aware of any connection between celiac disease or gluten consumption and platelet function. Is your daughter's platelet count back up into normal range again after this event? Having said that, we are discovering new symptoms and new health issues related to celiac disease and gluten sensitivity all the time it seems...
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    I'm surprised to hear this because I think I read the other day that Italy routinely screens elementary age school children for celiac disease now.
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    Do you refer to processed gluten free, sugar free foods? I mean as opposed to natural whole foods like, say, a carrot.
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    Welcome to the forum, Johan! Sorry, I can't help you with your question. My wife bakes gluten-free things for me but haven't tried it for myself except for a certain prepackaged cornbread mix that I occasionally bake myself. For breakfast, I'm mostly a hot cereal/bacon & eggs guy. I do know it can take time to find the right ingredients and the right...
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