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  1. trents
    Ditto to what Scott said. It is unfortunate that you were already eating gluten-free before the tests as it likely had some moderating effects on the results. The rule of thumb before serum antibody testing is to be consuming at least the equivalent of one slice of wheat bread for 8 weeks. And you have a number of celiac symptoms.
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    Two weeks might allow you to start feeling somewhat better but I would give it more time. The trouble is, most people who start on the gluten free journey have no idea how gluten is disguised by terminology in the food industry and how ubiquitous it is. It shows up in foods that you would never, never suspect to find it in like canned tomato soup (actually...
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    Kathy, most doctors are not well-informed about celiac disease. It can become active at any time in life. A high percentage of the population have genetic potential for celiac disease but most do not develop it despite. It takes both the genetic potential and some triggering stress event, such as a viral infection, to activate the genes. I have not heard...
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    I certainly would ask him to do that specific test as he or she may not be well-versed on gluten/celiac disease issues. Most docs aren't. Think up a tactful way of suggesting this test be done. You don't want to come across as insulting the doctor's intelligence. Print something out to have on hand to give the doc.
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    You are welcome! https://celiac.org/about-celiac-disease/screening-and-diagnosis/screening/ The TTG-IGA is the most important one. Also, you should check out this thread started by another 17 year old "uni" student struggling with celiac disease. Lots of overlap with you in her story and we would give you much the same advice when it comes...
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    You are welcome! https://celiac.org/about-celiac-disease/screening-and-diagnosis/screening/ The TTG-IGA is the most important one.
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    ellajones, welcome to the forum! I noticed you said you have "tried to be completely gluten free." Several recent studies have shown that most people who claim to be eating gluten free are actually practicing lower gluten eating, avoiding the main sources of gluten such as bread and pasta but still getting regularly "glutened" due to ignorance or inattention...
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    My understanding is that maltodextrin and MSG are considered gluten free even if they are made from gluten containing grains because the offending peptides are broken down to the point that they don't create a celiac reaction. Is this no longer considered to be true?
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    Welcome to the forum, Catherine! Not only can oats be contaminated with gluten-containing grains, about 10% of celiacs react to oat protein the same way they do wheat, barley and rye. Also, it is common for celiacs to develop allergies/intolerances to non-gluten foods. Celiac disease creates "leaky gut" syndrome that allows larger than normal protein...
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    Being vegan should not affect test results as long as they are consuming gluten daily. Would it be possible to pack a gluten-free protein bar to take to class with you to get something in your tummy that is portable and doesn't require cooking? You might makeup some hard boiled eggs and keep them in the frig for mornings when you don't feel up to...
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    Thanks for bringing that up, Scott. I had intended to mention that to Rachel_17 but it slipped my mind. Related to that is having Rachel_17 and her family members realize that: 1. Active celiac disease can develop at anytime in life. 2. People with the genetic potential for celiac disease will not necessarily develop celiac disease. It requires...
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    Rachel_17, you are taking some good steps toward healing. A big part of finding healing will be you finding a sense of taking control of the situation and you are now doing that. We want to emphasize the importance of adding to your vitamins a gluten-free high potency B-complex. Are you vegetarian or vegan? If not, meats are loaded with a lot of...
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    Welcome to the forum Rachel_17. 1. It can take months to start feeling better after being on a gluten free diet. It can take a couple of years for the lining of the small bowel to completely heal but because of your youth I would expect it not to take that long if you are truly eating gluten free. 2. It is very common for celiacs to experience other...
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    I think you are beginning to discover what most of us have concluded. Namely, the medical profession is just not up to speed on gluten related diseases and so, you must become your own advocate. By now, you probably know more than 90% of the doctors do about gluten related diseases and your best option is continued self-education.
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    Just from the TTG values it doesn't look like you have celiac disease. TTG is the most important single test to run to check for celiac disease but there are others that should be run. Do you know if the TTG was the only one the doc ordered? Sometimes the TTG will be negative but some of the other blood enzymes will show positive. It is also the case that...
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    An interesting hypotheses indeed. Haven't seen any research to that effect but all knowledge has a starting point.
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    If it's been awhile sense you were checked for anemia it might be a good idea to have it redone. Anemia can be tied to poor uptake of B12.
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    One of the "theories" behind what appears to be the growing prevalence of celiac disease is tied to the genetic manipulation of wheat down through time to produce strains of wheat that have more gluten. But listen to your own question. You're asking about eating a variety of wheat that is "less damaging" to the intestinal lining. Are you willing to settle...
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    Oh! Have you been checked recently for iron deficiency anemia? You mentioned you suffered from fatigue.
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    Several of our forum members are really knowledgeable with regard to vitamin and mineral deficiencies. Hopefully, some of them will chime in with some more targeted suggestions. Yes, B12 deficiency is very common in the celiac population and so are thiamine, niacin and magnesium. A good high potency B-complex along with a multivitamin should cover most of...
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    Welcome to the forum, Fran4! It is common for people with celiac disease to develop allergies and intolerances to foods that do not contain gluten. Celiac disease sets the immune system on edge and it overreacts to a lot of different things besides gluten to produce similar symptoms. Dairy and soy allergies/intolerances are quite common and we are hearing...
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    40% of the population has gluten sensitivity? Laura, can you substantiate that? Some people can be intolerant of some lectins but as a whole they are not considered harmful and are abundant in many common foods that are also highly nutritious. Cooking disables most lectins. https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/dietary-lectins#bottom-line
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    Stirling, ditto to what knitty kitty said. I was not disputing the key role of zonulin in regulating intestinal permeability. I was questioning the role of the thymus in the production of zonulin. Sorry the misunderstanding caused you all the trouble of collecting massive evidence for what I agree with you on.
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    Two weeks is considered the minimum gluten challenge period for a valid endoscopy/biopsy. Usually, however, physicians want to start with a serum antibody test because it is less invasive and much cheaper. This might seem counter intuitive, but the gluten challenge period for a valid serum antibody test is 8 weeks - longer than for the endoscopy/biopsy. This...
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    At this point in time, there is not a test or a reliable diagnostic algorithm to distinguish between the two that would not involve an endoscopy/biopsy of the small bowel. And since you have been off of gluten for a significant period of time, the endoscopy/biopsy would not give valid results. You would have to be back on gluten for at least two weeks. Even...
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