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  1. trents
    EH, don't forget that celiac suffers are not immune the various other medical problems that may have nothing to do with gluten. There is a tendency when freshly diagnosed with celiac disease to see all health issues through that lens. This especially needs emphasizing as we face the COVID pandemic.
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    As long as the containers are thoroughly washed after having been used with gluten containing food items they should be fine. The only hesitation I have is that tupperware can possibly trap gluten in the plastic if it gets hot enough. Same with utensils. Are you sharing a home with others who are not eating gluten free? Keep in mind that Celiacs often...
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    I don't have DH but there are those on the forum who know what it looks like so that's why I asked for a pic. Or, you can google it.
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    I wouldn't think at 26 the pain in your digit would be arthritis. Can you post a pick of the rash on your knee? Something called Dermatitis Herpetiformis is a classic expression of Celiac Disease.
  5. trents
    All the symptoms you describe align with Celiac Disease but could be due to other things as well. Sounds like you should get a blood antibody test for diagnosing Celiac Disease. May we ask what age group you are in?
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    Celiac Disease and seasonal allergies would engage entirely different immune response subsystems. I doubt there is a connection there. Even though your blood tests were negative, that does not necessarily rule out Celiac Disease. We have forum members who experienced the same thing with negative blood antibody tests but when their small bowel was biopsied...
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    Several of the symptoms you describe are not uncommonly experienced by Celiac sufferers but they could also be due to other medical issues such as peptic ulcers or gastritis. The one that doesn't fit Celiac Disease from what I know is the low grade fever after eating. Do you live in the USA or some other part of the world where people have less say so in...
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    No, you don't have to throw out your cookware and utensils. Just wash them well after use by those in your household who are not eating gluten free or keep them in a separate place. The biggest challenge in that regard may be things like shared toaster ovens and measuring scoops. Come up with a plan and make sure everyone is on the same page. You may also...
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    Since Celiac Disease is not an allergy, I would not go to an allergist for testing but to a GP or a GI doc. It is possible you are allergic to gluten but that doesn't account for most problems with gluten. What are your symptoms, anyway?
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    Just gargle first!
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    Of course, it may depend on what particular symptoms you are referencing. Unlike me, some people do not experience emesis and diarrhea from gluten so some symptoms may be more delayed.
  12. trents
    It is possible to get glutened from kissing, however, soon after eating gluten containing food.
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    No risk of CC there it would seem.
  14. trents
    No. Nore is it included in a CMP (complete metabolic panel). It must be requested as a separate test.
  15. trents
    Cody, now the biggest challenge for you comes. Namely, getting educated on the myriad of unsuspecting places where gluten (wheat, barley, rye and for some, even oats) shows up in the food supply. For instance, most canned soups will have wheat starch as a thickener. Most soy sauces will have wheat as a listed ingredient. Medications and supplements may use...
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    It is not unusual at all for some of your age to develop Celiac Disease or other gluten-related disorders. I was in my early 50's when I finally got diagnosed but I realize there were symptoms present at least 15 years before the diagnosis. About 40% of the population have the genetic potential for Celiac Disease but most of those never actually develop the...
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    What symptoms are you experiencing? For me, if I get a good dose of gluten I get violent emesis for 2-3 hours followed by diarrhea for several more hours. These symptoms have their onset with 2-3 hours of eating the gluten, which is about the time it takes for food to be released from the stomach into the small bowel.
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    What would happen if you went to the Emergency Department? Here in the USA, it is my experience that if the Emergency Department admits you to the hospital then you get fast tracked as far as testing goes.
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    I assume by the way you spelled "coeliacs" that you must be dealing with the UK health care system.
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    It is easy to misunderstand one's tone when all you have is text to go by. I certainly did not intend to come across as suggesting you don't really want a diagnosis. If your doctor is not taking you seriously then seek another. Your experience with your doctor is not uncommon as there are still some doctors who are view Celiac Disease as the latest fad disease...
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    You said: "I only cheated once since goin gluten free and had I know I had celiac I would have done it." This is why we usually recommend people to get the testing done to confirm a diagnosis of Celiac Disease. Human nature is such that we otherwise find a way to rationalize it away and cheat. The other good reason to get the testing done, including the intestinal...
  22. trents
    Heather, elevated liver enzymes was what led to my Celiac Disease diagnosis almost 20 years ago. My liver enzymes returned to normal within about 3 months of stopping gluten. If nothing else, you could use that same criteria to evaluate whether or not gluten is causing your problems.
  23. trents
    You said: "I only cheated once since goinf gluten free and had I know I had celiac I would have done it." This is why we usually recommend people to get the testing done to confirm a diagnosis of Celiac Disease. Human nature is such that we otherwise find a way to rationalize it away and cheat. The other good reason to get the testing done, including the...
  24. trents
    Several recent studies have shown that most people who claim to be eating gluten free have actually lowered the amount of gluten they are ingesting but have not totally eliminated it. This can be from ignorance of how gluten is disguised by terminology, cross contamination or just cheating now and then. These same studies show this is particularly true of...
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    Good! You got the fast track it seems. Let us know how it turns out.
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