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trents's post in How much gluten do I need to eat prior to testing? was marked as the answer
Welcome to the celiac.com community, @Ben Cohen!
Recently updated guidelines for the "gluten challenge" call for the daily consumption of at least 10g of gluten (about the amount found in 4-6 slices of wheat-based bread) for at... -
trents's post in Dreams I've had since I got Celiac. was marked as the answer
@Ping22, do you find these dreams usually happen after you have been in a situation where you fear you may have been exposed to gluten? Are you often in situations where you can't be sure whether or not you have been been exposed to gluten... -
trents's post in Unexpected gluten exposure risk from cultivated mushrooms was marked as the answer
Welcome to the celiac.com communiuty, @Matthias!
Yes, we have been aware that this can be an issue with mushrooms but as long as they are rinsed thoroughly it should not be a problem since the mushrooms don't actually incorporate... -
trents's post in Accuracy of testing concerns was marked as the answer
The biopsy looks for damage to the mucosal lining of the small bowel from the inflammation caused by celiac disease when gluten is ingested. Once you remove gluten from the diet, inflammation subsides and the mucosal lining begins to... -
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trents's post in Labs ? Awaiting in person follow up with my GI was marked as the answer
Unfortunately, there is presently no test for NCGS. Celiac disease must first be ruled out. NCGS is thought to be much more common than celiac disease. We know that celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder but the mechanism of NCGS is... -
trents's post in Disaccharide deficient, confusing biopsy results, no blood test was marked as the answer
Welcome to celiac.com, @jenniber!
This disaccharide deficiency is a new one for me but after researching it, it is a thing.
I am concerned that your GI doc skipped the normal protocol of first ordering blood tests for... -
trents's post in Are Lindt chocolate balls gluten free? was marked as the answer
@BlessedinBoston, it is possible that in Canada the product in question is formulated differently than in the USA or at least processed in in a facility that precludes cross contamination. I assume from your user name that you are in... -
trents's post in ttg iga high (646 mg/dl) other results are normal was marked as the answer
The IGA TTG (aka, TTG-IGA) is the centerpiece of celiac disease blood antibody testing. A high value in this test indicates probable celiac disease, though there are other reasons (some other diseases, some medications and in some cases... -
trents's post in Celiac friendly probiotics was marked as the answer
Start by reading the ingredient label for wheat, barely or rye or anything that might be derived from them. I would also call the manufacturer and ask that question. Usually, the thing that they cannot guarantee is that there is no cross... -
trents's post in Frequent nausea after gluten-free diet was marked as the answer
Let me suggest some possibilities for your nausea/heart burn besides gluten cross contamination that are common in the celiac community:
1. You may have other food intolerances. This is exceedingly common in the celiac community... -
trents's post in Unusual bright yellow but odourless discharge was marked as the answer
Calcium levels as measured in the blood can be quite deceiving as the body will rob calcium from the bones to meet demands for it by other bodily functions. Also, supplementing with calcium can be counterproductive as it tends to raise... -
trents's post in celiac, chocolate and alcohol was marked as the answer
So, I'm a little confused here.
I understand you to say that you have not been officially diagnosed with celiac disease. Is this correct?
You have had genetic testing done to check for the potential for developing celiac ... -
trents's post in Blood results was marked as the answer
Thanks for the follow-up correction. Yes, so not 10x normal and the biopsy is therefore totally appropriate to rule out a false positive or the unlikely but still possible situation of the elevated lab test number being caused by something... -
trents's post in Untreated celiac was marked as the answer
Welcome to the forum, @Sarawiththeceliac! Can you give us the reference range for your celiac test? Different labs use different reference ranges for negative vs. positive so without that a test score of 32 is not that helpful. And its... -
trents's post in Should I be screened for celiac disease? was marked as the answer
TTG would refer to a blood antibody test. Not valid if you are already eating gluten free or mostly so. DQH would refer to a genetic test to see if you possess either or both of the two genes that have been connected most strongly to... -
trents's post in Diagnosed w Celiacs, but reacting to gluten-free Digiorno Pizza AND Kraft Zesty Italian Dressing was marked as the answer
As I suspected, xanthan gum is one of the ingredients. It is a polysaccharide used as a texturing agent in many gluten-free products. It's hard to digest and causes distress for many celiacs. I can't say for sure if that was the problem... -
trents's post in Diagnosed gluten allergy but not Celiac was marked as the answer
Welcome to the forum, @Waterdance!
Constipation and diarrhea are classic celiac symptoms and hemorrhoids is usually the outworking of either or both of those two problems.
But I'm curious about your statement, "I probably... -
trents's post in Struggling to get into a good pattern was marked as the answer
Welcome to the celiac.com, @Rejoicephd!
1. "Gluten Free" does not equate to "contains no gluten". According to FDA advertising regulations, it means it cannot contain more than 20ppm of gluten. This is a good standard for most... -
trents's post in Hi Ya All, Dr. just. Told me I have one celiac marker. I have been taking multiple blood test for thin Dr for years. Why couldn’t he have mentioned this! Anyway my functional med practitioner was marked as the answer
Not to eat or drink certain ones of what? Do you know what it is specifically you are trying to avoid when you eat? I kind of get the feeling you don't really understand much of this celiac thing.
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trents's post in Probably celiac but also confused was marked as the answer
Welcome to the forum, @terrymouse!
Your GI doc is correct. Going gluten free now will allow healing to occur in the villous lining of the small bowel such that the endoscopy/biopsy may not show the damage to the villous architecture... -
trents's post in Gluten Free Oats was marked as the answer
Welcome to the forum @Mushroom73!
About 8% of celiacs cross react to the oat protein avenin. That means 92% do not. A likely higher percentage probably cross react to CMP (Cow's Milk Protein) https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/P... -
trents's post in Curious if I should quit my job was marked as the answer
Yes, IMO, you need to quit and look for another job. You can't put a price on your health. It's unfortunate that your parents don't understand but they don't have to live with the ravages of unattended celiac disease. Sometimes you have... -
trents's post in Young celiac person looking for advice was marked as the answer
Are you addressing possible/probable vitamin and mineral deficiencies through some serious supplementation?
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trents's post in No crypt hyperplasia but there's lymphocytic infiltration and villi atrophy? was marked as the answer
Welcome to this online community, @Mina H!
1. Apart from any consideration of crypt hyperplasia, villous atrophy is the hallmark of celiac disease. There are some other things that can cause villous atrophy such as an intolerance...
