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  1. GFBetsy
    The TtG test is very specific for celiac. Celiac's bodies make tissue-trans-glutaminase in order to heal the intestines that have been damaged through the ingestion of gluten. It is not very likely that the test is falsely positive. The fact that your son's numbers are still above normal means that his body is still working on healing his intestines. ...
  2. GFBetsy
    Just to let you know, I posted a reply to your other topic that also had some information about this post . . .
  3. GFBetsy
    You could also check out the website Open Original Shared Link. Lots of recipes and tips for cooking gluten free . .. all free of charge. The pancake and waffle recipes are FABULOUS . . . only one of my kids must eat gluten free, but everyone loves the gluten-free waffles. Try the soft batch cookie recipe, too. (Chocolate chip cookies). You won't have...
  4. GFBetsy
    Don't know about those lesions, but I seriously doubt that that IGA number is negative. Of course, all labs have different reference ranges but the reference range for my daughter's IGA said that over 20 was positive. Your mom should keep pushing until she gets a more complete answer (test results as well as reference ranges for the lab). And if her doctor...
  5. GFBetsy
    Melissa - Wanted to say hello as well! And don't be intimidated by the mormon discussions . . . it just happens to be something that some of us have in common. What we ALL have in common, though, is celiac . . . so join in whenever you want! We're happy to meet another friend!
  6. GFBetsy
    I use Hershey's Butterscotch morsels, and they were gluten free the last time I bought them (about 1 week ago).
  7. GFBetsy
    Royal icing is made from egg whites, cream of tartar, and powdered sugar. It's VERY hard when it dries. It should be gluten free . . . of course, we all know that sometimes people add gluten to the strangest things! Here's another gingerbread house/cookie recipe, from eatingglutenfree.com. It's really good: 4 1/2 c. Bette Hagman's Featherlight...
  8. GFBetsy
    First, welcome. There's a lot of help to be found here. Second: If you want the GI doc to do a biopsy (for a "firm" diagnosis) your daughter will have to be eating gluten consistently for about 3 months beforehand. (If she's only been off for a week or so, you might be okay just putting her back on right now, especially if she's been getting into it...
  9. GFBetsy
    It might also help to place your bread a little lower in the oven. It sounds to me like the bottom part of the loaf is not baking as well as the top is, so moving the pan a little closer to the element (maybe 1 or 3 levels) might help. Good luck! (If you want more bread advice, check out the bread tips on www.eatingglutenfree.com. They're kind of...
  10. GFBetsy
    My guess would be the flu. Aches and a cough are both flu symptoms, and it is that time of year.
  11. GFBetsy
    One of my children has celiac, so we all eat gluten free most of the time. (The only exceptions are cereals and bread.) I spend $340 per month on food, for a family of 6 (2 adults, one 7 year old, one 4 year old, and two 2 year olds). There can be some initial greater outlay for flours/xanthan gum, etc., but if you are willing to cook, this diet shouldn...
  12. GFBetsy
    Have you had your gall bladder checked? Sometimes those reactions to milk/cheese are really reactions to the fats in them, and not the lactose or the dairy itself. Gall bladder problems could also cause pains on just one side of your stomach . . . though I don't remember which . . . tiredofdoctors (a board member) knows, though . .. maybe she'll jump in...
  13. GFBetsy
    Sorry I can't help, but I've never done sourdough because I dislike it so much. Just bumping this in case anyone else has some helpful ideas.
  14. GFBetsy
    Just wanted to add another welcome! If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask!
  15. GFBetsy
    Just wanted to add: If your husband has celiac, his family members (siblings, parents, and any children) have a 1 in 10 chance of having it as well . . . so when it comes to family gatherings (on his side, anyway) you may eventually end up with company on the gluten free diet. Good luck!
  16. GFBetsy
    You do need to store brown rice flour, soy flour, and other flours that have higher fat contents in the freezer, but potato starch and tapioca starch store well at room temp.
  17. GFBetsy
    Nope . . . not nosey at all! We printed 1000 copies, and will order more when we sell enough. We are selling copies - on the internet and through local health food stores. We've contemplated seeing about going through a "real" publisher, which would probably increase the advertising scope (amazon, etc.), but would probably decrease the amount we...
  18. GFBetsy
    You CAN do this. It's overwhelming at first, but this is doable. Start by making a list of all the gluten free things you already eat. Meat, potatoes, veggies, etc. Then make a menu list - breakfast, lunch, and dinner for 2 weeks or so. Also include some snacks (apples and cheese, etc.) Also, could it be possible that your daughter is eating...
  19. GFBetsy
    Try the Soft Batch (Chocolate Chip) Cookies and Sugar cookies from www.eatingglutenfree.com. FABULOUS cookies. Everyone will love them.
  20. GFBetsy
    Sorry I missed your question, Ang. I'm not sure how that happened, as I was checking the boards very frquently last month . . . but I'm sorry anyway! As Sweetfudge said, we post all our class recipes on www.eatingglutenfree.com. By the way . . . when you are in St. George, you may want to check out the store called Water 2 Go. I understand they...
  21. GFBetsy
    Just a small local company - not a "real" publishing house or anything. But every time I look at them I'm shocked that I DID THAT! I mean, I make all the recipes all the time, but it's really impressive to me to see them in print! I'm funny . ..
  22. GFBetsy
    Thanks, Victor.
  23. GFBetsy
    Saw the title of the thread and had to interject that my friend and I just self-published a gluten free cookbook. It's so pretty! Sorry, I just get excited! Betsy
  24. GFBetsy
    I laughed and laughed when I read this, because LaChoy is the only soy sauce I like! I have always hated Kikoman like poison .. . so I'm awfully glad that LaChoy is the gluten free brand!
  25. GFBetsy
    Guar gum does the same thing as xanthan gum, and I understand that it can be substituted teaspoon for teaspoon in recipes.
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