SuperBeck

Thanks so much for your reply. Is it common to get a rash on inside of foot? I've read a lot about legs and arms, but not foot. I plan to make a derm appt. Will I have to have rash active for the area to be biopsied? Also, should I be on gluten foods at the time or doesn't it matter? I've been gluten-free for 4 months except a few times. Beck

Hi, I was wondering if someone with DH could share their experiences with skin reactions after gluten exposure. Here's a little background: Celiac runs in our family but we all tested negative. I've been gluten free for about 4 months b/c my children are gluten-free due to other non-celiac issues. I didn't get biopsied but noticed since going gluten-free...

My dd is 5 (she was 4 at time of blood test). Do you happen to know when they do a genetic work up to investigate "failure to thrive" would they look at her genetically for celiac disease? Her ped endo is really good and has been responsive to my inquiries and requests for tests. I plan to ask her to do an updated panel on her and include celiac disease blood...

Hi Vicki, Thanks for the reply. Can you tell me other things that we should investigate? I just realized, the numbers I posted were incorrect. The only thing that was positive is the Antigliadin Abs, IgG , NOT the ttg. (My mistake--I'll edit for accuracy.) Is there anything to worry about with a positive igg? Beck

Does anyone have any info on IGF-1 deficiency and celiac disease and kids? (I did a search here and couldn't find any.) My 5yo daughter has been dxed with IGF-1 deficiency/growth hormone resistance and I'm am reconsidering celiac disease. Other than poor growth, she also has very large hard bowel movements, and a distended tummy. She was blood-tested...

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Can you have dried fruit? I love mixing raisins, dried pineapple(chopped up), banana chips, and dried apricots. SOOOO yummy and filling. >|< SuperBeck

Just got my blood test results back: Celiac Disease Comprehensive Antigliadin Abs, IgA 1 Negative 0-4 Antigliadin Abs, IgG 1 Negative 0-9 t-Transglutaminase (tTG) IgA 1 Negative 0-3 (Note: tTG has been identified as the endomysial antigen. Studies have demonstrated that endomysial IgA antibodies have over 99% specificyt for gluten sensitive...

Thanks, that's good to know about the hives. I suspected that. Sooo, are the tests I listed above complete? SuperBeck

How about an article that provides cost-saving ideas for buying gluten-free foods? I'm FLOORED by how much everything costs in the stores: the Xantham gum, flours, and gluten-free snacks ... it's ridiculous! Other than Whole Foods I don't know ANYTHING about buying from other sources. In fact, it's daunting looking at the amt of online souces for gluten-free...

Hi Team, Just wanted to let you know my 3 yo was not allergic to any food pricks today. They tested about 30 things including wheat and milk. (I know that casein and gluten intolerance wouldn't show in an allergy test.) The allergist wrote up the Celiac test for us, which we will do tomorrow on both girls after my 4 yo's tests. He said we should see a ped...

My girls have a few hours before celiac disease panel and allergy testing. Should I give them a TON of wheat right now? Will that promote any existing antibody activity? SuperBeck

Thanks Kristy! Well, I won't rule the allergist completely out then. Is RAST standard, or do I need to ask for that too? My DDs' doc ALREADY looks at me like I'm neurotic over my DDs' health. (So does my entire family,actually!) I'll keep on keeping on!

Thank you all for your replies. RATS!!!!! I had a suspicion an allergist wouldn't be the best person. I had asked the girls' pediatrician before making the allergist appt, and she (and the allergist receptionist) said they do blood testing for celiac the day of the scratch test. The thing is, the girls get hives, so I was hoping to find out if they were...

Hi, My DDs are about to go thru allergy testing with an allergist on Thursday. My 4 yo gets hives on her stomach at least once a month, and has a rash on the back of her arms all the time, EXCEPT-- right now, of course. (Rats!!!! I was SO hoping the allergist would see these blisters with his own eyes!) She alternates b/t slight constipation and D. She...