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Journal of Gluten Sensitivity - Volume 23, Number 4
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- Scott Adams replied to kate g's topic in Gluten-Free Restaurants1Nandos improper preparion celiac childrens food
Your concerns about Nando's cross-contamination practices are valid and important for the celiac community. It's disappointing that Nando's does not have stricter protocols for children's portions, especially given the risk of cross-contact with gluten-containing items like garlic bread. Cooking gluten-free items on shared surfaces, even if cleaned, is not... -
- Scott Adams replied to Di Wallace's topic in Related Issues & Disorders2
Mucus discharge
I had this symptom when I was diagnosed. Are you sure that your diet is 100% gluten-free? Many people with celiac disease, especially those who are in the 0-2 year range of their recovery, have additional food intolerance issues which could be temporary. To figure this out you may need to keep a food diary and do an elimination diet over a few months... -
- Scott Adams replied to Captain173's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms1
Confused with test results
Based on your results, it seems unlikely that you have celiac disease. A negative endoscopy and the absence of HLA-DQ2/DQ8 genes (the primary genetic markers for celiac) strongly suggest you do not have the condition. However, the elevated TTG-IgA (22) could indicate a temporary immune response or another issue, such as a different autoimmune disorder, intestinal... -
- Captain173 posted a topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms1Confused with test results
I had celiac panel done back in October, only ttg iga came back high (22 with positive being over 3). Endoscopy done in January, it was negative. Genetic test done after endoscopy, negative for both hla dq2 & dq8. Did show positive for dqa1*05. Scheduled to meet with an allergist next week. Not scheduled to meet with GI specialist till... -
- Beverage replied to cameo674's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms9Testing positive for antibodies, are there visible changes to the colon that could be seen without a biopsy?
Tums is an antacid. Calcium (also vitamin D) need it acidic for absorption, so you're not really getting any calcium benefit. Try DGL, it coats rather than counteracts acid. You need acid anyway to digest and get those vitamins. It's usually not too much acid that causes heartburn, it's not enough acid which causes food to rot and ferment in the stomach...- 1
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