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- trents replied to DayaInTheSun's topic in Coping with Celiac Disease2
Being a burden to family/friends
Let me "ditto" Cristiana's welcome to the forum, @DayaInTheSun! Many in this online family can identify with your struggle. With all of your food sensitivity/intolerance issues you probably should research MCAS (Mast Cell Activation Syndrome) and consider a low histamine diet. -
- trents replied to ABP2025's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms3
Guidance on next steps after the lab tests
Most recent guidelines recommend at least 10g of gluten daily for at least 2 weeks daily leading up to the day of the test. 10g of gluten is roughly the amount found in 4-6 slices of wheat bread. Personally, to be sure you will produce valid test results I would extend the "gluten trial" period from two weeks to four weeks. -
- trents commented on Scott Adams's article in Celiac Disease Basics6
How to Transition to a Gluten-Free Diet: A Step-by-Step Guide (+Video)
Two weeks would be the minimum. I would start now to ensure valid test results. Yes, earlier guidelines for the amount of gluten consumption for the "gluten challenge" leading up to testing are now considered to have been on the deficient side. The trend is to recommend higher amounts. The trend in thinking seems to be moving from low amounts spread over...- celiac disease
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- Celiacmanbill replied to TheDHhurts's topic in Gluten-Free Foods, Products, Shopping & Medications3
Mushrooms - are they safe for celiacs?
the magic ones are often not grown on a gluten free grain but as for others I've only ever seen Maitake and one other type grown on a gluten grain -
- cristiana replied to DayaInTheSun's topic in Coping with Celiac Disease2
Being a burden to family/friends
Hi @DayaInTheSun Welcome to the forum! I've been a Mod on this forum for some years now and your feelings are shared by many of us. I am not sure how long you have been diagnosed, but in my own case I do find that time has helped. It was pretty exhausting at first trying to explain to friends but they now have a pretty good grasp of coeliac...
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