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Scott Adams's post in How long can symptoms last was marked as the answer
It sounds like you’re going through a tough time with these lingering symptoms, but it's good to hear you’re starting to feel better. Digestive issues like gas and abdominal pain can sometimes persist even after cutting out gluten, es... -
Scott Adams's post in Please help me read the genetic test was marked as the answer
Thank you for sharing your results! Based on what you’ve posted, it looks like you have some of the genetic markers that are associated with celiac disease, but the presence of these markers alone doesn’t confirm that you have the dis... -
Scott Adams's post in Confusing symptoms was marked as the answer
Many people with celiac disease are asymptomatic, but unfortunately if they keep eating gluten they still run the same health risks as those who have symptoms.
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Scott Adams's post in Can damage done be repaired by gluten-free diet? was marked as the answer
If you have celiac disease and go 100% gluten-free most damage can heal relatively quickly.
According to this study:
This study indicates that a majority of celiacs don't recover until 5 years after ... -
Scott Adams's post in New diagnosis? was marked as the answer
A positive test is still positive, and I personally don't believe in such a thing as a "weak positive," as this designation is relatively new, and began around 10 years ago.
If you'd like to share your actual blood test results... -
Scott Adams's post in Inconclusive Newbie Test Data? was marked as the answer
That is correct--if you have celiac disease it takes longer for the antibodies to show up in your blood than it does for the damage villi damage to appear.
This article might be helpful. It breaks down each type of test, and... -
Scott Adams's post in What are white beans? was marked as the answer
The most common white bean I know of is called a navy bean.
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Scott Adams's post in Daughters blood Test and nursing questions was marked as the answer
There is currently no evidence suggesting that gluten passes through breast milk in amounts that could trigger celiac disease in a breastfeeding infant. The primary concern for a breastfeeding mother would be her own health and diet,... -
Scott Adams's post in Always hungry since gluten-free? was marked as the answer
Have you considered increasing the fat content of your meals?
Increasing the fat content in meals can help individuals with celiac disease feel less hungry by providing longer-lasting satiety, since fats digest more slowly than ... -
Scott Adams's post in Iga deficiency and testing advice was marked as the answer
This article might be helpful. It breaks down each type of test, and what a positive results means in terms of the probability that you might have celiac disease.
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Scott Adams's post in Is this Gluten free?? was marked as the answer
It looks like yes, it says gluten-free on the package:
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Scott Adams's post in Meds or No Meds was marked as the answer
Welcome to the forum. No, Dapsone use can affect the accuracy of blood tests for celiac disease in someone with Dermatitis Herpetiformis (DH). Dapsone suppresses the skin symptoms but does not affect the intestinal damage. However, it ... -
Scott Adams's post in Blood and endoscopy results was marked as the answer
This article has some detailed information on how to be 100% gluten-free, so it may be helpful (be sure to also read the comments section.):
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Scott Adams's post in help in interperating test results as ref has changed was marked as the answer
It looks like the first tTg-IgA test was 2x the cutoff for celiac disease, and the second test was 3x the cutoff, so one might conclude that gluten is getting into his diet somehow, as this level normally goes down over time when someone... -
Scott Adams's post in Traveling with Celiac was marked as the answer
I agree, but am not willing to stop travelling do to celiac disease--or eating at restaurants. I realize some people do make choices not to do those things, but for me those things are just too important.
We have a section on... -
Scott Adams's post in Symptoms when being glutened was marked as the answer
I agree, and eating out is the number one source of gluten contamination, even in restaurants that offer gluten-free menus. Unfortunately the turnover at restaurants is high, and not everyone working in them is trained properly...or care... -
Scott Adams's post in Celiac Disease Dietician was marked as the answer
Have you tried calling the Celiac Disease Foundation about this? Their number is 844-593-8169.
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Scott Adams's post in Additional allergies was marked as the answer
It's certainly possible, but since it just turned spring it could also be something that is blooming now that you are allergic to. Perhaps new plants around the new houses?
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Scott Adams's post in Oats gluten free? was marked as the answer
Oats naturally contain a protein called avenin, which is similar to the gluten proteins found in wheat, barley, and rye. While avenin is generally considered safe for most people with celiac disease, some individuals, around 5-10% of... -
Scott Adams's post in SCARED: What Do These Test Results Mean? was marked as the answer
So if the normal range for your tests is below 15.0 U/mL, and your results are 120.9 U/mL HIGH, it definitely looks like you could have celiac disease. Your doctor may want to schedule an endoscopy to confirm this, but with such high re... -
Scott Adams's post in Son’s celiac labs was marked as the answer
This article might be helpful. It breaks down each type of test, and what a positive results means in terms of the probability that you might have celiac disease. One test that always needs to be done is the IgA Levels/Deficiency Test ... -
Scott Adams's post in Diarrhea after cutting gluten out was marked as the answer
Congratulations! Symptoms can vary quite a bit from person to person, and most people report the opposite--diarrhea when eating gluten which usually goes away after a while on a gluten-free diet, but constipation is also a fairly common... -
Scott Adams's post in Diarrhea after cutting gluten out was marked as the answer
Congratulations! Symptoms can vary quite a bit from person to person, and most people report the opposite--diarrhea when eating gluten which usually goes away after a while on a gluten-free diet, but constipation is also a fairly common...