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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... -
Scott Adams's post in Weird celiac symptoms was marked as the answer
Celiac disease can trigger similar symptoms, and I also had symptoms similar to what you described that led to panic attacks and trips to the emergency room, but be sure to talk to your doctor about your symptoms, as they could also be... -
Scott Adams's post in Recently tested, could anyone tell me what my results mean? was marked as the answer
It looks like you have 2 positive tests for celiac disease, your Transglutaminase IgA is over 5x the cut off for celiac disease (some doctors may diagnose you just by this and the fact that it runs in your family), and your Deamidated g... -
Scott Adams's post in Hospital fed me gluten was marked as the answer
This isn't the first time we've heard this story, and many with celiac disease are in fear of ever having to stay in a hospital, elder care facility, etc., as there are many bad stories that have been shared about such experiences on... -
Scott Adams's post in DQA1*05 gene was marked as the answer
The presence of the HLA-DQA1*05 allele, also known as DQ2.5, is associated with an increased risk of developing celiac disease. However, it's important to note that having the allele does not guarantee the development of the disease. ... -
Scott Adams's post in Dermatitis Herpetiformis was marked as the answer
That makes more sense! There was very limited awareness of this disease back in the 1960's, and not antibody tests for it. It's good you finally figured this out!
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Scott Adams's post in MALABSORPTION was marked as the answer
Welcome to the forum!
I saw in your other thread that you are gluten-free now. Were you diagnosed with celiac disease recently?
You likely already know that celiac disease causes malabsorption of nutrients, and the question ... -
Scott Adams's post in Probable diagnosis- some questions was marked as the answer
In the Europe the new protocol for making a celiac disease diagnosis in children is if their tTg-IgA (tissue transglutaminase IgA) levels are 10 times or above the positive level for celiac disease.
According to the latest r... -
Scott Adams's post in Celiac rare symptoms? was marked as the answer
Many here have reported acne and cystic acne as symptoms...I had the latter when I was a teenager, and it was likely related to me being undiagnosed at that point and still eating gluten.
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Scott Adams's post in NYE party horns/noisemakers was marked as the answer
I've seen some that are plastic, and some that are cardboard, it seems like the cardboard ones where that part goes in your mouth could use a gluten-based glue. Although it seems unlikely, it does seem possible.
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Scott Adams's post in Celiac disease and iron malabsorption was marked as the answer
Thank you for sharing this, and I found it on their web site here:
https://springfieldnutra.com/en/products/ferrincell/
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Scott Adams's post in Advice Protein Powders, Canned tomatoes and beans was marked as the answer
I agree and don't think canned vegetables or tomatoes should be an issue for celiacs, at least as far as gluten goes.
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Scott Adams's post in imported Chinese Rice Vermicelli was marked as the answer
I have eaten Asian rice noodles fairly regularly for decades, without issues, however, that isn't a guarantee that some brands might be cross-contaminated in a processing plant. I would only mention that you might want to instead opt... -
Scott Adams's post in My parents have friends coming over to our house,risk of gluten could be really high was marked as the answer
If you are extremely sensitive, then it's better safe than sorry--consider wearing a mask.
By the way, this company makes a gluten-free all purpose flour that supposedly makes great GF calzones:
https://gfjules.com/recipes/... -
Scott Adams's post in Thryroid Medicene was marked as the answer
Sorry but I don't know the names of various prescriptions for thyroid issues, but you can search this site for prescriptions medications, but will need to know the manufacturer/maker if there is more than one, especially if you use a...