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I think you hit it right on the head. The only way to get production ($$$$$) out of Celiac patients is to do endoscopic surgeries. And I know the big medical conglomerate that actually owns the gastroenterology practice has production goals that the doctors and staff have to meet. Hence the reason to have a FNP on staff and meeting with patients. HMO...
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I live in the Eastern NC area and am struggling to find a good Dr, gastroenterologist here in the area. I was was told yesterday by the FNP at my gastroenterologist’s office that it is “not true” that other autoimmune diseases can be present with Celiac. When I showed here the FAQ from the U of Chicago Celiac Disease Center, she replied, “well, t...
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Peanut M&M's
Jewels50 replied to Jewels50's topic in Gluten-Free Foods, Products, Shopping & Medications
Oooooo! I have checked out their website and they ship!! Thank you! -
Peanut M&M's
Jewels50 replied to Jewels50's topic in Gluten-Free Foods, Products, Shopping & Medications
Thank you for the link. I have had my own celiac panel done. My tTg were still slightly elevated as well as my DG Abs, IgA. My DG Abs, IgG was negative. From the research I have done, if the DGP IgG is negative, then I am NOT ingesting gluten. http://www.cureceliacdisease.org/faq/in-follow-up-blood-testing-why-would-ttg-be-negative-and-dgp-be-positive... -
Peanut M&M's
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Nima is coming out with a sensor for those with peanut allergies this fall! Yay! My Grandson has a bad allergy to peanuts (epi pens kind) and this sensor will help to make a huge difference to my daughter's family eating out dilemma. -
Peanut M&M's
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https://www.walkinlab.com/catalogsearch/result/?order=relevance&dir=desc&q=celiac+panel&btnSearchSubmit= This one you can access directly without a doctor involvement. They send you to a draw site. Other forum members have used this or at least have linked to this site for others. I believe you have to pay cash but am not sure if... -
Peanut M&M's
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Good to know that the Nima can be overly sensitive. I would be interested in the lab information. Thank you! -
Peanut M&M's
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Recently, my lab test came back slightly elevated (5) on my tTg levels plus I have been having the symptoms of being glutened. I was diagnosed 6 years ago and for the most part, have been doing okay with the occasional set back usually due to a cross contamination issue at a restaurant and a well meaning friend or relative thinking that they could do the... -
In an effort to find out what I have been eating that is causing my symptoms (migraines, joint pain, brain fog, fatigue, gut pain) I have invested in a Nima tester. Peanut M&M's DID NOT pass the gluten free test! I highly suspect cross contamination as Mars have so many M&M's that contain gluten items like pretzels and cookies. Peanut M&...
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Okay, great information about the tests. Good to know! After the initial gluten challenge I was positive for DGP IgA, TTG IgA, EMA IgA. I am smacking my head! I too am one of the 10% who cannot eat ANY oats. My husband uses a gluten-free bread mix to make gluten-free bread. It is possible that it has some trace amounts of oats...
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Thank you all for your replies and suggestions! I did get a copy of my lab results. 3 were done in the past 6 years. Yes, 3. Oh I have had blood drawn lots but only 2 were a panel of tests for Celiac (2011 & 2012), but this last one done (2017) was just for tTg. My tTg was 5 on the most recent test. Down from 32 back in 2011. I have questions...
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I exist! I have confirmed Celiac with biopsy and positive blood work but my genetic testing says I do not have the DQ2 or DQ8 gene. So when I read the so called experts state it is impossible to have Celiac without those two gene markers, I tune out. I am not sure if I have the DQ9 gene or not. Thank you Ravenwood for pointing that out. I was born and...
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Hi Tessa25, thank you for all your input and help with this! Yeah, the more I deal with this assistant, the more I am convinced she makes incorrect assumptions and generalizations. She postulated today that the dietician hasn't called me yet because "they are probably trying to figure out my insurance". Because, you know in these days of high speed internet...
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Yes, back to a restricted diet. I am also doing the (tried and true for me) probiotic, magnesium, herbal /holistic approach to leaky gut regime and re, re, re researching how many ppm of gluten are in foods I eat. A food diary will help. Thanks!
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Hi Gemini, great information and I will ask.
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I have called my Gastro's office and asked for copies of my tTg test reports over the years. I was told by the assistant that these reports would not tell me what I was ingesting with gluten (duh) and that I really needed to go see a dietician. (Because my being the gluten police, reading labels, researching which foods are really gluten-free must not be...
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Suggestions please, I have been gluten free for 6 years and feel fairly confident about cross contamination, hidden gluten, my medications, toothpaste, lipstick, salad dressing, etc. I rarely eat out and when I do, it is at a restaurant that can be trusted to be thorough (well, as much as that is possible). And yet, I feel so tired, migraines,...
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I recently watched a so called dedicated fryer get cross contaminated in a fast food restaurant that many with Celiac disease trust. I was so disappointed!! This was my one spot I thought I could eat at. How safe is it really for those of us with Celac disease to eat out? Cross contamination is a big issue unless the restaurant is totally gluten free...
