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  1. cyclinglady
    Yes. Look for brands with a gluten free logo. There are a few out there that do not contain oats. However, I would avoid oats for the first six months. That what was advised years ago and I think that advice is still applicable. Look for a nut, seed, and dried fruit blend. Those are available. Or make your own homemade version. Easy and cheap.
  2. cyclinglady
    In any case, it sounds like gluten is not for you. Glad you feel better on the diet. Keep researching because it is your best defense, whether you are looking for a diagnosis or to avoid gluten in your diet. You are your own best advocate!
  3. cyclinglady
    The “in as little as two weeks” fact is possible, but not common. Just to let you know, I have never had a positive on the TTG or EMA. I test positive to only the DGP IgA (complete celiac panel taken many times) and am biopsy-confirmed. Know that some celiacs (up to 15%) are seronegative. So, even if your EMA result is negative you can either con...
  4. cyclinglady
    Sounds like you are healing. That is good, right? Being on the gluten free diet does impact the testing causing negatives. The tests look for antibodies. If you are not eating gluten (in as little as 2 weeks and you actually have celiac disease), You would not make antibodies specific to celiac disease. The AGA tests have not been in use...
  5. cyclinglady
    Yes, they are gluten free. I have never tasted them, so I could not say which is better.
  6. cyclinglady
    Yes. 😊
  7. cyclinglady
    I think you need to research celiac disease. It is an autoimmune disorder like Lupus or Rheumatoid Arthritis except the trigger is known — gluten. it is not an allergy. Once ingested, an autoimmune response starts. How long it lasts and what the symptoms are can differ from person to person. For me, a gluten exposure usually lasts about 1 to 2 months. ...
  8. cyclinglady
    That little bit of iron In a multi-vitamin is not unsafe. Listen to your doctor. I am sure they will periodically monitor you.
  9. cyclinglady
    Please read through the DH section of the forum for tips. Know that you should probably not share a toaster. Buy some toaster bags on Amazon. That is what I use when traveling and I have to share a toaster. If you have DH, you have celiac disease. Often the small intestinal damage is mild, but it exists. Because it is in the skin...
  10. cyclinglady
    Agreed. But there is a percentage of celiacs who are seronegative. It is up to 15%. So, there is still a possibility.
  11. cyclinglady
    Let us know the outcome. Like you, I only get positives on the DGP IgA tests and never the TTG or EMA. In the meantime, try to relax!
  12. cyclinglady
    Here is the hard part....you have to wait for the biopsies. 😊 Hey, you never commented on your other post. You had a equivocal result on only the DG IgA. We asked if you had been consuming gluten daily 6 to 12 weeks prior to the blood tests. I sure hope you were consuming gluten daily for a solid two weeks prior to the endoscopy.
  13. cyclinglady
    Some celiacs need a multi-vitamin, especially in the beginning when absorbing nutrients from foods is difficult due to intestinal damage. So taking a multi-vitamin is typically recommended. Others take additional vitamins based on their doctor’s input. Talk to your doctor about vitamins. Others take vitamins because their diet is terrible. Only you a...
  14. cyclinglady
    According to a bottle I saw on Amazon, the label says gluten free on the front. What does your bottle say? I ask because labels can change. I also looked at the ingredients list. They use corn starch which is gluten free to bind the pill. But again, you always need to check the label.
  15. cyclinglady
    @plumbago Consider investing into a cheap glucose meter and some test strips (about $20) from Walmart. Test your foods for a few days. Test before you eat, 1 hour later and then two hours later. You will be amazed at what actually raises your blood sugar. Everyone is different. For me, potatoes and rice are big offenders and not ice cream. ...
  16. cyclinglady
    A fresh pot is now ready, but when company arrives, coffee is always prepared. 😊.
  17. cyclinglady
    The amazing thing? My kid helped make it! Seriously, high school was grueling academically with all her extracurricular activities. She works hard, so she was given a pass on learning how to cook and bake. But summer is here and with this pandemic, it is the perfect time to catch up real life skills.
  18. cyclinglady
    You can wait to see a nutritionist. But this article lists many choices. I would definitely get one labeled gluten-free or better yet, certified gluten-free from any of the gluten-free organizations. The author is Jane Anderson who has DH and as a result is very conservative. I trust her. https://www.verywellfit.com/best-gluten-free-vitamin-brands...
  19. cyclinglady
    Fresh blueberries. I did not add sugar to the filling.
  20. cyclinglady
    My kid and I baked this cake this afternoon. I last made it years ago, long before my celiac disease diagnosis using regular wheat flour. I used Bob’s Red Mill Flour Blend and substituted potato starch for corn starch. The flour blend does contain Xanthan gum, so I will see if Xanthan Gum is still an issue for me as it has been years that I have a...
  21. cyclinglady
    You are welcome! Take this summer to heal. I get school. My freshman returned home the week before her winter final which was done online. Then her Spring quarter was entirely online. It was stressful and lonely. She never “met” any of her classmates online (they were not identified). Once school was out, she joined a club (society of Wom...
  22. cyclinglady
    Zenith, You could have an intolerance or allergy to any of those ingredients in those Van waffles. Heck, they even had a recall last year because the mixed up gluten waffles and gluten-free waffles. Cook some plain rice. Eat it. Wait a few hours. If you get sick, you have a better idea that your claim of being allergic to rice is true...
  23. cyclinglady
    See your doctor. Celiac disease requires antibodies testing (Blood test) and/or small intestinal biopsies for a diagnosis. He or she can rule out other illnesses like cancer or an infection.
  24. cyclinglady
    Buy Stubbs! They are certified gluten-free. My hubby uses them. Nice to have in the pantry.
  25. cyclinglady
    Hi! One month in? Congratulations on reducing your some of your symptoms. Know that most celiacs take up to a year to heal. Brain and nerve issues can take the longest to heal. Make sure your vitamins and supplements are gluten free. Certified is best, in my opinion, at least during the early days. It can be overwhelming to figure...
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