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    Those are links to articles on this site. I don't do Instagram either. https://www.celiac.com/celiac-disease/cross-reactivity-between-anti-gliadin-antibodies-and-proteins-in-spices-may-trigger-symptoms-in-some-people-with-celiac-disease-r5900/ And https://www.celiac.com/celiac-disease/beyond-gluten-exploring-lesser-known-triggers-and-cross...
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    Canker sores can be more frequent if deficient in zinc, Thiamin B1, Riboflavin B2, Pyridoxine B6, Cobalamine B12, Folate B9, iron and Vitamin D. Following a low histamine paleo diet helps heal. Mast cells in our body make histamine and release it as a part of the inflammation process. Foods that contain high histamine levels can make inflammation...
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    @dlaino, Which symptoms are getting worse for you? Which vitamins do you take? Do you take Vitamin D?
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    Hello, @Lightingthunder2, I understand how confusing Celiac can be, especially when one develops other health problems. I developed Type Two Diabetes and was prescribed Metformin. I started feeling weak and tired. I searched for answers using my nutrition and microbiology education to find answers. I learned that Metformin can cause Thiamin...
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    Do you eat processed gluten free foods?
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    Welcome to the forum, @KCGirly, In addition to side effects like rashes and gastrointestinal symptoms, Semaglutide is known to cause Thiamine Vitamin B1 deficiency. Gastrointestinal Beriberi (a Thiamine deficiency disorder) causes nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, constipation, and tachycardia. Consuming a diet high in carbohydrates...
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    Foods tasting salty can be an indicator of diabetes, kidney failure, Sjogren's syndrome, thyroid problems, smoking, dehydration and zinc deficiency.
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    Do you wear an N-95 mask left over from the pandemic when you handle flour? Do you eat out in restaurants? Do you take vitamins?
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    These articles are helpful.
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    @DayaInTheSun, Have you been checked for nutritional deficiencies? The gluten free diet can be low in the eight essential B vitamins. Most Celiac are low in Vitamin D, which helps calm the immune system. Thiamine (Benfotiamine) helps calm mast cells so they don't release histamine at the slightest provocation. Taking a B Complex and Benfotiamine...
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    Hello, @Dora77, Pancreatic elastase is a digestive enzyme that requires Thiamine Vitamin B 1 to be produced. Thiamine is needed to make insulin, too. Thiamine, Niacin B 3, and Pyridoxine B6 are needed to make digestive enzymes and turn carbohydrates, fats and proteins into energy for the body, and for repair and healing of the body. The Gluten free...
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    Welcome to the forum, @LKMatchett, Yes, I believe airborne particles carried from steam released during cooking can enter the body and make one ill, whether it's gluten from noodles boiling, or bread baking. I know I get ill if I'm around shrimp or lobster boiling, too. I have a crustacean allergy. I think distilleries have a condensation process...
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    Welcome to the forum, @Gill.brittany8, Yes, the bloodwork is confusing. One has to be eating a sufficient amount of gluten (10 grams/day, about 5-6 slices of bread) in order for the antibody level to get high enough to be measured in the bloodstream. If insufficient amounts of gluten are eaten, the the antibodies stay in the small intestines...
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    The intestinal tract can be as long as twenty-two feet long, so intestinal damage may be out of the reach of endoscopy tools. Some people have had more success with capsule endoscopy, but this method cannot take biopsies.
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    @Jack Common, It's possible that your antibiotic for giardiasis has caused thiamine deficiency. https://hormonesmatter.com/metronidazole-toxicity-thiamine-deficiency-wernickes-encephalopathy/ And... Thiamine and benfotiamine: Focus on their therapeutic potential https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10682628/ For clarification...
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    Sorry about that link. It was meant for a different post. Do consider taking high dose Vitamin D in order to get your level up to around 80 nm/l quickly. This is the level where Vitamin D can properly work like a hormone and can improve the immune system and lower inflammation. It makes a big difference. I took high dose Vitamin D and really...
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    @ABP2025, Here's some studies and articles that will help you learn more about thiamin and all... I will write more later. https://hormonesmatter.com/thiamine-deficiency-testing-understanding-labs/ And... Thiamine and benfotiamine: Focus on their therapeutic potential https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10682628/ and... ...
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    Welcome to the forum, @Kiwifruit, I agree further testing is needed. Disaccharidase deficiency is a symptom of Celiac disease. On your test results, this line "IgA: 0.9 g/l (norm 0.8 - 4.0)" is referring to Total IgA and it's very low. People with low or deficient Total IgA should also have DGP IgG test done. Low Total IgA means you are making...
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    Welcome to the forum, @Debado, Migraines at night can be caused by high levels of histamine. Histamine Intolerance can cause physical symptoms like migraines. Foods contain histamine. Our bodies make histamine, an important neurotransmitter. Our bodies naturally produce more histamine at night as part of our circadian rhythm, our sleep-wake cycles...
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    Gluten migranes at night

    knitty kitty commented on Debado's blog entry in Debado

    How did your doctor arrive at the gluten intolerance diagnosis? You may want to consider finding a different doctor, one who is more familiar with Celiac disease. To be properly tested you will be asked to undergo a gluten challenge. I'm attaching an article below. Also consider getting a DNA test to look for the genes needed for Celiac disease...
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    @ABP2025, Have you thought about having a DNA test to check for known Celiac genes? I do hope you will make sure that you are getting sufficient gluten to provoke an autoimmune response strong enough that the antibodies can be measured in the blood. See article below. Celiac disease affects the absorption of nutrients, including vitamins...
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    Gluten migranes at night

    knitty kitty commented on Debado's blog entry in Debado

    Welcome to Celiac.com, @Debado, Migraines at night can be caused by high levels of histamine. Histamine Intolerance can cause physical symptoms like migraines. Foods contain histamine. Our bodies make histamine, an important neurotransmitter. Our bodies naturally produce more histamine at night as part of our circadian rhythm, our sleep-wake...
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    @Jack Common, You could do a DNA test to see if you have any of the known genes for Celiac Disease. If you don't have any genes for celiac disease, look to another source for your health problems. If you do have celiac disease genes and have improvement on the gluten free diet, you probably have active Celiac. Further testing would be beneficial. ...
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    @aperlo34, Those symptoms sound awfully familiar to me. Here's what I did for mine... I got my Vitamin D up quickly by taking Vitamin D3 supplements several times throughout the day. High dose Vitamin D supplementation is safe and effective in raising deficient Vitamin D levels. Aim to get your level up around 80. Our bodies work better with...
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    Which supplements are you taking?
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