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  1. trents
    If you have only been eating gluten-free for a week there has not been near enough time for gut healing (villi regrowth). Feeling better after going gluten-free can take weeks or months to realize and full recovery of the villi longer than that. And I would also be doubtful if your awareness and understanding of how and where gluten is hidden in processed...
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    Good question. It's a member of the grass family and considered to be a kind of millet or rice. I think it would be okay.
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    But there are other cultures/religions that do allow it so each one needs to decide for themselves what's right for them.
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    The 5 ways to test stomach acid levels link is really helpful. Thanks. I used to bet regular CBC's and CMP's done as part of my medical benefits when I was working. Some of those parameters, particularly iron, serum protein and I think chloride were chronically low, and that was before both my Celiac diagnosis and starting PPI for GERD. Iron levels responded...
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    Have you been diagnosed as having Celiac Disease? I personally have not heard of this particular phenomenon being associated with celiac disease. But if this condition reliably appears after you have been "glutened" then there would seem to be a connection of some kind.
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    Lots of info there. I will read it by and by. Yes, just realized that every time I drink a few sips of water I produce a little belch. One thing that seems to help is eating a few gluten-free crackers. It must soak up the HCL. Thanks PB.
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    Those blood tests are not entirely specific and can indicate other autoimmune problems is my understanding. You will likely need an endoscopy to confirm celiac disease. Alternatively, you can eliminate gluten from your diet and if you start to feel better it would speak for itself. But if you will be getting and endoscopy, don't go gluten free until after...
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    After slowly tapering off on my long term (about 18 years) PPI therapy over about two months I am now off of them completely and encouraged by the measure of success I am experiencing. I have also made some lifestyle changes such as cutting back on tomatoes, chocolate and citrus and trying to remain upright in posture after meals. I still have some days or...
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    That's good to know. I think.
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    But would that apply to online purchases? And can you trust the labels on food items that originate in other countries whose analysis and reporting standards are not as subject to scrutiny and verification as they would be in the U.S., Canada or Europe?
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    Progressive is the political left wing division of Progresso, hee , hee! Yes, thanks for catching that. I've been watching too much national news lately.
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    Yes, Progressive offers more gluten-free soup products than does Campbells (if any) and they are stated on the label to be so. A safer alternative but if I remember correctly, a more expensive one. On the other hand, it seems Progressive puts more solid ingredients in their soups whereas Campbells uses more water.
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    That's my take as well. But it's been awhile since I perused the soup shelves in the grocery store. Maybe the soup companies have gotten away from using wheat as a thickener in offerings that don't have noodles or barley as a main ingredient. Allan, you would still do well to check the labels.
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    The article says in North America wheat is seldom used for MFS and when it is it must be declared. I think you are safe.
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    Could have it's place in the celiac diet. High in protein but likely will lack other nutrients that plant-based gluten-free bread may provide.
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    https://celiac.org/about-the-foundation/featured-news/2016/05/9-questions-about-celiac-disease-answered/#:~:text=Gluten cannot be absorbed through,affect those with Celiac disease. Look at #9. I don't think you need to be concerned about sports tape. Just wash your hands after handling it.
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    I recently gave up coffee in an effort to get off my PPI. My teeth should get whiter now? Boy, I miss coffee. And it was decalf so not the lift it gave, just the taste and holding that warm thing in my hand in the morning as I check the latest Internet news. Now I've substituted herbal teas for the coffee but not the same.
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    Great summary CL! Thanks. I didn't know that celiacs are less responsive to vaccinations.
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    Check ingredient labels of whitening products. If it does not say "Gluten Free" then look for any kind of starch. If the source of the starch (wheat, corn, potatoes, etc.) is not specified that should raise flags. Then call the manufacturer and seek an answer as to the starch source.
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    With COVID-19 distancing in place this may seem like an untimely suggestion but have you looked into a Celiac Disease support group? Your husband's attitude about this is one that Celiacs are no stranger to. But it's tougher when you get it from your spouse. I may be guilty of reading between the lines here because you didn't use the work "nag" but if...
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    This true of any number of ingredients included in prepackaged gluten-free foods. Because celiac disease introduces dysfunction into the immune system, Celiacs tend to develop sensitivities and allergies to other non gluten ingredients. But the specifics will be different for everybody.
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    In the U.S., McDonald's formerly used a dedicated fryer for their fries which were at that time touted as gluten-free. I believe that has changed.
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    Also, ask if the meat patty is cooked on the same grill as their other food products that would contain gluten, like pancakes for instance or French toast.
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    Don't rule out intolerance or allergies to other ingredients in gluten free prepackaged food. Many celiacs find they cannot do dairy or soy, for instance. Damage to the SB creates "leaky gut" syndrome that allows protein molecules to get into the blood stream that are normally too large to pass through and this tends to trigger new allergies. The aging...
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    "While these results are encouraging for patients with celiac disease, the authors caution that potential side effects limit the use of tofacitinib to refractory disease only." 1. The percentage of celiacs with refractory disease is probably pretty low. 2. I'm assuming that this med in some way, like all RA drugs I know of, is an immunosuppressant...
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