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    Welcome to the forum, @Vozzyv! Blood antibody testing for celiac disease must be done while are still consuming regular, generous amounts of gluten. The latest recommendations for a "gluten challenge" for those having already embarked on the gluten free diet is the daily consumption of at least 10g of gluten (the equivalent of 4-6 slices of bread) for...
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    Welcome to the forum, @Jordan Carlson! More severe reactions to gluten exposure after a significant period of withdrawing gluten from the diet is quite normal for the celiac. When we are consuming gluten daily our bodies are forced to develop some semblance of tolerance to it like it would for any toxic substance. I was largely a "silent" celiac with...
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    There is a 4x increase in lymphoma of the small bowel for celiacs compared to the general population. That sounds scary but the incidence is still small. The other family members you mentioned had other kinds of cancer.
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    "-Partially denuded fragments of duodenal mucosa with mild increase in intraepithelial lymphocytes and active inflammation." This sure sounds like celiac disease mucosal damage to me!
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    Scott, what do you mean by "gluten sensitivity being the bigger picture"? Do you mean in the sense of setting the stage for the development of full blown celiac disease?
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    Who is Dr. Tom O'Bryan and what is his specialty?
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    An eight year old thread, Elizabeth Want. Not sure many will see your post.
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    Some foods are naturally gluten free and by the nature of what they are should not suffer from cross contamination. For instance: a hardboiled egg, a baked potato, fresh fruit, steamed broccoli. The lack of a gluten free menu does not equate with lack of gluten free options if you take this into consideration. Also, you can request from the chef that your...
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    I hope your recent hiatus from gluten doesn't invalidate the testing. You've been back on gluten for a month now, correct? How much gluten have you been consuming. Newer "gluten challenge" guidelines are calling for 10g of gluten daily for at least 2 weeks. 10g is the equivalent of 4-6 slices of bread. So, there's a time element and an intensity of exposure...
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    I'm guessing you hit the nail on the head, RMJ. So, the OP needs to get some "real" celiac disease blood testing done if she wants to nail this down, not allergy testing.
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    Welcome to the forum @Shanon! Blood type eating plans have dubious scientific support: "A naturopath called Peter D’Adamo popularized the idea that a diet based on blood type could help a person achieve good overall health and reduce the risk of developing certain diseases. However, research on the effects of a blood type diet is scarce, ...
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    "IgG Gluten" test is probably a reference to the DGP-IGG but it's an informal misnomer because these tests are checking for antibodies from the inflammation caused by gluten consumption, not gluten levels in the blood.
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    Personally, I hesitate to use the term "allergy" because it can communicate to people that if you eat this it may just cause me to sneeze and have watery eyes or develop an itch rash. Anaphylaxis wont' necessarily come to their mind when they here the term "allergy". That's one reason I don't like to use the term allergy when referring to celiac disease....
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    Gail, the way celiac disease works is that gluten triggers an autoimmune response that generates inflammation in the lining of the small bowel. This is the area of the intestines where all of the nutrition in our food is absorbed and why long term untreated celiac disease generally results in stunted growth and medical issues related to vitamin and mineral...
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    Gail, the way celiac disease works is that gluten triggers an autoimmune response that generates inflammation in the lining of the small bowel. This is the area of the intestines where all of the nutrition in our food is absorbed and why long term untreated celiac disease generally results in stunted growth and medical issues related to vitamin and mineral...
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    My recommendation would be that you talk to the manager and/or the chef and request that anything they cook for you be cooked in its own clean pots and pans and handled with clean utensils separate from all else that is being cooked. Explain to them that you have "gluten intolerant celiac disease" and that this is medically necessary. If you just use the...
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    Gail, it is important that you not begin a gluten free diet or even reduce gluten intake until all testing is complete, whether it be the antibody blood testing or the endoscopy/biopsy. I realize in my previous post that I mistyped one of those tests I am recommending. Please see my edit back there. In the meantime, here is an overview of the tests...
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    Soy milk is a good alternative to cow's milk. It is fortified and essentially has the same nutritional value as cow's milk. Though, it also true that some celiacs don't tolerate soy well.
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    Welcome to the forum, @John Primozic! By your employer, I take it to mean your boss. What makes you believe the comments are directed at you? Does this person make these remarks in group meetings or to you personally? When you use the term "mess" do you mean fecal matter being left on the toilet or just a bad smell? If just a smell then an...
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    I am a celiac but my wife is not. However, she is very supportive of my need to eat gluten free and very careful not to expose me. My wife pretty much eats what I eat but she does fix wheat things for herself like crepes and occasionally pancakes and biscuits. She is very careful to wash things well, including toaster oven racks and counter tops after she...
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    The two most important celiac marker genes are the DQ2 and the DQ8. You have a positive for one of them so yes, you have the genetic potential for celiac disease. This is not the same as saying you do have celiac disease. Genetic testing cannot be used to diagnose celiac disease since about 40% of the general population has one or both of these genes but...
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    If you take magnesium glycinate instead of magnesium oxide it shouldn't have a laxative effect. Magnesium oxide is the most common form you see on store shelves (and the least expensive) but it is not well-absorbed. It draws water into the colon and this is what creates the laxative effect. Many celiacs have the opposite problem of being constipated. Your...
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    Welcome to the forum, @ling27! Have you been officially diagnosed with celiac disease yet? We're looking forward to supporting you and hearing more of your story. Just take your time as you are able.
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    Don't forget the D3, Doreyn. In many ways, vitamin D is proving to be almost a master vitamin. Most people are low in D or have sub optimum levels since our lifestyles these days don't get us out in the sun much.
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    Another factor that needs to be developed here more thoroughly is the nature of job setting. Does the job require frequent attendance at lunch and/or dinner meetings and are these meetings generally "on campus" or off? "The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) defines a disability as a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or...
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