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trents's post in celiac, chocolate and alcohol was marked as the answer
So, I'm a little confused here.
I understand you to say that you have not been officially diagnosed with celiac disease. Is this correct?
You have had genetic testing done to check for the potential for developing celiac ... -
trents's post in Blood results was marked as the answer
Thanks for the follow-up correction. Yes, so not 10x normal and the biopsy is therefore totally appropriate to rule out a false positive or the unlikely but still possible situation of the elevated lab test number being caused by something... -
trents's post in Untreated celiac was marked as the answer
Welcome to the forum, @Sarawiththeceliac! Can you give us the reference range for your celiac test? Different labs use different reference ranges for negative vs. positive so without that a test score of 32 is not that helpful. And its... -
trents's post in Should I be screened for celiac disease? was marked as the answer
TTG would refer to a blood antibody test. Not valid if you are already eating gluten free or mostly so. DQH would refer to a genetic test to see if you possess either or both of the two genes that have been connected most strongly to... -
trents's post in Diagnosed w Celiacs, but reacting to gluten-free Digiorno Pizza AND Kraft Zesty Italian Dressing was marked as the answer
As I suspected, xanthan gum is one of the ingredients. It is a polysaccharide used as a texturing agent in many gluten-free products. It's hard to digest and causes distress for many celiacs. I can't say for sure if that was the problem... -
trents's post in Diagnosed gluten allergy but not Celiac was marked as the answer
Welcome to the forum, @Waterdance!
Constipation and diarrhea are classic celiac symptoms and hemorrhoids is usually the outworking of either or both of those two problems.
But I'm curious about your statement, "I probably... -
trents's post in Struggling to get into a good pattern was marked as the answer
Welcome to the celiac.com, @Rejoicephd!
1. "Gluten Free" does not equate to "contains no gluten". According to FDA advertising regulations, it means it cannot contain more than 20ppm of gluten. This is a good standard for most... -
trents's post in Hi Ya All, Dr. just. Told me I have one celiac marker. I have been taking multiple blood test for thin Dr for years. Why couldn’t he have mentioned this! Anyway my functional med practitioner was marked as the answer
Not to eat or drink certain ones of what? Do you know what it is specifically you are trying to avoid when you eat? I kind of get the feeling you don't really understand much of this celiac thing.
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trents's post in Probably celiac but also confused was marked as the answer
Welcome to the forum, @terrymouse!
Your GI doc is correct. Going gluten free now will allow healing to occur in the villous lining of the small bowel such that the endoscopy/biopsy may not show the damage to the villous architecture... -
trents's post in Gluten Free Oats was marked as the answer
Welcome to the forum @Mushroom73!
About 8% of celiacs cross react to the oat protein avenin. That means 92% do not. A likely higher percentage probably cross react to CMP (Cow's Milk Protein) https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/P... -
trents's post in Curious if I should quit my job was marked as the answer
Yes, IMO, you need to quit and look for another job. You can't put a price on your health. It's unfortunate that your parents don't understand but they don't have to live with the ravages of unattended celiac disease. Sometimes you have... -
trents's post in Young celiac person looking for advice was marked as the answer
Are you addressing possible/probable vitamin and mineral deficiencies through some serious supplementation?
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trents's post in No crypt hyperplasia but there's lymphocytic infiltration and villi atrophy? was marked as the answer
Welcome to this online community, @Mina H!
1. Apart from any consideration of crypt hyperplasia, villous atrophy is the hallmark of celiac disease. There are some other things that can cause villous atrophy such as an intolerance... -
trents's post in R there any organizations that help with financial costs of food? was marked as the answer
Welcome to the forum, @CiCi1021!
Well, to begin with, most of us have found it isn't necessary to buy a lot of specifically labeled "gluten free" or "Certified Gluten Free" prepackaged food items as long as you are willing and... -
trents's post in Is it likely this is Celiac? was marked as the answer
Well come to the forum @AdelaW!
One positive celiac blood antibody test with flattened villi in the small bowel would strongly support a diagnosis of celiac disease. There are some other medical problems that could cause these... -
trents's post in Inhaler problem was marked as the answer
Welcome to the forum, @Iris Kraft!
Are you remembering to rinse your mouth out with water after using these inhalers?
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trents's post in Hunger, nervous stomach or Hpylori? was marked as the answer
Connie, spinach is high in oxalates. Many celiacs do not tolerate oxalates well.
If you are still battling dermatitis herpetiformis, you may want to look into a low iodine diet as well as reviewing possible sources of gluten ... -
trents's post in Test uncertainty was marked as the answer
Welcome to the forum, @MI-Hoosier!
You are operating on a misconception about your "mixed" test results. You only had two celiac disease diagnostic tests run out of six that could have been ordered if your doctor had opted for... -
trents's post in Our bodies functions differently was marked as the answer
Welcome to the forum, @Bernade!
There are a couple of possibilities here what is causing your up and down experience since being diagnosed with celiac disease and beginning the gluten free journey.
One is that you are... -
trents's post in Celiac or not? was marked as the answer
The tTG-IGA is considered the centerpiece of celiac disease blood antibody testing. Your test results exceed 10x normal range so you could be officially declared to have celiac disease without going through an endoscopy/biopsy of the... -
trents's post in Can I trust the gluten free label if a product was made in a facility that also processes gluten? was marked as the answer
Welcome to the forum, @Doris Barnes!
You do realize don't you that the "gluten free" label does not mean the same thing as "free of gluten"? According to FDA regulations, using the "gluten free" label simply means the product... -
trents's post in Did I outgrow celiac was marked as the answer
Welcome to the forum, Liamclarke!
We have reports from time to time of people whose celiac disease seems to go into remission. Often, however, it doesn't last. There is also the question of whether or not symptoms or lack of them... -
trents's post in Testing positive for antibodies, are there visible changes to the colon that could be seen without a biopsy? was marked as the answer
Welcome to the forum @cameo674!
First, let me correct a misconception you have about celiac disease and intestinal anatomy. Celiac disease does not affect the colon. It damages the lining of the small bowel which is on the other... -
trents's post in Symptoms & waiting on blood test results was marked as the answer
Welcome to the forum, @Jaylan!
Almost all of the symptoms and medical conditions you describe have been found to be associated with celiac disease. But they can also be caused by other things as well. There certainly is enough... -
trents's post in Postponing seeking a diagnosis? was marked as the answer
Welcome to the forum, @kim-d!
Recently revised guidelines or the "gluten challenge" recommends the daily consumption of at least 10g of gluten for at least two weeks up until the day of the antibody test blood draw. 10g of gluten...
