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12-19-2007, 06:41 PM #5
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How were you diagnosed with Celiac? If it was by endoscope, then there it is extremely likely that the results were correct. If it was a positive blood test, and you went gluten free, then subsequent tests would probably be negative - as were mine. However, I was still getting cross-contaminated by small amounts of gluten in medicaitons - and the blood tests were negative for Celiac, even though I had symptoms (milder than originally, but present nonetheless).
Originally Posted by Purple Banana
A negative biopsy does not necessarily mean that you don't have it, either. Sometimes the damage is missed during the endoscope procedure.
I think that you said that when you went gluten free, it wasn't a completely gluten free diet, and that you took some pills that you thought helped. Those pills do not work for celiac. You can't incorporate a gluten free diet successfully unless it is based on total avoidance of gluten. This includes switching to gluten free vitamins, medications, shampoos, make-up, purchasing new cookware, new toaster, not licking stamps and envelopes, and other details.
Subsequent to going gluten free, some people with Celiac find that they have other food intolerances, or sensitivities, I don't consume dairy at all (casein intolerance), and avoid, or go very light with, soy, corn, lentils, and some other things.










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