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Dr. Kenneth Fine at Enterolab has developed a stool test to measure gluten sensitivity. This test requires collecting a stool specimen from the comfort of your own home and mailing it on to Texas. The specimen is then tested for anti-gliadin IgA and anti-tissue transglutaminase IgA. IgG is not tested, as it is not measureable […]
Genetic testing for celiac disease is available at such places as Prometheus Laboratories, Enterolab, and Kimball Genetics. There are two genes currently associated with celiac disease that these companies are looking for via a blood sample or a cheek swab: HLA DQ2 or HLA DQ8. These tests are extremely accurate and without one of the
Serological tests can provide an effective first step for celiac disease. These tests typically look for three antibodies that are common in celiac disease: Anti-tissue transglutaminase (tTG) antibodies Endomysial antibodies (EMA) Antigliadin antibodies (AGA) These antibody tests can be of two classes, the immunoglobulin A (IgA) class or the immunoglobulin G (IgG) test. IgA tests
If a positive serological test results, it is current practice that an intestinal biopsy must be done in order to determine intestinal damage. This “gold standard” for celiac disease diagnosis is considered necessary in the medical world in order to diagnose celiac disease and recommend a gluten free diet. However, many are beginning to recognize
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There are several testing options available in order to determine whether you DO have celiac disease, yet we still lack an accurate test that will tell you whether you DON’T have celiac disease. Once ruled in with the condition, you’re in. However, it is nearly impossible to be ruled out. Currently, if you ask to
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The latest statistics say that 1 in 91 children have a diagnosis of autism. At the same time, it is now estimated that 1 in 100 individuals has celiac disease. Both of these conditions have paralleled each other in their increasing diagnosis over the years and recently, parents have been making the link, putting their
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As someone who has been diagnosed with Lofgren’s Syndrome in the past, I was curious as to whether this acute form of sarcoidosis might be linked to my more recently diagnosed gluten intolerance. Several studies have shown links between celiac disease and sarcoidosis, a multisystemic inflammatory disease of unknown cause. One article in particular does
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Anyone with these associated diagnoses should be tested for Celiac Disease OR should consider a Gluten Free Diet for at least a month. IBS/IBD, GERD, Any Gastrointestinal Disorder Chronic Anemia, Blood Disorders Migraine Headaches Neuropathy Any Skin Rash, Eczema, Psoriasis Osteoporosis/Osteopenia Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Fibromyalgia Arthritis Lymphoma Cancers, Bowel and others Turner’s Syndrome, Down Syndrome,
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The skin is highly affected by patients with untreated gluten intolerance. Dermatitis herpetiformis is widely recognized as being associated with CD/GI, however there are other skin issues that can result, but often go unnoticed. Dermatitis herpetiformis is a skin condition affecting at least 25% of patients with celiac disease. It is caused by IgA deposits