#CeliacSprue
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It shouldn’t be this hard…
I wanted to make a Gluten Free Sloppy Joe casserole. The recipe called for Manwich. Manwich is not labeled gluten free but scanning the ingredients there is nothing that set of alarm bells. So, of course, the questioning and internet… Continue reading
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Follow up post diagnosis
What if any follow up have you had since diagnosis? A study from 2012 showed that between 41% and 88% ad a follow up visit regarding celiac. However, less than 35% of celiac patients were followed up with according to… Continue reading
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Celiac and the Skin
Skin conditions and celiac disease – I read lots and lots of stories about people having reactions when touching products containing gluten. All of the information I’ve read says that gluten molecules are too large to pass through pores in… Continue reading
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Latiglutenase Update
Latiglutenase has been around for a long time. Researchers started studying this drug in 2017. A brief history of Latiglutenase – Across several studies it did not demonstrate improvement in serology or intestinal healing. – In sero-positive (celiac blood tests are positive… Continue reading
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Why to participate in celiac disease clinical trials?
here are a variety of clinical trials out there for those with celiac disease. Some are observational – where you just report to the researchers what you ate or how you felt. Some are investigational – where they are testing… Continue reading
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Low FODMAP Diet, the next gluten free?
OMG – I have been remiss. I have not written about the FODMAP diet extensively. Today, I will rectify that misake. I will talk about what the diet is, why it is good, and how could it help with elusive… Continue reading
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What does “Gluten free” mean?
In my mind, gluten free means any food item free from any gluten containing ingredient. However, that probably isn’t good enough for everyone. So, the United States Food and Drug Administration clarified the definition of gluten free. Today is all… Continue reading
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Controlling celiac
The only “cure” for celiac disease is a gluten free diet. No medicine or pills can degrade the gluten to alleviate the autoimmune cascade associated with celiac disease. I think we need to talk about control rather than the gluten… Continue reading
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Celiac and the Liver
here are over 300 symptoms of celiac disease. When untreated, celiac can affect every part of the body. The liver can be affected by celiac and you need a liver to be alive. Today, we will talk about what the… Continue reading
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Celiac and weight
The classic picture of someone with celiac disease is underweight with a history of diarrhea. This picture is changing with more and more asymptomatic, overweight, constipated, anemic, or those with a constellation of vague symptoms being diagnosed with celiac disease.… Continue reading
