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Mast Cells and Celiac – Part 1: The Immune System
Mast Cell Activation Syndrome and Mastocytosis are big topics. How these diseases relate to celiac disease is a big, complex interaction. In order to get to specifically how mast cells work, I think I need a basic understanding of some… Continue reading
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The List
I asked and you delivered. I had writers block at the end of last week and have a slew of topics to discuss over the next few weeks. A few of them are quick and easy answers. Others will require… Continue reading
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Sometimes I feel like…
Sometimes I feel like I talk a lot about the same things – proper diagnostic process, eating gluten free, living your life, and having a bit of a sense of humor about this whole celiac thing. Continue reading
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Pop Quiz
I always feel like going to the Gastroenterologist is like a pop quiz. I wonder if I ate gluten free enough to ensure my follow up celiac tests are normal. Always hope that there is no damage in the small… Continue reading
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Yuck…
Today is prep day. All day. I’m not happy about it but I am happy about what we may learn. I have a repeat colonoscopy and endoscopy tomorrow. Continue reading
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The Celiac Flare
Discussions of a celiac flare – what it is and how to cope. Continue reading
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Not everyone understands….
The world doesn’t understand what gluten is. They don’t understand cross contamination. They just don’t get it. And we shouldn’t expect them to understand. Continue reading
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Celiac death rates higher than control
Scary headline? Good. I wanted to get your attention. This is serious and celiac needs to be taken seriously It also needs to be managed. The gluten free diet needs to be maintained and managed. Follow up care with your… Continue reading
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301 Posted articles
We are now up to 301 articles written and published. When I reach milestones like this, I like to think about where we are and where we have been. So, what has changed and what has remained the same -… Continue reading
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NCGS, IBS, & Celiac
Non-celiac gluten sensitivity, irritable bowel syndrome, and celiac disease all have overlapping symptoms. Typically, all three have symptoms that include bloating,; diarrhea and/or constipation; neurological symptoms, such as brain fog; fatigue; and others. The common root to all of these… Continue reading
