Question 1

any reason to go gluten free if you're negative for celiac's disease and gluten has not been a problem before?

Accepted Answer

No: There is no reason to avoid gluten in the absence of celiac and intolerance.  In fact, gluten-free food is likely less healthy for you since it usually contains more fat or sugar in order to make up for the absence of gluten which makes the dough chewy and moist.

Question 2

what should i eat or avoid to help endometriosis from causing me as much problems? i've heard gluten free & don't go gluten free.which one? what else?

Accepted Answer

Won't help: Like candidiasis 2 decades ago, gluten-free is the fad of today.  You won't benefit from a gluten free diet unless you are gluten intolerance.

Question 3

gluten free diet causes constipation, what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Eat more veg: Eat more veggies and drink more warer. Goal of 25-35 grams of fiber a day.

Question 4

hi i have a problem with my stomach i noticed its when i eat gluten but even when i buy gluten free things my stomach is still upset what else could it be?

Accepted Answer

: I assume you use the wrong term stomach instead of abdomen. When you have celiac sprue you still have abdominal symptoms such as gas, bloating, cramps or diarrhea, etc. when you eat gluten free diet but the condition and symptoms are even worse if you are not adherent.

Question 5

in celiac disease how much time does it take for the histopathoological changes to normalise once gluten free diet is started?

Accepted Answer

Usually: About 6 months.  However, every person' body heals differently.  It is reported about that it can take up to 2 years to normalize.  But, if there is any exposure to gluten, the changes may still be persistent.  It is helpful to monitor serum ttg antibody levels, once they normalize, rebiopsy on about 6 months.  Repeat biopsies should continue to be read in the same lab so slides can be compared.

Question 6

does it make sense to go gluten free for thyroid problems?

Accepted Answer

May help sometimes: People who have no allergy to gluten don't benefit from a gluten-free diet. Gluten-free foods use grains such as corn, rice, and sorghum that don't have gluten, but such foods are more expensive. Healthy gluten-free foods are fine to eat, as long as they are part of a balanced diet. Some thyroid diseases may be related to celiac disease, so a doctor can check a thyroid patient for celiac disease.

Question 7

can eating a gluten free diet if not diagnosed coeliac  then cause  a reaction when eating gluten in future. eg can u make urself intolerant by avoidi?

Accepted Answer

No: Gluten sensitivity is a genetic disease. You cannot give yourself a genetic disease or downregulate the gene for gluten metabolism sufficiently by avoiding gluten.

Question 8

can a gluten free diet cause weight gain?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Gluten needs to be eliminated from the diet of those genetically unable to digest this wheat protein.  Others eliminate it because it is a form of a restricted diet since there are far fewer gluten free items to eat.  Losing weight is a common goal of such persons.  In most cases weight will be lost, but it is very possible with such a diet to ingest a lot of calories and therefore gain weight

Question 9

just recently did bloodwork test for gliadin ab, siga it it came in high at 56.  i have been gluten free for 4 years.  what else would cause that?

Accepted Answer

Nothing. It stays +: You did not mention if you are having any symptoms or what was the reason for doing the blood test. Your immune antibodies against the components of gluten will stay positive if your immune system considers it relevant. Just continue to strictly avoid eating anything with gluten. Keep in mind that even some medications contain gluten. No need to keep testing if the diagnosis is made.

Question 10

is there evidence that diet changes (minimize sugar/carbs, gluten free etc...) can help a child with adhd?

Accepted Answer

Unless a child has: Gluten enteropathy (celiac disease) documented by specific laboratory tests, there's no medical reason to use a gluten-free diet. Likewise, removing milk/milk products is necessary only for a milk protein allergy. There's no scientific evidence of efficacy of dietary manipulation in treatment of core symptoms of  adhd., except in a very few who are sensitive to food additives.

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Any reason to go gluten free if you're negative for celiac's disease and gluten has not been a problem before?

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What should i eat or avoid to help endometriosis from causing me as much problems? i've heard gluten free & don't go gluten free.which one? what else?

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Gluten free diet causes constipation, what should i do?

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Hi i have a problem with my stomach i noticed its when i eat gluten but even when i buy gluten free things my stomach is still upset what else could it be?

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In celiac disease how much time does it take for the histopathoological changes to normalise once gluten free diet is started?

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Does it make sense to go gluten free for thyroid problems?

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Can eating a gluten free diet if not diagnosed coeliac then cause a reaction when eating gluten in future. eg can u make urself intolerant by avoidi?

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Can a gluten free diet cause weight gain?

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Just recently did bloodwork test for gliadin ab, siga it it came in high at 56. i have been gluten free for 4 years. what else would cause that?

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Is there evidence that diet changes (minimize sugar/carbs, gluten free etc...) can help a child with adhd?

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