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To: wtc911
Here we go again.... Last time it was carbs, now it's "wheat = fascism".

Sorry, but it's not that simple. Celiacs, people with wheat allergies, and those with gluten intolerance are identified with blood tests and colonoscopies. It really is real.

115 posted on 07/18/2006 1:48:31 AM PDT by Marie (Support the Troops. Slap a hippy.)
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To: Marie

Why are you posting this to me? I didn't write that. In fact, I protested the remark.


116 posted on 07/18/2006 4:29:35 AM PDT by wtc911 (You can't get there from here)
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To: Marie; All

There are three levels of tests for Celiac Disease. The first level is genetic to see if you have the right genes. Approximately 1/3 of the population have the genetic make-up; however, there has to be a trigger, which isn't fully understood yet. Second, there is a blood test that shows the presence of specific antibodies; Celic Disease is an autoimmune disorder. The final step is biopsy of the small intestine, which occurs via endoscopy. That's how a GI doc will confirm the diagnosis.


119 posted on 07/18/2006 10:25:51 AM PDT by rwt60
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