Gluten allergy vs gluten sensitivity

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Avatar f tn My mother has chronic diarrhea and headache problem since 2005 which seems celiac disease. Through net I have surfed she might be also having gluten sensitivity and we have conducted food allergy panel test for ascertaining gluten allergy but test is negative for wheat but positive for peanut and sesame. Now I realized that wheat allergy is different from gluten allergy and have wasted money in allergy panel test.
634941 tn?1222839802 //en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gluten_sensitivity gives all the details of gluten sensitivity. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gluten-free_diet gives all possible available gluten free diets. However a word of caution; Please see a physician for his problems. He could also be suffering from Celiac disease, ulcerative colitis or any other form of irritable bowel disease. The symptoms of all these match with that your boyfriend. Please refer http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coeliac_disease http://en.wikipedia.
Avatar f tn ©2010 American Academy of Neurology “Gluten sensitivity is a systemic autoimmune (allergic) disease triggered by the ingestion of gluten in genetically susceptible individuals. Neurologic dysfunction can be the presenting feature even in the absence of an enteropathy (gastrointestinal disease and symptoms) .
1812479 tn?1316868350 I also have hashi and I do not eat gluten normally. I have found that I do have a sensitivity to it and feel much better when I don't eat it. That isn't the case for everyone though. You have to test it for yourself. You have to go about 3 weeks without gluten to get it completely out of your system. If you stick to whole foods it is much easier. Most packaged foods have some form of gluten in them.
Avatar m tn Okay thanks a lot, i got a few more questions. I have read that oats don't have gluten is this true, or will they affect people who are gluten intolerant? Im pretty sure they do affect me. Also, is dizziness upon standing a symptom of gluten intolerance, wheat allergy , or oat allergy?
Avatar m tn Yes, it can and does happen. An example is the 'sudden' development of gluten intolerance - either a sensitivity (allergy) or out-right celiac disease - in adults. No one knows exactly why it happens, but autoimmunity can suddenly 'turn on' and make a person quite uncomfortable. Some of the bigger food problems seem to occur to gluten (wheat, rye and barley), dairy (the protein portion - casein - not the milk sugar - lactose), eggs and soy.
Avatar n tn I mention gluten, because many with wheat allergy or sensitivity are also allergic or sensitive to other grains that contain this protein called gluten. Gluten is the sticky protein that gives bread dough its elasticity. Many people don't test positive for wheat or gluten allergy in the allergist's office but will still have a bad reaction. This is what is referred to as food sensitivity. The substance must still be avoided to keep from being sick or miserable all the time.
Avatar m tn One more angle to look at this IF blood tests are negative for celiac and its thought that you just have gluten sensitivity and NOT actual celiac. You might need to look one step further as in the reason for gluten sensitivity. "Gluten sensitivity" has been a buzz word for about 10 years now while part of the problem that did not get much exposure is about to. Many people that have issues with gluten really have some kind of digestive yeast infection or "candida".
Avatar m tn for a wheat allergy yes, gluten intolerance isnt an allergy so skin test wont work, anyway i can differ between these 2 from symptoms?
Avatar n tn My brother was just diagnosed with celiac disease, had endoscopy, blood comp panel was positive too. I too had developed some symptoms, diarrhea, upset stomach...went to a doctor...said I should go on an elimination diet, no gluten, milk, dairy, sugar, caffein, etc. At this visit, she also ordered a blood test for the celiac disease panel. So, I went on the gluten free diet, 12 days later went for the blood work.
Avatar f tn a sensitivity to gluten. If you feel better after removing gluten from your diet, then perhaps you are just intolerant. Of course, celiac must be ruled out first. Wheat allergy presents like any other allergy...it's usually swift and definitive. With any intolerance or allergy, the AMOUNT of the substance you are allergic to is a significant factor in the reaction. How much gluten (not even sure there is gluten in Synthroid) is there in that little, teeny pill?
Avatar f tn wheat, sea food, coloring agents, preservatives in food, gluten, lactose, etc can cause food allergy. There are various tests designed to test for food allergy. You need to take those tests. Make a complete list of things that cause allergies and avoid them. Avoid buying and consuming things like tinned and processed food that have those ingredients—check all labels before buying. Your symptoms could also be due to IBS. It is difficult to comment beyond this at this stage.
774736 tn?1311331385 net, it is more accurate to say gluten intolerance and not gluten sensitivity, unless you have tested positive for a definite allergy to gluten. So, you can have gluten intolerance minus the gluten sensitivity. But, if you have definite gluten sensitivity, you already have gluten intolerance. Go to YouTube, then type in Glutenology.net and you will find their free video. Look for the one that has a flow chart in the preview and says Glutenology in the address under the preview.
Avatar m tn s the amount of gluten that matters rather than whether it has any at all. For others it is a wheat allergy rather than a gluten allergy, so the people can still have barley, rye and oats. For me, it's the gluten itself.) So, I would encourage you to get to a naturopath for proper guidance on an elimination diet and try that as well.
Avatar f tn It also defines the difference between Celiac, gluten sensitivity (in this case, allergy), and gluten intolerance. It defines gluten intolerance as the culprit in all sorts of chronic ailments. And, this makes sense. The modern wheat grown today is vastly different from what our grandparents and great-grandparents knew when they were kids. It is dwarfed in height and the amount of the gliadin gluten is actually much higher than the native wheat that our forefathers knew.
Avatar f tn Celiac disease can be diagnosed at any age. It is an allergy to gluten. Unfortunately for us with GP, almost all the symptoms are one in the same. Even more so for me as I also have Multiple Sclerosis. I also have IBS and Ehlers- Danlos. Fun times. There are blood tests for celiac but false positives and false negatives are not uncommon. From my understanding, the small upper intestinal biopsy is the only true tell and that is done endoscopy. I am going through that in a couple weeks.
1580703 tn?1651904887 Is this celiac disease or wheat/gluten allergy? now I have nausea every day after antibiotics and GERD and my whole upper chest feels sore when I drink cold liquids. I take canasa suppositories and probiotics, pills/yogurt helps a lot like from GNC the $10 bottle. I still wheeze when I exhale from asthma. I had a colonoscopy/flex sig done recently and the biopsies were negative. I read though there is a ulcerative colitis which isn't diagnosed by biopsies? thanks!
Avatar n tn I had to request an endoscopy to confirm it - the GI dr agreed to do it but says she probably just has a wheat/gluten allergy and that an allergist will have to diagnose that. I thought celiac was an allergy to gluten...any input would be greatly appreciated.
Avatar f tn The pepcid ac duel action chewables (expensive but are great!) are the best for me with 150-300mg of ranitidine a day if I'm not watching my diet. I'm convinced most people get heart burn like me because of a sensitivity or allergy to gluten. People just won't commit to not eating wheat barley and rye flour and all the foods that contain it...yes, flour tortillas, bread, beer, pizza crust,pancakes and most everything else that's bad for you.
8602149 tn?1398901915 ve also been to NorthWest Hospital, where i got my endoscopy and colonscopy done but after the biopsy.. they kept telling me that it was Gluten allergy but i did the testing for it. I am hoping that i will finally get an answer!
Avatar f tn We are not yet convinced that her seizures are due to gluten sensitivity. But it will help if you continue giving her gluten free diet. Currently, there are tests which can diagnose celiac disease, or gluten sensitivity. These tests can be correlated to EEG findings and clinical symptoms. These are genetic tests and can be done at specialized laboratories. Your daughter's seizures are most likely to be atonic seizures.
Avatar f tn I had an ELISA Food Allergy test, which indicated that I should avoid about 15 foods, including gluten, eggs, and dairy. When I went totally gluten/egg/dairy free, my lungs, throat, and sinuses cleared of mucas within about two weeks, I experienced far fewer chest colds, and, interestingly, my skin got less oily and I had less acne.I also lost the bags under my eyes, which was a cool side-benefit. MY QUESTIONS ARE: What is wrong with us?