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Different Levels of Celiac Posted: 11-13-07 14:22pm
My dad was told he doesn't have a very
serious case and can eat a little bit of
gluten. He doesn't have to worry about
soup having flour, etc. Are there
different levels?
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sillyakchick
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Posted: 11-19-07 14:04pm
In my experience, research and humble
opinion, the person who told him this was
not clear on the most recent information
available about Celiac Disease. Anyone
who tests positive for this should adhere
to a 100% strict gluten free diet for
life. even crumbs will trigger an immune
response which predisposes one to further
intestinal damage and constant triggering
of the auto immune system. this can lead
to lymphoma, cancer of the GI tract,
Lupus, MS, Osteoporosis and further
complications down the road. i hate to
second guess a medical professional, but
the Celiac Disease society does not adhere
to this advice. can he get a second
opinion?
