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CLASSIC SYMPTOMS MAY INCLUDE
- Abdominal cramping, intestinal gas
- Distention and bloating of the stomach
- Chronic diarrhea or constipation (or both)
- Steatorrhea – fatty stools
- Anemia – unexplained, due to folic acid, B12 or iron deficiency (or all)
- Unexplained weight loss with large appetite or weight gain
OTHER SYMPTOMS
- Dental enamel defects
- Osteopenia, osteoporosis
- Bone or joint pain
- Fatigue, weakness and lack of energy
- Infertility – male/female
- Depression
- Mouth ulcers
- Delayed puberty
- Tingling or numbness in hands or feet
- Migraine headaches
SOME LONG-TERM CONDITIONS THAT CAN RESULT FROM UNTREATED CD
- Iron deficiency anemia
- Early onset osteoporosis or osteopenia
- Vitamin K deficiency associated with risk for hemorrhaging
- Vitamin and mineral deficiencies
- Central and peripheral nervous system disorders - usually due to unsuspected nutrient deficiencies
- Pancreatic insufficiency
- Intestinal lymphomas and other GI cancers (malignancies)
- Gall bladder malfunction
- Neurological manifestations
A person seeking diagnosis MUST be following a daily diet that contains gluten for at least 4 weeks in order for test results to be accurate. Specific antibody blood tests are the initial step in screening for CD. Patients should always consult with a physician to ensure proper diagnosis.
Recommended Blood Tests:
- Anti-tissue transglutaminase antibody (tTG – IgA and IgG)
commonly used whether or not symptoms are present and the most sensitive test available - Anti-endomysial antibody (EMA-IgA) – highly specific marker for celiac disease
- Anti-deaminated gliadin peptide (DGP – IgA and IgG)
used when tTG or EMA is negative and in cases where patient is IgA deficient - Total serum IgA – used to check levels to exclude selective IgA deficiency that results in a false negative test
- Anti-gliadin antibody (AgA – IgG and IgA) not considered sensitive or specific enough for adults, but used for children under 2 because tTG and EMA antibodies may be absent. The anti-DGP test is sensitive in this group.
the venue : the inn and spa at benicia bay
 Front of the Inn & Spa at Benicia Bay! Much larger in person!  One of the two courtyards, chairs will be replaced with vendor tables.
Become a fan of our Facebook page for | The Venue for A Gluten-Free Fair The Inn at Benicia Bay has graciously provided their beautiful and charming Inn for A Gluten-Free Fair. It may look petite at first glance, but the outside grounds open up to provide a wonderful layout for guests and vendors to share and enjoy gluten-free goodies. We encourage anyone interested in attending A Gluten-Free Fair to visit www.theinnatbeniciabay.com to learn more about this gorgeous venue.
 The other courtyard with gazebo, eating area, and Vino Paladini gluten-free friendly restaurant and bar. |
behind the scene
A Gluten-Free Fair is a collaborative nonprofit event hosted by the Solano County Celiacs, Celiac Disease Foundation, Sacramento Celiac's, and North Bay Celiacs. We are very lucky to have a team of volunteers who are taking time out of their busy schedules to make this event possible. This is our first year and we sincerely hope it's a success. It's been a fun road and about 10 months in the making!
We hope you enjoy A Gluten-Free Fair and walk away educated, full, and ready to keep the grassroots effort of Celiac awareness going!
Thank you,
Crystal Brown, President
Solano County Celiacs
www.solanocountyceliacs.org
