EnteroLab results--comments welcome

[Fiona]

The results are in, and for anyone who hasn't had the test and is wondering how long it takes, mine (Panel B) took exactly two weeks.

Gluten/Antigenic Food Sensitivity Stool Panel

Fecal Anti-gliadin IgA 40 Units (Normal Range is less than 10 Units)

Fecal Anti-casein (cow’s milk) IgA 12 Units (Normal Range is less than 10 Units)

Fecal Anti-ovalbumin (chicken egg) IgA 6 Units (Normal Range is less than 10 Units)

Fecal Anti-soy IgA 6 Units (Normal Range is less than 10 Units)

Gluten Sensitivity Gene Test
HLA-DQB1 Molecular analysis, Allele 1 0301

HLA-DQB1 Molecular analysis, Allele 2 0501

Serologic equivalent: HLA-DQ 3,1 (Subtype 7,5)

I'm pretty happy with these results, especially the eggs (because I love them) and soy (because even though I don't eat tofu, soy milk, etc., I realize now that soy is in EVERYTHING). I've already gotten past the loss of gluten, having gone gluten free soon after I found this forum and learning how many of my other health issues--past and present--may be connected to it. My question now...is casein gone forever as well? Is there any possibility that after six months or a year I wouldn't react to casein, or does it not work that way? I can easily live without cow's milk, yogurt and ice cream, but boy oh boy, a little pasture butter and/or high-quality Parmesan cheese can really improve the taste of that gluten-free pasta! Is casein similar to gluten in that it can be damaging your intestines even if you're not symptomatic?

I'm also glad to know I don't carry a Celiac gene, but I'll still share the double gluten sensitive gene information with my brother who has Rheumatoid Arthritis, because maybe it'll finally be enough "proof" to get him to clean up his diet. From what I understand, and please correct me if I'm mistaken, eliminating gluten can improve symptoms of autoimmune diseases in people who have them and prevent them in those who don't.

Opinions and insights on any aspect of the above are much appreciated.

Thanks,

Fiona

[tex]

My question now...is casein gone forever as well?

Probably, at least that seems to be the case for most of us. However, it is possible for some of us to develop a tolerance for certain food sensitivities. I am an example of one who seems to be able to tolerate casein, for example. As far as I can tell, casein causes no clinical symptoms (though (I've always suspected that it causes osteoarthritis), but unfortunately an EnteroLab test shows that I still produce antibodies to casein (EnteroLab test result was 24), so I totally avoid it. I could eat it however, if I chose to do so, with no evidence of GI symptoms.

From what I understand, and please correct me if I'm mistaken, eliminating gluten can improve symptoms of autoimmune diseases in people who have them and prevent them in those who don't.

That seems to be the case. Eliminating gluten completely stopped major arthritis symptoms for me, and many members here have reported major improvements in various autoimmune-type issues ranging from asthma to eczema.

Do you mind if I add your test results to our list?

Tex

[Fiona]

Hi Tex,

Yes, you may add my results to the list, and thanks for your quick response.

Fiona