Non-Celiac Gluten Sensitivity
Your blood test for celiac disease came back negative. Now what?
If you have been suffering symptoms that seem related to gluten, it may be possible that you have non-celiac gluten sensitivity.
Research estimates that 18 million Americans have non-celiac gluten sensitivity. That’s 6 times the amount of Americans who have celiac disease.
Researchers are just beginning to explore non-celiac gluten sensitivity, but we’d like to educate you on what we’ve learned thus far. Follow NFCA as we present a series of Q&As on non-celiac gluten sensitivity throughout 2012.
Includes answers to:
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What is non-celiac gluten sensitivity?
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What is an innate immune response?
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What are the symptoms of non-celiac gluten sensitivity?
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If the symptoms are so similar, how is it different from celiac disease?
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Is non-celiac gluten sensitivity different from a wheat allergy?
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How can I get tested for non-celiac gluten sensitivity?
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I’m already gluten-free and I feel much better than I did when eating gluten. Can I just assume that I have non-celiac gluten sensitivity?
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Are there any dangers to a false diagnosis of non-celiac gluten sensitivity?
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Does having a family member with celiac disease make you more susceptible to non-celiac gluten sensitivity?
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If I have non-celiac gluten sensitivity now, does that mean I would develop celiac disease if I continued to eat gluten?
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Are there any conditions that appear to be related to non-celiac gluten sensitivity?
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Does having non-celiac gluten sensitivity increase your risk of developing other autoimmune disorders?
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We know that peripheral neuropathy can be associated with celiac disease. Is there a similar relationship between non-celiac gluten sensitivity and other neurological conditions?
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When will we know more about the long-term complications of non-celiac gluten sensitivity (NCGS)?