TracyM,
I had a GI test which showed antibodies for gliadin/gluten about 8 months ago. (also soy, diary, and eggs). I also had a very messed up gut. 3 parasites, 2 kinds of yeast, and a very nasty bacteria. So, basically I started developing food sensitivities because of Leaky gut syndrome. I healed my gut, but our bodies still develop antibodies because it has "memory". Even though the original reason behind it is no longer there. The body also "forgets" so if you can go without even a molecule of the troublesome food for at least 3 months, the body will forget to create the antibodies. Eggs are not really hidden in things, so I got rid of that sensitivity. I was very strict regarding gluten, so I got rid of that one. I cheated and had goats milk products because I didn't think it was bothering me and I was eating soy without knowing it. (I found out later that one of the restaurants I go to mixes soy oil with the olive oil). If I truely avoid it for another 8 months and I still come back with the antibodies, it is possible that it is genetic. Do they check for antibodies when you get tested for Celiacs disease? I would imagine that it is something different because Celiacs is genetic right? There is also a connection between mercury and some foods like gluten and dairy. I know Sandi has info on that.

Yeah, I spend tons of money on supplements. It is crazy!! Part of me wants to just stop (and I may just have to at some point), but another part of me thinks about how my doctors protocol managed to kill all that nasty stuff in my gut, get rid of my eczema, acne, some food sensitivities, and even environmental allergies. He has really helped me a lot. I also look so much more healthy (and younger!). I recently told someone I just met my age (just turned 40) and her jaw dropped!! She said I looked like I was 28! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />
All that being said, I think I may just decrease one of the really expensive supplements that I am taking. Each capsule cost about $1 and I take 12 a day! Tomorrow I am decreasing it down to 10. That alone will save me $60 a month! Just 2 less!

chigirl