Wednesday 14 August 2013

*closed* Do you have undiagnosed coeliac disease? - Incorporating a giveaway

The winner was chosen using Random.org


and that makes the winner +Hussy London 

well done, and thank you to everybody for entering. 



I am not medically qualified so please if you have any concerns please speak to your GP.


Press release
July 2013


GPs say testing could help speed up diagnosis of coeliac disease


Coeliac disease is a serious autoimmune condition that can lead to infertility, osteoporosis and small bowel cancer if left untreated.
But alarming new research reveals that 50% of GPs find coeliac disease difficult to diagnose and almost 90% believe that it is often overlooked when investigating infertility. In fact, it takes an average of 13 years to reach a proper diagnosis.

Coeliac disease is caused by intolerance to the protein gluten found in wheat, barley and rye. There is no cure or medication and treatment is a strict gluten-free diet for life.

Although around 1 in 100 people in the UK have the disease, NICE (National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence) says that just 10-15% of those who have the condition have a proper diagnosis.
 Sarah Sleet, Chief Executive of Coeliac UK said: “The Charity is seeing around 1200 new Members join every month but it is currently estimated there are around half a million people in the UK who are undiagnosed. Doctors should be following NICE guidelines but it seems some are too quick to diagnose people with IBS rather than arrange for a coeliac blood test. 

According to recent research almost 25% of coeliac patients had previously been told they had IBS or were treated for it before they were diagnosed with coeliac disease. The sooner someone is diagnosed and begins a strict gluten-free diet, their gut will begin to heal and the risk of further complications will reduce. However, it is essential to keep eating gluten until the blood test and biopsy are completed otherwise the results could give a false negative.”

And according to Dr Shahzadi Saleem, an Oxford GP who took part in the survey, “It is one of the most misdiagnosed diseases in the UK and easily confused with other less dangerous conditions”
“We want people who assume they have a wheat intolerance or Irritable Bowel Syndrome to ask their doctor for a blood test in case they actually have the more serious coeliac disease,” Dr Saleem adds. “If you have this condition you need to know as early as possible.”

Proper diagnosis, according to national guidelines, is a 3 step process:
1. Patients discuss symptoms with their GP
2. GP administers a simple blood test which is sent to a lab for analysis
3. If blood test is positive, GP refers patient to a gastroenterologist for an endoscopy
Symptoms vary between individuals and can include bloating, abdominal pain, nausea, constipation, diarrhoea, wind, fatigue, anaemia, headaches, mouth ulcers, recurrent miscarriage, weight loss, skin problems, joint pain, depression and nerve problems.
“If you suspect you might have the condition, book an appointment with your GP as soon as you can and ask them to carry out a blood test for coeliac disease,” says Dr Saleem.


Survey of 100 GPs from across the UK was conducted in February 2013. For full survey please contact alexis@orbitalmediapr.com
For more information regarding Coeliac UK and coeliac disease visit www.coeliac.org.uk



In return for running this informative press release I can offer one of my readers some useful Gluten free prizes.

Up for offer I have a copy of Phil Vickery's book Seriously Good! Gluten Free cooking  -
Phil Vickery, a Michelin-starred chef, has combined with the UK's most prominent charity for people with Coeliac disease to bring you tasty and trustworthy recipes entirely free from gluten. These ideas are also suitable for the many people who are now trying a wheat-free diet to manage weight and tackle intolerances. The book contains a huge range of recipe ideas, from breakfast to outdoor eating and snacks to entertaining, even looking at the famously difficulty area of breads, scones and cakes, while also uncovering the 'hidden' gluten found in store-cupboard essentials such as stock cubes and soy sauce. 


and some new gluten and dairy free puddings from a company called Pudology .  In the study of the perfect {dairy & gluten free!} pudding, we have created beautifully indulgent & delicious puddings made without dairy, gluten or eggs, because we believe no-one should miss out just because they can't eat dairy!
The winner will receive four packs, 1 of each kind. 


Compulsory entry - Please leave me a comment telling me which flavour of pudding you would try first. You can view the flavours by clicking on the Pudology link above. PLEASE leave some means of contact in case you are the winner in your  comment. 

for an optional entry please tweet - Visit your GP for a simple test for Coeliac Disease. Want to win gluten free prizes with @pooohbear2811? click here tinyurl.com/p67z97x  and come back and leave a separate comment to say you have tweeted.


Terms and conditions

By participating in this prize draw you are deemed to accept these terms and conditions
The prize is not transferable and there is no cash alternative. The promoter’s decision is final in all matters and no correspondence will be entered into.
If a prize remains unclaimed after reasonable efforts have been made to contact the winner the promoter will be entitled to dispose of the prize as it sees fit without any liability to the winner for having done so.
Any anonymous comments will be excluded from the competition.
Competition starts at 15.00 14th August 2013 and closes at midnight on 28th August 2013 BST.
Open to uk only.
I will choose a winner using Random.org and display winner on here. Winner will be contacted by myself and personal details will be forwarded on to the PR company for delivery of prize. 




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123 comments:

  1. The chocolate ones of course! :)

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  2. We have tried all of them at the Allergy show but would love the banoffee again

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  3. I would try the chocolate one first.
    x

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  4. I have tweeted too.
    https://twitter.com/BBLYTH22/status/367780721282142208

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  5. Thank you for the competition. I love that the puddings are gluten and milk free. I would love to try the strawberry one please x

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  6. Banoffee sounds good. @ericahughes

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  7. I tweeted (Diagnosed Coeliac) and I also think I would like to try them all, ha, ha, top of the list would be Lemon and then chocolate! They look yummy!! (@LacunaRaven)

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  8. Definitely the chocolate flavour!
    @Isis1981uk on Twitter

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  9. Tweeted the message @Isis1981uk

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  10. Oooh definitely the lemon ones first !!!!!!
    Wannabefoodie76@gmail.com

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  11. Lemon sounds very refreshing - would this be one of my five a day???

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  12. Lemon sounds refreshing - would this count towards my five a day???

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  13. torn between chocolate and banoffee, have to go for banoffee

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  14. Chocolate !

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  15. I would love to try the Banoffee pud !

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  16. Tweeted https://twitter.com/HussyLondon/status/368046036398243840

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  17. Strawberry.

    Rachel Craig

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  18. The strawberry one looks amazing :)
    @mollycricket

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  19. Chocolate pudding @headsy12

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  20. Isabell Whitenstall18 August 2013 at 19:46

    I would choose the Banoffee pudding because my husband is coeliac and this would be a treat for him

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  21. chocolate :)
    @sarahrees151286

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  22. I'd try Banoffee - I love how things are improving for us gluten-free people!
    @cheepcheepcheep

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  23. I've also tweeted @cheepcheepcheep
    x

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  24. I am wheat intolerant and would love to try the strawberry

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  25. I'm a sucker for banoffee! That's the one I would try first!

    @EmmyCD

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  26. I would like to try the lemon one please I got diagnosed as gluten intolerant last year I miss those lovely puddings I used to have but these sound delish!

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  27. I have also tweeted @hannahbeadle

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  28. I'd try the Lemon one! @AmyPop26

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  29. I also tweeted as @AmyPop26

    Thank you!

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  30. What can I say - I'm a girl, so CHOCOLATE!

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  31. I would love to try the chocolate one first,contact via Twitter @mandalouise

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  32. I have tweeted @mandalouise
    https://twitter.com/mandalouise/status/371001076884840448

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  33. Chocolate :D :D

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  34. have also tweeted :)

    https://twitter.com/milostoast/status/371304282672230401

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  35. I have tweeted https://twitter.com/clareo122/status/371322131075710976

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  36. For me, the chocolate one. I have also tweeted the specified message

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  37. I would try the chocolate one first

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  38. Oh the chocolate, has to be tried first!

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  39. Banoffee MmMm! :)

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  40. The chocolate ones of course! :)

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  41. I'd like to try the Banoffee first :)

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  42. Lemon Pud for me!

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  43. Definitely the Lemon one first :)

    My email address in case I win
    butterflyuk83@gmail.com

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  44. Pam Francis Gregory26 August 2013 at 14:49

    Got to be Chocolate

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  45. It would be my son eating them as hes the coeliac and he would def go for the banoffee first!

    @lilysmum2008

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  46. Chocolate of course!

    @ammalinetheduck

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  47. would have to be the lemon one first for me!

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  48. Chocolate!
    @IanATodd

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  49. Absolutely adore Banoffee
    Twitter WendyJSmith57

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  50. Ooh the chocolate looks tempting!

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  51. I would love to try the banoffee

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  52. I'm a sucker for Banoffee

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  53. Chocolate - without a doubt!

    @WeeWillWilk

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  54. chocolate :)

    Jamie

    @oneisjamie

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  55. I'd try the banoffee puds - these look amazing. I'm coeliac and fed up of boring buds so I will definitely be trying these!

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  56. twitter.com/oneisjamie/status/372448815636160512

    :)

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  57. The chocolate for me as always!

    lcroberts9 at gmail dot com

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  58. My husband has undiagnosed coeliac disease - the reason it's undiagnosed, is because he refuses to go to the doctor, but without a doubt he has coeliac's, which somedays renders him so ill and in so much pain it's unbelievable! He would love the Strawberry Pud!

    coppelia100@btinternet.com

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  59. I have also tweeted as @solarsangel

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  60. Hmm stuck between Banoffee and Lemon, tough decision!!!

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  61. Banoffee first for me!
    acc@sanger.ac.uk

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  62. Got to be the banoffee pud! Yum!

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  63. Yummmmmmmmmmm! It has to be the Banoffee flavoured pudding

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  64. Chocolate pudding - as I miss eating puddings at the moment

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  65. Chocolate pudding as I miss having puddings at the moment

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  66. Banoffee sounds lovely. And chocolate! On twitter @ tinselgirl

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  67. This isn't hard - chocolate!!

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  68. Definitely chocolate

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  69. I'd definitely go for the chocolate ones first!!
    Twitter - @Hazelrush54

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  70. https://twitter.com/charlottesus88/status/373151458859819008

    @charlottesus88

    tweeted :)

    my email is charlottesusanne1993@gmail.com

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