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2. 7 hours ago - Elliebee replied to Elliebee's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms
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  Does Hashimoto’s Hypothyroidism elevate Ttg levels ? I have had 3 blood test results where ttg levels are around 39-43 (range 0-19). The first test was in 2021 before I was diagnosed with autoimmune thyroid disease. I had an endos
  
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3. 8 hours ago - Scott Adams replied to Elliebee's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms
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  Does Hashimoto’s Hypothyroidism elevate Ttg levels ? I have had 3 blood test results where ttg levels are around 39-43 (range 0-19). The first test was in 2021 before I was diagnosed with autoimmune thyroid disease. I had an endos
  
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4. 8 hours ago - trents replied to Elliebee's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms
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  Does Hashimoto’s Hypothyroidism elevate Ttg levels ? I have had 3 blood test results where ttg levels are around 39-43 (range 0-19). The first test was in 2021 before I was diagnosed with autoimmune thyroid disease. I had an endos
  
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5. 8 hours ago - Elliebee replied to Elliebee's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms
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  Does Hashimoto’s Hypothyroidism elevate Ttg levels ? I have had 3 blood test results where ttg levels are around 39-43 (range 0-19). The first test was in 2021 before I was diagnosed with autoimmune thyroid disease. I had an endos
  
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