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- Lynnard replied to Lynnard's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms10Waiting on biopsy results but wanted opinion on bloodwork
Thank you! Eating out/take out has been half of my meals for a while so you are correct that this will be my biggest challenge. This has been a journey and I appreciate your help! -
- trents replied to Lynnard's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms10Waiting on biopsy results but wanted opinion on bloodwork
"Bonus points". I like that analogy! At this point, the following article might be helpful: Eating out will be the biggest challenge and will present the most threat to avoiding gluten since you don't have control over how food is prepared and handled back in the restaurant kitchen. Become comfortable with asking questions of restaurant staff... -
- Lynnard replied to Lynnard's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms10
Waiting on biopsy results but wanted opinion on bloodwork
Thank you! Yes - labs are above but Deamidated Gliadin was super high, tTG was a weak positive and Immunoglobulin A was way below normal which gives "bonus points" to the positive tests because it can also cause false negative results. This information confirms my thinking and I really appreciate your feedback!!! -
- trents replied to Lynnard's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms10
Waiting on biopsy results but wanted opinion on bloodwork
By far, the most likely cause of villous atrophy in the Marsh 3 range is celiac disease but there are other possible causes. Did you also have positive antibody tests? My guess is that when you see your physician he/she will declare you to have celiac disease. Of course, the ultimate proof of the pudding will be if you experience definite improvement in symptoms...
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