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Pregnant and Clueless

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arg5688 Newbie
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Recently my daughter was diagnosed with celiac disease. She doesn’t really exhibit any symptoms. I was told there’s a genetic link and we planned to test the whole family. Not long after, I found out I was pregnant and for the sake of my baby and to lower my miscarriage risk, I stopped consuming gluten even though I never had a chance to test. I’m currently 8 weeks. I’ve been gluten free for a month. Is testing for it not something that’s possible since I haven’t been consuming it? I also do not exhibit signs aside from a constant issue with anemia. Thanks for any help. I’m kind of lost!

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  On 5/4/2018 at 9:23 PM, arg5688 said:

Recently my daughter was diagnosed with celiac disease. She doesn’t really exhibit any symptoms. I was told there’s a genetic link and we planned to test the whole family. Not long after, I found out I was pregnant and for the sake of my baby and to lower my miscarriage risk, I stopped consuming gluten even though I never had a chance to test. I’m currently 8 weeks. I’ve been gluten free for a month. Is testing for it not something that’s possible since I haven’t been consuming it? I also do not exhibit signs aside from a constant issue with anemia. Thanks for any help. I’m kind of lost!

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Anemia was my only symptom when I was diagnosed (I month or so later, I was diagnosed with osteoporosis....little did I know).  So, you could have celiac disease.  Four weeks off gluten can impact test results, but it might be worth a try.   But I personally, would just remain gluten free until the baby is weaned.  You can also do a gluten challenge later.  By eating gluten free you will be supporting your daughter.  If your anemia resolves, what a bonus.  

You know what is best for you and your new baby!  Congratulations!  

squirmingitch Veteran
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  On 5/5/2018 at 12:38 AM, cyclinglady said:

Anemia was my only symptom when I was diagnosed (I month or so later, I was diagnosed with osteoporosis....little did I know).  So, you could have celiac disease.  Four weeks off gluten can impact test results, but it might be worth a try.   But I personally, would just remain gluten free until the baby is weaned.  You can also do a gluten challenge later.  By eating gluten free you will be supporting your daughter.  If your anemia resolves, what a bonus.  

You know what is best for you and your new baby!  Congratulations!  

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I agree. I would also wait & then do a gluten challenge later. 

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  On 5/5/2018 at 2:21 AM, squirmingitch said:

I agree. I would also wait & then do a gluten challenge later. 

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Me too..

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