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- Jessica H replied to Jessica H's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms8Help Interpreting My Lab Results?
I did start a new thread but here are the results with the modifications in case anyone wants to reply in this thread also. Thanks for any insight. I’m pretty sure I’ve got my answer but support is always welcome. Gliadin Deaminated Antibody IgA (Normal Value <7.0 U/mL) - 21.0 Gliadin Deaminated Antibody IgG (Normal Value <7.0 U/mL) - 19... -
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Help Interpreting My Lab Results? (updated)
Thanks for the reply. I was assuming my score was pretty high and I was probably looking at a diagnosis. Do you think being 10x the upper limit signifies anything I should be more concerned about? I know they don’t use ‘stages’ anymore but would this indicate it’s pretty bad or not necessarily? I just don’t know how to interpret what that number could mea... -
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It sounds like you’ve noticed a clear connection between gluten exposure and your Afib episodes, which is really important insight. While it’s understandable to hesitate about medication if it feels like it might mask your symptoms, your cardiologist’s concern likely comes from wanting to protect your heart from potential risks, even if Afib is triggered inter... -
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Help Interpreting My Lab Results?
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- trents replied to Jessica H's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms2Help Interpreting My Lab Results? (updated)
Yes, all your test scores point to celiac disease. I think this is the first time I have ever seen all positives on a full celiac panel. But then, seldom do do physicians order a full celiac panel. Many or most will only order the TTG-IGA. By the way, your score for that one at 128 far exceeds 10x the upper limit of normal. In Europe, many doctors would grant...
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I did start a new thread but here are the results with the modifications in case anyone wants to reply in this thread also. Thanks for any insight. I’m pretty sure I’ve got my answer but support is always welcome. Gliadin Deaminated Antibody IgA (Normal Value <7.0 U/mL) - 21.0 Gliadin Deaminated Antibody IgG (Normal Value <7.0 U/mL) - 19.0 Tissue Transglutaminase IgA Ab (Normal Value <7.0 U/mL) - 128.0 Tissue Transglutaminase IgG (Normal Value <7.0 U/mL) - 27.0 Immunoglobulin A (IgA) (Normal Range 70-400 mg/dl) - 167.0 -
Thanks for the reply. I was assuming my score was pretty high and I was probably looking at a diagnosis. Do you think being 10x the upper limit signifies anything I should be more concerned about? I know they don’t use ‘stages’ anymore but would this indicate it’s pretty bad or not necessarily? I just don’t know how to interpret what that number could mean. It’s all kind of scary when I see how high it is compared to the norm.
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By Scott Adams · Posted
It sounds like you’ve noticed a clear connection between gluten exposure and your Afib episodes, which is really important insight. While it’s understandable to hesitate about medication if it feels like it might mask your symptoms, your cardiologist’s concern likely comes from wanting to protect your heart from potential risks, even if Afib is triggered intermittently. Have you considered discussing a middle ground—like monitoring your heart more closely or exploring whether certain medications could act as a safety net without completely hiding gluten exposure symptoms? Either way, your awareness of how gluten affects you is valuable, and hopefully, you and your doctor can find a solution that addresses both your immediate reactions and long-term heart health. Untreated high blood pressure can lead to some serious heart issues, and because you are already seeing a cardiologist you likely know this. -
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Yes, all your test scores point to celiac disease. I think this is the first time I have ever seen all positives on a full celiac panel. But then, seldom do do physicians order a full celiac panel. Many or most will only order the TTG-IGA. By the way, your score for that one at 128 far exceeds 10x the upper limit of normal. In Europe, many doctors would grant you an official diagnosis of celiac disease on that alone. And diagnosing on high TTG-IGA scores alone is very slowly gaining traction in the USA. But don't make the mistake of starting a gluten free diet until all testing for celiac is done. It is likely that your doctor may refer you for an endoscopy/biopsy to confirm the results of the antibody testing and you don't want to begin the gluten free diet until that is over or you may invalidate the outcome.
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