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How long did it take to see a gastroenterologist - Celiac expert?

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I’m guessing it would take a long time. Being I had a blood test the tissue transgluten very high result I’m just wondering if I need anymore test. 
 

if I should just go gluten free a while and see how I feel. I done it for a few days it hard so many things have gluten in it.

 

any advice sound be great 

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I’m guessing it would take a long time. Being I had a blood test the tissue transgluten very high result I’m just wondering if I need anymore test. 
 

if I should just go gluten free a while and see how I feel. I done it for a few days it hard so many things have gluten in it.

 

any advice sound be great 

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This can very a lot depending on the country, or state within a country, the health plan you have, etc. It seems like in Europe it can take a few months, where most people in the USA have to wait a few weeks, but sometimes longer.

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I’m from Canada 

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In your case the easiest way to find out how long it would take would be to contact your doctor and ask. Please let us know what you find out.

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I was just wondering in Canada it’s takes months 

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Ask your doctor, but you may be able to go gluten-free now, and then go back on gluten and eat 2 slices of wheat bread daily for at least 2 weeks before your endoscopy.

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