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Biopsy results

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pikauchu Apprentice
pikauchu
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1. Duodenum, Biopsy: Small bowel mucosa with

A. Normal intact villous surface.

B. No significant inflammation, no granulomas.

šŸ˜„ No viral inclusions or other organisms on routinely stained sections.

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2. Stomach, Random Biopsies:

A. Benign gastric mucosa without diagnostic abnormality.


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so if Iā€™m reading this right, it looks like Iā€™m negative for Celiacs disease despite the positive DPG IGG. But I am not sure I understand the results for the stomach? Is that saying I have something there?Ā 

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RMJ Mentor
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It says your stomach is normal.

pikauchu Apprentice
pikauchu
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26 minutes ago, RMJ said:

It says your stomach is normal.

Yeah, thatā€™s what I thought lol but wasnā€™t sure why they would put benign. Is it doesnā€™t look like they gave me a Marsh score at all. So it would be 0 by this?Ā 

Scott Adams Grand Master
Scott Adams
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Were you eating at least two slices of wheat bread daily for at least 2 weeks before your endoscopy? If not then this could skew your results.

It looks like a negative biopsy for celiac disease, but to be sure ask your gastro about these results. This does not rule out non-celiac gluten sensitivity, so if you have symptoms your next step might be a gluten-free diet to see if it helps.

pikauchu Apprentice
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1 hour ago, Scott Adams said:

Were you eating at least two slices of wheat bread daily for at least 2 weeks before your endoscopy? If not then this could skew your results.

It looks like a negative biopsy for celiac disease, but to be sure ask your gastro about these results. This does not rule out non-celiac gluten sensitivity, so if you have symptoms your next step might be a gluten-free diet to see if it helps.

I am going to make a post about what happened today when I tried to get a second opinion, Ā but basically his office didnā€™t call or speak with me at all with any information. I called and they told me he basically is sending me off to a general surgeon for my gullbladder and as far as heā€™s concerned thereā€™s no issue in regards to celiacs disease or any other part of gluten issues.Ā 
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I tried to talk with them about maybe doing a couple more tests, the genetic test, some anemia testing, maybe redoing the celiac tests to see if the numbers are going up. Instead, I was basically shamed by the nurse, told to wait until October to see a different doctor and a bunch of other stuff Iā€™ll save for my test and that Iā€™m being referred to a general surgeon for my gallbladder. The one thatā€™s been tested and theyā€™ve said is fine but want to remove anyway for no reason.Ā 

pikauchu Apprentice
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2 hours ago, Scott Adams said:

Were you eating at least two slices of wheat bread daily for at least 2 weeks before your endoscopy? If not then this could skew your results.

It looks like a negative biopsy for celiac disease, but to be sure ask your gastro about these results. This does not rule out non-celiac gluten sensitivity, so if you have symptoms your next step might be a gluten-free diet to see if it helps.

I ate a lot of gluten, but I wouldnā€™t say I ate 2 slices of bread every day for 2 weeks.Ā 

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Since you had a positive blood test for celiac disease perhaps try a gluten-free diet to see if it helps with your symptoms (if so, likely non-celiac gluten sensitivity). It's unfortunate that your doctors are dismissing you, and it may be time to seek a different doctor.

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pikauchu Apprentice
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1 hour ago, Scott Adams said:

Since you had a positive blood test for celiac disease perhaps try a gluten-free diet to see if it helps with your symptoms (if so, likely non-celiac gluten sensitivity). It's unfortunate that your doctors are dismissing you, and it may be time to seek a different doctor.

Iā€™m looking for a second opinion currently. What makes me more worried is that my PCP hasnā€™t been checking my Gravesā€™ disease either, and no one else seems to concern that I was genetic tested positive for familial Mediterranean fever when I was pregnant with my son. Either way, I see a different doctor in June as a second opinion and Iā€™m wondering whether or not I should go into my primary care doctor and see if they can do a work up on a bunch of stuff, like anemia and thyroid and normal stuff you should check occasionally.

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I got my genetic diagnosis in another state thatā€™s refusing to give s9me of my medical records. And that isnā€™t helping matters.Ā 

Scott Adams Grand Master
Scott Adams
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If you plan to get further tests for celiac disease keep in mind that you need to be eating gluten daily for 6-8 weeks before blood tests, and 2 weeks before a biopsy.Ā 

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On 5/23/2023 at 4:46 PM, pikauchu said:

"II got my genetic diagnosis in another state thatā€™s refusing to give s9me of my medical records. And that isnā€™t helping matters. "

Threaten them that you will file a HIPAA complaint if they DO NOT COMPLY in giving you copies of your records.Ā  Of course is any copying, mailingĀ  fee's etc. are implied you will have to pay them.Ā 

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