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Jean-Luc

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Anyone know of Doc in CT that I could see for a second opinion.

I have two biopsies, first positive stain for celiac disease. The second, neg stain for celiac disease but mild atrophy of the villi. Two sets fo bloodwork came back negative.

My current GI does not think I have celiac disease, he maybe right but, I really want some else to look at everything i.e. test results and family hx.

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Anyone know of Doc in CT that I could see for a second opinion.

I have two biopsies, first positive stain for celiac disease. The second, neg stain for celiac disease but mild atrophy of the villi. Two sets fo bloodwork came back negative.

My current GI does not think I have celiac disease, he maybe right but, I really want some else to look at everything i.e. test results and family hx.

I thought any atrophy of the villi was celiac ... you might just be happy about your doc's refusal to diagnose even though your tests show it because then there will never be a question about a pre-existing condition with an insurance company. This isn't one of those diseases that requires prescription medication, so you can do it without a doc.

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I thought any atrophy of the villi was celiac ... you might just be happy about your doc's refusal to diagnose even though your tests show it because then there will never be a question about a pre-existing condition with an insurance company. This isn't one of those diseases that requires prescription medication, so you can do it without a doc.

I agree, but I guess I want to make sure that something else is not going on i.e. some other sort of GI problem.

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