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- Scott Adams replied to Midwesteaglesfan's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms2
Going for upper endoscopy today
First of all, I want to wish you the very best of luck with your procedure today. It's completely understandable to feel a mix of apprehension and hope. Your proactiveness in researching and advocating for that endoscopy was incredibly smart; securing that formal diagnosis is crucial for both insurance and long-term health management. While it's natural to... -
- Scott Adams replied to Grace Good's topic in Gluten-Free Foods, Products, Shopping & Medications4
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- Borky posted a topic in Dermatitis Herpetiformis0
Gluten food test strips
I just recently saw something on this. Has anyone tried test strips? Which brand is better? Not sure how they really work and if they really do work. Thank you, Nancy (aka Borky) -
- Wheatwacked replied to Midwestern's topic in Post Diagnosis, Recovery & Treatment of Celiac Disease17
Gluten Issues and Vitamin D
Surge of information on benefits of vitamin D McCarthy has been employing these methods since February 2007, and patient acceptance has been high. He said he checks each patient’s 25(OH)D level and supplements to reach a target of 80 ng/mL in adults and children. Of the first 1,500 patients McCarthy tested, 40% began with vitamin D levels less than 2... -
- Wheatwacked replied to Midwesteaglesfan's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms2
Going for upper endoscopy today
Hello @Midwesteaglesfan and welcome. A result greater than 10 U/mL is considered positive. Some labs use 15 as the cutoff, but 34 is in the positive. The endoscopy and biopsy is looking for damage to your small intestine. I don't don't think 5 days is enough to repair the damage. This comment is effectly your answer, regardless of your biopsy...
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