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- plumbago replied to Lizy487's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms1
Inconclusive biopsy results
The endoscopy you just had done - did it include biopsies? Or were the findings you cite what was observed by the person doing the scope? From the sounds of it, it seems like celiac is a likely possibility. Might as well get serology done. Which part of the GI tract was this? Small intestine? Something else? Plumbago -
- Lizy487 posted a topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms1
Inconclusive biopsy results
Hey everyone, I am 38 years old and have had a long term history of unexplained gastric issues including cramps, intermittent diarrhoea that causes very yellow stools, bloating, gas and so on. Endoscopy with biopsy 2 years ago was clear but colonoscopy revealed 15 polyps that were unrelated to my gastric issues?? Since that time my symptoms have only... -
- KikiSa replied to KikiSa's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms4
Confused about test results
Yes, I did read about the bloodwork diagnosis option and was given the choice for further bloodwork or proceeding with endoscopy. At this point we would like a definitive answer as it will be a lifelong diagnosis and we realize we would have to go back on gluten if we ever wanted endoscopy in the future. I was reading an article from a GI specialist that... -
- Scott Adams replied to KikiSa's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms4
Confused about test results
In the Europe the new protocol for making a celiac disease diagnosis in children is if their tTg-IgA (tissue transglutaminase IgA) levels are 10 times or above the positive level for celiac disease. According to the latest research, if the blood test results are at certain high levels that range between 5-10 times the reference range for a positive... -
- Scott Adams replied to Eldene's topic in Food Intolerance & Leaky Gut30
Oats gluten free?
The good news is that after your gut heals (for most people who are 100% gluten-free this will take several months to two years) you may be able to slowly add some these items back into your diet after the damaged villi heal, although this may not be the case for everyone. This article may be helpful:
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