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- trents replied to Lynnard's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms9
Waiting on biopsy results but wanted opinion on bloodwork
"Bonus points". I like that analogy! At this point, the following article might be helpful: Eating out will be the biggest challenge and will present the most threat to avoiding gluten since you don't have control over how food is prepared and handled back in the restaurant kitchen. Become comfortable with asking questions of restaurant staff... -
- Lynnard replied to Lynnard's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms9
Waiting on biopsy results but wanted opinion on bloodwork
Thank you! Yes - labs are above but Deamidated Gliadin was super high, tTG was a weak positive and Immunoglobulin A was way below normal which gives "bonus points" to the positive tests because it can also cause false negative results. This information confirms my thinking and I really appreciate your feedback!!! -
- trents replied to Lynnard's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms9
Waiting on biopsy results but wanted opinion on bloodwork
By far, the most likely cause of villous atrophy in the Marsh 3 range is celiac disease but there are other possible causes. Did you also have positive antibody tests? My guess is that when you see your physician he/she will declare you to have celiac disease. Of course, the ultimate proof of the pudding will be if you experience definite improvement in symptoms... -
- Lynnard replied to Lynnard's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms9
Waiting on biopsy results but wanted opinion on bloodwork
Hi again - I received the biopsy results but haven't had follow up appointment with Dr. yet. Wondering if you could comment on this: "Duodenum, random, Biopsy (Cold Forceps): MILD VILLOUS BLUNTING WITH PROMINENT INTRAEPITHELIAL LYMPHOCYTES, CONSISTENT WITH SPRUE (MARSH TYPE 3A). See Comment. Negative for Infectious Organisms, Dysplasia or Malignancy... -
- Sicilygirl replied to Sicilygirl's topic in Post Diagnosis, Recovery & Treatment of Celiac Disease12
Enegy level extremely low
Hello Scott, I did lose weight at the beginning of diagnosis and I know that it will take time to put on the weight I did lose. I think I have no appetite because this has been a roller coaster of emotions and a Big change on my body and its out of whack mentally and pysically. I think I am just depressed to be honest.
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