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Greetings,

I am desperately looking for some answers and what to expect before I go to the Gastro...AGAIN!

Here is the scoop...I am 30 have had Hasimotos tyroiosis for 17 years. I am on a pretty high dose for that. I have had my gall bladder out a few years ago for luctioning reasons (or lack there of) I had a test done to confirm that before surgery. I have had peptic ulcers and sonstant stomach issues. After a second trip to the ER I went to my primary care Dr. and after giving her an updated family history..(once case of celiacs...thyroid issues, diabities and both of my grandparents dying from intestinal related diseases) she ran the test for Celiacs. Here are the outcomes..

tTg, IGA 47

Gliadin IGA 43

Gliadin IGG 13

She told me that It is probably celiacs but to keep the appt that was already scheduled with the GI for more tests to confirm. I have already had an endoscopy from the GB surgery so I am not freaked about that. I just want to be prepared as to what the chances are or celiacs and if the numbers are not high? Does anyone know if it can be something else.

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Greetings,

I am desperately looking for some answers and what to expect before I go to the Gastro...AGAIN!

Here is the scoop...I am 30 have had Hasimotos tyroiosis for 17 years. I am on a pretty high dose for that. I have had my gall bladder out a few years ago for luctioning reasons (or lack there of) I had a test done to confirm that before surgery. I have had peptic ulcers and sonstant stomach issues. After a second trip to the ER I went to my primary care Dr. and after giving her an updated family history..(once case of celiacs...thyroid issues, diabities and both of my grandparents dying from intestinal related diseases) she ran the test for Celiacs. Here are the outcomes..

tTg, IGA 47

Gliadin IGA 43

Gliadin IGG 13

She told me that It is probably celiacs but to keep the appt that was already scheduled with the GI for more tests to confirm. I have already had an endoscopy from the GB surgery so I am not freaked about that. I just want to be prepared as to what the chances are or celiacs and if the numbers are not high? Does anyone know if it can be something else.

Hi there! Welcome to the board!

In order to know if your blood levels are high, we need to know the normal ranges for that specific lab. Either way though, from what I've seen on this board in the past, the numbers you have seem pretty high. Your doctor is right in saying that it is probably Celiacs, and is also right in sending you to a GI for an endoscopy. Usually though, bloodwork (when positive) is very conclusive. You will be able to know the extent of the damage you have with a scope, but other than that I'd say you've found out what your problem is. Along with your family history and existing symptoms and other conditions, I think others would agree that Celiac fits.

I know it can be scary and intimidating at first, but you've come to the right place to learn everything you need to know! Ask, ask away!

Good luck and hope you start feeling better soon!

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