My Doctor Didn't Test...

[teacherkd]

Instead, he figures my symptoms [iBS, sharp pain in my toes, feet, and wrists, lactose intolerance], existing conditions [rosacea, gall bladder out, N.A.S.H.] and the fact that going gluten free cleared my symptoms up pointed to celiac anyway. Just got back from my physical and I was surprised, but no testing, other than my usual lipid/liver/triglyceride panels. He otherwise figured I didn't need to have the test done unless A) I really want to, which I don't, or my kids start showing symptoms, which they haven't.

Is this okay, or should I get tested anyway?

[ravenwoodglass]

In my opinion you have a good doctor. If you want to be tested you need to go back on a gluten diet for at least 2 to 3 months. Then you could have blood testing and biopsy which may come back a false negative. Your response to the diet followed strictly is a very important diagnostic tool also.

[cbear6301]

My dr just did the same thing to me..actually two doctors..my insurance doesn't cover it so they told me to try the gluten free diet. It has been 12 days and I have not had one migraine, nor vertigo spell and various other ailments are gone..I feel more energetic and seem to get better every day..there is not enough money in the world for me to go back on gluten...drs both said don't do it.. I don't need the test.. that it was obvious I have a problem...I worry about my kids..and would it be better to know...

Instead, he figures my symptoms [iBS, sharp pain in my toes, feet, and wrists, lactose intolerance], existing conditions [rosacea, gall bladder out, N.A.S.H.] and the fact that going gluten free cleared my symptoms up pointed to celiac anyway. Just got back from my physical and I was surprised, but no testing, other than my usual lipid/liver/triglyceride panels. He otherwise figured I didn't need to have the test done unless A) I really want to, which I don't, or my kids start showing symptoms, which they haven't.

Is this okay, or should I get tested anyway?