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kington

By kington
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kington Newbie
kington
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We are getting ready to go to a pedi gastric doctor. My daughter has been sick for 2 years and finially i think I am getting answers. I have been looking for a support group close to home. I haven't had any luck yet.

I am nervous about what we will find out Monday. Will it show neg, will it show positive. I am ready for the positive, but if it shows negative what will be my next step?

I am so thankful for the web sites and all the information about this one word that I just heard a month ago, "CELIAC".

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Dixiebell Contributor
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Welcome to the forum kington!

Is she getting the blood tests or the biopsy or both? If the results are negative, it is advised that gluten-free be tried for several months after all of the testing is done.

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Texas is a big state.

best regards, lm

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