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Diagnosed W/ Cd -- Addl Allergy Testing?

Maureen73

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Maureen73
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Hi all - I've been (finally) diagnosed w/ celiac disease (and ulcerative colitis). I was wondering if anyone who was diagnosed went for additional testing to determine if there were other allergies to foods, etc. as well??? If so, what type of doctor did you see?

I'm trying to research this disease as much as possible and am finding that there are a lot of diseases, etc. "linked" to celiac disease, so I want to make sure that I don't have anything else (please, no allergy to chocolate!!!). :lol:

Thanks,

Maureen

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Maureen,

True food allergies manifest with typical symptoms of anaphylaxis, eg, hives, constricted throat, wheezing, etc. You would know if you had them. celiac disease is not a food allergy.

Kate

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Celiac is NOT an allergy. This is why when you go to an allergist they will not be able to test you for celiac by allergy testing. Celiac has it's own separate panel that needs to be done.

For allergy testing find an allergist to do those kinds of tests. Also, places like York labs do testing. The problem is there are many false positives or false negatives that can come with it. For instance, you could not react to one food it shows you high on but react to one that would not show up. If you have a severe allergy you should know ...I, in addition to celiac, have a severe wheat allergy and my throat starts to close up and I feel like I can't breathe, tingling, itching, etc.

If it's a minor one you would be less likely to recognize it and testing can be beneficial for picking it up.

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Regarding related diseases, I recommend a bone density test for osteophorosis. This seems to be one of the strongest correlations.

George

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Nevadan
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Regarding related diseases, I recommend a bone density test for osteoporosis. There seems to be very strong correlation with celiac disease. In fact I read that some medical group (AMA?) is now recommending that all patients dx'ed with celiac disease should have the bone density test.

George

Maureen73 Apprentice
Maureen73
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Thanks all. My dr did prescribe a Dexa Scan for bone density and prescribed Fosimax for osteoporosis due to the Celiac as well as ulcerative colitis (taking prednisone which can cause bone loss as well).

Maureen73 Apprentice
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Kate --

I see you are from Philly. I am moving to South Jersey (Swedesboro area in 2 weeks). Currently in the Princeton area. Do you know of any gluten free restaurants in Philadelphia? I found that PF Changs in Marlton, NJ offers a gluten free menu. Several restaurants in NYC and North Jersey, but I am still searching for some closer to my hometown.

Thanks!

Maureen

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