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To biopsy or not?
kathysb918 replied to kathysb918's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms
I had my B12 and D levels checked back in January, and both were normal, but on the low end of normal. I was already taking a supplement for both, and my doc told me to continue doing that. So that's a daily thing for me, along with a multi. I do know the basics, but I still have a lot to learn. I am reading everything I can find, and these forums help... -
To biopsy or not?
kathysb918 replied to kathysb918's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms
No, it won't be a problem to stay on the diet...well, as far as my determination..not saying it's an easy diet! I'm a registered dietitian, so I know what to look for and I understand how important it is..and more importantly, I am so ready to feel better, that I will do what it takes to get there. Thanks for your input! -
To biopsy or not?
kathysb918 replied to kathysb918's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms
Thank you for your response! I wasn't purposely avoiding gluten, although I can't say I was eating it daily. I don't need the official dx to keep me on the diet for life, especially if it helps me feel better. I guess I just need the push to make the decision either way I think I just have 'test fatigue' after the last few years and am just wary from... -
I recently took the Imaware Celiac test and these were my numbers: tTG IgA 8.49 (weak positive) tTG IgG 4.91 (negative) DGP IgA 22.72 (positive) DGP IgG 43.60 (positive) I followed up with my primary care doctor and she did another blood test, and these were my results: EMA negative tTG 8 IgA 190 She didn't test the...
