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  1. Hexagonal started following Confused by results , Negative biopsy, positive blood test (included), GI says I have celiac disease and Drs won't take me seriously
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    This is pretty much what happened to me. I was tested for celiac because my dad has it but I wasn't complaining of symptoms. I had a positive blood test, negative biopsy but the endoscopy showed inflammation and streaking. Got a message from my GI (appointment next month) that even with a negative biopsy it's probably celiac. Hopefully we'll both see unexpected...
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    Crohn's and celiac are both autoimmune diseases that impact the digestive tract and can have similar symptoms. Crohn's is generally considered a more serious/dangerous disease that is more difficult to treat. I thought of Crohn's when you mentioned passing blood. Crohn's can cause damage and ulcers in the intestines and cause bleeding. IBD refers to Crohn...
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    Did they say anything about Crohn's? They often do colonoscopies to check for that.
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    Well your doctors can't diagnose something they can't test for (particularly when there are reliable tests for the disease you want a diagnosis for). If you don't want to do a gluten challenge to get tested, that's understandable. You can continue to eat gluten free if it makes you feel better! You might also consider having the rash biopsied if it comes...
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    My best friend noted that I throw up more often than she thinks is common. I tend to get nauseous and dizzy very often.
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    I went to the doctor last week because I've been having swollen and red lips but wasn't sure what I was reacting to. My doctor rain a celiac panel because my parent has celiac. I didn't think it would be positive but my doctor says I have to see a GI because the results are concerning. Gliadin IgA is 10 units and standard range is under 19. So this is...
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