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diagnostic testing variance
KDeL replied to KDeL's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms
so much to it. the genetic testing will help if i don’t have it right? If theres no gene found then I definitely don’t have celiac? I guess genetic testing, plus ruling out h.pylori, plus gluten challenge will be a good way to confirm yes or no for celiac. -
diagnostic testing variance
KDeL replied to KDeL's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms
That all makes sense thank you. I was within normal ranges - a little on the lower end. So, the NCGS would still show positive biopsy? -
diagnostic testing variance
KDeL replied to KDeL's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms
Thank you both... yes it's a big mystery and seems so inconclusive. However the biopsy is a huge piece and my history of symptoms. I agree too, that the on and off of eating gluten-free probably messes with the tests. I recently had IGA SERUM (147) and TTG IGA ANTIBODY (>1.23) and had been eating gluten-free for about 6 days. Prior to that a... -
For years, I have dealt with various gluten related symptoms like stomach pains, bloating, IBS-C "ish" digestive issues, low iron, low Vit D, joint pains, brain fog, and more. I finally got a double scope and stomach looks clear, but I have some lymphocytosis of the duodenum. I am wondering if this sounds familiar to anyone, where I have not shown celiac...