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<channel><title><![CDATA[Celiac Disease & Gluten-free Diet Information at Celiac.com - Comments for article: How accurate are blood-antibody tests?*]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com</link><description /><language>en-us</language><copyright><![CDATA[http://www.celiac.com]]></copyright><generator>N/A</generator><webMaster>scott@celiac.com</webMaster><lastBuildDate>Tue, 21 May 2013 12:17:38 PDT</lastBuildDate><ttl>20</ttl><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #1]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/32/1/How-accurate-are-blood-antibody-tests/Page1.html#Comment2146</link><description><![CDATA[This is crazy...'a slice of monkey esophagus'. I had no idea they were killing monkeys for this. Also, I'm not willing to get on a gluten diet just to have some doctor tell me that I have celiac disease. That's just too risky for me. Although I do like the information about having a gluten test to see the levels of gluten getting into my diet that I am unaware of. Thank you for the information.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Ginger at 12:14 pm, Thu 8th May 2008)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Ginger)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 08 May 2008 12:14:40 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/32/1/How-accurate-are-blood-antibody-tests/Page1.html#Comment2146</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #2 (Reply to Comment #1)]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/32/1/How-accurate-are-blood-antibody-tests/Page1.html#Comment10948</link><description><![CDATA[I have no problems with a monkey being  sacrificed for a human life or to get a chance at improving a human life.  Until there is a better test, use the monkeys to improve our lives.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Dan Johnson at 1:29 pm, Sat 24th Mar 2012)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Dan Johnson)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 24 Mar 2012 13:29:56 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/32/1/How-accurate-are-blood-antibody-tests/Page1.html#Comment10948</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #3]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/32/1/How-accurate-are-blood-antibody-tests/Page1.html#Comment2648</link><description><![CDATA[About two years ago I had a celiac's test. I was told at the time it was negative. Come to find out, now they're saying I was positive for one of the antibodies but not the other. They're redoing the test. If I get the same result, should I push for some other type of test?<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Jen at 8:17 am, Tue 5th Aug 2008)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Jen)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 05 Aug 2008 08:17:42 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/32/1/How-accurate-are-blood-antibody-tests/Page1.html#Comment2648</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #4]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/32/1/How-accurate-are-blood-antibody-tests/Page1.html#Comment3191</link><description><![CDATA[There's no better indicator for what we need than our bodies own reaction to foods. I came up negative for antibodies, although which ones I am not aware. But when I get gluten in my food by accident, I am acutely aware of it. The immediate reaction is terrible gut pain, bloating and gas and later on my face is mottled by acne and inflammation. Clearly, these tests, although a god send for many, are not always a clear indicator of what is best for our health (as evidenced by the lack of a celiac diagnosis in my case). Some who are experiencing these symptoms but do not come up with antibodies should either look into the biopsy or just try the diet and see what happens. My livelihood was too large a price to pay for the convenience of eating whatever I wish.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Maria at 9:02 am, Sun 7th Dec 2008)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Maria)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 07 Dec 2008 09:02:05 PST]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/32/1/How-accurate-are-blood-antibody-tests/Page1.html#Comment3191</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #5 (Reply to Comment #4)]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/32/1/How-accurate-are-blood-antibody-tests/Page1.html#Comment5316</link><description><![CDATA[I completely agree with you Maria!
My results keep coming back negative, but if I eat anything with gluten my face breaks out horribly and the gas and bloating with stomach pain are unbearable!<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Leticia at 1:15 pm, Tue 22nd Dec 2009)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Leticia)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 22 Dec 2009 13:15:40 PST]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/32/1/How-accurate-are-blood-antibody-tests/Page1.html#Comment5316</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #6]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/32/1/How-accurate-are-blood-antibody-tests/Page1.html#Comment3782</link><description><![CDATA[I agree with Maria.  It's not always so clear.  My blood test came back positive but when they did the endoscopy there wasn't any visible damage to my small intestines, just severe redness (stomach & small intestines are suppose to be a pale pink color).  The doc didn't even bother to take the biopsy.  The doctors say that I don't have celiac but just an intolerance to gluten along with gastritis and lactose intolerant.  If I eat anything with gluten/dairy I become so sick, you would think I have food poisoning.  The doctors don't know much more about the disease then we do by researching it ourselves.  They told me to be retested in a year or so, but clearly there won't be any signs because I am forced to eliminate gluten from my diet.  I hope that with all the research they are doing on celiac disease, they can develop a more precise way to diagnose.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Beth at 7:19 am, Fri 15th May 2009)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Beth)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 15 May 2009 07:19:32 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/32/1/How-accurate-are-blood-antibody-tests/Page1.html#Comment3782</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #7 (Reply to Comment #6)]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/32/1/How-accurate-are-blood-antibody-tests/Page1.html#Comment11881</link><description><![CDATA[Thanks for the HOPE! My 5 year old is going for an endoscopy in 2 weeks and I am nervous about the whole thing; but deep down I know it will be fine, and is the only 100% way to know for sure. Good luck on your gluten-free journey, thanks again.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Jennifer at 8:25 pm, Wed 27th Jun 2012)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Jennifer)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 27 Jun 2012 20:25:04 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/32/1/How-accurate-are-blood-antibody-tests/Page1.html#Comment11881</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #7 (Reply to Comment #6)]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/32/1/How-accurate-are-blood-antibody-tests/Page1.html#Comment12188</link><description><![CDATA[Hi, my son is 12 and is going for a endoscopy in 2 weeks. It has got me ill. I hope all went well for your 5 year old.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Kelly at 9:54 pm, Wed 25th Jul 2012)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Kelly)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 25 Jul 2012 21:54:38 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/32/1/How-accurate-are-blood-antibody-tests/Page1.html#Comment12188</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #9]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/32/1/How-accurate-are-blood-antibody-tests/Page1.html#Comment4379</link><description><![CDATA[Very informative. I am going through a lot of G.I. problems right now and am having an upper G.I. done on Wednesday to try and find out what's going on. I cut gluten out of my diet about 3 weeks ago in an attempt to see if it would help. It HAS helped to some extent, but not totally. It DID eradicate my diarrhea issues, but not my pain and nausea (which could be cause by something else, I guess.) I am going to request that I be tested for Celiac Disease. I'm glad I read this though - I guess it means I need to eat a sandwich or some crackers or something the day before. Yuck. I DO miss the gluten foods - but have enjoyed being diarrhea-free. I accidentally ate something with gluten and sure enough, the trots came back. (sigh) Anyway - so I guess I'll eat a little gluten prior to the testing.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Jan at 5:46 pm, Fri 11th Sep 2009)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Jan)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 11 Sep 2009 17:46:38 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/32/1/How-accurate-are-blood-antibody-tests/Page1.html#Comment4379</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #10 (Reply to Comment #9)]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/32/1/How-accurate-are-blood-antibody-tests/Page1.html#Comment4918</link><description><![CDATA[If you're still having minor symptoms after eliminating wheat, try eliminating soy or soybean oil too.  This can be tedious (read labels on everything - jar spaghetti sauces, salad dressings, soups, butter spreads, chips, microwave popcorn, cereal, Worcestershire, etc.) but worth it!  An article my sister sent me four years ago saved me because I was still not 100% well until reading it.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Patricia at 7:57 am, Fri 13th Nov 2009)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Patricia)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 13 Nov 2009 07:57:41 PST]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/32/1/How-accurate-are-blood-antibody-tests/Page1.html#Comment4918</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #10 (Reply to Comment #9)]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/32/1/How-accurate-are-blood-antibody-tests/Page1.html#Comment8481</link><description><![CDATA[Do you still have the article?  Can you post it?<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by marylworth@yahoo.com at 7:17 am, Sat 9th Apr 2011)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (marylworth@yahoo.com)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 09 Apr 2011 07:17:32 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/32/1/How-accurate-are-blood-antibody-tests/Page1.html#Comment8481</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #11 (Reply to Comment #9)]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/32/1/How-accurate-are-blood-antibody-tests/Page1.html#Comment8520</link><description><![CDATA[Not only wheat and soy can cause this type of distress, but also corn.  I have the double whammy of no corn, no gluten.  This makes eating very difficulty--but far better than ending up bent over in pain.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Sherry at 5:53 pm, Tue 12th Apr 2011)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Sherry)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 12 Apr 2011 17:53:45 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/32/1/How-accurate-are-blood-antibody-tests/Page1.html#Comment8520</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #13]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/32/1/How-accurate-are-blood-antibody-tests/Page1.html#Comment5193</link><description><![CDATA[My son tested negative to celiac, but it runs in my husbands family, and my son severely reacts to gluten. His Pediactic Gastro. said that they now know that not all patients with celiac will even have a normal IGA response. He said follow the symptoms, not the test results. He also said that when you have celiac disease or a gluten sensitivity, you often become intolerant to soy and dairy (at least for awhile) until your stomach can heal. So, if when you cut out soy it is not helping much, cut out dairy too, or do a Total Elimination Diet for awhile. It sucks, but will help you get to the bottom of all the intolerances (which often cannot be found via a test).<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Michelle at 3:10 pm, Thu 10th Dec 2009)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Michelle)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 10 Dec 2009 15:10:02 PST]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/32/1/How-accurate-are-blood-antibody-tests/Page1.html#Comment5193</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #14]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/32/1/How-accurate-are-blood-antibody-tests/Page1.html#Comment5532</link><description><![CDATA[I've been off gluten for six months now (and am feeling better).  Now my MD wants me to do this bloodwork for celiac.  She said three days of gluten beforehand--- does this sound like enough?  Does anyone know?<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Valerie at 5:00 pm, Wed 20th Jan 2010)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Valerie)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 20 Jan 2010 17:00:54 PST]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/32/1/How-accurate-are-blood-antibody-tests/Page1.html#Comment5532</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #15]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/32/1/How-accurate-are-blood-antibody-tests/Page1.html#Comment5589</link><description><![CDATA[3 days of gluten is NOT enough. You have to be on a gluten diet for three MONTHS before getting an accurate diagnosis!<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Kara at 3:59 am, Wed 27th Jan 2010)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Kara)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 27 Jan 2010 03:59:45 PST]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/32/1/How-accurate-are-blood-antibody-tests/Page1.html#Comment5589</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #16 (Reply to Comment #15)]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/32/1/How-accurate-are-blood-antibody-tests/Page1.html#Comment10565</link><description><![CDATA[My 6 year old daughter recently had her IGA blood test and the doctor advised she only needed a week for blood results but 6 weeks for biopsy.  Having said that her bloods came back negative and the doctor has now  wiped us from further tests saying shes not celiac.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Simone at 5:55 pm, Mon 6th Feb 2012)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Simone)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:55:34 PST]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/32/1/How-accurate-are-blood-antibody-tests/Page1.html#Comment10565</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #17]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/32/1/How-accurate-are-blood-antibody-tests/Page1.html#Comment5736</link><description><![CDATA[This article and the blog were very helpful.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Harvey Dessel at 2:29 pm, Fri 12th Feb 2010)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Harvey Dessel)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 12 Feb 2010 14:29:53 PST]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/32/1/How-accurate-are-blood-antibody-tests/Page1.html#Comment5736</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #18]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/32/1/How-accurate-are-blood-antibody-tests/Page1.html#Comment6049</link><description><![CDATA[Very informative! My one year old daughter just had the biopsy and endoscopy test two days ago We are still waiting for results!<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Meredith at 1:31 pm, Wed 24th Mar 2010)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Meredith)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 24 Mar 2010 13:31:10 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/32/1/How-accurate-are-blood-antibody-tests/Page1.html#Comment6049</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #19]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/32/1/How-accurate-are-blood-antibody-tests/Page1.html#Comment6418</link><description><![CDATA[This article was helpful - to a point.  My 6 year old daughter has had tummy issues her whole life. To make a short story we had her blood tested & her antibody results were so high-off the chart- that her pediatrician said a biopsy wasn't necessary. She has celiac...period.  
My husband has had the same symptoms nearly his whole life (that's why we ignored our daughter's for so long). He got his blood tested. His antibodies were also off the charts - and again we were told by his doctor that a biopsy isn't necessary. "he has Celiac".
We were told by 2 different doctors that a biopsy wasn't necessary.  But all the research I've read said that the blood tests weren't 100% accurate.  

Both my husband & daughter have been gluten free for 2 months now.  My husband's digestive issues have all but disappeared. My daughter however, still has very loose stools, but she's only going once a day instead of several times a day.  I"m torn between giving her system a little more time, or requesting that biopsy after all.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Paula at 6:09 pm, Fri 21st May 2010)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Paula)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 21 May 2010 18:09:27 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/32/1/How-accurate-are-blood-antibody-tests/Page1.html#Comment6418</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #20 (Reply to Comment #19)]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/32/1/How-accurate-are-blood-antibody-tests/Page1.html#Comment7284</link><description><![CDATA[Paula - I found your comment to mean the most to our situation.  My son was diagnosed with Celiac and also has "off the chart" blood tests for all 4 antibodies.  The strange thing was that he is asymptomatic.  I made the connection myself based on a tooth enamel defect that was found at the dentist office.  We have all been tested (my husband, daughter and myself) and are awaiting the results.  I am sure that I have it was well.  Anyway, our doc was pushing the biopsy even though the blood tests were so compelling.  We have chosen not to do that as my son just had his tonsils out and I do not want to put him through that right now.  We have chosen to just eliminate the gluten altogether.  I hope we have made the right choice.  Did you ever have the biopsy done on your daughter?<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Dianna at 11:52 am, Mon 4th Oct 2010)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Dianna)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 04 Oct 2010 11:52:15 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/32/1/How-accurate-are-blood-antibody-tests/Page1.html#Comment7284</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #21 (Reply to Comment #19)]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/32/1/How-accurate-are-blood-antibody-tests/Page1.html#Comment7471</link><description><![CDATA[My GI doctor told me there is no way to diagnose just on the blood test. My doctor told me the same thing yours did. I was way off the chart as well...she told me I had celiac and to go on a gluten free diet. My GI doctor was very upset that she told me to go on the diet BEFORE I saw him. He said he HAS to do a biopsy to say I have celiacs.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Marta at 4:46 pm, Wed 27th Oct 2010)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Marta)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 27 Oct 2010 16:46:41 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/32/1/How-accurate-are-blood-antibody-tests/Page1.html#Comment7471</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #21 (Reply to Comment #20)]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/32/1/How-accurate-are-blood-antibody-tests/Page1.html#Comment9155</link><description><![CDATA[From what I understand, the blood test CAN be sufficient to determine a gluten intolerance, BUT in order to know if you have celiac disease, you need the biopsy. Celiac disease involves the deterioration of the villi which line the small intestine, and this is only confirmed through biopsy. However, you can have a significant gluten intolerance and not have celiac disease. Celiac is just one of the many possible side effects of eating gluten if you are intolerant. the body does not produce antibodies against something unless it is harmful to you. Therefore, the positive blood work could be considered enough to determine your gluten intolerance, and spare yourself or your little ones the expense and trauma of an endoscopy. Unless of course you really want to have  the celiac diagnosis, eliminating gluten will provide amazing health benefits either way to the gluten intolerant individual.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Dana at 2:08 pm, Fri 5th Aug 2011)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Dana)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 05 Aug 2011 14:08:32 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/32/1/How-accurate-are-blood-antibody-tests/Page1.html#Comment9155</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #21 (Reply to Comment #20)]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/32/1/How-accurate-are-blood-antibody-tests/Page1.html#Comment10452</link><description><![CDATA[So my question in my case is if my blood test came back barely positive but my endoscopy came back negative should I stop eating gluten? My doctor told me that if I don't have any symptoms that it is ok to eat it. Your thoughts????<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Jodi at 11:47 am, Fri 27th Jan 2012)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Jodi)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 27 Jan 2012 11:47:56 PST]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/32/1/How-accurate-are-blood-antibody-tests/Page1.html#Comment10452</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #24]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/32/1/How-accurate-are-blood-antibody-tests/Page1.html#Comment6693</link><description><![CDATA[Great website for someone new to celiac disease.  I just got my blood test results and think it says I do not have celiac Even though I still think I do and will begin a gluten-free diet.  Results were (ttg)ab,iga <3; iga,serum 141.  The thing that is throwing me is the iga serum.  <br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Rose at 7:47 am, Wed 21st Jul 2010)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Rose)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 21 Jul 2010 07:47:29 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/32/1/How-accurate-are-blood-antibody-tests/Page1.html#Comment6693</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #25]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/32/1/How-accurate-are-blood-antibody-tests/Page1.html#Comment6900</link><description><![CDATA[False negatives and false positives don't bode well for someone with tendencies toward hypochondria.  When I do the gluten elimination diet strictly I feel better but it could be a placebo effect.  That's why the blood tests are appealing to me; so I can take my double-guessing self out of the loop, but if they aren't accurate enough to provide greater certainty that the elimination diet then what's the point?  Well, anyway this article answered several questions for me including the need to go back on gluten prior to the test and your insightful comments provided a ballpark figure for how long to go back on before testing.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Tim at 8:54 am, Sun 15th Aug 2010)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Tim)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 15 Aug 2010 08:54:24 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/32/1/How-accurate-are-blood-antibody-tests/Page1.html#Comment6900</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #26]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/32/1/How-accurate-are-blood-antibody-tests/Page1.html#Comment6901</link><description><![CDATA[Does anyone else get rhinitis (stuffy runny nose and sneezing) during their reactions or is it strictly gastro-intestinal for you?<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Tim at 9:06 am, Sun 15th Aug 2010)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Tim)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 15 Aug 2010 09:06:05 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/32/1/How-accurate-are-blood-antibody-tests/Page1.html#Comment6901</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #27 (Reply to Comment #26)]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/32/1/How-accurate-are-blood-antibody-tests/Page1.html#Comment6936</link><description><![CDATA[I have been having terrible gastrointestinal problems. Had an ultrasound and blood work. Nothing turned up. Since, someone mention perhaps gluten is the problem. I cut it out for 3 days, and the tummy troubles are gone. I have had rhinitis all my life, post nasal drip all night long, been on allergy pills of every type. I am hoping with a little more time on the gluten free diet, this will be alleviated. Keep me posted on your end. PS - going today for the blood work for the antibody to gluten. I am hoping 3 days off of gluten will be ok for an accurate reading. Although, prior to my gluten free diet, I could barely eat anything...that lasted more than a month!<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Ayrnn at 3:51 pm, Wed 18th Aug 2010)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Ayrnn)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 18 Aug 2010 15:51:55 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/32/1/How-accurate-are-blood-antibody-tests/Page1.html#Comment6936</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #28 (Reply to Comment #26)]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/32/1/How-accurate-are-blood-antibody-tests/Page1.html#Comment7626</link><description><![CDATA[I get a runny nose as soon as I eat anything with gluten in it.  I went on an elimination diet for 4 weeks because I was suffering from diarrhea, skin rashes, canker sores, gas, etc.  The elimination diet cleared all of my symptoms.  In trying things afterward, I got an immediate reaction to bread, so now I am off gluten completely.  

I don't think you need a doctor to tell you that you are gluten intolerant.  They seem to have a protocol for "diagnosing" someone with celiac that includes the biopsy and tests, but the disease is on a continuum.  Not everyone will test positive for every test, but if eliminating gluten helps, you should do it!<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Jan at 3:33 pm, Fri 19th Nov 2010)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Jan)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 19 Nov 2010 15:33:46 PST]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/32/1/How-accurate-are-blood-antibody-tests/Page1.html#Comment7626</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #29 (Reply to Comment #26)]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/32/1/How-accurate-are-blood-antibody-tests/Page1.html#Comment7872</link><description><![CDATA[Tim,
I get a runny nose immediately when eating something with gluten in it- I mean within 2-3 minutes! It is quite amazing and annoying at the same time!<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Wanda at 5:54 pm, Sun 26th Dec 2010)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Wanda)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 26 Dec 2010 17:54:15 PST]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/32/1/How-accurate-are-blood-antibody-tests/Page1.html#Comment7872</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #30 (Reply to Comment #26)]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/32/1/How-accurate-are-blood-antibody-tests/Page1.html#Comment8714</link><description><![CDATA[I get a runny nose the morning after I eat gluten.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Dawn Penland at 2:14 pm, Mon 16th May 2011)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Dawn Penland)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 16 May 2011 14:14:03 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/32/1/How-accurate-are-blood-antibody-tests/Page1.html#Comment8714</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #31 (Reply to Comment #26)]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/32/1/How-accurate-are-blood-antibody-tests/Page1.html#Comment8983</link><description><![CDATA[I get a very itchy nose (externally, like the skin on the end of my nose), bloodshot itchy eyes, nosebleeds, I had erythema nodosum, headaches, acne, and about 20 other symptoms of the approximate 300. This all in addition to the stomach pain, and other gastro issues.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Mere at 9:05 pm, Sun 10th Jul 2011)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Mere)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 10 Jul 2011 21:05:36 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/32/1/How-accurate-are-blood-antibody-tests/Page1.html#Comment8983</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #32 (Reply to Comment #26)]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/32/1/How-accurate-are-blood-antibody-tests/Page1.html#Comment9734</link><description><![CDATA[No, but in my reaction, I get extremely itchy and red and patchy skin particularly on my chest and face and extreme acne flair ups within minutes of consumption among the gastrointestinal effects. I read that "food allergies" particularly cause your symptoms and they can be celiac-related so I would try to avoid completely the foods that cause that reaction in you as this is a sign that your body is not taking to well to it.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Gabriella at 10:27 am, Wed 26th Oct 2011)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Gabriella)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 26 Oct 2011 10:27:09 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/32/1/How-accurate-are-blood-antibody-tests/Page1.html#Comment9734</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #33]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/32/1/How-accurate-are-blood-antibody-tests/Page1.html#Comment7194</link><description><![CDATA[This article helps a lot. I have gastrointestinal problems, dermatitis rashes that appear on my foot every 3-4 ish months, and geographic tongue. I'm more at risk for celiac b/c I also have Hashimoto's thyroiditis, but the one antibody test(IA-2) came back negative. I'm thinking my autoimmune disease might be affecting the test results, and am going gluten free to be sure.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Ashley P at 7:34 pm, Sat 18th Sep 2010)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Ashley P)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 18 Sep 2010 19:34:36 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/32/1/How-accurate-are-blood-antibody-tests/Page1.html#Comment7194</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #34 (Reply to Comment #33)]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/32/1/How-accurate-are-blood-antibody-tests/Page1.html#Comment7220</link><description><![CDATA[A biopsy of your rash may be all you need.  They say it is 100% sure indicator for celiac.  I'd ask your dermatologist about it.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Tami at 12:43 pm, Thu 23rd Sep 2010)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Tami)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 23 Sep 2010 12:43:37 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/32/1/How-accurate-are-blood-antibody-tests/Page1.html#Comment7220</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #35]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/32/1/How-accurate-are-blood-antibody-tests/Page1.html#Comment7774</link><description><![CDATA[I am 19 and since I was little I have had stomach issues and chronic constipation. Now more recently I am having severe acne issues, and now am missing periods.  I had a colonoscopy about a year ago and everything was fine. I went to a gynecologist and she tested my thyroid levels and my general physician said an antibody level was high but the thyroid function was okay. He sent me for blood work to test for celiac because I have a family history on my mom's side.  He called with the results today and said "everything was normal". I am so frustrated because all he is doing is giving me medicine to help me go to the bathroom but they either make me sick or don't work at all, the only thing that works is Exlax.  I want to push for an upper g.i. but I don't want to waste the time and money if i really don't have it.  I don't know what else to do and it seems like since he can't figure out whats wrong he is just giving up. What do I do? Please help.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Erika at 11:36 am, Sat 11th Dec 2010)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Erika)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 11 Dec 2010 11:36:00 PST]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/32/1/How-accurate-are-blood-antibody-tests/Page1.html#Comment7774</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #36 (Reply to Comment #35)]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/32/1/How-accurate-are-blood-antibody-tests/Page1.html#Comment11063</link><description><![CDATA[Hi Erika, have you tried to see a natural medicine doctor? A year ago, I had a very severe acne issue along with GI problems and Grave disease. The doc told me to increase the dosage of Oroxine and take some contraceptive pills but I did not want to do so. I read a few books from Dr Sandra Cabot regarding the thyroid and I have gained a better understanding about the thyroid and the autoimmune diseases. I started drinking 500ml of the vegetable juice and take Zinc and Selenium daily. After 6 months, my skin was a lot better and now I have a glowing skin that everyone is jealous ofl. I used to be a meat lover but since last year, I became almost a "herbivore". I only eat Atlantic salmon, soy products, legumes, fruits and vegetables and opt for a processed sugar, gluten and dairy free diet. I have so much of energy given that I only sleep 5-6 hours everyday. I am a lot happier, healthier and stronger now. It's true that "you are what you eat"! For a good health always! PS: The books that I have read recently are "Your Thyroid Problems solved", "Raw Juices can save your life" by Dr Sandra Cabot and "Eat to live" by Sue Radd and Dr Kenneth Setchell.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Rose at 9:27 pm, Thu 5th Apr 2012)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Rose)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 05 Apr 2012 21:27:57 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/32/1/How-accurate-are-blood-antibody-tests/Page1.html#Comment11063</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #37]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/32/1/How-accurate-are-blood-antibody-tests/Page1.html#Comment8350</link><description><![CDATA[I think that a diet based on Raw food is the best for everybody. And sure for celiac people. Try it. It's natural and its according to our physiology. Blessings to all.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Pola at 11:49 am, Sun 20th Mar 2011)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Pola)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 20 Mar 2011 11:49:58 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/32/1/How-accurate-are-blood-antibody-tests/Page1.html#Comment8350</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #38]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/32/1/How-accurate-are-blood-antibody-tests/Page1.html#Comment8409</link><description><![CDATA[There are 3 stages of injury to the intestinal lining with gluten sensitivity/celiac disease - Marsh 1, Marsh 2, and Marsh 3.  Marsh 1 shows inflammation only.  Marsh 2 shows tips of the villi missing, and Marsh 3 shows the villi are gone.  Only Marsh 3 is diagnostic of celiac disease.  

Blood tests correlate with celiac disease (Marsh 3)  90% of the time.  With anything less, the blood tests correlate only 30% of the time.  Having normal blood tests may mean you don't have celiac disease (defined as total loss of the intestinal villi), but it doesn't rule out gluten sensitivity (anything less than total loss of the villi).

There is a new lab, Cyrex, that does some novel testing for gluten senstivity/celiac disease, but it is new.  I haven't had any experience with it.

The best test is an elimination diet and see what happens.  If you feel better, you are sensitive to the food, whether it's gluten or something else.  If you have been off of gluten for a while, it may not be a good idea to re-challenge.  It can take months for the inflammation to calm down again.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Tootie at 2:15 pm, Mon 28th Mar 2011)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Tootie)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 28 Mar 2011 14:15:39 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/32/1/How-accurate-are-blood-antibody-tests/Page1.html#Comment8409</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #39]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/32/1/How-accurate-are-blood-antibody-tests/Page1.html#Comment8627</link><description><![CDATA[I've been having problems with my stomach for two years now. My doctor thought it was my gallbladder but, i did an ultrasound and they said it was all fine. My doctor said it was my birth control, she took me off and gave me something else, but as always it didn't work. I'm having stomach pains, bloating, extreme gas, and getting nausea. Well, i got the blood test done the other day because, my friend has it and she told me it sounds just like her problems. Well, they both came back negative and I want to get a endoscopy done to see. But, if i go two days without eating gluten products my stomach starts to feel a little better but when i go right into eating again it starts bloating, stomach pains, extreme gas, and nausea.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Stephanie at 8:06 am, Mon 25th Apr 2011)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Stephanie)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 25 Apr 2011 08:06:21 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/32/1/How-accurate-are-blood-antibody-tests/Page1.html#Comment8627</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #40]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/32/1/How-accurate-are-blood-antibody-tests/Page1.html#Comment10051</link><description><![CDATA[My total SIgA (saliva) was 6 (depressed- normal is (25-60)) and Gliadin Ab, SIgA (Saliva) was 1 (positive is >15).  Which is a negative result.  Could my SIgA Gliadin be lower since my SIgA is very low?  (I have no other known conditions).  Should I try to get a blood test?  Is that more accurate than saliva?  Where to go from here?<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Amy at 11:24 am, Tue 6th Dec 2011)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Amy)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 06 Dec 2011 11:24:30 PST]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/32/1/How-accurate-are-blood-antibody-tests/Page1.html#Comment10051</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #41]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/32/1/How-accurate-are-blood-antibody-tests/Page1.html#Comment10083</link><description><![CDATA[Hi everyone. I am recent to this celiac and am from a developing country...so little gluten free diet options here. My igA is 118 on a retest after I was on a gluten free diet for 6 months. Previously it was 284 (normal is less en 10). My igG was 604 but it is normal this time (4). So my doc says I don't need a biopsy. My tests are sufficient. AND now with this repeat test he has put me on steroids for a week...confusing.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Maria at 12:40 pm, Sat 10th Dec 2011)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Maria)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 10 Dec 2011 12:40:03 PST]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/32/1/How-accurate-are-blood-antibody-tests/Page1.html#Comment10083</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #42]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/32/1/How-accurate-are-blood-antibody-tests/Page1.html#Comment10479</link><description><![CDATA[I recently had a blood test done due to painful stomach aches and it came back positive for celiac. I am going to have the biopsy done on Wednesday (two days from now) I am just wondering, will I fall asleep with the pill they are going to give me? Or will I still be awake? I don't know what the pill is called, but I really don't want to be awake! Also am I still allowed to eat things with gluten in it? Or should I be on a gluten-free diet until they do the test?<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Allie at 8:34 pm, Mon 30th Jan 2012)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Allie)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:34:43 PST]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/32/1/How-accurate-are-blood-antibody-tests/Page1.html#Comment10479</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #43]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/32/1/How-accurate-are-blood-antibody-tests/Page1.html#Comment10871</link><description><![CDATA[I had horrible swelling throughout my body, fainting spells, gas bloating and stomach cramps.  My results were all positive and high including the biopsy.  If I accidently get gluten I know it right away too with horrible cramps.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by PJ Johnson at 10:07 pm, Tue 13th Mar 2012)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (PJ Johnson)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 13 Mar 2012 22:07:20 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/32/1/How-accurate-are-blood-antibody-tests/Page1.html#Comment10871</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #44]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/32/1/How-accurate-are-blood-antibody-tests/Page1.html#Comment16044</link><description><![CDATA[My doctor says to me, "Doing a full panel for celiac" per my request. No, he did not. They tested for IGA and Immuno A, and that's it. Hardly a "full panel." Test was negative with a result of "2" (considered negative), but I've been almost fully gluten-free for 2 months per the doctor's suggestion, and feel so much better it's like a miracle. My dad died of a gastro cancer and based on his symptoms, I would bet he had celiac disease. I'm going to get a cheek swab for the gene test to be sure. I'm really tired of having to advocate for proper healthcare - why do we pay doctors so much when they can't do the right thing?<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Susan at 3:23 pm, Sat 18th May 2013)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Susan)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 18 May 2013 15:23:49 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/32/1/How-accurate-are-blood-antibody-tests/Page1.html#Comment16044</guid></item></channel></rss>