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ARCHIVED Is A Biopsy Necessary For Me?
aliandsander replied to aliandsander's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms
Just wanted to follow up for anyone interested. I finally got in touch with, through a recommendation, a great GE who recommended that I get a biopsy. She felt it was important to get a baseline- to see how much damage has been done. She also felt it would be smart, since I don't have a lot of noticeable symptoms- just in case I wasn't actually incurring... -
ARCHIVED Is A Biopsy Necessary For Me?
aliandsander replied to aliandsander's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms
I totally understand. My extended family seems to have a hard enough time understanding why I'm so strict with my daughters diet. Without the official diagnosis, I think I would end up feeling defensive all the time. But I suppose a positive blood test and family history should be enough. I'm starting to realize that I shouldn't have to prove myself to... -
ARCHIVED Is A Biopsy Necessary For Me?
aliandsander replied to aliandsander's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms
Thank you, Nicole! -
ARCHIVED Is A Biopsy Necessary For Me?
aliandsander posted a topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms
My 6 year old daughter was recently diagnosed with Celiac, (positive blood work and biopsy confirmed). I suspected Celiac for her because my brother has it. The whole family was then tested and my blood work came back positive (ttg ,72- even though by that time I was already eating a mostly gluten free diet). My question is- do I really need a biopsy...
