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baldridgem Rookie

What is the most accurate test for celiac? I've read that the blood

test is'nt as accurate as the stool test.

I've had IBS for 17 years now and getting worse! I think I may have celiac or

gulten senstive. My doctor wants me to try IBS meds. I have tried them at the beggining

of my tummy trouble-they did'nt help.

I'm considering going on my own and ordering either York or Entrolab.

Any advice?

Mary

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My 2 daughters and I used Enterolab. One of my daughters had been tested multiple times over 7 years by the blood tests and they were negative. We have a family history of celiac disease so I was unconvinced. When I found out about Enterolab, I had her tested and it was positive. I believe it is accurate. My other daughter and I were also positive and had no symptoms before but are both feeling better gluten-free.

I don't know anything about York.

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CarlaB Enthusiast

I don't know anything about York. I was happy with Enterolab. One thing that's good about them is that you don't have to be eating gluten to be tested.

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AndreaB Contributor

I used enterolab for my family even though we didn't have any symptoms. I like them because they can catch the intolerance before there is major damage. 3 out of 4 of us tested positive for gluten intolerance.

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Mary,

The only thing doctors seem to care about is giving meds. I used Enterolab and was very satisfied. My doctor was fixated on IBS and would have never figured out that I had celiac or was casein intolerant. Enterolab showed me exactly what was going on. Now that I know that I need to be gluten/casein-free, it seems much easier to get myself feeling better, no meds necessary. Good luck,

-Brian

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baldridgem Rookie
Mary,

The only thing doctors seem to care about is giving meds. I used Enterolab and was very satisfied. My doctor was fixated on IBS and would have never figured out that I had celiac or was casein intolerant. Enterolab showed me exactly what was going on. Now that I know that I need to be gluten/casein-free, it seems much easier to get myself feeling better, no meds necessary. Good luck,

-Brian

Thanks, everyone. Its Entrolab-I'll order the test today!!

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linz7997 Explorer

so i have a huge fear of the biopsy or the scope...i will def. do it if it will help...but if there ar other options that would be the best!!! if there is a pos result at enterolab...is that the end all be all result and no need to go further w/ a dr. i mean because there isnt any meds anyway...right??? so cut out the middle man??

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AndreaB Contributor

linz,

Enterolab is the non invasive, more accurate testing than biopsy and even blood work if you haven't progressed to a lot of damage with this disease. If you want an official doctors diagnosis you would need to do the biopsy and then hope it's positive, which is hit and miss. Some doctors do diagnose with enterolab though. As you stated, you can avoid meds that won't do any or much good.

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