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Blood Test Came Back Normal, Stay gluten-free Until Next Appt?


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Hello everyone,

I went to my aprn last Friday because I had been having stomach issues all week, worst than normal. I almost always have diarrhea/loose stools immediately after eating, the immediate need for a bathroom, etc, in addition to gas, bloating etc. My aprn ordered blood tests, including the Celiac Panel and suggested I either go dairy free or gluten-free for two weeks to see if there is an allergy going on. I started with gluten-free since I have an uncle, first cousin and two of my mother's cousins all have celiac and my mother has always has stomach issues but no official diagnosis. I just go the blood tests back and she says they all look normal. I asked whether that was the antibody or the genetic, or both but she didn't really seem to get the genetic aspect of it. I asked for a copy to be mailed to me so I have them.

She also set an up appointment for me to see a gastroenterologist but that isn't until October 7th. She suggested that if I think the gluten-free is working to stick with it until then, which is fine....I know this is only my sixth day but I haven't had quite of bad of problems and I feel significantly less bloated and gassy. I've also lost 4 lbs, is that normal? I am about 20-25 lbs over weight so I can afford to lose it. I have no problem staying gluten-free but I'm also concerned there may be problems if there needs to be further testing once I get to the specialist...so I'm wondering if anyone has any thoughts? Should I call the other doctor's office now to see what their advice is? I know it can take a while to really make a difference, and if it makes me feel better without a full diagnosis I'm fine with that too, but it's always nice to know what the real cause is.

Thanks for any advice...

Jen

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If you want to have a biopsy and possibly more blood tests with a specialist you do need to keep eating gluten. You can go off it once the testing is done.

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