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- Shining My Light replied to Shining My Light's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms6Virus, celiac disease or both?
Thank you @trents! This is all sound advice. In 2022 I did have a biopsy done with the EGD: SPECIMEN: (A) DUODENUM, BIOPSY (B) GASTRIC BIOPSY(C) GASTRIC POLYP, BIOPSY(D) ESOPHAGUS BIOPSY (E) ESOPHAGUS BIOPSY This would have been when the candida was found. If I understand right it’s the duodenum they take a biopsy of. Nothing was mentioned a... -
- xxnonamexx replied to Scott Adams's topic in Post Diagnosis, Recovery & Treatment of Celiac Disease35Supplements for those Diagnosed with Celiac Disease
I know I haven't been tested for Celiac yet. But If I took a blood test would they be able to say what I am deficient in as far as vitamins and minerals so I can see what supplements to take or is it not that easy to figure out what is needed to balance out vitamins/minerals. -
- trents replied to Shining My Light's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms6Virus, celiac disease or both?
All that is exactly why you should have an endoscopy with a biopsy of the small bowel lining done. It's a very simple procedure and in the US they put you under for it so there is no discomfort. You don't even have to do a cleanout like you do for a colonoscopy. It might also be wise to wait a few months and get the tTG-IGA checked again if nothing... -
- knitty kitty replied to ehb's topic in Post Diagnosis, Recovery & Treatment of Celiac Disease30Refractory Celiac disease - what to do
I understand your exasperation. My doctors were totally clueless. Me? I couldn't believe it was so simple. I had studied nutrition before earning a degree in Microbiology because I was curious about what the vitamins were doing inside the body. It's about giving the body the nutrients it needs to heal. Read my blog for more of my journey... Do... -
- Shining My Light replied to Shining My Light's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms6
Virus, celiac disease or both?
@trents - sorry, I know that didn’t make sense. I need to get better at rereading the things I write. The people I know of that have a gluten sensitivity or intolerance have tested negative for celiac. They can’t have gluten of any kind without having a reaction. That to me isn’t helpful. If I reacted to gluten I wouldn’t eat it regardless of it b...
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By Shining My Light · Posted
Thank you @trents! This is all sound advice. In 2022 I did have a biopsy done with the EGD: SPECIMEN: (A) DUODENUM, BIOPSY (B) GASTRIC BIOPSY(C) GASTRIC POLYP, BIOPSY(D) ESOPHAGUS BIOPSY (E) ESOPHAGUS BIOPSY This would have been when the candida was found. If I understand right it’s the duodenum they take a biopsy of. Nothing was mentioned about Villous atrophy however they were not looking for that particularly. Something that stumps me is the correlation between symptoms and damage. One seems to equal the other. I have yet to see damage with “silent celiac”. Not saying it doesn’t exist. Also super curious on other symptoms that would improve... -
By xxnonamexx · Posted
I know I haven't been tested for Celiac yet. But If I took a blood test would they be able to say what I am deficient in as far as vitamins and minerals so I can see what supplements to take or is it not that easy to figure out what is needed to balance out vitamins/minerals. -
All that is exactly why you should have an endoscopy with a biopsy of the small bowel lining done. It's a very simple procedure and in the US they put you under for it so there is no discomfort. You don't even have to do a cleanout like you do for a colonoscopy. It might also be wise to wait a few months and get the tTG-IGA checked again if nothing else. If it elevated now due to some temporary infectious process, it should not remain elevated. But a biopsy would distinguish between IBD and celiac disease. And remember, the diagnosing of diseases is often not a black and white, cut and dry process. You often have to weigh all the evidence and just go with what is most likely the cause. When...
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By knitty kitty · Posted
I understand your exasperation. My doctors were totally clueless. Me? I couldn't believe it was so simple. I had studied nutrition before earning a degree in Microbiology because I was curious about what the vitamins were doing inside the body. It's about giving the body the nutrients it needs to heal. Read my blog for more of my journey... Do take the time now to make some changes. It's a matter of putting on your own oxygen mask first before you do anything else. I regret I didn't do more to take care of myself first. It's amazing how quickly ones life can unravel if in poor health. Simple things you can do immediately that will help are: Stop consuming oats, dairy, and corn. Keep a... -
By Shining My Light · Posted
@trents - sorry, I know that didn’t make sense. I need to get better at rereading the things I write. The people I know of that have a gluten sensitivity or intolerance have tested negative for celiac. They can’t have gluten of any kind without having a reaction. That to me isn’t helpful. If I reacted to gluten I wouldn’t eat it regardless of it being celiac or not. I’ve come to learn the real issue with celiac is the damage, not the intolerance. Gliadin Deamidated is another test I’ve seen that I wanted to get done. Also, the genetic testing. HLA-DQ2 and HLA-DQ8. Although my liver levels are not elevated now, I went through a time when they were. I would say maybe 7 years ago. I also had major...
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