Genetic Markers From Quest

[scrcdawn]

I have been online all day and beside my head hurting, I am more confused.

 

I had been gluten free for 3 months ( because I needed a life and to be able to work and I was practically disabled from pain ) when I figured it could not hurt to get some more info even though I am like a brand new person gluten free .  I asked for the genetic panel since I was already gluten free and no way in hell was I going back on gluten for any other testing.

 

 

HLA-DQ2 ( DQA1*05/DQB1* 02) Negative

HLA-DQ8 ( DQA1*03/DQB1*0302) Negative

 

I understand those primarily would be positive in celiac , but then these are listed, and since my doc did not even know genetic testing existed, I am not relying on her info.

It turns out she also tested for vitamin D which was off the chart low, which seemed odd if the celiac is indeed negative.

 

HLA-DQA1*01

HLA-DQA1*02

HLA-DQB1*0202

HLA-DQB1*0609

 

Any simple info would be helpful, I am just not grasping all the sites I have been to today.  Thanks so much!!!

[1desperateladysaved]

Are you taking vitamin D supplements?  Low vitamin D may be a sign of celiac or it could be other problems like inadequate intake for one  Did you have any other nutrients checked?  Is your iron level normal for example?  My practitioner told me that one early symptom of celiac is low iron in spite of a diet adequate in iron.  Other  problems with nutrient levels are vitamin B and magnesium,

 

There may be celiac genes not yet discovered.  You might have non-celiac gluten sensitivity which can have similar symptoms and just as bad..  You are positive on one test:  the response to a gluten free diet.  .

 

Glad to hear of your healing.  I hope you will figure out all you need to know.

 

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[cyclinglady]

Maybe read Jebby's post on about not having the standard Celiac gene markers:

 

https://www.celiac.com/forums/topic/105241-tested-negative-for-celiac-gene/#entry896973

[IrishHeart]

...and then, there are more sources that say "ONLY" DQ2 and DQ8 are celiac-related genetic markers. People like Jebby (Jess) are unique.

The research is new and she is in the smallest population of celiacs right now. 

 

Please understand, that the "celiac genes" are only related, not pre-determined as suggesting someone has celiac.

 

The genetic tests  are used as diagnostic elimination at this time, not as inclusion. 

 

And many people have HLA-DQ2 and DQ8 genes and never --repeat never--develop celiac. Read the rates of people with this gene who never express to see why it is only a factor, not a determinant.

 

Vitamin D deficiency occurs OFTEN in the absence of celiac. 

 

Vitamin D deficiency can occur for a number of reasons:

 

 

You don't consume the recommended levels of the vitamin over time. This is likely if you follow a strict vegetarian diet, because most of the natural sources are animal-based, including fish and fish oils, egg yolks, cheese, fortified milk, and beef liver.

Your exposure to sunlight is limited. Because the body makes vitamin D when your Open Original Shared Link is exposed to sunlight, you may be at risk of deficiency if you are homebound, live in northern latitudes, wear long robes or head coverings for religious reasons, or have an occupation that prevents sun exposure.

You have dark skin. The pigment melanin reduces the skin's ability to make vitamin D in response to sunlight exposure. Some studies show that older adults with darker skin are at high risk of vitamin D deficiency.

Your Open Original Shared Link cannot convert vitamin D to its active form. As people age their kidneys are less able to convert vitamin D to its active form, thus increasing their risk of vitamin D deficiency.

Your digestive tract cannot adequately absorb vitamin D. Certain medical problems, including Open Original Shared Link disease, Open Original Shared Link, and Open Original Shared Link disease, can affect your intestine's ability to absorb vitamin D from the food you eat.

You are Open Original Shared Link. Vitamin D is extracted from the blood by fat cells, altering its release into the circulation. People with a Open Original Shared Link of 30 or greater often have low blood levels of vitamin D.

 

Celiac is a possible reason, yes but not the only reason. My husband (not a celiac) had a D deficiency, but he avoids the sun (he is a very

white-skinned blue-eyed blonde Irishman who burns easily) and we lived in a Northern climate.

 

Consider everything before thinking...it must be celiac.

[scrcdawn]

...and then, there are more sources that say "ONLY" DQ2 and DQ8 are celiac-related genetic markers. People like Jebby (Jess) are unique.

The research is new and she is in the smallest population of celiacs right now. 

 

Please understand, that the "celiac genes" are only related, not pre-determined as suggesting someone has celiac.

 

The genetic tests  are used as diagnostic elimination at this time, not as inclusion. 

 

And many people have HLA-DQ2 and DQ8 genes and never --repeat never--develop celiac. Read the rates of people with this gene who never express to see why it is only a factor, not a determinant.

 

Vitamin D deficiency occurs OFTEN in the absence of celiac. 

 

Vitamin D deficiency can occur for a number of reasons:

 

 

 

You don't consume the recommended levels of the vitamin over time. This is likely if you follow a strict vegetarian diet, because most of the natural sources are animal-based, including fish and fish oils, egg yolks, cheese, fortified milk, and beef liver.

Your exposure to sunlight is limited. Because the body makes vitamin D when your Open Original Shared Link is exposed to sunlight, you may be at risk of deficiency if you are homebound, live in northern latitudes, wear long robes or head coverings for religious reasons, or have an occupation that prevents sun exposure.

You have dark skin. The pigment melanin reduces the skin's ability to make vitamin D in response to sunlight exposure. Some studies show that older adults with darker skin are at high risk of vitamin D deficiency.

Your Open Original Shared Link cannot convert vitamin D to its active form. As people age their kidneys are less able to convert vitamin D to its active form, thus increasing their risk of vitamin D deficiency.

Your digestive tract cannot adequately absorb vitamin D. Certain medical problems, including Open Original Shared Link disease, Open Original Shared Link, and Open Original Shared Link disease, can affect your intestine's ability to absorb vitamin D from the food you eat.

You are Open Original Shared Link. Vitamin D is extracted from the blood by fat cells, altering its release into the circulation. People with a Open Original Shared Link of 30 or greater often have low blood levels of vitamin D.

 

Celiac is a possible reason, yes but not the only reason. My husband (not a celiac) had a D deficiency, but he avoids the sun (he is a very

white-skinned blue-eyed blonde Irishman who burns easily) and we lived in a Northern climate.

 

Consider everything before thinking...it must be celiac.

I understand the vitamin D issue, I work in the medical field, but since I walk daily without sunblock, am not overweight, am light skinned, and already take a supplement, it came as a surprise.  My symptoms of joint and muscle pain, severe reflux, insomnia, night sweats, severe PMS, muscle weakness, fatigue and bloating all disappeared after going gluten free.  I went from a runner to being barely able to function.  I was just curious what other genetic variants were possible, as I also have a rare clotting disorder, so I tend to be the odd medical mystery.

[IrishHeart]

You could have NCGS and still suffer all those symptoms.