Igg Is Weak Positive

[bellybattle]

Well, it looks like I don't have Celiac Disease. I haven't been officially told yet, but I picked up my own biopsy results from the hospital lab because the nurse in charge of the results at my doctor's office is on vacation until Wednesday.

Anyways, I was wondering what else could cause the IgG antibody to be high? Are there any other diseases or conditions that could cause this? My IgA was normal. Now I am worried again because I still don't feel well and I am afraid I may have something worse than celiac disease. Anyone else out there with results like this? What did you doctor tell you?

Thanks in advance!

BB

[floridanative]

Can't really answer your question since I haven't had the biopsy yet but I too have some anti-body level that is too high and I'm anemic and that's my only symptom. My colonoscopy came out fine so the biopsy is next but I'm under the impression that many biopsies are even done correctly so there are a lot of false negatives out there. Did you go on the gluten-free diet? I am going to start right after my biopsy regardless of the results because there's not much else to check for. If some blood work is positive and the biopsy is negative - most people on this site feel the diet is the tie breaking test. I personally would rather just have a positive biopsy so my family will get tested but either way, I have to see if I get better on the diet. Other more informed members will give you better info shortly I'm sure.

Good luck to you! I feel your frustration and confusion as I'm right in the same boat with you.

[bellybattle]

I definitely agree that this is frustrating! I hope that we both can get some answers soon.

BB

[Rachel--24]

It probably means Rule Out Celiac???

[bellybattle]

Oops, sorry I just edited my post because I created a new topic to answer that question. I think you're right though. That makes sense! Thanks for your help.

For those of you who were wondering, my question was:

What does "R/O celiac sprue" mean on my lab results?

Thank you so much!

[cel2]

I definitely agree that this is frustrating! I hope that we both can get some answers soon.

BB

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I guess I have a few questions. did you go on the gluten-free diet prior to the biobsy? Because if you had even for a week or two, that could have given you a false negative. The doctor had told me you can get a negative test result while still having celiac disease. I have had the blood test done =posative, but have not done the biopsy. My dr had told me to go gluten-free before I went to a specialist, and going gluten-free changes all results there after, so it was pointless for me to do it. I am convinced I have celiac disease, and my gluten-free diet tells all. I also had symptoms of HDermatitis, severe stomache spasms, trouble focusing, memory loss, bruising, ect. but a week in to the gluten-free diet my dermatitis cleared up and by two weeks there was bairly any evidence of it . I feel so much better now. I think you should try going gluten-free and see if it helps. That will be your true answer. The only thing is it will be hard ever knowing if you are intolorant or celiac. Two very similar problems only celiac is much more serious. if you do not remain gluten-free for life it could do real damage.

good luck. let me know if you find any more out.

[jajus100]

I don't know, but I have the same thing. High IGG, but absolute 0 for IGA, and a 1 for ttG. Saw the GI the other day, and he said the high IGG could mean all kinds of things and it was a bad test for Celiac. I wanted the Total Serum IGA test run, but he didn't seem to care about that either. I have seen some other things that can cause the Igg to be high.

[bellybattle]

Yes, I kept eating moderate amounts of gluten for both the blood tests and the biopsy. It looks like I'm going to be stuck with the IBS title. I just don't understand why I feel tired and nauseated all the time - I thought those weren't supposed to be symptoms of IBS. Anyways, thanks for all your help!