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whtswrongwithme32 Apprentice
whtswrongwithme32
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2 more days until I see my CNP. In your experiences what is they best way to address the celiac family history and celiac suspicion I have in myself without sounding like a hypochondriac (which I'm not my last doctor visit before my major issues on July 28th) was back in 2011 when I was monitored for a concussion I got from my legs being numb when I first had woken up in the morning.( They discovered pernicious anemia at that time)? Do I just tell her my symptoms and not mention celiac? Or do I go ahead and bring up Celiac? The nurse who called me acted like they may do that test anyway as she told me to keep eating my "normal diet"? But, it's my very first appointment.

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I would bring up your suspicion. You know your body and your family history. It might take a couple appointments before she orders the blood test but I will continue to eat my normal diet as you need to be eating gluten to get proper test results. I do know that. You know your body and you know that something is wrong. I felt like a hypochondriac for a long time trying to pinpoint what was actually wrong with me. No worries… Best of luck to you. 

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I would flat out ask for it.  Its bloodwork, which they should be taking anyway at your physcial, especially since you haven't had one for 3 years.  With a family history and symptoms, there is no reason they should not be testing you.  Doctors are not mind readers and while they may come to the same conclusion after talking to you, tell her you suspect Celiac given your family history and symptoms and that you want to be tested.  If she refuses to run the tests, walk out of the office and find a doctor that will listen.

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