Blood Test Results

[jglisson73]

I got these results a couple of weeks ago...EGD with biopsy done last Friday to confirm.

 

TISSUE TRANSGLUTAMINASE AB, IGA = 22

IMMUNOGLOBULIN A = 250

ENDOMYSIAL ANTIBODY SCR (IGA) W/REFL TO TITER = Positive

ENDOMYSIAL ANTIBODY TITER = 1:40

 

My 7 yr old son has celiac, so I imagine he "got" it from me genetically.

 

I also had a colonoscopy done on Friday which determined I have ulcerative colitis. I am being treated for that specifically, and have since started a gluten-free diet like my son based on my blood test results.

 

Just introducing myself to the online community here. Thanks for being here!

[nvsmom]

 

I got these results a couple of weeks ago...EGD with biopsy done last Friday to confirm.

 

TISSUE TRANSGLUTAMINASE AB, IGA = 22

IMMUNOGLOBULIN A = 250

ENDOMYSIAL ANTIBODY SCR (IGA) W/REFL TO TITER = Positive

ENDOMYSIAL ANTIBODY TITER = 1:40

 

My 7 yr old son has celiac, so I imagine he "got" it from me genetically.

 

I also had a colonoscopy done on Friday which determined I have ulcerative colitis. I am being treated for that specifically, and have since started a gluten-free diet like my son based on my blood test results.

 

Just introducing myself to the online community here. Thanks for being here!

 

 

Welcome to the group.    I'm sorry that you had to be here but welcome anyways.  

[jglisson73]

Welcome to the group.    I'm sorry that you had to be here but welcome anyways.  

 

Thanks! I am hopeful. I am honestly grateful that the diagnosis wasn't worse.

[cyclinglady]

Welcome! Be sure to read the Newbie 101 thread which contains valuable tips (like coping with cross contamination). Here is the link:

https://www.celiac.com/forums/topic/91878-newbie-info-101/

[jglisson73]

Welcome! Be sure to read the Newbie 101 thread which contains valuable tips (like coping with cross contamination). Here is the link:

https://www.celiac.com/forums/topic/91878-newbie-info-101/

Thanks for pointing me that direction...I'll check it out!

[icelandgirl]

Welcome to the board!

[nvsmom]

Thanks! I am hopeful. I am honestly grateful that the diagnosis wasn't worse.

 

So true!  At least it is something that won't require life long meds like so many autoimmune problems do. Celiac can be very bad, but as you said, it could be much worse.  

[jglisson73]

So true!  At least it is something that won't require life long meds like so many autoimmune problems do. Celiac can be very bad, but as you said, it could be much worse.  

 

Well, the ulcerative colitis I was also diagnosed with will require lifelong meds! However, the worse I was thinking of was cancer or crohns disease (though ulcerative colitis and crohns are closely related, but UC only affects the lower intestine). I'll take lifelong meds and adjusted diet over chemo or radiation therapy!

[1desperateladysaved]

Welcome, I wasn't clear if you are positive for celiac or still waiting for a definitive answer on that.  I am glad for a disease that does not take medication, but only diet.  Who Knows, though, what will happen for you?  Best wishes for your healing.

 

Dee   ***