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Checkup -- recommended labs?


Stacy0w

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Diagnosed Dec 2014. The only test that came back abnormal was gliadin iga. Getting my first checkup post diagnosis tomorrow  with my new PCP and wondering what to ask for.  Full celiac panel or just the one that was previously high?  Vitamin and minerals deficiencies?  I've been D def in the past.  Based on symptoms and history I'm convinced I have thyroid issues, but labs have been normal in the past. Specific hashimoto test due to my family history?  Cross reactive food tests?  Intestinal bacteria, candida, whatever?  Options seem never ending. What would you recommend asking about tomorrow?


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Seems like you didn't get a response in time Stacy.  A full panel would be the best option I  think, but it's kinda OBE at this point.  How'd the followup go?

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I asked for the regular full check up labs like CBC, a full thyroid panel and vitamin/min deficiencies. They called to say all labs look good so the dr is puzzled about my symptoms. I'm frustrated. :-/. Requested my labs but it'll be a few days. Thanks for asking

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