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Celiac blood tests abroad

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myshell Newbie
myshell
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Hi All, 

I'm hoping for some advice.  I'm living in Korea and for 2 months I've had gastric pain, some diarrhoea, gas and a lot of bloating. I've previously had these symptoms over the years and constipation as well but been told it was probably IBS.  However the symptoms are a lot more profound recently, the gastric pain and bloating are ongoing.  Also I have pain in my hips, ribs and pins n needles type pain in my ankles. I've read some information which mentions these symptoms with celiac and I'm now thinking this is a possibility. I do eat a diet high in pasta and bread. I had tests for autoimmune diseases but not sure if they tested for celiac, I've been told it is not commonly recognised here. Anyway they did some antibody tests which were all negative, the antibodies tested were ANA titration, Anti cardiopilin IgM, IgG and anti ccp antibody.  I would really like some advice as the rheumatologist here was not that helpful and didn't speak good English.  I've done some googling and none of these seem to be for Celiac testing, I plan to see another rheumatologist and take my Korean friend with me to discuss, I'm also due to see a gastroenterologist so hopefully I'll get answers.  In the mean time I was hoping some people on here might have some knowledge to share.  Thank you in advance :)

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I am sorry that you are not well!   I had rib and hip pain.  Turns out it was oteoporosis due to celiac disease. It has resolved now that I am absorbing nutrients better by being gluten free.

Here are the tests that you can share with your doctor. 

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If possible get the complete panel as noted by theUniversity of Chicago.

Take care!  

 

 

myshell Newbie
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Hello, 

Thank you for this, I will discuss with the GI doctor when I see them.  I don't think I had any of these tests as they were more concerned about possible rheumatoid arthritis as I have family history of this.  I am concerned about osteoporosis too as I've been experiencing these symptoms for many years.  Additionally I recently broke my ankle after a simple fall, it just gave way.  In addition I've my arm twice in the past 5 years!

Thanks again, hopefully I get some answers soon.

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