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GloGlo

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GloGlo Newbie

I requested a test for gluten sensitivity which my doctor reluctantly ordered.  My test results were::

IgA 76 mg/dL 40 - 350 mg/dL
IgA Cord Blood Reference Range: <5 mg/dL.
TTG IgA 3 UNITS <20 UNITS

Interpretation: Negative

Does this mean I do not have a gluten sensitivity?

Or do not have celiac?

Thank you for your help

 

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cyclinglady Grand Master
3 hours ago, GloGlo said:

I requested a test for gluten sensitivity which my doctor reluctantly ordered.  My test results were::

IgA 76 mg/dL 40 - 350 mg/dL
IgA Cord Blood Reference Range: <5 mg/dL.
TTG IgA 3 UNITS <20 UNITS

Interpretation: Negative

Does this mean I do not have a gluten sensitivity?

Or do not have celiac?

Thank you for your help

 

I means that you failed the celiac blood test screening.  If you really suspect celiac disease, ask your doctor for a full panel.  Make you have been eating gluten for a full 12 weeks.  All celiac blood test or intestinal biopsy require a person to be consuming gluten.   Keep in mind that some 10% of celiacs are seronegative.  In that case, a GI needs to biopsy the small intestine to really rule out celiac disease.  Learn more about testing:

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By the way, there is no test for a gluten sensitivity.  To get that diagnosis, they first rule out celiac disease and then trial the gluten-free diet.  

Hope this helps!  

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GloGlo Newbie

Thanks!!  The gluten sensitivity/possible celiac had been mentioned as related to some of the digestive issues I have frequently but have not been able to pin down to anything in particular.  I  had what was diagnosed as IBS for many years off and on and now it has returned.  I am also being treated for depression which has recently stopped responding to medication. 

Have been trying to stay away from bread, cake, and cookies.

I wasn't sure whether the results related to gluten or celiac.

Thank you for you responding so quickly!

 

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cyclinglady Grand Master

It sounds like you might have been gluten light, so that can impact test results.  Please do not settle for an IBS diagnosis.  It often means “I be Stumped”.  

I had NO digestive issues when I was diagnosed, but I did have anemia.  Celiac Disease has about 200 symptoms attributed to it and depression is one of them!  

Keep advocating for your health!  Something is obviously wrong!  

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Hello and welcome :)

9 hours ago, GloGlo said:

Thanks!!  The gluten sensitivity/possible celiac had been mentioned as related to some of the digestive issues I have frequently but have not been able to pin down to anything in particular.  I  had what was diagnosed as IBS for many years off and on and now it has returned.  I am also being treated for depression which has recently stopped responding to medication. 

Have been trying to stay away from bread, cake, and cookies.

I wasn't sure whether the results related to gluten or celiac.

Thank you for you responding so quickly!

 

I suffered depression for many years and have had all manner of antidepressants presribed. Within about 3 days of removing gluten I felt better than they ever made me feel. 

It affected me in a lot of different ways. However I tested negative, so if you go down the diagnostic route and get celiac properly excluded please don't assume that gluten isn't a problem for you. Keep a food diary during your challenge period and once testing is all complete, review it and see if you need to cut gluten regardless of any negative diagnosis.

Good luck!

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