Genetic testing

[Katya773]

Hi all! I have fatigue bloating and gas with stomach pain and sometimes diarrhea for a couple of years until I figured it might be gluten related. No matter how much I sleep I am exhausted. I have “chicken “ skin for years and feel foggy minded. I recently tested positive for the two or more Celiac genes hla dqa1 05 and DQ2.2. Also higher risk for autoimmune disorders. My mom also has gluten intolerance. Been as gluten free as possible with some relief but fatigue and sinus headaches all the time and some bloating remains. I know with celiac testing you need t eat gluten before you get tested.  I’m just worried that that might trigger for me to get more sick. Does anyone else feel this way in regards to testing?

[cyclinglady]

22 hours ago, Katya773 said:

Hi all! I have fatigue bloating and gas with stomach pain and sometimes diarrhea for a couple of years until I figured it might be gluten related. No matter how much I sleep I am exhausted. I have “chicken “ skin for years and feel foggy minded. I recently tested positive for the two or more Celiac genes hla dqa1 05 and DQ2.2. Also higher risk for autoimmune disorders. My mom also has gluten intolerance. Been as gluten free as possible with some relief but fatigue and sinus headaches all the time and some bloating remains. I know with celiac testing you need t eat gluten before you get tested.  I’m just worried that that might trigger for me to get more sick. Does anyone else feel this way in regards to testing?

Welcome! 

Genetic testing is used to help rule out celiac disease normally.  Why?  Because some 35% or more of the population carries the genes that could develop into celiac disease.  Only a very few actually do develop it.   Perhaps you should consider getting tested.  I know my diagnosis has helped others in my family.  I also know that my hubby went Gluten Free some 17 years ago per the poor advice of my allergist and his doctor.  He will be the first to say that I have had WAY more support from family friends and medical for the past five years.  

Yes, a gluten challenge can be difficult (and you should be under a doctor’s care), but it might be worth pursuing, especially since you just started the diet.  My hubby deeply regrets not getting tested. 

[Katya773]

Thanks! Yes i will consider blood testing because with two positive genetic tests and  family history, I would feel better knowing!