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Abdominal pain, low Ferritin and other questions


Norway91

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Hi, 

I have some questions that I hope to get some answers to. First of all, I am not diagnosed and have not been tested for celiac. Only bloodtest I have taken that's relevant is Ferritin and Iron. I'm not anemic, but both my levels are on the lower range of normal (Ferritin 20-25 and Iron 9 and Iron binding capacity a bit over the normal range). My first question is if this is normal in celiacs, or would the Ferritin and Iron be lower if I was celiac? I eat meat and vegetables and my periods are normal. 

Second Question is related to abdominal pain. I have these IBS related pains (cramping before going to the bathroom) sometimes and also some bloating and stuff. But sometimes I get this lower abdominal pain that is different, it's much much worse when I press my stomach in or touch it. It almost feel normal when I sit still in one position, but when i lean forward, touch it or press it in, it's really bad. Does anyone else with celiac relate to this kind of abdominal pain?

The reason I'm asking these questions is because I'm wondering if I should get tested for celiac. I've had symptoms for a while now, and I want to suggest different blood tests to my doctor. I have a feeling I should get tested for something autoimmune. There are already three different Autoimmune diseases in my mother's family (grandmother with psoriasis, cousin with diabetes, mother with ulcerus colitis), and I've been having diffuse symptoms for a while now, like abdominal pain, diarrhea, muscle/bone pain, some joint pain, muscles falling asleep, some tingling, anxiety, neck pain, fever feeling without fever, chills, fatigue (especially after lunch), bad hangovers etc etc. The list is long. So I'm just trying to get some answers so I can be more clear with my doc. 

Thanks! 

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The initial blood test is simple and just requires you to be eating gluten every day 1-2 slices of bread at least. Keep eating gluten daily til ALL test are done. After the full blood panel they they will need to do a endoscope and biopsy to confirm. Since you have UC also in the family might opt for both scopes to rule on UC or other AI of the large intestines as well.
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Do note I had celiac first then later developed UC, no proof but I blame the UC as a secondary development. Diabetes also goes hand in hand with celiac.
The muscle cramps, anxiety, and tingling are often a sign of Magnesium and or B-vitamin deficiency...and these do now show up well in test as everyone has different levels of normal for these. These are also common in celiac due to our damaged villi causing nutrient absorption issues."
As to your iron...it could be, mine was celiac and bleeding from UC was often 2-9 range.

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