Questions about Biospy

[Weshake]

Hi. 

I had a blood test about 5 years ago from a gym, that said I had a gluten allergy. At that point in my life I’m was miserable, terrible GI issue, depression, fibromyalgia symptoms, migraines, mouth sores, I could go on, I’m sure you understand. 

I chose at that time to eliminate gluten from my diet. The transformation was incredible. While I still from time to time get mouth sores and GI issues I’d say my symptoms on a regular basis are 80% better. 

I never purposely invest Gluten because I know it’ll make me miserable. But at times I’m still miserable. I know I got glutened about 2 weeks ago, and I’m still recovering. My physician ordered an EGD, and not specifically to test for Celiac Disease Foundation but because I’ve been having so many issues the last 6 months. 

My question is, I know they will take biopsy’s, that can confirm or deny Celiac, but like I said I am on a gluten free diet, and I’m guessing if my symptoms are from a gluten sensitivity or Celiac it is from unknown exposure or cross contamination. Will they test still show Celiac if im gluten free? I can’t imagine purposely eating gluten before I take the test. I mean right now I’ve been sick for about 2 weeks, but I don’t even have the appointment set up. It wasn’t until this last exposure that I even questioned maybe I have Celiac, since I was told I was sensitive to gluten and cut it out of my diet I’m been so much better with times of not feeling good which I just attributed to exposure, it just seems the longer I go gluten free the worse the flare ups are. 

Thanks for your time.

[Airlion]

Hi, I hear you loud and clear. So, yes you have to be eating gluten for a MINIMUM of 2 weeks, equivalent to 2 pieces of bread a day, in order to have an accurate test. Going gluten free heals the intestine. So essentially you are trying to show the damage it does. I would suggest longer. For the blood test for celiac apparently you have to be eating gluten for 12 weeks prior to the test. I have my endoscopy tomorrow and have been eating gluten for 3 weeks. It has been terrible. I am glad this is almost over. And celiac or not, I am staying far far away from it. Good luck to you! Let us know how it all goes.