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Why a TTG Ab, IgG spike?


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I have had progressive, idiopathic peripheral neuropathy for 15 years.

However, I am new to the gluten/Celiac field.

In years past, I was not on a gluten free diet.

My neurologist periodically ordered both TTG Ab, IgA and IgG.

They were always in the range until the IgG spiked from 0.46 to 47.28.

At that time, my neurologist suggested that gluten might be causing the neuropathy.

I went for an endoscopy, but it was negative for Celiac.

Since that spike, I have been on a gluten free diet and the IgG test is now <1.

Being on a gluten free diet did not help the neuropathy.

Does anyone know a reason for the spike in the IgG?

Does gluten hide undetected and then suddenly surface?

Does anyone have experience with neuropathy caused by gluten?

Thanks.

 

 


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It took me decades to overcome a few long-standing issues I had that were associated with gluten ataxia, for example numbness and tingling in my feet, and muscle knots--especially in my shoulders an neck. Only long term extensive supplementation has helped me to resolve these issues. You can see the link in my signature block to the supplements I take. A gluten-free diet is critical if your neuropathy is caused by gluten.

The most common nutrient deficiencies associated with celiac disease that may lead to testing for the condition include iron, vitamin D, folate (vitamin B9), vitamin B12, calcium, zinc, and magnesium.  Unfortunately many doctors, including my own doctor at the time, don't do extensive follow up testing for a broad range of nutrient deficiencies, nor recommend that those just diagnosed with celiac disease take a broad spectrum vitamin/mineral supplement, which would greatly benefit most, if not all, newly diagnosed celiacs.

 

 

 

Neuropathy Newbie

Thanks, Scott.

I take D3 and B12. I was tested for B9 this morning. I'll check into the others that you mentioned. Your article on deficiencies was interesting. I have a number of Celiac disease symptoms.

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