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Hi,

I was diagnosed with Celiacs in June 2022.  I was asymptomatic, other than a low ferritin even while on iron, so this was a surprise to me.  My tissue transglutamase then was 320 (normal <7.0).  My IgA interpretation was positive.  I had a biopsy and it confirmed celiacs.  I just had my bloodwork redone, as since I’m asymptomatic I don’t really know if I ever get glutened.  Now my tissue transglutamase is 9 (normal <7.0) and the interpretation is weakly positive.  I take it this means I’m doing well with my gluten free diet and to just carry on as is?  My ferritin is normal now, but still sits on the low side of normal at 33 (normal 20-300).  I still take iron every day.  Thanks.

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7 minutes ago, Tico said:

Hi,

I was diagnosed with Celiacs in June 2022.  I was asymptomatic, other than a low ferritin even while on iron, so this was a surprise to me.  My tissue transglutamase then was 320 (normal <7.0).  My IgA interpretation was positive.  I had a biopsy and it confirmed celiacs.  I just had my bloodwork redone, as since I’m asymptomatic I don’t really know if I ever get glutened.  Now my tissue transglutamase is 9 (normal <7.0) and the interpretation is weakly positive.  I take it this means I’m doing well with my gluten free diet and to just carry on as is?  My ferritin is normal now, but still sits on the low side of normal at 33 (normal 20-300).  I still take iron every day.  Thanks.

Just curious.  What type of iron supplement do you take. My ferritin has always been 5 to 9 and not able to increase it even when taking supplements as well. This was also my only symptom for years but I was also very tired. Eventually I had full blown celiac disease.  To answer your question.  Yes those numbers mean you are doing a good job with the diet. You should continue with the gluten-free diet since silent celiacs can end up with other more serious issues if not following a gluten-free diet.  

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I take one Feramax 150mg capsule daily.  My levels seem to sit around that number, sometimes going up or down a bit.  I’ve always been a bit on the low energy side, with no real change going gluten free. Yes, I do plan to continue the gluten free diet. Thanks.

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6 minutes ago, Tico said:

I take one Feramax 150mg capsule daily.  My levels seem to sit around that number, sometimes going up or down a bit.  I’ve always been a bit on the low energy side, with no real change going gluten free. Yes, I do plan to continue the gluten free diet. Thanks.

I tried taking Feramax and it would give me celiac like pain. Pain under my ribcage left side is one of my main symptoms.  Burning like pain. My numbers seem to sit around 6, 5, or 9 and I cannot change it. I still have fatigue 

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Other vitamins and minerals are needed to correct iron deficiency anemia in addition to iron.

Riboflavin B 2, Zinc, Thiamine B 1, Pyridoxine B 6, and Vitamin A in addition to Cobalamine B12 and Folate B9 are needed to grow new red blood cells.  

Consider supplementing with B Complex, Zinc and Vitamin A to correct iron deficiency anemia.  It worked for me.

References:

Riboflavin intake and status and relationship to anemia

(Riboflavin helps iron absorption)

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36018769/

.....Effect of vitamin A supplementation on iron status in humans: A systematic review and meta-analysis

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29336593/

.....Association of Zinc Deficiency with Iron Deficiency Anemia and its Symptoms: Results from a Case-control Study

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6402732/

....The Association Between Vitamin B1 Deficiency and Anemia Among Elderly Patients at a Rural Hospital in Japan: A Cross-Sectional Study

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10652054/

....Activity studies of an iron-vitamin B6 preparation for euteral treatment of iron deficiency anemia

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/1213868/

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