Celiac Disease and Gilbert's Syndrome

[LovintheGFlife]

For many years the Bilirubin results in my annual blood work have been borderline or slightly high. They are typically in the range 1.2-1.7 mg/dL. Every time I discussed this with my physician, he claims it is "normal" for some individuals and attributed it to Gilbert's Syndrome, a benign condition. I was diagnosed with celiac disease (celiac disease) three years ago. I don't wish to share TMI or sound gross but another interesting point to note: my poop has been yellow or orange colored for many years, even before my diagnosis. It is seldom brown in color, unlike my other family members. I wonder if this could be related to celiac disease. Interested in hearing about the experiences of other members. Thank you.

[trents]

Welcome to the forum, @LovintheGFlife!

1. Are you consistent with eating gluten free?

2. Since being diagnosed with celiac disease, have you had any follow-up testing (blood antibody or biopsy) to check for the status in healing of the small bowel villous lining?

3. Are you still consuming dairy products?

4. What meds are you taking?

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/323147#stool-colors

 

[LovintheGFlife]

Welcome to the forum, @LovintheGFlife!

Thank you @trents. Please see my responses below.

1. Are you consistent with eating gluten free?

Yes, very consistent. I occasionally eat out but only at places that have a gluten-free menu. And I take Gliadin-X when eating out

2. Since being diagnosed with celiac disease, have you had any follow-up testing (blood antibody or biopsy) to check for the status in healing of the small bowel villous lining?

Yes, the antibody titer results kept falling and are now back in the normal range.

3. Are you still consuming dairy products?

Yes, I cannot resist butter/cheese products, yogurt and ice cream!

4. What meds are you taking?

None, other than multivitamins and Vitamin D.

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/323147#stool-colors

Thanks for sharing this article. It is very helpful.