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Need Help For Mom

Tasha2004

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My 80 yr old Mom has been diagnosed about 30 years. Recently, maybe last three weeks, she has had loose stools and or diarrhea. She has an appoinment on Monday. Her primary care doctor refused to run any tests to make sure no gluten is getting through, that was when Mom asked her just to check on it (Mom had no problems at that time.)

I am having Mom request an Endomysial or ttg, and Gliadin tests. I'm so mad because today she wasnt feeling too well, went to see an assistant and the nurse or PA told her to go home and have white toast. She didnt even understand what Celiac was.

I need to know if the IgG or IgA might be better to ask for? She probably wont let me go to the doctor with her, but I intend to educate Mom and have things on paper for her to request from the doctor on Monday.

I also wonder if Refractory Sprue can happen 20 years later?

thanks for any info.

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I'm afraid I don't know enough about the tests, just wanted to commiserate about these clueless "Health Professionals". White toast, nice idea! Sigh. You are taking good care of your Mom, better luck with the Monday appointment.

Leah

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