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What Post Diagnosis Tests Should Be Done Yearly?


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sparkles Contributor

Some place (not sure if it was here or not) but there was a list of tests that should be done yearly if you are a celiac just to make sure that everything is working right. If you know of any such list, please let me know. I have a regular MD (internist) and I am sure that I know more about celiac's disease than she does. Does anyone see another kind of doc? I also have diabetis. Just curious... Thanks.

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Some place (not sure if it was here or not) but there was a list of tests that should be done yearly if you are a celiac just to make sure that everything is working right. If you know of any such list, please let me know. I have a regular MD (internist) and I am sure that I know more about celiac's disease than she does. Does anyone see another kind of doc? I also have diabetis. Just curious... Thanks.

I am not sure of a list of post diagnosis test, i imagine your doc would be wise enough to give you a thorough look over. I have been diagnosed with severe chronic idiopathic neutropenia. For this i see an oncologist. I am unable to maintain a healthy white count. It is not cancer related. I did have my thyroid removed a few years before my diagnosis - had a low thyroid all my life- it finally got to the point that it was choking me. They found cancer starting. I do have other food allergies though, egg whites, dairy, codfish and peanut. Id say ask for a full exam. It seems that alot of celiacs have at least one more thing wrong. lets hope that you dont have anything else. By the way my father was diabetic starting in his 50s. So I watch for it like a hawk. good luck

courtnxy Newbie

I think your antibodies are supposed to be tested every 6 months to a year, but I suppose it depends on how well-controlled you are.

Also, you could get checked for deficiencies in iron and vitamin D. I'm deficient in both of them! Plus, celiacs are supposedly also prone to vitamin A and K deficiencies.

One more thing: If your symptoms don't clear up after a year or two, you should talk to the gastro doctor about getting an EGD, where they can check out the lining of some of your intestine.

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i get antibody testing and then just a CBC.

julie5914 Contributor

I was wondering the same - I have my one year anniv. on the diet checkup on the 16th and am not sure what the point is. I have symptoms some still and would like to know for sure that I am healing, but I don't necessarily want an endoscopy. Last blood test was 6 months ago and was still pretty high even though I'm very strict. Sometimes they look at you like, "what are you here for," and I am thinking "aren't you supposed to know that?" I don't have any major complaints except some dwindling symptoms that I expect I may be stuck with - just want to make sure I'm on the right track - is that worth an expensive visit to the doc?

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The NIH seems like a pretty good source to me, and I printed this info and took it to my GP, who has ordered all the tests they recommended, including testing my blood for all the nutritional deficiencies. I go for the bone density on Monday.

Good luck!

chrissy Collaborator

we run the Ttg test on our kids. our doc is willing to just call the test order in to the lab if we want so that we don't have to drive the long distance to his office.


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