What Does This Mean?

[Chelle15]

Hi. I am new to this board. I have had constipation along with other symptoms and have now had diarrhea for the last month. They tested me for Celiac with blood work and they called to inform me "I have two positive markers for Celiac", so now I am getting the biopsy and colonoscopy(sp?). Do any of you know what the probability is that I have Celiac based on the "two positive markers"? Thank you for any help...

[plantime]

"Two positive markers" means to me that you do have celiac. Even if your biopsy shows no damage, I suggest you start a gluten-free diet. If you see improvement in how you feel, then you will know!

[nettiebeads]

I agree with Plantime. The biopsy has been considered the "gold standard" but too many false negatives abound. Some of the more progressive thinking drs are thinking that the best determination of celiac disease is how one's body reacts when gluten is removed from the diet, then introduced briefly about three weeks later. In other words, the diet challenge. The gluten-free diet is hard and scary at first, but after awhile it'll be second nature - and you'll love having your health back!

Keep us posted and please feel free to ask any questions on this board. There is a wealth of information and experience here.

Annette

[Chelle15]

Thank you for taking the time to answer my question. You have both been very helpful. Thank you, thank you, thank you.