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6 Month Check Up Help

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floridanative Community Regular
floridanative
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After 6 months gluten free - here are my blood test results

IgA - <4 (ref. 0-4 normal)

IgG - <9 (ref. 0-9 normal)

tTg / IgA - <4 (ref. 0-3 normal)

tTg / IgG - <6 (ref. 0-5 normal)

Endomysial IgA - negative (no ref. or # given)

Immunoglobulin A, Serum - 217 (70-400 normal) *last test showed 211 while on gluten so not sure what this means.

I know my doctor said my numbers were absolutely terrific and said great job but I didn't know you could have < numbers which is why I'm posting in hopes someone can explain. If 0-3 is normal or negative for Celiac, why would someones numbers be lower than that? Thanks to anyone who is able to understand and explain this to me.

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floridanative Community Regular
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I hope this is not a bad sign that no one wants to tell me there's something wrong/bad with these results. Gotta leave soon so I hope someone knows something they can share.

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What were your numbers when diagnosed? I assume they have gone down a lot, or your doctor wouldn't tell you you're doing a great job with the gluten-free diet. Two are still slightly elevated, but it takes time to completely heal.

So, I think your doctor is right, you're doing well. Are you feeling much better?

floridanative Community Regular
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My pre dx test showed everything at higher numbers but all within normal range except one of the tTg's which was barely positive for Celiac. Biopsy showed I had signigicant villious atrophy which shocked ex-doc. I feel 110% better but since the anemia was my worst symptom at the time, I didn't know how bad I felt until I felt so much better. Thanks for your reply.

Guest nini
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sorry I wasn't home yesterday... looks like you are healing up great. stick to the diet! Make yourself a nice gluten-free treat to celebrate! good job! (remember it takes an AVERAGE of two years for villi damage to completely heal)... keep up the good work!

floridanative Community Regular
floridanative
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Thanks Nisla - I'll be in touch after my MRI about seeing you and Dr. Joe.

Guest nini
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cool... talk to you soon

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