I Have Celiacs

[bmzob]

I have a history of other issues....audiopathic autoimmune chronic hepatitus, ulceritive colitus, and now Celiacs. My longtime dr at children's hosptial said these three things commonly come together as a group eventually. My hepatitus is in remission, my colitus is under control, and now i'm gluten-free.

When my family and i had a consultation with my Dr we didn't ask if the family (both immediate and extended) should get tested. So even though I have other issues that normally come along with Celiacs, and no one else in my family really has any type of issues...should my family be tested for Celiacs? Could this still be genetically related?

Thanks

[Ursa Major]

Britni, since celiac disease is genetic (no doubt about that), chances are that others in your family have it, too. In fact, at least one of your parents at least has the gene, because you got it from somewhere.

All first and second degree relatives of celiacs are usually advised to get tested, even if they don't have obvious symptoms.

[oceangirl]

Britni, since celiac disease is genetic (no doubt about that), chances are that others in your family have it, too. In fact, at least one of your parents at least has the gene, because you got it from somewhere.

All first and second degree relatives of celiacs are usually advised to get tested, even if they don't have obvious symptoms.

Britni,

Welcome to the Board and, yes, it is genetic, and, yes, it's a good idea for family members to be tested. Keep reading here. There's lots of good info and help from many different people. We are all trying to cope with either celiac or gluten-intolerance. Good luck to you and get well!

lisa

[happygirl]

Celiac experts recommend that all first degree relatives are tested.