What Should I Tell My Sister?

[KarenLee]

I found out through Enterolab that I am gluten intolerant and not celiac. I carry 2 of the G.I. genes. I have not gotten the biopsy because my Dr. said that I didn't need to if my blood test was neg. Plus, I do not have insurance...

SO--- I am encouraging my sister to go to the Dr... She has an appt. tomorrow. She was wondering (and very skeptical) what she should tell/ask the Dr. She wanted to take my Enterolab report with her. I don't even think she is going to a GI type of Dr. She is skeptical of Enterolab. She is only going to the Dr. to appease me. She is 6 years older and she have osteopenia and is hypothyroid.

ANy suggestions?

Thank you!

[Guest cassidy]

I think how her appointment goes will really depend on her doctor. I don't know exactly how the genetic aspect works, but if your blood test was negative and you are gluten intolerant, then I would think she would more likely be the same and not have celiac. So, if her doctor just orders a blood test, it would likely come back negative.

The best thing for her to do would be to try the diet. If she isn't a beliver and the doctor tells her that a negative blood test means she is fine, then that may reinforce her opinion and it may be harder to convince her later.

If her doctor is informed and knows the blood test can't rule things out, then maybe she will be encouraged to try the diet.

I never had good luck with doctors, so I don't have much faith that they will steer people in the right direction.

I hope that you get through to her!