Why Would Igg Levels Double After Removing All Gluten?

[sbmatt]

Hello. I hope someone may have some insight for me. My son (6) was recently diagnosed by a ND with either Celiac or Gluten Intolerance. We had started testing because of behavioral problems at school. Anyhow, his IgG was at 40.7. We immediatley took him off all gluten. He complied and I know he has not been sneaking or getting any gluten. We just had his blood tested again and the levels are now over 100. The ND says the only way that could be is that he is still getting gluten. There is NO way he is getting gluten unless all of the gluten-free foods that I have bought have gluten in them ! Does anyone know why his levels could go up? TIA for your replies!

BTW, my ped tested his blood with the TTG test and that was negative. So the ped says he does not have Celiac.

Shawna

[Judyin Philly]

Welcome..Just realized this is your first post.others will come on to help you i'm sure.

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SORRY i don't have answers but some questions, also.

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I don't know what tests your quoting..and forget what mine were but know for me..being 100% gluten-free for 3months had the panel done again and all numbers were higher also and GI said don't 'worry about it'. Internist said the same thiing.. I'm now 18 months gluten-free and have soy, dairy a couple other issues. Hope some one can help us both.

Judy

[tarnalberry]

which IgG antibody is being testing for here?

[sbmatt]

which IgG antibody is being testing for here?

Sorry! It's the Antigliadin Antibody Panel - His IgA was negative and the IgG was 40.7 the first time and over 100 when he was off gluten.

The test the ped took was teh Tissue Transglutaminase Antibody IgA which was negative.

Shawna

[chrissy]

antigliadin antibodies can be raised by things other than celiac disease-----if this is the case with your son, that would explain why removing gluten from his diet didn't lower his levels. maybe it would be a good idea to do some more investigating.