What's That Lab That Does Fecal Testing?

[vampella]

I want to get Emmah tested through them, I know they ship to canada I talked to them once but I can't remember who they are.

[vampella]

I found the name, but are they for real? am I waisting my money?

[happygirl]

Enterolab is who you are talking about, I believe.

www.enterolab.com

[happygirl]

You will find three camps of people on here:

those who love it, because it has given them a diagnosis, and for many, has improved their life dramatically

those in the middle, who aren't quite sure what to think, and acknowledge that it might be correct, but seem skeptical for various reasons (his studies and methods are not published)

those who think its worthless (most of the medical profession feels this way)

I know---that doesn't help very much, but that is what it boils down to, in my opinion.

[Nancym]

Well said, Happy!

I'm in Category #1.

[tarnalberry]

ditto what happy said - and I'm in camp 2. I'd add that while some doctors will accept the results, most won't - but it doesn't really matter because you don't need a doctor's prescription to go gluten free!

[celiacgirls]

I'm in Camp #1.

One of my daughters had GI symptoms and tested positive with Enterolab and negative with the regular blood tests.

My other daughter and I didn't have GI symptoms but tested positive with Enterolab and feel much happier gluten free.

[stef-the-kicking-cuty]

I didn't get tested myself with EnteroLab, but I will get my baby tested with them for sure. I mostly heard good stuff and the doctors around here suck. So there are not many other options.

Hugs, Stef

[hathor]

Part of the problem is how many doctors define the problem. If they believe that the only problem that can exist is celiac disease and it is defined as damage to the small intestine, any testing prior to that point establishes nothing. The fecal testing, in theory, can catch a reaction prior to observable damage.

How Dr. Fine of Enterolab describes the situation:

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A description by someone else:

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I tried researching this subject and this was what I found. There was some discussion a few years ago where people thought Dr. Fine was about to publish but then he didn't. Perhaps he feels no need to or he is enjoying his monopoly

I've decided to do the testing. Indeed, I have the lovely little package in my freezer waiting to be shipped tomorrow.

I figure that if I feel better going gluten-free and something does indeed show up in the testing, then I'm not fooling myself. I don't need an official diagnosis to avoid foods I find troublesome.

Enterolab also does testing for milk, egg, soy, and yeast sensitivities and the presence of genes associated with celiac disease.

[Rachel--24]

Hi,

I was tested through Enterolab about 17 months ago.

I used to be in Camp #1.....GO ENTEROLAB!!

I've since switched to Camp # 2.....for all of the reasons previously mentioned.

I'm just not so sure anymore and have been waiting for him to publish...and still waiting.

[e&j0304]

Since you already have your ped. on your side I would NOT waste money on Enterolab. You have positive dietary response and since you already tried the blood tests that's all you can do. I tested both of my kids through Enterolab and wish that I wouldn't have. My daughter's came back positive and my son's came back negative. They BOTH have issues with gluten and I honestly think that my son's symptoms are more severe than my daughter's. He has total blowouts of watery diarrhea while eating gluten and it clears up on the diet. He also suffers terribly from reflux.

I am not trying to tell you what to do, but I REALLY think it's a waste of money. Unless he publishes anytime soon you will keep questioning if he's really valid, if you're anything like me anyway! I'm all for trying to get a proper medical diagnosis, but if you can't get one then just do the diet. I have yet to really find any drs. who fully believe in Enterolab....

Good luck with whatever you decide.