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Blood Test Now Or Later On New C Diagnosis?

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NewtoGF Newbie
NewtoGF
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Dr. suspects some form of Celiac disease in my 7 yr. old son. Headaches, slow growth, abnormal bowel movements, tired all the time, etc...

She said take him off wheat for a mo. and then see how it goes.

I want to know if I should insist on tests now or should I wait to see how he fares on a gluten free diet?

Heather

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wolfie
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Has your son had any bloodwork done at all? I would personally have the testing done before you put him on a gluten-free diet, especially if the dr suspects it. Once your son goes gluten-free, the test results could be skewed.

I hope that you can find some answers and get your son feeling better soon!

NewtoGF Newbie
NewtoGF
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Thanks Kim,

No, he has not had any blood work done lately. Several years ago I had him tested for thyroid problems. He was tested for diabetes on Fri. (urine test). Nothing else. I think she is just guessing.

Heather

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Izak's Mom
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Dr. suspects some form of Celiac disease in my 7 yr. old son. Headaches, slow growth, abnormal bowel movements, tired all the time, etc...

She said take him off wheat for a mo. and then see how it goes.

I want to know if I should insist on tests now or should I wait to see how he fares on a gluten free diet?

Heather

I'd do the tests now - before going gluten-free - because if the doc is right and the gluten-free diet DOES work, you're not going to want to have to challenge him (give him gluten) to get an accurate test - especially if eliminating wheat zaps his problems.

Suzie-GFfamily Apprentice
Suzie-GFfamily
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The clincal practice guidelines for celiac disease recommend doing the tests first. It is much harder to get an accurate diagnosis if you eliminate gluten before having any testing done.

chrissy Collaborator
chrissy
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make sure your doc does a total IgA serum and a Ttg IgA.

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