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whattodo
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Just an update,

I have just come back from the doctor and was very annoyed that the hospital are not doing as requested. I have been in for blood test for celiac disease and a biopsy in my stomach for helicobacter pylori. Everytime i go in the just run tests on other stuff even though i make sure before hand what they are testing for. Anyway, they now know that my duodenum has no folds. The doctor today says that it might still be celiac disease or even yet helicobacter pylori. He has now also thrown another thing into the pot, he says it could be gallstones that are making my gallbadder excreting too much bile. This could also result in the duodenum folds reducing. I am having a screen done for this.

Has anyone else heard of this before. I am really hoping that it is not celiac disease, but not sure i want to have my gallbladder removed. Even better id prefer helicobacter pylori.

Anyway, my doctor is personally pushing the hospital and hopefully i will be fixed soon.

Not being to premature but would like to thank everyone for their past help.

Thanks

Jay

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Just an update,

I have just come back from the doctor and was very annoyed that the hospital are not doing as requested. I have been in for blood test for celiac disease and a biopsy in my stomach for helicobacter pylori. Everytime i go in the just run tests on other stuff even though i make sure before hand what they are testing for. Anyway, they now know that my duodenum has no folds. The doctor today says that it might still be celiac disease or even yet helicobacter pylori. He has now also thrown another thing into the pot, he says it could be gallstones that are making my gallbadder excreting too much bile. This could also result in the duodenum folds reducing. I am having a screen done for this.

Has anyone else heard of this before. I am really hoping that it is not celiac disease, but not sure i want to have my gallbladder removed. Even better id prefer helicobacter pylori.

Anyway, my doctor is personally pushing the hospital and hopefully i will be fixed soon.

Not being to premature but would like to thank everyone for their past help.

Thanks

Jay

Hi Jay,

I don't know about the other two issues, but celiac can definitely cause the lack of folds. Here is a link to Columbia University's Celiac program for more information.

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I hope they figure out which problem it actually is so you can feel better soon.

Christi

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debmidge
Posted

You don't want the pylori bacteria either, the antibiotics for that are strong. I don't know what would be the best choice however...it just stinks when you don't feel well.

angel-jd1 Community Regular
angel-jd1
Posted

Jay-

So the doctor was mad at the hospital? That is good....right?

Have you been doing the gluten-free thing? How are you feeling with that?

-jessica :rolleyes:

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