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Gi Dr In Louisiana

mama2two

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My husband is suspected of having celiac disease and he wants to get tested, by biopsy. Does anyone know a good MD in Louisiana? Thanks for your response

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Your primary doctor can recommend a GI in your area for testing. It is easier to get into a GI's office with a doctor referral.

Just a word of advise, if testing is you avenue, it is recommended that a full gluten diet should to be continued for a more accurate testing response.

I would suggest that you husband get a full Celiac Blood Panel done, it can rule celiac in, but cannot rule it out. As well with a biopsy, it can rule celiac in, but not necessarily rule it out (biopsies tend to be hit or miss) The endoscopy and biopsy is/was considered the "gold standard" for testing. Now, perhaps among us, a dietary response is the best link between yes and no, regarding celiac.

Make sense? :blink:

Welcome to the board. There is lots of good information here that can help you along your way. Take some time to read here. You will learn more here that from many professionals.

I hope you find our answers..

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