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My Blood Test Results.

1965kid

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1965kid Apprentice
1965kid
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Hello,

I was wondering if anyone here might be able to look at my blood test results and tell me how high they score. I mean am I off the charts or borderline, or is there such a thing as borderline?

I am totally ignorant about this, so any information would be appreciated.

My doctor said since I have had so many Colonospanys in the past that he didnt feel a biopsy was needed. He said judging from my blood test that there was an 80% or greater chance I had Celiac and to just try the Gluten free diet for 6 months and see how I feel after that.

Here are my test results:

Gliadin Antibody (IGG)= 28 H

Gaiadin Antibody (IGA) = 12 H

Endomysial AB Screen (IGA)

Reflex to Tilter

Endomysial AB (IGA) Screen - Negative

Opinions?

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Lisa Mentor
Lisa
Posted

Without the Lab's ranges, it's difficult to determine your test results. Could you post those as well.

Celiac would be diagnosed in the small intestine and therefore an ENDOSCOPY exam would be the testing required to determine that. A colonoscopy would examine the large intestine.

1965kid Apprentice
1965kid
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Here are the results with the ranges.

Gliadin Antibody (IGG)= 28 H

Refernece range:

<11 u/mL Negative

11-17 u/mL Equivocal

<17 u/mL Positive

Gaiadin Antibody (IGA) = 12 H

Reference range:

<11 u/mL Negative

11-17 u/mL Equivocal

<17 u/mL Positive

Endomysial AB Screen (IGA)

Reflex to Tilter

Endomysial AB (IGA) Screen - Negative

Thanks again

1965kid Apprentice
1965kid
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Bump,

Any opinions on my test results?

Thanks in advance.

ravenwoodglass Mentor
ravenwoodglass
Posted

They were positive for two out of the three tests. If you are not on the diet already I would give it a strict try for a few months.

1965kid Apprentice
1965kid
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They were positive for two out of the three tests. If you are not on the diet already I would give it a strict try for a few months.

Thank you so much for the advise. I am going to do it for 6 months. Being the original OCD personality, I will do it "right".

:rolleyes:

When should I expect my IBS (D) to start getting better?

ravenwoodglass Mentor
ravenwoodglass
Posted
Thank you so much for the advise. I am going to do it for 6 months. Being the original OCD personality, I will do it "right".

:rolleyes:

When should I expect my IBS (D) to start getting better?

For some of us the relief from the D comes pretty quickly. For myself I had relief within about a week. My gas and gurgling stomach were gone soon after. One thing that helps speed healing along is avoiding all dairy at first, the villi that are damaged by celaic are also needed to form the enzyme to digest lactose. Many of us can add dairy back in within a month or two, starting with yogurt and hard cheeses like cheddar, gluten free of course. Another thing that will speed healing is to eat as close to 'pure' as you can. Unprocessed meats and beans, veggies, fruits, nuts, eggs etc are good choices. I hope you start feeling better soon, you have come to a great place for info and support. Read alot here and ask any questions you need to.

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