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Hi all, I am new to this site and am still trying to figure things out. I was diagnosed with celiac almost a year ago and am still trying to get it under control. I have a few questions but I will ask in some other posts.

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Hi Welcome to this site.

There are some of the very best people on here who have answers to alot of ???'s.. You will learn alot here... I'm a mentor from Pa . I have just started a support group in my area. If I can be of help to you regarding the best gluten-free foods & help in any of your gluten-free food cravings please feel free to ask me.

blessings

mamaw

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Welcome! Feel free to jump in...the waters pretty warm :)

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Hi and Welcome to the Board! Feel free to ask any questions you might have, someone will have an answer :)

Guest GFinSoCal
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A sunny California Merry Christmas to all. I am going to the GI doctor for follow up next Wednesday. I was diagnosed with DH in Sept this year, with a positive biopsy. Since then, my first bloodwork showed an IgG of 179. I was just tested again after being 3 months gluten free and my IgG is down to 107. I know the range should be less than 9. My IgA is 24. I just had all the xrays done this week (UGI & small bowel). My concern is, why would I need the biopsy done of my intestines, when I have the positive biopsy of DH and all of the bloodwork shows Celiac? I just want to get some opinions from you before I speak with my doctor about this.

By the way, I felt really bad for several days when I went gluten free. Severe stomach cramps, stayed in bed all day, etc. Is this normal?

Thanks so much for any advice or input, since I am so new with this disease.

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