Went Guten Free Before The Test

[sschramm]

I have had so much frustration dealing with digestive issues throughout the years. I have seen gastroenterologists who have just diagnosed me with reflux, IBS, and put me on meds that have made me sicker. Well, I got off all the meds and went to see a naturopath who I was working with for quite some time. He believes that my symptoms have been mimicking that of Celiac so I have decided to go gluten-free. Well, since going gluten free I have gotten my appetite back, I am able to actually eat more than a couple bites at dinner. I still once and a while have some symptoms but I have heard that it can take a while for them to go away completely. I would really really like to get a blood test to confirm this so I made an appointment with a gastroenterologist to try to do so. My question is, will it still show up if I went gluten free? I have only been gluten-free for about 1.5 weeks now and I am going to see him in a few days. Any help appreciated.

[dbmamaz]

Being gluten free can definitely affect the test, but everyone is different. If you are willing, you might want to try eating gluten again until your test. I had been gluten free almost 2 mo when I had the test, which was negative. However, my allergy test came up positive for wheat, barley and malt, so whether i have celiac or not, I'm not eating gluten anyways. Besides, I feel so much better, I wouldnt want to, even if all the tests were negative.

[blueyes]

Gluten has to be in the diet (or reintroduced) in order for the test (blood serum, and/or tissue biopsy) to be conclusive.

For someone who has been gluten-free or Gluten-free Casein-free, this is often referred to as a "gluten challenge".

This should be done under the advice and direction of a physician.

Some links to information about the disease and diagnosing:

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You might also consider eliminating milk products from your diet, as this might cause similar reactions to gluten.

Gluten and casein intolerance are often interlinked.

[Yellow Rose]

I read several months ago on this board that when you go gluten free it takes 6 months of reintroducing it to your diet to get a true reading.

If it is working for you why do you want a test to confirm it. Your body is telling you everything you need to know.

Yellow Rose