Upcoming Physical

[writerscramp]

I have my annual physical approaching and am wondering if there are any specific blood tests I should request. I have been gluten-free since January and although my test came back negative, I am definately at least sensative to gluten. I just want to make sure I keep tabs on any deficiencies I may be developing due to missing out on the grains. I also lost my gallbladder a year ago.

I was just wondering if anyone had any suggestions.

Thanks

[Ursa Major]

Since grains are completely unnecessary for a healthy diet (contrary to what grain farmers would like you to believe), I wouldn't worry about developing deficiencies because of not eating grains. If you eat meat, vegetables and fruit, and get enough fat and sunshine, you should be fine, especially if you take a good multi vitamin.

[Lizz7711]

Tests I would request due to having gluten sensitivity would be:

thyroid panel, including TSH, free T3 and Free T4 (high correlation with gluten issues and thyroid/adrenal issues)

serum cortisol (ditto above--cortisol tests adrenals)

Iron, iron binding capacity, and ferritin

vitamin D

B12

magnesium

cholesterol panel

What blood test did you have for gluten? The ones you need are gliadin IgA, gliadin IgG, and antitissue transglutaminase antibodies (tTG).

good luck!

Liz

I have my annual physical approaching and am wondering if there are any specific blood tests I should request. I have been gluten-free since January and although my test came back negative, I am definately at least sensative to gluten. I just want to make sure I keep tabs on any deficiencies I may be developing due to missing out on the grains. I also lost my gallbladder a year ago.

I was just wondering if anyone had any suggestions.

Thanks