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marissa088 Newbie
marissa088
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Hi everyone. I am new to this forum. My name is Marissa and I'm 20 years old. I'm wondering if my symptoms are consistent with Celiac disease. I do not smoke, drink (alcohol upsets my stomach), am 5'0" 105lbs, and exercise regularly. My only other medical history is that I do have a heart murmur that I was born with.

Over the past 6-8 months I have been experiencing debilitating canker sores. I have had multiple sores in my mouth and they have all clustered together. I have experienced cramps and constant bloating for the last few years. I suffer from migraine headaches that I started having when I was 10 years old. It's possible for me to go 3-4 days without having a bowel movement, but when I do it is very, very painful.

I had blood work and a stool sample done last week and am awaiting results from these. I am adopted so there is no way to know if it is hereditary. I am worried about this and am completely lost when it comes to changing my diet entirely (if that need be).

If someone could please give me some advice and tell me if I am exhibiting legitimate symptoms or if it's all normal things?

Thanks,

Marissa

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ShayFL Enthusiast
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Hi Marissa and welcome!

Did they test you with a full Celiac blood panel? Regular blood tests will not show this.

Do not be afraid to demand a Celiac test. Remember the doctor is employed by you. And a bad doctor can be fired.

marissa088 Newbie
marissa088
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Hi Marissa and welcome!

Did they test you with a full Celiac blood panel? Regular blood tests will not show this.

Do not be afraid to demand a Celiac test. Remember the doctor is employed by you. And a bad doctor can be fired.

Yes, I went to my doctor specifically asking for a Celiac blood panel and that is what was performed. I'm really anxious for the results.

ShayFL Enthusiast
ShayFL
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Let us know when they come in. Remember positive = positive, but there are many false negatives. So you may need to push for the biopsy if your blood is neg.

marissa088 Newbie
marissa088
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Let us know when they come in. Remember positive = positive, but there are many false negatives. So you may need to push for the biopsy if your blood is neg.

I'll let you know. Thanks!

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