Celiac Or Gluten Sensative? Test Results

[lbones1]

Here are my test results I hope that somebody might be able to help me out.

Thanks,

Lbones

Results Limits

Deamidated Gliadin Abs, IgA 42.0h U/ml 0.0 - 10.0 high

t Transglutaminase (tTG) IgA 1 0-3 negative

Immunoglobulin A, Qn, Serum 269 70-400

Creatine Kinase, Total , Serum 425 24-204

Rash on hands elbows and neck have started to go away not itching anymore with no more new breakouts.

[happygirl]

I don't think you can determine that only based on your blood tests. Are you scheduled for a follow up biopsy?

[lbones1]

I am set to have a colenoscopy set for two weeks I have called my GI doctor to let him know what is up with the test but have not heard back from him yet.

I have been on this diet for about a week+ and almost all of my issues have subsided.

Thanks,

Bones

[lizard00]

They need to do an endoscopy to look for Celiac. A colonoscopy will rule out other things, but Celiac affects the small intestine.

[nora-n]

Yes, you need multiiopsies of the first part of the small intestine to check for celiac. And, three weeks og eating gluten-free could diminish the typical celiac changes as all mucosa heals quickly, including intestinal mucosa and give an unclear picture.

I think they can look for microscopic colitis, which is glute-mediated , if they know how to look for it. Dr. Kenneth Fine of NEterolab researched microscopic colitis for ages and it is definitlele very often gluten related, that is why he invented his Entlab tests. I think they usually do not even look for microscopic colitis during a coloscopy.

nora

[ravenwoodglass]

Your doctor should be doing an endoscopy, if he isn't he is NOT even looking for celiac. If he is not the doctor that did the blood work get them a copy of it ASAP. As mentioned you are in for a false negative if you stop eating gluten before the test. However if being gluten free is making a really significant difference you don't need a script to follow the diet. If you continue with being gluten-free and all your issues are relieved you do have your answer. A much more reliable one than blood testing or biopsy. How long you have been suffering and how much your doctor has seen you? There are some doctors smart enough to diagnose when patients have a complete turn around on the diet.

[lbones1]

My dermatoligist did the blood work because of the rashes that are on my elbows, hands & buttocks. They also did a biopsy on my elbow (negative) this was the fist time to ever see a dermatoligist.

My hands and elbows have not looked this good in at least two years. Since I have changed my diet.

I am sending blood results to my GI doctor if he wants to do one fine I think I am pretty satisfied with what has happend since I changed my diet.

Thanks,

Lbones