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jimmyjazz Newbie
jimmyjazz
Posted

So..

I am a student at the US merchant marine academy. The medical staff here, since finding that I had really low iron last year has determined that I might have celiac. They did a gene test, and I guess that I have the gene, but they say that still leads to no definite diagnosis. Also, Ive had a few endoscopies, and apparently, when looked at from far away, it looks like I have celiac, but then when biopsies are taken, they cant determine if I truly do have it.

In addition, Before when comsuming gluten I didnt seems to have any side effects.

I am soo confused. Is there a definite test for celiac. And, does anyone know about military wiavers for celiac, because thats another issue im having....

Any help would be awesome....Im soooo confused with this stuff. You would think after a year plust theu could come up with a definite yes or no answer.

Thanks a bunch!!!

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There is, unfortunately, no test which is 100% accurate. However, the gluten-free diet can be most telling, when various health problems go away. This can include things which you didn't even notice, or shrugged off as insignificant.

There are probably hundreds of symptoms, many if not all might be attributed to other things besides Celiac. But to date, it seems that intestinal damage is considered the "gold standard", even though many get false negatives. Not every Celiac is skinny and suffers from constant D. Some gain weight, some have C, some have neurological issues, some just get brain fog, or poor coordination, or any number of seemingly unrelated things.

Here's some information you may find useful (and astonishing)

https://www.celiac.com/categories/Celiac-Di...-and-Disorders/

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ShayFL
Posted

They should run antibody tests as well. If those come up positive, then it is another piece to the puzzle for you. If you have the gene(s) and positive bloodwork, many docs would dx you. Cant speak for the govt.

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