Dr. Says There Is No Genetic Test?

[CRym]

My family doctor and I believe I have Celiac disease. He sent me to a Gastrointestinal doctor. At first appointment (consultation) he said that he was glad that physician sent me to him so he could biopsy me to see if I had celiac disease. He performed Upper endoscopy and colonoscopy. When I went to office for biopsy results, he said that I have all these things wrong, but didn't mention Celiac disease. When I asked him about it, he said he did NOT biopsy that area. He acted at first like he wanted to perform UE again and I said no. He then had me get Celiac panel even after I told him I was on gluten-free diet. Just got negative results and again reminded him that I've been gluten-free for awhile, and he said that it did NOT matter if I had been eating gluten or not. I asked for genetic test and he says that there is NOT a genetic test. HELP!!

[ShayFL]

It is time for a NEW DOCTOR.......Pronto!!! Before he kills you!!

My 12 y.o. daughter knows more about Celiac now than that clown.

If you can afford it, Enterolab and Kimball labs do genetic testing for Celiac. I used both. You dont need a doctor for them.

Also, if you have been gluten-free for awhile a biopsy will likely be negative as well.

You can use Enterolab for gluten intolerance up to 1 year gluten-free.

[Lisa]

My family doctor and I believe I have Celiac disease. He sent me to a Gastrointestinal doctor. At first appointment (consultation) he said that he was glad that physician sent me to him so he could biopsy me to see if I had celiac disease. He performed Upper endoscopy and colonoscopy. When I went to office for biopsy results, he said that I have all these things wrong, but didn't mention Celiac disease. When I asked him about it, he said he did NOT biopsy that area. He acted at first like he wanted to perform UE again and I said no. He then had me get Celiac panel even after I told him I was on gluten-free diet. Just got negative results and again reminded him that I've been gluten-free for awhile, and he said that it did NOT matter if I had been eating gluten or not. I asked for genetic test and he says that there is NOT a genetic test. HELP!!

Sounds like there is a communication problem between your family doctor and the GI. After your consultation, you made it clean that he was to take samples for Celiac Disease -- and he did not biopsy that area. Uh, I would get my money back.

Unfortunately, your story is one of thousands that I have read here. Many of us have learned to be our own advocates toward our own health.

Enterolabs can do genetic testing to see if you carry the specific genes. I have not used them, and I do not recommend them for that reason. Many people here have.

At this point, a positive dietary response is an accepted diagnosis. If it works....

And, welcome!