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Ordered The Biocard Test...(long Post, Sorry)

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dizzygrinch Enthusiast
dizzygrinch
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Hello, just wanted to give an update... just out of curiosity. I ordered the Biocard home celiac test. I should be getting it anyday now. I checked with the company I ordered it from, and it takes about 10 days to get here. I have been eating gluten, and very sick of that. I have now come to the difinitive conclusion, that I really dont need any more tests to tell me that for whatever reason, Im sicker when I eat gluten containing foods than when I dont. I never was able to put things together until recently, and these boards have been very helpful. Thinking back, after all these years of being sick, I am shocked why no doctor never even mentioned gluten sensitivity. I can remember even back 8 years ago, when I was hospitilized for an accident, that I had to keep telling the docs and nurses that would bring me food, that I cant eat wheat. Thinking back, I told all my GI specialists as well, because they would encourage to start eating "healthy" and to eat more whole grains breads, whole grain pastas..take Metamucil, etc. But, I would try that, I just got sicker. So, I definitly know now, that its not all in my head. And, Im just going to have to take matters into my own hands, and if its something as simple as not eating gluten, than thats what I will have to do!! cant wait to see how soon I hopefully will feel better. The only thing that sucks now, is since I already paid for the Biocard test, Im going to continue to eat "death food". But, no matter what the results, when Im done, I am going gluten free!! I guess, the tests, to be honest, if it does show positive, it can help me to urge my families for support, and, I really now my daughters need to be checked as well. Sorry for the long post... mainly just wanted to say that Im just going to go gluten free, and see how I feel. Wish me luck!! :)

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what is the biocard test? you perform a blood test at home or something? sorry, i've just never heard of it and i was curious :)

i'm sorry you aren't feeling well with all the gluten - at least now you know, right? sometimes, when i first stopped eating gluten, i would think that maybe i was just being crazy so i would eat bread or something. then, of course, i'd be sick again and i'd think "oh, not crazy."

good luck with the testing - i hope everything turns out well for you in the end!

dizzygrinch Enthusiast
dizzygrinch
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Hi ECD! the Biocard test kit, is an at home test. I stumbled upon it while googling celiac tests. Turns out, its highly recommended in Canada. In fact, if you find their website, ( I cant remember the link off hand), but Im sure you can find it easily by googling Biocard celiac test, anyway, it seems very reliable. They have news clips and stuff about it, on the website. I had to find a company that will send me the test directly, because Canada isnt allowed to ship it here to the US for some reason (uh oh!) so, hopefully, Im not being stooped by the company I am getting it from. If it turns out legit, I will let you know how I got it, if your interested! I wasnt expensive, total including the shipping was only $42, and they accepted paypal. I checked on the shipping yesterday from the company, and they said it usually takes 10 days to get to the US, and it was shipped on 9-08-08, so I hope I get it anyday!! regardless, I am so sick today, cant leave the house if you know what I mean! I am soo gonna stop gluten, Im just going to give myself a few more days, and hopefully that test will come. If you google the Biocard celiac test, let me know what you think, if you want. Thanks!!!

hawaiimama Apprentice
hawaiimama
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I know someone who got and used one so they do really exist.

Good luck with it.

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mhb Apprentice
mhb
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Any updates dizzygrinch? I'm interested how you got it in US.

Pat Podszus Newbie
Pat Podszus
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I would like to know how to obtain the Biocard for Celiac testing.

Thanks

Lisa Mentor
Lisa
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I would like to know how to obtain the Biocard for Celiac testing.

Thanks

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