Suspecting Celiacs

[RDuBb2k1]

Hello everyone!

First off, I suspect I have Celiac

[Lisa]

Hello and Welcome!

You might have an allergy to wheat and perhaps a gluten sensitivity.

Celiac can be diagnosed by a Serologic Blood Panel:

Antigliadin antibodies (AGA) both IrA and IgG

Antiendomysial antibodies (EMA) - IgA

Anti-tissue transglutaminase antibodies (tTG) - IgA

Total IgA level.

Generally, a good test is a positive dietary response and that seems to be working for you. You could continue on a gluten free diet and do a challenge at a later time. The autoimmune response in Celiac Disease is triggered by ingesting wheat, rye, barley and malt (some oats). You might also have a wheat allergy with your respiratory symptoms.

Try directing your doctors in this direction. But, should you request further testing, you must remain on gluten until testing is finished.