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One Test Negative, One Positive, Do I Have Celiac?

Tom W

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I was tested for Celiac and the test for gluten sensitivty was negative, the test, Endomysial ab IGA serum was positive.

My doctor, (general medicine), told me I might have a mild case of Celiac. Can anyone explain the test results better to me. Thanks in advance

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Lisa Mentor
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I am often confused when doctors say "mild". What they should say, is that it was caught before major damage could accure.

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Right. You either have it or you dont:

Patients with a positive IgA Endomysial Ab or IgA TTG Ab should undergo small bowel bx. Bx should be obtained from 2nd and 3rd portion of the duodenum.

I found that online. You should see about a biopsy. But even if the biopsy is NEG, you cannot assume you dont have it. Ask for a GENETIC test too to cover all of your bases.

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I was tested for Celiac and the test for gluten sensitivty was negative, the test, Endomysial ab IGA serum was positive.

My doctor, (general medicine), told me I might have a mild case of Celiac. Can anyone explain the test results better to me. Thanks in advance

I agree with the others. This is nothing to fool around with. You need a doctor that knows more about this (hard to find). If I were you, I would have the "Endescope with Biopsy" since the serum was positive.

Mine came back negative but the gene test afterwards showed the "gluten sensitive" genes. I have gluten "ataxia" (many neurological problems) and Lower colon problems I do not have full blown Celiacs so I had not progressed to the point of upper intestinal problems yet, but it explained every other health problem that I have. If you have Celiac or Sensitivity, it can lead to many auto-immune diseases. Start Educating yourself on this. This is a really good site to start with. Good Luck, Take care.

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