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Can Someone Tell Me If This Is Really Bad?

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lollipop23889 Newbie
lollipop23889
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I just got my blood test back. They tested me fro TRANSGLUTAMINASE AB (IGA). I'm assuming that AB stands for antibodies and that if they're present, then I might have Celiac.

It says the reference range is Low: <20 units, so again, I'm assuming your not supposed to have it, or at least not a lot of it.

My level was 12 times that, however... 239 units...

Is this really, really bad? or Normal? Does anyone know?

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I think it means that you should stop eating gluten. Forever. Period.

Browse through the board to get a feel of how people deal with this, and start asking questions when you're ready.

mommida Enthusiast
mommida
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If you are going for the gold standard diagnoses, DO NOT stop eating gluten until this is done. Call your doctor to see how you are going to proceed.

happygirl Collaborator
happygirl
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The tTG test is a standard blood screening tool for Celiac. With a very positive result, please schedule a follow up consult with your doctor, but do not go gluten free until all testing is completed.

rinne Apprentice
rinne
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Hi. :)

What you do next depends on how you are feeling. The day I found out that gluten was causing me pain was the day I stopped eating it. The idea of continuing to damage myself in order that they have some supposed gold standard just didn't appeal to me.

Do the research, decide for yourself what works for you.

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