Jump to content

  • Welcome to Celiac.com!

    You have found your celiac tribe! Join us and ask questions in our forum, share your story, and connect with others.


  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A1):
    Celiac.com Sponsor (A1-M):

  • Get Celiac.com Updates:
    Support Our Content
    eNewsletter
    Donate

Can Someone Tell Me If This Is Really Bad?

lollipop23889

Recommended Posts

lollipop23889 Newbie
lollipop23889
Posted

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?

Celiac.com Sponsor (A8):
Celiac.com Sponsor (A8):

Celiac.com Sponsor (A8-M):


Jestgar Rising Star
Jestgar
Posted

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
Posted

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
Posted

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
Posted

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.

Archived

This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.

Go to topic listing
  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A19):

  • Member Statistics

    • Total Members
      133,351
    • Most Online (within 30 mins)
      7,748
    giuseppe gamerra
    Newest Member
    giuseppe gamerra
    Joined
  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A20):
  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A22):

  • Forum Statistics

    • Total Topics
      121.6k
    • Total Posts
      1m
  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A21):

  • Upcoming Events

  • Posts

    • par18
      Is it gluten?

      By par18 · Posted

      Thanks for the reply. 
    • Scott Adams
      nothing has changed

      By Scott Adams · Posted

      What you’re describing is actually very common, and unfortunately the timing of the biopsy likely explains the confusion. Yes, it is absolutely possible for the small intestine to heal enough in three months on a strict gluten-free diet to produce a normal or near-normal biopsy, especially when damage was mild to begin with. In contrast, celiac antibodies can stay elevated for many months or even years after gluten removal, so persistently high antibody levels alongside the celiac genes and clear nutrient deficiencies strongly point to celiac disease, even if you don’t feel symptoms. Many people with celiac are asymptomatic but still develop iron and vitamin deficiencies and silent intestinal damage. The lack of immediate symptoms makes it harder emotionally, but it doesn’t mean gluten isn’t harming you. Most specialists would consider this a case of celiac disease with a false-negative biopsy due to early healing rather than “something else,” and staying consistently gluten-free is what protects you long-term—even when your body doesn’t protest right away.
    • Scott Adams
      Is it gluten?

      By Scott Adams · Posted

      Yes, I meant if you had celiac disease but went gluten-free before screening, your results would end up false-negative. As @trents mentioned, this can also happen when a total IGA test isn't done.
    • Seaperky
      Trip to Anaheim/Disney

      By Seaperky · Posted

      I found at Disney springs and Disney they have specialist that when told about dietary restrictions they come and talk to you ,explain cross contamination measures tsken and work with you on choices. Its the one place I dont worry once I've explained I have celiac disease.  Thier gluten free options are awesome.
    • Churley
      Desperately need a vitamin D supplement. I've reacted to most brands I've tried.

      By Churley · Posted

      Have you tried Pure Encapsulations supplements? This is a brand my doctor recommends for me. I have no issues with this brand.
×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

NOTICE: This site places This site places cookies on your device (Cookie settings). on your device. Continued use is acceptance of our Terms of Use, and Privacy Policy.