Blood Test After 9 Mo gluten-free?

[Seekingsun54]

Hey everyone,

I have been gluten-free (about 97% of the time - with a few cheats) for the last 9 months. I have a family history of some gluten sensitivity/intolerance (bro gets hives from gluten, mom GI issues/fatigue) but no one has ever been tested for Celiacs. I decided to go gluten-free last year after my 3rd consecutive miscarriage in 6 months. That was after over a year of trying to get pregnant. I figured with my family histiry, and recurrent miscarriage, it was worth a try. What a difference it has made! I am less tired, stomach/gut feels great (most the time) and I have lost 30 pounds!

I just recently met with a fertility specialist Dr. and want to mention to her what a change gluten-free has meant for my body. However, I am wondering if my antibodies would come back positive since I have been gluten-free for so long??? I hadn't talked about it with my GP Dr. because I figured I am already doing all I can to control the celiacs. But if I am a higher risk pregnancy patient then I think that is important for my OB/GYN to know.

Any suggestions? Should I eat gluten before the blood test to help reach an accurate diagnosis? I hate to do that because we still trying to get pregnant!

Thanks for the advice and info!

[ang1e0251]

I'm a little confused. Are you saying you already met with the specialist and mentioned celiac disease & the dr ordered the blood test? Or are you going to meet her and plan to mention celiac disease?

To show positive after being gluten-free for so long is unlikely and some dr's need 3 months worth of gluten eating before they will test. Won't the dr treat you as high risk anyway just because of your miscarriages?