One Year Re-test For My Son

[Amyleigh0007]

My son hit his one year anniversary back in March and recently had his blood tested for antibodies. I got the phone call today saying his results are "better" then they were a year ago when he was diagnosed. I asked the nurse if she could be more specific but she couldn't. I am having the results mailed to me and I also had then faxed to his GI so I can get more answers. But, between now and then I am a wreck. I am concerned that any antibodies showed up at all. Doesn't that mean he is getting gluten from somewhere? Shouldn't the results be zero?

I want to add that his original IgE was 3904 with the ref range being <OR=280. Does that make sense to anyone?

[mamaw]

the numbers vary from lab to lab. Some labs say any number under ten or five is excellent...

Check on what his level was when he first was dx'd then what the number is currently. You also can ask for copies to keep for yourself..........

Plus I know about five kids that are just one year into the gluten-free lifestyle & their numbers have come down greatly but still not below 20 -25 so they still have a way to go. NOt uncommon....

I would worry if the numbers were for instance 30 & now were 28.......after a year....

Lets hope for the best!

blessing

mamaw

[happygirl]

The results probably won't be zero - they generally aren't 0 in even 'normal' populations.

Hang in there.