Celiac Blood Panel - No Conspiracy Here!

[yellowlilax]

Went to the dr for my chronic diarrhea/constipation alternating problem and she ordered celiac panel test, milk allergy test (this I asked for though), complete blood count, amongst others. I didnt even ask for celiac. I cant believe how much I've read on here that so many doctors wont test for it even when asked? I thought that I would have to beg and plead for it and no big deal here. I guess I'm fortunate! Now we shall see what the results are. I have a stool sample in at Enterolab that should have results by Tuesday...this other test I might know today. I tested negative on the Biocard blood test (now I wish I wouldnt have wasted the $100 on it - I just assumed from all the posts here that my dr would refuse to test me). Don't assume I guess! Wish me luck!

[Jestgar]

Some docs are more aware than others...

[FMcGee]

The person who first told me I probably had celiac disease was a doctor at my university's student health care center. That's right, a doctor among what is probably the most-maligned group of medical professionals. The people we joke about being able to diagnose only pregnancy and seasonal allergies. She tested me for celiac disease without my asking for it, and she (not a celiac herself) was absolutely right. She sent me to a GI doctor, and I ended up seeing the PA, who was all "well my cousin has celiac disease but she still eats pizza and just deals with the consequences." So, you never know what you're going to get.

[happygirl]

Happy you have a doctor well versed in Celiac!