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Hey

I'm going to a new gp this month. Previously I'd said I wouldn't do a gluten challenge as hey, it hurts! and I'd rather not go through that and I /know/ when I've been 'had'.

On the other hand..It turns out revenue will cover part of the cost of gluten free food...and as we all have to eat on a daily basis, that adds up.

I'm going to see if I can get a diagnosis without tests, as I've been gluten free for 6 months now, which is long enough I believe for most tests to be negative?

But just in case....What are my options? Blood tests? genetic tests? tubes down my gullet?

Cheers!

Melusine

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