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Before My Endoscopy...

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egardner Newbie
egardner
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I have just recieved a positive antibody test after years of GI problems. I am having my endoscopy and biopsy in the next few weeks(I am a nursing student and they are trying to work around my exams) The nurse said I should begin avoiding gluten and wheat, but I am afraid after what I have read in research that may affect the outcome of my biopsy. Should I eat as normal until the test to ensure I don't get false results or have to repeat the procedure? Thanks!

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KaitiUSA Enthusiast
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You should be on gluten heavily before testing. Being off of gluten will give you a possibility of inaccurate results.

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flagbabyds
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If you go gluten-free before your testing it will make your villi start to repair and that will mean you get a false negative, which you don't want :). Make sure to eat a lot of gluten before the test to make sure you get the result you want. Hope you feel better soon!

egardner Newbie
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Thanks guys! I've been like this for so long, what's two more weeks to ensure accuracy!

Carriefaith Enthusiast
Carriefaith
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Go gluten crazy right up until the test! I mean it may be the last time you eat it. I went on a gluten binge before my biopsy!

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;) and like everyone else said, it's a good idea to stay on gluten to avoid false negative results. (If you indeed have celiac disease that is).

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