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Before My Endoscopy...


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egardner Newbie

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

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

flagbabyds Collaborator

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

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

Carriefaith Enthusiast

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!

Carriefaith Enthusiast
;) 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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