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Need Advice, Adding Gluten Back Into My Diet


SabrinaLuvsGluten

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Hi all! I have decided, after ALOT of thought, that I am going to add gluten back into my diet, even though I have seen quite a bit of improvement over the 2 weeks I have been gluten free. I have decided to TRY and get a definite diagnosis, for the sake of my children. I have read that problems with candida can cause the exact same symptoms of celiac, so I want to be sure. I am going to mention to the doctor that my c4 complement came back abnormal, which can be caused my malnutrition. I wont get to actually talk to the doctor because of my type of insurance (Stupid), but I will be seen by the PA, who will be "supervised" by the doctor. My question is, since I have been off gluten for 2 weeks, do you think I will have to eat it for too long to get a positive test? Also, will I feel very sick since its only been 2 weeks? Any feedback/advice is appreciated.

Thanks!

Sabrina


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Also, on average, how much gluten containing food do I have to eat a day for my test results to be accurate?

Sabrina

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You might not need to be on the full three months, but I'd say at least two to be safe. I believe the recommendation is the equivalent of 3 slices of wheat bread each day.

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