Blood Test And Antibiotics

[Maryann10]

THis is my first post and I'm grateful to be here. Hello everyone!!!

I had an endoscopy done a few weeks ago and they found evidence of celiac on the duodenal biopsy and GERD. Shortly after I came down with yet another sinus infection and am currently on antibiotics. How long should I wait to have the celiac panel done after I stop taking the meds? I do not want to affect the test in any way.

I've suffered from sinus issues, ADD, depression, anxiety and general fatigue as long as I can remember. I'm lactose intolerant though the degree seems to change with diet (vegetarian-severe, carnivore-not so much). No one ever considered celiac probably because I didnt' have typical gastro symptoms.

If anyone can help with the meds question, it would be sincerely appreciated.

Thanks!

Maryann

[psawyer]

Welcome!

I am not aware of any interaction between antibiotics and the blood tests for celiac disease.

Antibiotics attack bacteria. Bacteria are not a part of the celiac autoimmune reaction according to anything I have ever seen.

[Emilushka]

The antibiotics won't make a difference. What will matter is whether or not you're eating gluten. If you're off gluten, the test could be falsely negative. My best advice: get the bloodwork done, then get off gluten and see if you get better. There's no reason to delay your health any longer than absolutely necessary.

Best of luck to you!

[ravenwoodglass]

The antibiotics, as stated will not effect the celiac panel. Do go gluten free after the panel is done. You don't need to wait for the results as you have already had a positive biopsy. False negatives are not uncommon even on a full gluten diet but with the positive biopsy that 'trumps' the blood test anyway.

[Maryann10]

Thanks so much. I will get in there this week and am planning on eliminating all gluten as soon as the test is done. This is going to be a journey and it is reassuring to know that there are others out there who understand and can help along the way.