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Keela

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I have been hunting a diagnosis for more than 2 years. Between insurance companies and uneducated doctors was beginning to give up... However after moving to a new state getting new insurance and finding a wonderful doctor I finally had the right test under the right conditions. After going back on gluten for 6 months I had a ttg test today at a free screening. Now it's the waiting game. Any suggestions on how to wait two weeks for results without going crazy??


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a free screening???? that's cool!

idk... try to relax... eat fairly healthy.. maybe plan a last gluten meal or two before you get your results (as long as it's not sickening u too much)...

enjoy a last pizza or something- because if you get a definitive positive- you'll want to be prepared to jump on board and not feel like you didnt have one last cheat

Keela Newbie

a free screening???? that's cool!

idk... try to relax... eat fairly healthy.. maybe plan a last gluten meal or two before you get your results (as long as it's not sickening u too much)...

enjoy a last pizza or something- because if you get a definitive positive- you'll want to be prepared to jump on board and not feel like you didnt have one last cheat

I think the hardest part is waiting to go back gluten free. I was gluten-free for 2 years before my new doctor wanted me tested for celiac. I know I should wait incase I need an endoscopy but I'm so tired of being sick 24/7

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I think the hardest part is waiting to go back gluten free. I was gluten-free for 2 years before my new doctor wanted me tested for celiac. I know I should wait incase I need an endoscopy but I'm so tired of being sick 24/7

AAHH ok, i got ya... ya i understand... i only did a 2 week wheat challenge for my test, and i was DONE.. couldnt take the anxiety anymore

hope other members give advice here to you- cause you may not have to eat a ton of gluten if you're getting an endoscopy SOON... but i dont know for sure.

sorry you're feeling crappy :(

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