Blood Test

[ashleyw]

I have had problems with what i've been eating for years now, but never really thought anything about it until recently. I have become extremely bloated to the point that I have people asking me if I am pregnant and have D almost everyday. The bloating comes instantly after eating and is the worst pain I experience, it is definitely getting worse. I just recently started seeing a naturopath who ran some blood tests that my GP has not before. I am deficient in B12 and D. Other symptoms I am experiencing is extreme exhaustion, memory loss (have difficulty remembering words), A LOT of gas! weight gain, always hungry, moody and find that when I drink beer my chest closes up to the point where I almost went to the hospital the last time I drank it (have completely cut this out of my life!).

I asked my doctor for a blood test, even though she was hesitant and when I went to get the test found out that she only sent me for the transgluteminas AB test only! This test came back negative and she told me that I only needed this one. She said if this really bothers me then she can send me for the other more invasive test. What I'm really wondering is whether I should fight her on the blood test and get a second FULL celiac test done or if I should just go and get the more invasive test?

I am trying to cut out gluten, however I'm finding it extremely difficult! I don't have a lot of support at home and my own self-control is not there! I need help!!

thanks!

Ashley

[Lisa]

Welcome Ashley!

Here is a link that might answer your questions:

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*And please pass this information on to your Doctor.

Before an endoscopy exam, she should run the FULL Celiac Panel, and learn how to interpret the results. And you should continue to eat a full gluten diet, if you are able.

EDIT:

https://www.celiac.com/articles/22080/1/-New-Blood-Tests-Can-Spot-Gluten-Sensitivity-Among-Enteropathy-Patients-Who-Test-Negative-for-AntiTissue-Transglutaminase/Page1.html

Above is additional and more current information for you to print out and take with you to your doctor.

Good luck!

[ashleyw]

THANK YOU!!!!