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I had requested genetic testing for my 1 year old. We found out he has 2 of the DQ8 genes. The doc said this could put him at an increased chance to have/develop celiac, but that the DQ2 gene would make it more possible. If I remember correctly he said that he's twice as likely to develop celiac than someone without it. (There were other things discussed at the appt. so I am hoping I am remembering all of this correctly!) Now that I've left the clinic I'm wondering if you guys can help me out with a question I just thought of.....do you have to have both a DQ2 and DQ8 gene to develop celiac? Or is it possible to develop it with just the DQ8 gene...I wonder because I have grandma who suffers from so many symptoms that I've wondered if it could be celiac.

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And another couple questions also...

Since he has 2 DQ8 genes does that mean that his dad and I each have a DQ8 gene? I wouldn't think that it's possible for one parent to pass on both genes to him, but just checking. Since we now know that my son at least has genes for celiac I am going to try to get those in charge of my grandma's healthcare to at least consider the possibility that she could have celiac.

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You can actually have celiac and not have either of those 2 genes. Those are just the most common. Yes your son got one DQ8 from you and one from his Dad. It would be a good idea for both of you and any siblings to also get tested for celiac. If anyone is symptomatic but comes up negative on testing do give the diet a good strict try after the testing is done as false negatives are not uncommon.

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