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Ulceratice Colitis Mis-diagnosis

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maddy Newbie
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My son has been diagnosed as having ulcerative colitis and has been on a heavy dose of asacol. Last weekend he went to the emergancy room because one whole side of his body had gotten numb and tingly. Wondering if there might be someone who has experienced this type of thing--hoping that he might have celiac disease instead of ulcerative colitis. At least it sounds one could take more control with this disease and not have to be on drugs. Unless I'm wrong! Please advise! Any help would be MOST appreciated. I am so worried about him--he's only 24 years old. Thanks!

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How was your son diagnosed?Did he have a colonoscopy?

Ulcerative colitis affects the large intestine-this is usually visible as the scope goes into the large bowel.

Coeliac disease only affects the small bowel,not always visible,requiring biopsies for a defintive diagnosis.

There are of course antibody blood tests for coeliac too,so maybe you should be asking the docs for one for your son.Hope you find some answers.

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If you have solid reasons to believe your son might have celiac, he needs to get the blood tests. Unfortunately, it's also possible to have both. I know two people who do.

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