Biopsy Wrong?

[mamaathome]

My daughter was diagnosed with celiac in early Dec. My husband and I both had our bloodwork done and mine was normal and my husband's was elevated. He then had a biopsy and it came back negative for celiac. He went on the gluten-free diet anyway, and noticed that he was less bloated, had more normal bathroom visits, and in general felt better. So the question is, has anyone else had a false negative biopsy? Thanks.

[KaitiUSA]

Of course it could come back false. The problem with biopsies are they can rule celiac in with a positive one but they can't rule it out with a negative one. If it is negative then there could be sporadic damage that they missed or no damage yet if it's in beginning stages.

Which blood tests did he have done?

Also, his body will know more then any test, if he feels better then gluten was obviously an issue.

[cgd]

I agree with Kaiti. If the diet works, that's the real proof. Since your daughter has it, chances are he has it since your bloodwork was normal (there's a genetic component). Staying gluten-free agrees with him, and it's good for your daughter to have a gluten-free buddy

[Guest nini]

I agree 100% with Kaiti.

[mamaathome]

Thanks for all of your input!