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clbaug9 Newbie
clbaug9
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I was tested for celiac disease recently after asking my doctor for the labwork. The endomysial IgA, gliadin IgA, and tissue transglutaminase IgA were normal. The Gliadin IgG antibody was high. She said this was a positive diagnosis for celiac disease. I would like more information. She is kind of laidback and I just want to know if this is definately celiac disease, or if it is possibly something else?

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KaitiUSA Enthusiast
KaitiUSA
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Did you have the total serum IgA run? That is used to rule out IgA deficiency which can make the IgA tests come back negative when they would otherwise be positive.

The IgG is the least specific test of the bunch. IgG detects a problem with gluten and it is usually one of the first things to go high.

I can't tell you whether or not you have it though, thats something to talk to your doctor about because I am only hearing a little bit of info and not the bigger picture. You very well could have it.

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Rachel--24
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I agree with Kaiti...you should talk to your doctor about this...maybe run more tests. I was reading something yesterday which said that if all blood tests are normal with only the IgG being elevated this *could* be caused by something else other than celiac disease. The article stated that other intestinal conditions could also cause an elevated IgG. Of course it could still be celiac disease or intolerance so it should probably be further looked into.

clbaug9 Newbie
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thanks, for answering. They did not do a total IgA test, so I don't know that. What exactly is the difference between celiac disease and gluten intolerance? My doctor is more of the type to say if you feel better not eating gluten, then don't eat gluten. I have a hard time getting her to do more investigation.

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thanks, for answering. They did not do a  total IgA test, so I don't know that. What exactly is the difference between celiac disease and gluten intolerance? My doctor is more of the type to say if you feel better not eating gluten, then don't eat gluten. I have a hard time getting her to do more investigation.

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Celiac has damaged caused by gluten. A gluten intolerance but not celiac usually does not have the damage with it. There has been debate about whether or not someone with gluten intolerance without a celiac gene can get celiac and I think that is possible if someone does not follow the diet. Your body will eventually snap and say thats enough.

Have you had a gene test done? That may help shed some light.

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