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Bummer.

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I went for my appointment today and I was half expecting the doctor to say I was fine and then I'd have to decide to go gluten-free on my own... but with the back-up plan that I could probably abandon it some day... Nope.

I definitely, without a doubt, have celiac.

The home test I did, with not quite enough blood, gave me a very faint positive after increasing my gluten for about 2 weeks. I wasn't sure I had it but it really looked like I did. I kept saying to myself, what if I did it wrong?

I had blood work done another 2 weeks later (June 19)after more than normal glutening and this is what I was tested for with the results:

Sooo, tTg IgA and EMA are both positive... That's it then. I'm having my last pizza, cinnamon bun and beer tonight.

And I'm skipping the biopsy. I believe it and I'm sure so of what benefit could it be to me?

I know I'm not going to be fully gluten-free until at least the weekend. I have a busy few days coming up and I won't get groceries until the weekend. I will cut as far back on gluten as I can... tomorrow, when I'm done my pity party.

I thought I was okay with this but now that I know for certain that have it I'm struggling a bit with some pity and anger. I'll get on with it, that's my way, but for now I'm bummed.

God I hope my kids don't get it, or have it. I want them to conitue to be in perfect health... we've been so lucky so far. knock wood. please please..

Nicole