Constantly! I don't want everything to cost as much as a KIND bar, as great as they are. Happy most of the info is available to us to make smart decisions for our health, just need to do a little more research.
Today, I received the results of my Tissue Transglutaminase (tTG) Ab, IgA test. I am not sure how to interpret the results. I have left a message for the doctor that requested the test but have not heard back. The results stated that the normal range is from 0.00 - 4.99 FLU. My results came back at 92.08. Is this concerning? This seems extremely high for someone who has reached the age of 50 before finding out he has celiac disease.
The reason that I was administered the test in the first place is due to bloating issues that started about a year ago. I met with a Gastroenterologist and after a short question and answer session she wanted to test me for celiac disease and a bacteria test via the H. Pylori Breath Test. She seemed more concerned with the fact that I am a healthy male suffering from Anemia. Is it possible the anemia could be a result of celiac disease? I have been on an iron supplement for the better part of 5 years.
Be sure to keep eating gluten daily until all testing is completed.
Here is more info about how to do a gluten challenge for a celiac disease blood panel, or for an endoscopy:
and this recent study recommends 4-6 slices of wheat bread per day:
You can always to the gluten challenge later, after your pregnancy, should you need a formal diagnosis. I think it's best to play it safe in this case.