Dukie

Hi Peggy, I read somewhere that IgA antibodies dissipate in about 2 weeks after you eliminate the offender (in this case gluten). Since your test was 4 months after eliminating it, I would think that a normal level would be expected as long as you followed the diet accurately. On the other hand, it said that IgG antibodies take about 6 months to dissipate...

Jerry, It's true that according to the medical community, the genetics only predispose a person to Celiac Disease. So how can genetic testing be useful? Genetic testing can rule celiac disease out, but not in. It is also helpful to know if a biopsy is necessary. One of my daughter's has 2 "gluten sensitive" genes (as defined by Enterolab) and therefore...

Thank you for your kind thoughts. My heart goes out to your sister and her daughter. From all that I have read, I learned that there is a high rate of false negatives in young children. Perhaps she should have her retested now? I belong to an informal group of local gluten free people and one girl's daughter tested negative on 2 occasions before she finally...

Katie, In my opinion, although we did not have the biopsy done on my daughter, there are some advantages. Advantages: 1. It is my understanding that in the U.S. you can write off the increased expense of gluten-free food on your taxes as if it were medicine (but only with a medical diagnosis). 2. A definite diagnosis is less likely to be challenged...

Hi Jerry, I am new to message boards...I saw your post about your Dad and I wonder the same thing about my Mom who has also passed. However, if you are really curious, you might be able to find out through genetic testing...at least if one of you parents is still alive? I had my children tested through Enterolab. Their complete panel includes a gene...

Hi there, I read the story about your husband and saw some commonality with my daughter who is now 9 years old. I wanted to tell you that her rages, depression and anxiety were a result of more than one dietary issue. Gluten was indeed the worst offender, but the same behaviors can be induced by other foods. Has your husband tried eliminating or testing...