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ARCHIVED Old Test Results... Familiar Terms?
DeerGirl posted a topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms
Hi folks, recent member to the boards. Any insights or specific questions I might want to ask the specialist based on results? Old tests' results below, will bring to appt. with specialist. Previously I was strongly positive for Gliadin AB IgG, but within normal range for all other celiac (they tested: TTG AB IgA, Gliadin AB IgA). Though I do not... -
ARCHIVED Anxiously Awaiting
DeerGirl replied to Rebecca150's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms
Rebecca -- good luck on your gluten-free diet trial. Did your doctor offer any advice on how to proceed from here? -
ARCHIVED Anxiously Awaiting
DeerGirl replied to Rebecca150's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms
JerryK -- in the end that's really it - if you feel better without gluten, then gluten-free is the way to go. Which is what I'll be doing in a few weeks regardless of testing outcomes to see how I do. Did you have extra-intestinal symptoms as well? -
ARCHIVED Anxiously Awaiting
DeerGirl replied to Rebecca150's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms
Rebecca - I totally understand. Am waiting for my appt. with a specialist in a few weeks. And have the same thoughts you have. I too will try out the gluten-free diet regardless. One Dr of mine felt further testing was moot and I might as well go gluten-free now, but my concerns about secondary conditions make me want to get evaluated further... -
Thanks! -- so the biopsy report that comes out of NY-Presbyterian will be substantially more detailed than the original lab? Interesting. I'm looking forward to getting seen and getting some more detailed information on the whole situation. Really hoping they have a cancellation before my appointment in 7 weeks.
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Thanks again - I so appreciate it! I had started the lab process to get the biopsies released to doc #2 and requested my med records today from doc #1, which I should get in the next week. As I recall my last tests were simply suggestive/negative. My history/symptoms appeared more suggestive. Shall I post my results from the last tests, here, or...
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Great idea, I will call her office tomorrow and see if they can send me a form to fill out for the slides. Thanks! I'm really thankful that I live near the center at Columbia. Some blood tests were positive last time as I recall. Biopsies normal. Tons of suggestive symptoms & history otherwise. My appointment is in ~7weeks. They have me...
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Laura - Thank you so much! I have checked out their website, even read Dr Green's book, which is very helpful and made an appointment for Dr Lewis there. Yes, I did have an endoscopy years ago. Tomorrow I am requesting my records from my regular GI doc to bring along. I figure getting the pathology slides will take the longest :-( Another doc...
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Hi all, I am new the board. Long story short - years back went through celiac testing, consensus was it was negative. Time passes, diagnosis suspected again and am going for re-testing. This time I decided to go to Celiac Disease Center at Columbia University and have an appointment with Dr. Suzanne Lewis. Would like any feedback on the Columbia...