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I am thinking that is about the only option left... and probably a sensible one to take at this stage. I'd like to have a diagnosis, but it seems like a lot of people can't get one of those!! The only thing is, I'm not sure I'll know if it's working. I can go a few weeks, maybe even months, with only some mild headaches and of course they could be...

I am thinking that is about the only option left... and probably a sensible one to take at this stage. I'd like to have a diagnosis, but it seems like a lot of people can't get one of those!! The only thing is, I'm not sure I'll know if it's working. I can go a few weeks, maybe even months, with only some mild headaches and of course they could be...

Maybe that's IgG testing... that was mentioned in a couple of other topics. I wonder why my Doctor didn't test for that or, if she did, why she didn't mention it with the IgA testing. Is anyone able to confirm that it is IgG testing? That could be something to pursue...

Thanks for your reply. I think the Doctor recommended the restricted diet because, according to his tests, I didn't actually have celiac disease. But reading this forum, I know now those tests aren't all that accurate and maybe I do have it. I don't want to be tested for it by having another biopsy (yuk!) but maybe I can try the blood test again - is a...

Hi, I'm hoping someone here will be able to help me - there seems to be a lot of knowledgeable people here!! Essentially, I'm not sure if I have Celiac. I think I'll have to go through my history a little bit for this to make sense... 1. Age 11 -12: I had frequent upset stomachs. The Doctor thought I may have IBS, but as I stopped feeling sick...

Thanks for all your responses. I got the results of my biopsy today, and it was negative for coeliac. I actually cried. I was hoping this would be the answer to all my problems (including an iron deficiency, severe anxiety, and on-and-off stomach problems that were diagnosed as IBS when I was twelve, but were never really considered serious). The...

I'm not sure if anyone can help with this... I was diagnosed with an iron deficiency about 6 months ago. After having a second blod test two months later, my iron levels had dropped by ten points. My doctor said this was deinitely unusual and, since all the common causes of iron deficiency weren't present, sent me to a gastroenterologist to check if...

Thanks for all you replies! I had my endoscopy done on friday, and everything went fine. I felt a little sick and quite lightheaded afterward, but I think that was more to do with not having eaten for 18 hours (they were running really behind schedule... not good for my nerves!) I still wouldn't want to do it again, but it wasn't as bad as I thought. ...

Thanks for your responses and advice! Gypsyqueen - I don't think I could stay awake for the whole procedure either - I probably wouldn't go through with it if I was awake as it was happening! The procedure doesn't sound too bad, and my mum is taking me to have it done, so she will be there to drive and ask questions. I will definitely ask to be put under...

Hi Everyone, I'm new to this forum, although I have spent some time reading the information on this site - I learned so much here, so thanks already!! I'm hoping someone here can answer some questions for me! I first heard of Coeliacs about a month ago, when there was no explanation for my ever-worsening iron deficiency (discovered due to a routine...