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  1. GEF
    Deana, I too am 28 and after 10 years of GI issues (same as you, but I don't have children yet), all I ended up with was the IBS diagnosis. I feel the same way about it as you do. The doc gave me a prescription for an anti-depressant and that made me feel so horrible that I threw it out. I was very disappointed that my doc was so quick to rule out other...
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    Hello Chris. I'm sure it will be of some comfort to know that you're not the only one who's wondering about what your results mean. I too am IGG positive only. I had an endoscopy and it was normal, so at least I know I'm not celiac. It still doesn't rule out gluten intolerance though. I'm still in the process of getting tests done with my doctor, but...
  3. GEF
    Stacie, I'd be interested to hear what your doc finds... I'll keep you posted from my end. I'm assuming I'll know something by early next week. Gretchen
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    I too have a family history of lupus. My sister was tested years ago and they say she is borderline... I'm assuming that some of her tests indicated she "might" be and the others were negative. I've heard it's difficult to diagnose since so many tests have to rule it in. I had an ANA test today since the doctor wanted to check it after I mentioned the...
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    Very interesting about the bilirubin!! When I started having GI issues (back 13 years ago), it showed up high in my blood profile. After other blood tests showed my liver was normal, the doc threw out the high bilirubin as a false positive. Why do they do that? Anyway, I'm still trying to find out what's wrong So.. you have celiac symptoms?...
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    Wow, Aug is a long time to wait for an appointment. You know your body best sometimes and when it's telling you that something is wrong, something is probably wrong. I hope you feel better soon and that you get your answers. Gretchen
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    I agree... just keep pursuing the answers until the answers come.
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    Actually, when my friend picked me up to go home, I was a little tired. But then we went shopping and I didn't feel badly at all... well, that I can remember! I do think it's better that I have very little memories of the procedure... if not for a pain issue, it's for the sake of pride. My endo was normal, by the way.
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    I had mine about a year ago and was mildly sedated. Whatever they used, I felt that I had not a care in the world... that part of it was great. Apparently they need you awake to participate in the procedure, so they don't put you totally out. I remember about a second worth of it, like a rubbing my throat sensation.. very strange. Anway, the side effect...
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    From what I've heard, having lupus in the family can mean your risks of celiac disease are also there as well. It's something about those auto-immune diseases that stick close together. The doctor requested some auto-nuclear test to pick up lupus today, so maybe that'll give some answers. Since the family history is there, it's worth checking out. Although...
  11. GEF
    I called a new GI this morning and got an appointment...this morning. Can you believe that? The new doctor was actually very kind and listened compassionately to my plight. I did find out that the test I took last year that was positive was IGG. It was 33, with normal levels below 20. Lucky me has lupus in the family so I have to get more bloodwork and...
  12. GEF
    Thank you for your support. I have read so many of the posts and it does appear that many are in the same situations.. and many without the support of their doctor. I threw out gluten intolerant & celiac diagnosis when my doctor threw it out after the biopsy was normal. Looking back, I find myself disappointed that he didn't recommend gluten-free,...
  13. GEF
    About a year ago, I was referred to a GI specialist due to IBS symptoms. I am quite sensitive to lactose but was being pro-active about my health and wanted to make sure there was nothing else wrong. The doctor routinely ran some blood tests and it came back as high in gliadin antibodies. (I'll have to check which test it was). Shortly thereafter I had...
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