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  1. KristaleeJane
    So I finally had the biopsy about 2 days ago, so I am now gluten free YA! I am so excited about that, Finally. The biopsy went pretty good, it takes like 5 mins to do, and you go home like an hour later, so that was good. The doctor said it looked "Normal" but that they usually do look normal until a pathologist looks at them under a microscope, but I was...
  2. KristaleeJane
    Hello I am relatively new to the forum and just looking for information and support. I had positive blood work for IgA come back and so now I am on my way to get the biopsy tommarow. After reading the forums I noticed that the biopsy can be very unreliable. I haven't went gluten free yet although I haven't touched bread for about a month, but eat everything...
  3. KristaleeJane
    Can someone tell me what geographical tongue is?
  4. KristaleeJane
    Wow, thanks a lot!!!
  5. KristaleeJane
    My test result say: (NEW) ANTI TISSUE TRANSGLUT AB (CELIAC SCREEN) 92 UNITS, NORMAL RANGE AT 20 UNITS PRESENCE OF IgA ANTIBODY TO TISSUE TRANSGLUTAMINASE SUGGESTS GLUTEN SENSITVE DISEASE. SENSITIVITY AND SPECIFICITY FOR GLUTEN ENTEROPATHY ARE APPR 95% So do you know what test this is??
  6. KristaleeJane
    My blood work came back high too, at 92 units with a normal range being 20. The reason that you should have the biopsy is that these result are 95% accurate. Meaning that the biopsy can confirm it. Considering this is something that doesn't go away and you need to be gluten free for the rest of your life the biopsy is necessary, thats what my doctor said...
  7. KristaleeJane
    Ok well that explains things for me, I will definalty tell him to do that, and he said he can give me an idea of the results right after the test, and then they will be sent away for a more in depth tests. I will post my results as soon as I know Thanks for your advise!!!! Really appreciate it
  8. KristaleeJane
    I have the biopsy in one week, cannot wait to get that over and go gluten free. My doc never did any vitamin blood work on me, but I am going to ask her to because I have been so tired and a lot of headaches. The test that we had could have been the same but like you said maybe at different labs they run different ranges. I did get a copy of my test and It...
  9. KristaleeJane
    So I now have one more week before my biopsy, the waiting really sucks, regarless of the results I am going gluten free. I read on here how inconclusive the results can be for the biopsy, and that really blows my mind as the doctors say that the biopsy is the only way to get a 100% true diagnosis. Then what are the results from the blood work worth. I mean...
  10. KristaleeJane
    I have a biopsy in one week, and I am 95% sure I have celiac according to my blood work, which came back high for IgA. So I am just having the biopsy as a confirmation. Does anyone know that if I started the gluten free diet now if my test would be affected, my biopsy is on Apr 14-08, and I really don't want to eat like this anymore. I have heard that It...
  11. KristaleeJane
    Wow, I had know idea, here I am pounding the vitamins into me and not seeing any results, where can you get the sublingual tablets, at a pharmacy? Also who gives you the shots, Your doctor?
  12. KristaleeJane
    Hello Y'all Anyone know of any good gluten free restaurants on Vancouver Island or in BC at all? Please Help?
  13. KristaleeJane
    Brian That is horrible that you cannot eat!!!! What happens when you eat gluten free food, do you still get all the symptoms??
  14. KristaleeJane
    So I seen the specialist yesterday and discussed the endoscopy/biopsy and believe it or not I only have to wait another week and a half to have it done and then I can go gluten free. He really told me to try and keep eating gluten so the results will be more accurate. If he had of said anything over a month I probably wouldn't of waited. I mean my blood work...
  15. KristaleeJane
    Wow, thanks for the info, yes I mean Endoscopy, which is now scheduled for April 14th, so only two more weeks of eating gluten, then I can go gluten free, I can't wait!!!! Thanks for the info on Lactose too, I have a lot to learn.........
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    Hi Kristalee Jane, today is my first day as a member of this forum and it seems you and I are in a similar situation. I had bloodwork done last week and scored 79 on the Iga test I also had a positive ANA test. My appointment with the Gi doc isn't until the 23rd. I too feel like I am in a waiting game. I have been having bad joint pain, I worry about Rheumatoid arthritis or who knows what. I

  17. KristaleeJane
    Two more days till my consultation with the gastronlogist, hopefully after that my appointment for the scope will be relatively short becuase I don't know how much longer I can keep eating gluten, it really feels like its killing me. I also have another appointment with my family doctor to request complete vitamin and mineral blood work test, since she never...
  18. KristaleeJane
    Well today I thought Might be a good day and so far it has been not too bad, My muscles are aching really bad in my shoulders and neck. My stomach was bothering me earlier so I took some of my Pariet, which usually makes those terrible aches and pains go away. For the muscle aches I usually pop a few IB profen or advil. Wish I still had some of those really...
  19. KristaleeJane
    Thank-you so much for your responcse, I will make sure to follow up with the blood work and bone densily scan. I will definalty do a strict gluten free diet starting after the biopsy regardless of the results, considering how high my blood test came back. Thanks again for your advise, really appreciate it
  20. KristaleeJane
    So after thinking that I would never find out why I felt like a peice of #*@! for so long Symptoms including: Migranines, Fatigue, stomach issues, low blood sugar, puffiness, muscle cramps and spasms, possible arthritus, never diagnosed though, acne, ichyness etc. I had an upper GI done, came back normal, had some sort of breath test done where they...
  21. KristaleeJane
    Mine only took 2 days, I am in Canada though, not sure if that matters. Normal range for the antibody is 20, and mine was 92. Now waiting to see the doc for the biopsy. Good luck!
  22. KristaleeJane
    Thank-you!!!!!!! That makes me feel alot better, I am just worried, you read so much on the internet about other peoples experiences, also we tried for 3 months before I found out I was celiac with no luck, so It just crosses my mind though. It is great to hear your experience it defiantly gives me hope. Thanks again!
  23. KristaleeJane
    Well I am happy in a way that I finally found out what is going on with me, and why I have felt this way for years now. The only crappy thing is that I know have to wait to get the biopsy done before I can start the gluten free diet. I have a consultation with the surgeon on tuesday april 1st, and then who knows when the actual biopsy will be. I actually...
  24. KristaleeJane
    i think you probably had the same test that I had done, and mine was over 90, she said 20 was normal. I think they are testing for IgA antibodies. Next is the biopsy, hopefully it is not a long wait to get that done, If it is than I am starting the diet now, because who wants to continue killing themselves with gluten.
  25. KristaleeJane
    I have been sick for many years also, I had an Upper Gi done and they said everything was normal, then I had blood work, which came back, positive for celiac. Now I am waiting for the stupid biobsy, but I have started the diet even though I know I am supposed to wait, I can't wait. I have 24 hrs in and sooooo excited to feel better. I just think it is so...
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