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ARCHIVED Getting Ready For The Biopsy
glutenewbie replied to spoticus's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms
My biopsy results were negative, even though my blood test was positive. I had increased my gluten intake for a few weeks before the biopsy, but prior to that I was gluten-free for a while. I really don't think I included enough gluten in my diet to make the results positive. I just didn't want to feel so bad that I couldn't function! So if you're getting... -
ARCHIVED Inconclusive Tests
glutenewbie replied to glutenewbie's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms
My GI doc told me that 1 out of 5 people test positive for the Celiac antibodies, but don't have the disease. He says the blood tests aren't 100% accurate. Should I believe him? I'm going gluten free anyway, but I'd like a confirmed diagnosis. I don't think I can afford the enterolab tests. -
ARCHIVED Inconclusive Tests
glutenewbie posted a topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms
Hi everyone, I'm new to this Celiac forum. I've been having major symptoms for the past 6 mos. But I've struggled with mood disorders and joint pains for years that could be related. I started off having diabetic like symptoms. I was really lightheaded and thirsty all the time. I had a glucose tolerance test and found I had kind of high blood sugar, but...