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ARCHIVED Key Symptom Differences Between Wheat Intolerance And Celiac?
turbo replied to turbo's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms
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ARCHIVED Key Symptom Differences Between Wheat Intolerance And Celiac?
turbo posted a topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms
As I wait for my blood test results, I was wondering: What are the key symptom differences between wheat intolerance and Celiac? My symptoms that I suspect may relate (maybe some aren't relevant) are: Fatigue Brain Fog (worst right after large wheat meals) Headache after wheat meals Irritability Arthritis (since age 14) Epididymitis (Since age... -
ARCHIVED Celiac Blood Test Pending...
turbo replied to turbo's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms
If this thing comes up negative I think I will do that and get a second opinion. Like I said, I've kept a gluten to very tiny levels in my diet for some time (maybe average having a little of it once a week). I'm must admit, I'm paranoid that if I bother them with this concern re: the test, they'll think I'm a hypochondriac. I'm just really interested... -
ARCHIVED Celiac Blood Test Pending...
turbo replied to turbo's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms
Yeah, that's what I was afraid of. Now if the result is negative, I'm always going to wonder... -
ARCHIVED Celiac Blood Test Pending...
turbo posted a topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms
First thing I read online is that these tests look for antibodies. Since I'd already suspected a wheat intolerance issue, I'd greatly limited wheat in my diet (for months prior to this). I had some the weekend before the blood was taken (4 and 5 days before), will that alone be enough to have the antibodies present or should I expect a possible false negative...