meanmachine22

I just had the blood test. She (my doctor) said that because my blood test results were "so negative" for celiac, she didn't feel that any further testing was necessary, but felt that my symptoms might diminish somewhat with a gluten-free diet.

You know, I'm starting to wonder if maybe a second opinion would be the way to go. The more I read, the more I'm surprised that I tested negative for celiac disease. I have many other problems that I've suffered from for a long time that many celiac disease sufferers seem to be affected by. I've never been skinny though. I've hovered at a little below...

Thanks for your thoughts, everyone! I know this sounds bad, but I don't really know the exact details of the bloodwork. My doctor just said that they were "very negative", so it's unlikely that I would have the disease, but that it didn't rule out a sensitivity or allergy. I do plan on not stocking up on gluten-free substitutes of various foods...

Hi, everyone. I'm not sure if I'm posting in the right category. If not, I apologize. I was diagnosed with IBS and tested negative for Celiac Disease. However, after telling my doctor about my other problems (allergies, joint problems, fatique, short attention span), she wants me to try out a gluten-free diet to see if it improves my condition...