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ARCHIVED Biopsy Negative/gi Doc Prescribed Singulair?
RunCarrieRun replied to RunCarrieRun's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms
Thank you for the feedback. I think I'll keep my 8/5 appt with the GI and ask him all these questions AND get a copy of my bloodwork. Hmmm... In the meantime, I'm trying to go as gluten-free as possible (for a newbie, that is ) and will see if perhaps my acidic tummy gets any better. -
ARCHIVED Biopsy Negative/gi Doc Prescribed Singulair?
RunCarrieRun replied to RunCarrieRun's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms
One more question: Should I have a gene test done? Just wondering if that would show a gluten intolerance (or perhaps another food intolerance)? Who should I see for that -- the GI or an allergist? -
ARCHIVED Biopsy Negative/gi Doc Prescribed Singulair?
RunCarrieRun posted a topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms
Hi -- I'm new here. I went ot see a GI for severe acid/heartburn/GERD symptoms and instead of addressing those symptoms he shouted (quite literally), "you have celiac! OMG, I can't believe I didn't diagnose you sooner! You fit all the categories! We have to test your blood for antibodies! We have to do an endoscopy with biopsy! You have celiac disease...