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ARCHIVED Biopsy Negative :(
NurseJo98 replied to NurseJo98's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms
There are no plans for anymore tests that I am aware of. I have to go see the gastro on 12.3.09, not really sure why if my tests were negative. I usually feel ill when I eat cakes, pies, oatmeal, breads, peanut butter, sips of beer, cereals, chicken wings (?), pancakes, waffles, pastas. This does not happen all of the time, but a majority of time I... -
ARCHIVED Biopsy Negative :(
NurseJo98 posted a topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms
Blood work negative and just got word that the biopsy results do not indicate celiac. I have anemia (require IV iron infusions at times), low B12 (injections monthly) and Vitamin D (take megadose weekly), lactose intolerance, hair loss, bloating, gas, diarrhea, abnormal periods, brittle nails, frequent canker sores, and I easily bruise. I can't even... -
ARCHIVED Finally Someone Who Listened
NurseJo98 replied to Brittany2's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms
My labwork just came back with low Vitamin D, Vitamin B12, my iron has always been on the low side. So I will start weekly megadoses of Vitamin D and weekly Vitamin B12 injections. I cannot metabolize oral iron, so when my levels get low enough, I require IV iron infusions. Brittany Drew - I hope it works out for you! -
ARCHIVED Finally Someone Who Listened
NurseJo98 replied to Brittany2's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms
I am new to this and have my biopsy tomorrow. My blood test came back negative last week and my PCP said that often times, it will be for most. I had gastric bypass surgery 6 years ago, and many symptoms have been attributed to that (severe anemia requiring IV infusions, gas, bloating, diarrhea, lactose intolerance, hair loss). At my last PCP appointment...