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Hello, Low bone density prior to menopause can certainly happen and could certainly be related to celiac disease. I discovered I have celiac disease about 9 months ago. I am now 28. At the age of 22, a dexa scan demonstrated osteopenia in my lower spine. I was told that I was 1/2 a standard deviation away from osteoporosis at 22. I suspect that my...

Amy with newly diagnosed celiac disease - From everything that I have read - the antibody tests are fairly specific and sensitive to the disease. However, I believe that you will only truly know if you have celiac disease if you go on a gluten-free diet and your symptoms remit. This diet is not easy at first, as wheat is added to everything - soups,...

Hello - I estimate having had celiac disease for almost 9 years before an accurate diagnosis was made last spring. Life was very difficult up until starting a gluten-free diet. My question has to do with the diagnostic methods commonly employed among gastroenterologists. I came up negative on 2 celiac antibody panels and was told I have IBS. After extensive...