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ARCHIVED Got My Blood Tests
pdquick replied to nixie-nox's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms
Some people with celiac disease have an IgA deficiency. This can make the tissue transglutaminase or anti-gliadin IgA numbers falsely appear negative. The total IgA is there to rule out IgA deficiency. You do not have IgA deficiency, so that means that is not the reason for your low antibody tests. What does the doctor say about your high glucose? Are... -
ARCHIVED Very Confused About Whey And Dextrose Labeled On gluten-free Products
pdquick replied to virginiagl's topic in Coping with Celiac Disease
The reason that some celiacs have to avoid dairy is usually because of lactose intolerance, but that's not an autoimmune issue. Whey is mostly protein. There may be some residual lactose in it, but probably not enough to cause a problem Virginiagl says she tolerated it just fine. -
ARCHIVED Newbie, Input Or Advice
pdquick replied to 70SS396's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms
70SS396, what is this cardiomyopathy diagnosis? True cardiomyopathy requires its own work up and potentially genetic counseling and testing, as many cardiomyopathies have genetic causes. This is important for both you and your family members. In addition, if your cardiomyopathy is causing heart failure (meaning that your heart pumps less than adequately)... -
ARCHIVED Crp And Celiac, Cardiomyopathy Too?
pdquick replied to Lisa16's topic in Post Diagnosis, Recovery & Treatment of Celiac Disease
Lisa, have you been given a diagnosis of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy? As celiac-mommy points out, it is not the same thing as the thickening of heart muscle that is seen on echo in hypertension. If there is truly a question of HCM, you should be seen at least once by an HCM specialist. You should also consider genetic counseling and testing. This is important... -
ARCHIVED Endomysial Ab Iga Screen
pdquick replied to sa1937's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms
Endomysial antibody is the same as tissue transglutaminase antibody. The lab tested for the presence and found that it was there. This is usually indicated by a color change in a specimen well or on a strip (the same principle behind a pregancy test). They then confirmed it by checking the titer, which was 1:320. In other words, your serum could be diluted...