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Hi everyone, I had a quick question for anyone that has any thought on the subject!! What might affect blood tests for celiac? Would the fact that you had a colonoscopy the same day maybe affect the results? I was wondering, because you know how you cant eat anything the day before a colonoscopy, and then it cleans you out. Would that and the fact i had...

HI all:), Does anyone know if small intestinal biopsies are always conclusive for celiac? If your tests come back normal, does that mean you cant have celiac? I was just wondering because isnt it possible for the biopsy to come back normal, but still have damage in other places? I mean its just a small section. what if the section they took the biopsy...

Hi all, I have a quick question. Has anyone mistakenly taken a dose of laxative during their fat test, only to find out that you arent supposed to. Did it affect your test? I dont think one dose would affect the results. My doctors assistant told me to continue collecting. What did your doctor say? any help is appreciated:) Tyler

Hey Gina, THank you for responding:) No I havent been diagnosed. I have lost about 16 pounds in 3 months and am failing to gain it back. i Have had severe fatigue and intestinal problems. Right now my doctor is performing a 72 stool test to measure the fat in my stools. Tyler

Hi, they need to check the enzymes amylase and lipase. those are the enxymes that are secreted by the pancreas. hope that helps:) Tyler

Hi all! I was just wondering about malabsorption and celiac disease. was it a sudden drop in weight or a gradual loss for those who experienced it? Tyler

Thanks for responding linda!! so can i ask your situiation? were the enzymes amylase and lipase elevated in your bloodwork? its just that my doctors cant figure out whats wrong. i had elevated pancreatic levels in my blood work. but my enzyme function test was fine. so that cant be causing all of my weight loss and being unable to gain weight. could...

has anyone with celiacs had experience with increased amylase and lipase levels when getting their bloodwork done? are these enzymes related in anyway to celiac?

Hi everyone...i am new to the forum:) I was wondering if anyone had to do a 72 hour stool test when testing for celiac? Can Having the stool test help in being diagnosed? THank you