HollyG
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ARCHIVED Biopsy Results In
HollyG posted a topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms
Hi All, First off, I'd like to say how much of a blessing this site has been for me. It's a comfort to know I can go somewhere to read, learn, and share. My biopsy results came back today- all negative. Things looked normal. This actually frustrated me. Here are my blood test results: Severe iron anemia- ferritin at 3 Low hemoglobin, hemocrit... -
ARCHIVED Waiting For Biopsy Results!
HollyG posted a topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms
After many years of iron deficient anemia, my Dr. decided to test for celiac. The antibody test was negative. The gene test was positive. My symptoms seem to indicate celiac as well. I had a colonoscopy and upper endoscopy performed at the same time 1 week ago. No test results yet. I hope to hear something later today. In the meantime... -
ARCHIVED Testing In Progess...thoughts?
HollyG posted a topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms
I've been very anemic for several years. After drinking a liquid iron supplement (Floradix) for 6 mnths, my ferritn levels were still significantly low (3mg). My Dr. wanted to know why I'm not absorbing iron and sent me through a battery of tests. My Results: Blood test for celiac = Negative Blood test for celiac gene = Positive (the common one,...