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ARCHIVED Confusion Interpreting Blood Work
nikkigal posted a topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms
Hi, I got blood tested for celiac disease and was given this sheet by my primary doctor (I am going to a specialist in mid-august) IGA Total --> : () I have never seen that anywhere, does anyone nkow what it means. Celaic disease evaulatar with IGA --> () Thanks! -
ARCHIVED Frustrated And Don't Know What To Do
nikkigal replied to nikkigal's topic in Post Diagnosis, Recovery & Treatment of Celiac Disease
keeping a journal is a really good idea. I have an appointment at the Celiac center at Columbia, I discussed the options with my parents and they want to make sure it is Celiacs. -
I'm always super itchy and then get these red puffy welts all over my body. Zyrtec helps a bit. Could this be DH? Is DH relieved by antihistamines? Has anyone else been diagnosed with dermagraphism?
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ARCHIVED Frustrated And Don't Know What To Do
nikkigal replied to nikkigal's topic in Post Diagnosis, Recovery & Treatment of Celiac Disease
is it really worth getting all these tests? -
ARCHIVED Is A Formal Diagnosis Necessary?
nikkigal posted a topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms
Hey, So I am pretty convinced I have celiac's: A list of symptoms: 1. bloating, gas, abdominal cramping 2. iron deficiency anemia 3. D or loose stools with lots of undigested food and muscus 4. dermagraphism, hives, itchy skin 5. more fatigue than most people my age, at college I actually get a descent amount of sleep but am always exhausted ... -
ARCHIVED Frustrated And Don't Know What To Do
nikkigal replied to nikkigal's topic in Post Diagnosis, Recovery & Treatment of Celiac Disease
even if you don't have a formal diagnosis? i'm going to try the gluten free diet for about 2 weeks and see how i feel. my GI is being somewhat supportive in my experiment. -
ARCHIVED Frustrated And Don't Know What To Do
nikkigal posted a topic in Post Diagnosis, Recovery & Treatment of Celiac Disease
Hi all, I feel like this might be repetitive, so sorry in advance. I just turned 20 and have had stomach problems for at least 7 years. In the beginning, I had diarrhea and vomiting and constant stomach pain. I ended up getting exploratory surgery and had my appendix removed. Symptoms subsided for a bit, but I still had cramping after most meals and a...