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I expect all GI's would have similar wait lists.

I just called the gastroenterologist to follow up with my referral to see why I haven't heard from them yet. When I told her they received the referral two weeks ago, she told me to call next week to get my appointment. Frustrated, I asked when they were booking appointments for - APRIL! UGH. Now while I have lived like this all my life, I suspect I will...

Thank you for that document! That sounds exactly right - I did have an inflammatory response based on the bloodwork so this delayed food allergies and chronic complaints sounds like me for sure. Still haven't heard from the gastroenterologist but I am really enjoying reading all of your different thoughts on this. I really appreciate the constant insight...

AH this is what I was getting at in my OP. Since my body clearly produces antibodies against gluten, whether or not I am celiac shouldn't matter, so much as the fact that my gut is leaky to gluten, correct? I am going to go watch those video's posted - I appreciate the opinions. I hope I get in to see the specialist soon!

I am SO glad I found this forum! I have had gastro issues my whole life and despite mentioning it to my doc, noone did any further testing. I have long suspected I am gluten sensitive since I react to gluten products. However, my family doc suggested I see a naturopath to do an elimination diet to see if it really is gluten or something else I am sensitive...