Larteun

I can relate to you hoping celiac disease is the cause of your symptoms. I just had the test 2 days ago and started a gluten-free right after. I've been through countless testing with no results and after awhile you start hoping the next test will comfirm something, even if serious, just to get a handle on your agony. I intend to stay gluten-free even...

I go in for the blood test tomorrow morning. My gastro doc said he had patients with celiac disease, but didn't think I fit the profile but was happy to explore any possibilities at this point. I'm not going to wait for the results of the test before starting the gluten-free diet, I'll start it tomorrow after the test. I was on the atkins diet...

So far I really like my gastro doc, he seems very concerned about finding the solution to my problems. In the last 4 months he has personally called me at home 11 times. I'm not used to that personal touch from a doctor. That fact that he has made no mention of celiac disease as a possibility seems to be the general lack of knowledge about the disease...

If I am on prednisone will that effect the results of the blood test for celiac disease? Thanks for any info. Larry

cdford Thanks for the response, it may sound strange but this is the best news I've received since seeking medical help for my symptoms. After countless tests without any answers I was finding myself wishing that the next test would find some problem just to give some direction to an end of my misery. I missed so much work the last 2 years, there was...

Hello I'm new to the site. I haven't been diagnosed with celiac disease, but after being made aware of the disease by a friend, I find I have many of the symptoms. After 6 months and many tests my alkaline phosphotase level had reached 1700+ and my family doctor referred me to a gastroenterologist. He determined the alka. phos. was coming from my liver...