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ARCHIVED Health Insurance Declining Coverage For Celiacs
BethSLP replied to azgirl5's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms
mo, the question is whether you could buy a BCBS individual plan at this point in time. No one doubts that if you are already insured, you'll be covered. But if you were not on a group plan through your employer, but shopping for an individual plan (like small business owners or other self employed people), would you make it through underwriting? my... -
ARCHIVED Gi Who Is Supposedly An Expert Dismisses Symptoms
BethSLP posted a topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms
Has anyone else seen a GI that they researched online to be sure was knowledgeable about celiac only to get the run around on their symptoms and refuse to be tested? I went to one of the medical advisors for the Houston Celiac support group. I thought I did my due diligence. He told me that I "didn't fit the profile" because I am overweight and constipated... -
ARCHIVED What Else Can High Igg Mean?
BethSLP posted a topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms
I had the cyrex testing which showed very high levels of IgG. Most IgA levels were normal. A few were out of range, but not significantly. I've read a few references on this site that say high IgG can be indicative of other autoimmune issues (not just celiac). Does anyone know what that might be? If you were me, would you pursue other avenues to look... -
ARCHIVED Health Insurance Declining Coverage For Celiacs
BethSLP replied to azgirl5's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms
Roda, In my case, my husband and I both work for the public schools in Texas. He works directly for the district. I am an independent contractor. Because he is an employee, his portion of healthcare is subsidized. Our kids and I are both allowed to be on the policy, but the district only subsidizes the employee, which means we have to pay A LOT more... -
ARCHIVED Health Insurance Declining Coverage For Celiacs
BethSLP replied to azgirl5's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms
This is so disheartening to read. Thank you for sharing this information, as I am trying to decide whether or not its important to pursue an "official" diagnosis. After being blown off by a G.I., I did Cyrex testing with a naturopath. I was "out of range" on 21 of 26 items. The 5 that were normal were all IgA measures (which I understand can be low if... -
ARCHIVED I Don't Know What's Wrong
BethSLP replied to Black Jax's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms
I am recently diagnosed gluten intolerant (possibly celiac, still confused on how much to pursue this). Just wanted to lend a word of encouragement to you and your girlfriend. Gluten free baking is quite easy. I recommend checking out as many gluten free cookbooks as you can find in your library system so you can check them out, try recipes, etc. The... -
ARCHIVED Cyrex Results
BethSLP replied to alexasandra's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms
I had the same testing and am trying to understand my results. I also got high IgGs. Some out of range IgAs but not nearly as many. The pattern seems to be high IgGs and either normal or almost normal IgAs. I don't know what to think about this testing now as far as a path forward. I feel certain that I am gluten sensitive, but don't know if there is... -
ARCHIVED Help Interpreting My Test Results, Is A Biopsy Needed?
BethSLP posted a topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms
Hi there, I am new to these forums and would appreciate any insight into my test results and what path I should take next. A short background on me: I am a 34 yr old female. Was diagnosed with IBS at age 17. Symptoms got progressively worse over time. Diarrhea was my main complaint in high school and college. After the birth of my kids, it...