RandallPotter
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ARCHIVED Experiance With Dr. Agnes Han In Ga?
RandallPotter replied to salexander421's topic in Doctors
She is fantastic. Diagnosed me when another couldn't. Highly recommend her. Highly. -
ARCHIVED Is It Celiac Or Allergy
RandallPotter replied to timbalou's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms
Time for another doctor. You can contact the Celiac foundation to see what doctors they recommend. That's what I did and I found a new one, first appointment is next week. The doctor has to do whatever you ask. Most patients don't know that. If you want more tests, and they won't endanger you, they have to give them to you. If they refuse then... -
I'll follow up with some endoscopy related reference materials: Open Original Shared Link Open Original Shared Link Open Original Shared Link "If you have already started a gluten-free diet before these tests are done, the doctor may suggest you or your child eat a certain amount of gluten before the tests." "How Long Does it Take to...
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Do not listen to your doctor. ( Website sources at the end of this post. ) I experienced the same thing with mine and my nurse. As for an "official" reason... Check out the National Institutes of Health's site on Celiac (.GOV) It says that for all tests to be done accurately that a person cannot be gluten free before the tests are conducted. This...