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ARCHIVED I Love Bread.
rubes replied to rubes's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms
I was so worried today that I wouldn't be taken seriously. And I have to credit my new doctor--that did not happen. He ordered a celiac panel, an endoscopy, and a CT scan, along with a few other blood tests. He ordered the celiac test before I menitioned it, due to my Irish heritage. I will be done with all of the tests in two weeks! That is so much... -
ARCHIVED I Love Bread.
rubes replied to rubes's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms
Hi there, Would you folks advise me on the initial blood tests I need to get to confirm a diagnosis? I know that sometimes it's not that simple, but assuming it will be simple, what tests do I need to request? (Appt. is Weds, 11/21.) Thanks! Ruby -
ARCHIVED I Love Bread.
rubes replied to rubes's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms
Hi everyone, Thanks for your responses. I started a gluten bucket list, and I've been going through it, eating all the things I think I'll miss. For a couple of days I was feeling somewhat better, but that all collapsed yesterday (two of my favorite bakery's english muffins that were going to go stale and a 1/2 a bagel--yeah, not the best idea after all... -
Hi there, Last week I was at an election party and drank more than my share of beer. The next day I woke up with utterly crippling stomach pains. I have had a baby, and the best way I can describe it is just like early labor. My whole abdomen was clenching up repeatedly, all day. I thought it was a very strange hangover, but it didn't go away the next...