nineof9

Ok, so I got more labs done, this time they were TTG IGG and IGA, which were both negative. I guess I don't have celiac but most likely have a very strong gluten sensitivity. However, I am very concerned because I am anemic... and have been chronically anemic with my Hematocrit being low since January. In January, my HCT was 27.9 and just recently it was...

So recent labs came back. My IGG was HIGHER this time than it was the last time. I had a level of 25 compared to 22 a few months ago and I was eating more gluten this time because of the endoscopy..... what is going on????? IGA and EMA negative but I believe my IGA is low to begin with. I am certainly going to go to a new GI and hopefully will be able...

Just an update. I went for a check up today with my current GI and I am more convinced then ever that he does not really know what he is doing. I luckily got a prescription for another celiac panel, and am worried that since they did not write for the Diaminated Gliadin blood test that they will not run this. I guess when I go to give blood I will just...

Thank you all for the advice. I guess I am going to request a DGP blood test since I called the lab and was informed that they do indeed run that test but most likely it was not the DGP version. If I am positive for DGP then I have my answer, but I am worried that being off gluten for about 2 months would really mess up the results. I have been back on...

Sorry for posting 500 times in a row, but I was wondering if anyone can offer any advice as to why only 1 sample was sent for pathology screening. I read the official report and despite my preliminary report stating that I had mucosal reddening and flattening of the 2, 3, and 4th parts of my duodenum as well as mucosal erosions in the duodenal bulb why only...

I got the official pathology report so that I can take it to another doctor. The report states that there was unremarkable duodenal mucosa in the sample from the 3rd part of the duodenum. I was wondering if it is standard to take this as the sample instead of possibly the 2nd or the duodenal bulb which is why the report was non-conclusive. Thanks again...

Thank you everyone for your thoughts. I was figuring that I really should go for a second opinion. I work at a hospital and one of the physicians informed me that the reddenning and flattening could be due to the ulcers. Unfortunately, the damage was throughout the duodenum and due to the other tests, I honestly feel as though it is celiac disease. The...

I posted a little while ago regarding my lab values for celiac disease and recently got an endoscopy. Here is a quick run-down: History: - mid twenties male, went for testing due to a low HgB while trying to give blood (14.2, which is not very low, but low for someone my age and level of health... I'm an avid runner). - Celiac Panel--> Gliadin...

I could use some input from people who have some experience. I recently got tests back that were a little bit more frustrating than I thought. I tested mildly positive a week ago on the celiac panel for Gliadin Igg Transglutaminase with a result of 22 (Ref. is <20) and negative for both EMA and Ttg Iga. Other notable findings: Triglycerides: 150 ...