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Thanks Nicole. That is the one thing I failed to ask yesterday, the number of samples he would take. I will find out before having the scope.

I've already made up my mind to eliminate gluten regardless of a diagnosis and I agree with the new doctor. I was very disappointed with him. I completely understand that celiac may not be my issue but for him to disregard it so quickly was very aggravating. I think I will stick with having the upper and lower GI Tuesday, couldn't hurt since I've never...

Sorry for that rant and Sorry this is long. A little disappointed in my GI doctor and who knows maybe he's right with everything he said but it just didn’t sound right and then again I’m no expert. We discussed all my symptoms and he reviewed my blood tests results. He explained that just because I have the genes does not mean I have celiac dis...

I am currently doing a gluten challenge and going through all the tests. I didn't make it long, 2 weeks, before giving up and having the blood tests. They were negative but the genetic test came back positive. I go this morning to see a GI doctor. Really wish now I would have waited longer but after several late night episodes, I became very frustrated...

Good Luck Jamie! Thanks Nicole! I had my son's blood tests done today. Should knows those results in 2 weeks.

Finally, my appt is almost here!!! Not exactly sure what to expect tomorrow but glad it’s almost here. Made this appt at the request of my doctor after my blood tests came back negative but genetic tests were positive. Low carbed for 6 weeks prior to blood tests and felt great. Ate “normal” for 2 weeks before giving up and having the blood tests. I k...

I'm so sorry. {{{{{HUGS}}}}} I had blood tests for celiac done almost 2 weeks ago and they came back negative. My doctor did the full panel of celiac tests, including the Celiac Disease Comprehensive Cascade. Although my blood tests came back negative, I did have genes and/or gene pairs. I follow up with a GI next Thursday. Have you thought about...

I'm not sure what tests, if any, the GI will perform or request. From the research I've done on the internet along with this site, I feel I do have at the minimum an intolerance. It just amazed me the difference in my gastro when I ate low carb. I did find that if I injested too many sugar alcohols (the low carb/sugar free candies and bars) my symptoms...

I am following up with a GI next Thursday. The only family member that has been officially diagnosed is a cousin about a year ago. My mother had many stomach issues accompanied with many surgeries. She was a diabetic, asthamtic, and a breast cancer survivor who battled many stomach issues from vomitting to diarreha daily. She passed 7 years ago at...

I had blood tests done last week and the results were made available to me Monday. Doc said the tests were negative but genes were present and referred me to a GI for follow-up. Here's a little background. I was diagnosed with IBS years ago and told to stay away from leafy green veggies, chocolate, carbonated drinks, and so on. I didn't listen just...