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Does anyone else feel like they are driving themselves crazy trying to figure out what causes their stomach issues? At first I thought my issue was just chocolate milk and ice cream since I ate dairy on a regular basis and those two were the only ones that caused immediate symptoms. I still often got chronic and urgent diarrhea but didn't connect it to...

So after a lot of trouble to get my blood test results I have learned that they are negative and I have mixed feelings. Likely not celiac - great I don't have to worry about every single crumb of gluten. But now I am back to square one, what is causing all of this for me? I still feel strongly that it is food related considering I have a flat stomach in...

I agree Porcelina, I will be especially grateful for the gastroenterologist referral if this does not end up being celiac since at least he will know the next step in figuring this out. What frustrates me is that three years ago when I told him about all of my symptoms he just said "probably just ibs" and didn't even ask if I wanted to look into it. Because...

I won't stop eating gluten until I have gotten satisfactory test results. Which to me means at LEAST proper blood test results. I has been ten days since my blood was drawn and no word yet. If the result is positive I will speak to my dr about endoscopy but may or may not have it done depending on how long the wait will be. If I have a positive test and...

Thank you to both the answers. I'm well aware that it could be simply the moisture revealing the area that would react simply due to a possible change in texture on the paper or who knows what. It is hard to see in the pictures especially, but there is no doubt the line did exist. From my experience reading pregnancy tests I know that often people would think...

So I caved and decided to get the biocard celiac home test sold at Rexall. I followed the instructions and within 5-10 minutes (proper reading time) there was an EXTREMELY faint line in the positive area. I mean so faint that it was hard to pick up on camera and you can only see it in proper light. I have uploaded a picture and would like your opinions...

Sorry BAD TYPO, definitely did not mean glucose. It said (Celiac) in brackets too:) ....Wow. I'm a registered nurse, I definitely know the difference but feel pretty stupid that I can't spell properly tonight.

Thanks Porcelina, its too bad people have to pay out of pocket even when technically Canadian healthcare should cover it. I know it IS covered in Manitoba and I delivered the requisition to the lab myself and clearly read that "Gluten Sensitivity". It is so frustrating that doctors don't seem to care at all. Do you think I am asking for a blood test...

Does anyone in Canada have tips for streamlining the process to get tested for Celiac in Canada? I have experienced stomach issues for about 10 years and not thought much of it, I assumed diarrhea 4-5 times a week was normal. It is amazing how you can cope with something for so long that it seems normal. 3 Years ago I told my GP of my stomach troubles...