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Complex Celiac

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  1. I will try for a referral. I saw a rheumatologist a year or so ago, but they did absolutely no blood work. I'd make sure I got it done this time! If not, I will see if I can order through my ND. I'd have to pay a lot more I suspect, but it's worth it!! Yeah, in Ontario, there's no options outside of the system for MDs. No ability to see a specislist...
  2. I'm currently living in Ontario, Canada, the Greater Toronto Area. Getting a colonoscopy is far more difficult than in the U.S. I'm quite familiar with both systems, both countries have good and bad in health care, but the big flaw here is you can't do anything without referrals. You need a referral from a GP for a specialist - and then a referral from specialists...
  3. I had the same issues on a thyroid panel. I finally got one through a naturopath - I was borderline normal. My naturopath has done far more for me than any other doctor!
  4. I'd love to, but there's a 9-12 month where I live to see a different GI as a new patient, which is kind of prohibitive of getting the care when it's needed. Apparently, I can do this test through a GP, if I can find one who will do it. But the ttg thing....any ideas? Anyone? Please?
  5. I am so frustrated right now!! I have a stool test with occult blood - with celiac, a family history of stomach cancer and polyps, and a red meat based diet - also a risk factor for colon cancer. My allergist looks at it and says it's essential my GI repeat the test, this time avoiding red meat before in case it's a false positive. Of course, if it's a real...
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