Donna2k3

Just wanted to update. On Monday my daughter was diagnosed with celiacs. Her biopsy was a mixed bag of results some came back marsh 2 and some came back marsh4!!! I was told that, that is normal for celiacs cause damage can be patchy. I am happy that we finally have a answer of all her symptoms but sad that she has to deal with this for the rest of her life...

Ahh good point! She is 13 and has been miserable for over two years. It started with chronic hives. We have been to a dermatologist, and a allergist and they brushed it off to her seasonal allergies and now she has joint pain,bloating,constipation,fatigue,headaches just all around miserable. I just want answers quick. she is getting depressed and says she...

Thanks for your reply. That's what my husband and I thought too. She has a ton of symptoms that's fit celiac. Also I was going to start her gluten free diet after her biopsy on Monday cause the dr said the results take two weeks. Is there a reason I should keep her eating gluten until we get the results? Thanks for your help.

Hi! My daughters pediatrician thinks she has celiacs. These are her blood test numbers TTG 11 <4.0 U/mL (negative) 4.0-10.0 U/mL (weak positive) >10.0 U/mL (positive) EMA was positive gliadin Iga was 43 Gliadin igg was 40 Negative: <20.0 U Weak positive: 20.0-30.0 U Positive: >30.0 U However...