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Felicitouschick replied to Felicitouschick's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms
Wow, such good and practical advice. Thank you! I'll call the ped GI, and look for local support groups. An action plan is so helpful! -
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Felicitouschick replied to Felicitouschick's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms
It was the TTG IgA. And she sent out to Mayo Clinic for a Celiac Cascade, so, I'm not sure what all that tests. I saw the TTG IgA on my chart online, but she emailed me about the genes. She is a good PCP, but it may be good to find a GI more knowledgeable. I live rurally, and healthcare is kind of a crapshoot. The only specialist on the celiac.org finder... -
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This jazz is so befuddling! So, my doctor did several tests. She says I have both genes for Celiac. But my IgA is <1.2. My Ferritin is low (an 8). My other numbers are okay...though I am on good supplements for Vit D and B12, b/c of prior low tests for them. She says my options at this point are to go to a GI, or go gluten free. I have many gastro problems...
