gf2000

Thank you

I believe the endoscopy is the gold standard for diagnosis. The test allows the doctor to see the condition of the villi in the small intestine. This also allows them to see anything that will need to be biopsied to check form any abnormalities due to the destruction of the villi. I believe it is necessary, as we all know that we celiacs run a higher risk...

I am confused, I understand that there is now a blood test to check for celiac. But I am still told that the endoscopy is the gold standard. I was diagnoised by the endoscopy first, then followed up with the blood work. This allows the physicians to see the destruction of the villi, which is extremely important for future health issues. My gastro now...

I have contacted several locations at the Cape and have not had a response, as I am traveling to Mass in Sept-Oct. I have found a gluten-free Restaurant in Boston, and a cool one "Wildfire" in Chicago. So far that is all I have come up with besides the usual, Chili's, Outback, and anything steamed by itself with no seasonings at all. I also made sure that...

Poor Thing! I can relate. When diagoised in 2000, I was frequently at hospital getting iv's for dehydration 2x a week. Had my gallbladder removed, was checked for ovarian cancer, was told my enimia was caused by "being female" , lactose intolerant, belimic, anorexic, munchhousen syndrome, and was at the final stages (95 lbs) asked if i was checked for...