Monday, July 11, 2011
Celiac Disease? gluten free?
Being that your uncle has Celiac is a red flag because it is hereditary. That being said, even though you are born with the illness, your symptoms may not show up until later in your life. For instance, I did not start having my symptoms until I was 17 years old. Also, being that you were gluten free and did not have the symptoms is also a red flag that you do have some form of gluten intolerance as someone with Celiac who eats gluten would not be able to keep the weight on because the body rejects the food you are eating, including the vitamins and minerals your body needs. The 20 in two weeks in concerning. I have issues within minutes of eating gluten as your body reacts to the food immediately. I would continue to eat gf if it helps you but I would also let the doctor continue to check for other health issues i.e. stomach cancer or gall bladder issues for another possible issue. It is possible to have a gluten intolerance and not have Celiac Disease and it's possible to have Celiac Disease and not have any symptoms of a gluten intolerance. Also, I am not sure of the time frame, but if you are gluten free before the test is done, your test will show negative anyway. I went to doctors and GI's for about 17 years before someone was able to identify what I had so I find that it's best to listen to your body and if you feel better and the symptoms are gone, then I would stick to the GF lifestyle. Just some things to think about, but good luck to you and I hope this helps.
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