Why is a proper, iron-clad diagnosis important? I mean, there is no medicine and no cure. The only thing the doctor can offer is a gluten free diet. I know I have a problem with gluten. I eat gluten and it makes me sick.

Perfectly valid. So, let’s talk about the advantages in getting a diagnosis.

Medical Care – There is medical care needed for those with celiac disease. There is a protocol for follow-up from the gastroenterologist. This includes vitamin and mineral testing. It also involves repeat celiac blood panels and bi-annual endoscopies to ensure healing. These are not tests typically run by a general practitioners. Bone density scans, colonoscopy, and certain vaccines schedules are accelerated with a celiac diagnosis. All of these tests are run because of the significant threat of malnutrition. Additionally, they address all of the issues that come along with it.

Medicine –  I firmly believe medications will be available for celiac disease in the next 5-7 years. Without a serious diagnosis, will your doctor prescribe the medication? Will the doctor give it to you without the ironclad diagnosis? I dunno. That might be a discussion to have with your doctor.

I have all the symptoms- There are over 300 celiac symptoms in those that are undiagnosed. Sometimes they are quite vague and can be attributed to just about any disease on the planet. Crohn’s, ulcers, colitis, and many other diseases can have the same gastrointestinal symptoms as celiac disease.

Elimination diet told me I did – I did an elimination diet. When I added wheat products back into my diet, I reacted. So it must be celiac. Not really.

IGG Allergy Testing– I’m allergic to wheat according to my IGG allergy testing. IGG allergy testing is bunk.

With an ironclad diagnosis, nobody can ever question the diagnosis again. The diagnosing doctor retires, results are lost, or you move, the new doctor may not accept those results. They may remove the celiac diagnosis from your chart and suggest a gluten challenge.

Getting a diagnosis while on gluten when you think the issue arises is the way to go!Why is a proper, iron-clad diagnosis important? I mean, there is no medicine and no cure. The only thing the doctor can offer is a gluten free diet. I know I have a problem with gluten. I eat gluten and it makes me sick.

Medicine –  I firmly believe medications will be available for celiac disease in the next 5-7 years. Without a serious diagnosis, will your doctor prescribe the medication? Will the doctor give it to you without the ironclad diagnosis? I dunno. That might be a discussion to have with your doctor.

I have all the symptoms- There are over 300 celiac symptoms in those that are undiagnosed. Sometimes they are quite vague and can be attributed to just about any disease on the planet. Crohn’s, ulcers, colitis, and many other diseases can have the same gastrointestinal symptoms as celiac disease.

Elimination diet told me I did – I did an elimination diet. When I added wheat products back into my diet, I reacted. So it must be celiac. Not really.

IGG Allergy Testing– I’m allergic to wheat according to my IGG allergy testing. IGG allergy testing is bunk.

With an ironclad diagnosis, nobody can ever question the diagnosis again. The diagnosing doctor retires, results are lost, or you move, the new doctor may not accept those results. They may remove the celiac diagnosis from your chart and suggest a gluten challenge.

Getting a diagnosis while on gluten when you think the issue arises is the way to go!