I had a colonoscopy 6 months ago, after seeing my villi gone and other damage along with biopsies my doctor told me I have celiac disease. After 9+ months on a gluten free diet I requested the blood test to check gluten levels and I got no results back 2 months pass and I ask my GP “like hey what’s the results”, he said it’s normal and I’m like what does that mean. He says I don’t have celiac. So now I’m confused because the colonoscopy said otherwise. Why should I suddenly trust this blood test? – Confused AF
This is very common; communication problems with ill informed GP’s. Bloodwork is a great way to test for immune response to gluten, but it is highly inaccurate because it is based on repeated gluten consumption. Bloodwork does NOT tell you if there is damage to your intestines. If you have been GF since your colonoscopy 6 months ago then your blood should be clear or show minimal immune response.
Based on your blood test results "normal", I want to congratulate you on your commitment to clean eating. Your results indicate that you are doing a great job in this area. It is important to note that these results do not indicate whether or not you have celiac disease.
It is essential to trust the endoscopy results when diagnosed with celiac disease. If a GI doctor confirms the diagnosis through a scope, it is important to maintain a gluten-free lifestyle for optimal health. Celiac disease is an autoimmune condition, where consuming gluten triggers an immune response that leads to self-attack within the body.
It's important to note that if you were to reintroduce gluten into your diet, your body would react by going into defense mode. This response could potentially cause additional damage to your intestinal tract. It's best to continue avoiding gluten-containing foods to maintain the health of your digestive system.
It can take up to 2 years for the gut to heal, but this does not mean celiac is cured. In some cases, if there is too much damage to the villi, the body cannot fully heal, resulting in continued symptoms, possibly to a lesser degree.
Maintaining a GF lifestyle is your best defense against further complications from celiac disease.
Everyone here at BELLY wishes you good luck on your journey to better health.
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