A >>Hi Carolyn: > >I have celiac disease and my granddaughter had very suspicious symptoms. >When she was 5, she had the blood test--4 panels and only one (IgG) was >positive. The GI where she lived said to disregard it--she was not celiac. >We had talked with Dr. Murray in Iowa who suggested testing for IgA >deficiency--not uncommon in the celiac population. She was tested and was >IgA deficient. This was then seen as further confirmation that she should >be scoped and biopsied for celiac. > We know with her (since this >is not expected to change during her life) that only the IgG test will ever >be significant to monitor the success of her diet and that is the only one >that ever will be done. > >Coralie Dear Coralie, What part does IgG play. I was diagnosed with an IgG subclass deficiency last year which was supposed to explain why I kept getting sick. They are now investigating various food allergies. Can food intolerances cause an IgG deficiency? If gluten is a problem, how does it show in your blood, IE which part? What is the IgG test and how will it monitor your grand daughters diet? If I track all my problem foods and eliminate them will my IgG be normal? Looking for answers!!!!Hope you can help! Regards Gina, Bathurst, Australia > >