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<<Disclaimer: Verify this information before applying it to your situation.>>
Hi, I am new to the list, and am having trouble with my own diagnosis. I
have read the web pages, but I think you who have 'been there' can possibly
help more.
My symptoms are not debilitating, nor am I thin and wasting away<G>... I do
have the diahhrea, depression, lethargy , b12 and Iron deficiency...
About three months ago a Gastro doctor after hearing my symptoms said "you
probably have Sprue... have your Fam Dr do the blood test. ... weeks
passed, during which time I read up, and eliminated Wheat products, and was
THRILLED with the improvement.. at this point the Fam Dr had not followed
up, so I pursued it, and at a visit he said 'you don't look SICK enough to
have CD'. But he scheduled the Blood test and a Small Bowel Follow Thru. I
did go back on wheat for 3 weeks prior to the tests. I apparently 'failed'
to show the necessary symptoms of Sprue/ CD, and thus he feels I do not
have it.
I am happy to stay off of Wheat, and to suffer the consequences if and when
I fall off the wagon... but is there any reason I should persist with
requesting the biopsy be done???
Possibly I am just 'intolerant' or 'allergic'??
any input is greatly appreciated
Pat
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