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Hi List:
Can celiacs masquerade under a diagnosis of either lupus (degeneration of
connective tissues) or diverticulitis (inflammation of intestinal lining)?
The reason I ask ... I have a friend (age 60) that's been recently diagnosed
with lupus. He was originally diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis.
Also, an aunt (age 70+) has been suffering for years with bowel problems & has
gone through 2 operations to remove sections of her intestines. She still has
problems & now diagnosed with osteoporosis. Surprisingly, she won't get the
blood screening done for celiacs. Is a diverticulitis diagnosis pretty
definitive or can that be mis-diagnosed?
Thanks.
Wendy, Exton, PA