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Lance Cummings <[log in to unmask]>
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Wed, 5 Jan 2000 15:08:45 EST
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Hello, Hello!!

Yes, it is me again.  I have found out today that it will be easy as pie to
get these blood tests.   All I have to do is walk into the lab, give them
some money, and it is done.  I don't even have to see a doctor.  I have
decided, though, to wait til next Wednesday, just to give it a  little extra
time and maybe make the test more reliable (It will have been at least three
weeks of almost normal gluten intake).  Recently I increased my gluten intake
with some bread, and wow can I tell the difference.  Aches and pains that I
haven't felt for a year have come back full blown.  My students thought I was
up all night (even though I had slept 9 hours), I looked so bad.  It will be
hard to keep this up all week, but it will be worth some peace of mind about
the tests.

I will be able to get IgA and IgG.  I'm not sure yet about the AEA.  The boss
wasn't there.  Here are my questions:

1.  Are there any other tests to ask for?

2.  If the tests are positive, how strong is the diagnosis.  Should I try to
get a biopsy?  That might take a little longer.

lance

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