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Hi Gang!

I am an undiagnosed celiac (GF for two years) and recently approached my
doctor about it.  She wanted to give me the antibody blood tests to test for
celiac sprue.  When I mentioned that one must be on a gluten-containing diet
for the tests to come out positive, she said no, one didn't.  She stated that
the antibodies live in the body for years.  However, she promised (and she
was very genuine) to send me some articles on this subject.  So I was
wondering if anyone knew of a good medical website stating that a patient
needs to be on a gluten-containing diet in order to test positive so that I
could send her info too.  I'd like to educate another doctor concerning
celiac, especially since this one seems willing to learn.

Sincerely,
Dawn
Los Angeles