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Colby Ray <[log in to unmask]>
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Wed, 24 Jun 1998 13:47:02 -0700
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<<Disclaimer: Verify this information before applying it to your situation.>>

I had asked if anyone knew what my blood test results meant.  They were:
  IgA    <4
  IgG    <43

Of the people who responded, none of them agreed on an interpretation, but
everyone agreed that I should ask my doctor (she says they are normal & she
has since quit) or the lab that did the work (their paperwork says this is
in the normal range).

I also asked if people felt I should go ahead and get a biopsy done.  More
people said yes than no.

I have decided to find a new doctor and see if I can get a biopsy done to
get some definitive answers.  I may also check with the lab that did the
original tests, because some of the people who responded felt that my
results indicated an IgA deficiency and a borderline celiac situation.  My
guess is that the labs are using different scales for different tests (i.e.
a 4 reading at one lab is not the same as a 4 at another lab).

Anyway, thanks to everyone for the emotional support.  I was really at a low
point and as always, you cheered me up with your concern.

Thanks a million,
Colby Ray
Bellevue, WA

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