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Julie Benzinger <[log in to unmask]>
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Tue, 13 Jul 1999 20:07:32 -0400
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I am an undiagnosed celiac who has been on a gf diet for over a year.
My allergist recently told me that I should be under the care of a GI so
I can be tested periodically for any type of intestinal lymphoma.  Is
there a test for this?  Does anyone else get tested for this?  This
would be the only reason I would seek the help of a GI.   I refuse to go
back on a gluten diet for any tests.  The GI I saw over a year ago
pretended he knew about celiac but did none of the appropriate tests
(just a cbc and small bowel series).  I have no clue what he thought he
was looking for.  He then proclaimed I had IBS and lactose intolerance.
I put myself on a gf diet and immediately felt better.  My mistake was
not researching celiac before seeing the GI.  Now I will always wonder
if I am at a greater risk for lymphoma.  (I realize that the risk is
small, but I am a chronic worrier!) Any advice would be greatly
appreciated.  Thank you--Julie

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