Do I Have Celiac Disease?
My doctor did blood tests and it came out negative for celiac. He referred me to a gasterentrologist. I have all the symptoms of celiac, including a pesky rash. My bowel movements are light colored and fatty. Sometimes constipated and sometimes diareah. I am losing weight, but I do eat right and exercise. My liver enzymes were slightly elevated, however. I have some abdominal pain and bloating after I eat. Anyone have any ideas? What are some other tests for liver disease?
I am attaching a link to a magazine article that is about celiac disease. Read the part about the celiac iceberg about halfway through. It discusses the possibility of latent or quiet celiac neither of which will show up on blood tests. So with the symptoms you are having, it suggested to your doctor that you might have celiac disease but after the negative test, the next step is to go on a trial gluten free diet for 2-3 months and see if your symptoms clear up.
An easy way to do a gluten free diet to begin with is to eat fresh or frozen fruits and vegtables, fresh non-processed beef, fish, chicken, pork, eggs and cheese. Stay away from sauces and gravies for the time being. Add in rice and potatoes for starches. If the trial diet works for you, then you can start learning to read ingredient lists and finding gluten free pastas and other foods that you like that can be made gluten free.
Good luck!
