Guest guest Posted March 8, 2009 Report Share Posted March 8, 2009 I found this whilst reading on www today, and thought some here may enjoy reading it also. Clare in Tassie Besides wide-ranging symptoms, celiac disease is generally associated with anatomical changes in the lining of the small intestine and the presence in the blood of certain antibodies, particularly antiendomysial, and anti–tissue transglutaminase antibodies. For years the gold standard for diagnosing it was intestinal biopsy, and it seems that the more damage the intestine has suffered, the more accurate antibody testing becomes. But not everyone with gluten sensitivity demonstrates these changes, and for the most part, modern medicine hasn’t done a very good job of testing for or diagnosing them. A recent study reported that about 47% of celiac patients are misdiagnosed, and of those with “classic” GI symptoms, 59% are told they have IBS. The exciting news is that more sensitive tests are being developed, and we’re now awaiting a saliva test you can do on your own to check for antibodies associated with gluten sensitivity. Knowing early on can help you prevent damage to your intestine from repeated gluten exposure, as well as negative effects elsewhere in the body. http://www.womentowomen.com/digestionandgihealth/glutenintolerance.aspx MORE READING HERE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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