tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30983428.post5863143423937220294..comments2023-08-28T08:25:13.736-07:00Comments on The Gluten Doctors: Interpreting Lab WorkThe Doctors of Root Cause Medical Clinichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14989001572705413241noreply@blogger.comBlogger131125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30983428.post-5794564904970510982017-04-11T18:44:07.601-07:002017-04-11T18:44:07.601-07:00redpandaman 34 - I actually do review this in the ...redpandaman 34 - I actually do review this in the blog. It is not uncommon to have a negative IgA and a positive IgG. The IgA can get depleted due to immune stress. This is why it is so important to get a total IgA and if it's deficient, run IgA and G both. <br /><br />I would need to know more about your health but the test is suspicious of celiac disease. I would be happy to help. <br /><br />Call us for a Free phone consultation (call 408-733-0400) and we can discuss your health further and figure out the best approach to assist you.<br /><br />I look forward to speaking with you!The Doctors of Root Cause Medical Clinichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14989001572705413241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30983428.post-45582132131895241942017-04-11T11:14:43.120-07:002017-04-11T11:14:43.120-07:00@anonymous who wrote:
When is usually the best ti...@anonymous who wrote:<br /><br />When is usually the best time to call? Days of the week? Monday - Friday? <br />We do work Monday through Friday, yes. Someone is available to answer the phone from 9 am to 7 pm.<br /><br />Which country are you from? WE are located in the U.S., in the state of California.<br />The Doctors of Root Cause Medical Clinichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14989001572705413241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30983428.post-19393810729421024672017-04-11T11:10:54.442-07:002017-04-11T11:10:54.442-07:00@LauraS - thank you for writing. I would be happy ...@LauraS - thank you for writing. I would be happy to help. First, your body doesn't lie. You feel "lousy" on gluten because your body truly IS reacting to gluten. A tTG test is a celiac panel. It will NEVER show positive on someone who has gluten sensitivity (NCGS). There are also individuals who do have celiac and the tTG test is negative, although that is less common.<br /><br />The problem is doctors run a "token" celiac test and then erroneously tell you that you are fine to eat gluten. It's not true.<br /><br />Please reach out and I'll give you a free phone consultation. (Call 408-733-0400) You deserve to feel healthy and enjoy your life free of disease. Continuing to eat gluten will likely create long term issues that can be avoided.<br /><br />I'd be happy to help and look forward to hearing from you.The Doctors of Root Cause Medical Clinichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14989001572705413241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30983428.post-48502130123828527502017-04-10T08:57:47.398-07:002017-04-10T08:57:47.398-07:00After being gluten free for 18 mo, I did a 6 wk gl...After being gluten free for 18 mo, I did a 6 wk gluten challenge. Dr ran TTG-IGG which was <0.8. Positive is greater than 15. No other tests were ordered. This seemed to mean I'mean not NCIS or CDMA. But I feel lousy on a gluten diet, not so much from day one, but progressively. So what am I to think?LauraShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00099896358084066975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30983428.post-73044701046707212722017-03-19T14:04:57.184-07:002017-03-19T14:04:57.184-07:00After almost 2 years of chronic fatigue, digestive...After almost 2 years of chronic fatigue, digestive issues (bloating, horrible stomach aches, irregularity, gas), headaches, overall blah feeling, and specific RUQ pain in 1 particular spot, I went to my doc. Initially she suspected gallbladder because every aunt, my mom and my Gma have had gallbladders removed. Ultrasound and HIDA scan were perfectly normal. So she referred me to a gastroenterologist. GI doc wanted to do an endoscopy as well as blood work for celiac disease. Here are my blood test results:<br /><br />IGA = 221 mg/dL (ref range 70-400 mg/dL)<br />Tissue Transglutaminase Ab IgA = 1.5 units/ml (ref range <4.0 (negative))<br />Tissue Transglutaminase Ab Igg = 19.2 units/ml (ref range <6.0 (negative))<br /><br />I was told by the GI that my blood test indicates Celiac so she said she would take a small intestine biopsy during my scope. The results of my biopsy were completely healthy/normal.<br /><br />However, both the GI and my reg doc said that my TTG-IgG would not be elevated unless I had celiac. That my negative biopsy may just indicate we caught it in the early stages. The more I research and read the more I question if celiac is really what is going on.<br /><br />Any input would be appreciated.<br /><br />Thank you.The Marshall Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00160556553546625767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30983428.post-50597712804285598482017-03-16T16:25:35.555-07:002017-03-16T16:25:35.555-07:00Would you please explain what it means to abnormal...Would you please explain what it means to abnormal ttg igg only but a normal total iga? I have a close family member with Celiac but the nurse Practitioner couldn't explain the ttg igg without an elevated iga. Thank you. <br /><br />ttg igg 7H (range 0-5) <br />ttg iga <2 (r0-3) <br />demainated gliadin igg 3 (0-19)<br />gliadin iga 4 (0-19) <br />Edomysial Antiobody Iga negative <br />Immunoglobulin A 207 (range 87-352)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11763815334844422788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30983428.post-61808340710478442842017-01-26T15:15:36.515-08:002017-01-26T15:15:36.515-08:00@Anonymous: that is a negative test, since the val...@Anonymous: that is a negative test, since the value is 0.3 and the reference range is 0.1 to 10.0. However, that test should not be run alone. Was there a total IgA? Did they run tTG IgG??<br /><br />I'd have to know your symptoms and why the test was run but it shouldn't have been run without any other tests to back it up and support it. I touch upon this in the blog. Look where I discuss the importance of total IgA and how without it you can have a false negative.<br /><br />Let me know if you need assistance - I'm here to help! You can call for a free phone consultation if you'd like: 408-733-0400.The Doctors of Root Cause Medical Clinichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14989001572705413241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30983428.post-73679252180177074362017-01-26T13:23:35.862-08:002017-01-26T13:23:35.862-08:00Hi,
I just got my test results as following,
Co...Hi, <br /><br />I just got my test results as following, <br />Component Your Value Standard Range<br />TTG IgA Ab 0.3 u/ml 0.1 - 10.0 u/ml<br /><br />Could you please tell me what does it mean?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30983428.post-40040160423419674232017-01-21T16:34:25.512-08:002017-01-21T16:34:25.512-08:00Dr. Vikki,
When is usually the best time to call...Dr. Vikki, <br /><br />When is usually the best time to call? Days of the week? Monday - Friday? <br /><br />Which country are you from? <br /><br />Thank you for all of your help!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30983428.post-65390680269126690342017-01-21T15:57:20.805-08:002017-01-21T15:57:20.805-08:00good luck to you!good luck to you!The Doctors of Root Cause Medical Clinichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14989001572705413241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30983428.post-25959383099260819732017-01-21T15:38:34.622-08:002017-01-21T15:38:34.622-08:00Update!
Someone mentioned on another forum about &...Update!<br />Someone mentioned on another forum about "Silent Celiac" this is exactly what I was needing in order to complete my research. Here is a great article about it. <br />https://www.verywell.com/asymptomatic-or-silent-celiac-disease-563125<br />Please read this if you are on the fence, but this is exactly what I was trying to say. <br />Of course, he recommends to stay on a gluten free diet however, he says in the end its a Gamble. Its up to you. You could eat gluten once or twice a month and never get cancer, or develop something worse or you could. However, this is life, you could get cancer at any time, or get hit by a car, or smoke and get cancer or not. <br />I agree with everyone, be as safe as possible, however everyone's risk tolerance is different, and I think people should respect that. If I want to increase my risk a little I should be able to do that without being criticized. <br />However I really appreciate everyone's help! Thank you!<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30983428.post-33088052221007781422017-01-21T14:46:11.896-08:002017-01-21T14:46:11.896-08:00Dr. Vikki,
Please disregard my last comment. The...Dr. Vikki, <br /><br />Please disregard my last comment. The other person didn't see the result of peptide 20. <br /><br />However, I have read that blood tests alone cannot diagnose someone because they are not 100% reliable. <br /><br />I am probably going to have to call you to get all this clarified. Thank you. <br /><br />I just still feel in my heart, that if I go 100% off gluten for 3-4 years, heal my system, heal my villi, I could have a little piece of gluten here and there in really small amounts. <br /><br />If this is not the case, where can I read up on this? <br /><br />Thank you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30983428.post-9471722215687525242017-01-21T07:01:34.345-08:002017-01-21T07:01:34.345-08:00Dr. Vikki, I will be probably giving you a call to...Dr. Vikki, I will be probably giving you a call to clarify all of this. When is the best time to call? <br /><br />Also. I posted my results on a few other sites. I can give you thinks as well. I have been in, in depth conversations with people.<br /><br />I gave you the same results as them, why are they saying this:<br /><br /> Antibodies are proteins in your body that your immune system makes to protect you. There are different types of antibodies M, G, A, E. They are usually written in short hand like this: IgA (Immunoglobulin A)<br /><br />In general, A is made in your intestines, E is an allergy antibody (run by histamine), G is long term and M is short term. <br /><br />There are many different types of antibodies in your body. Each antibody is specific to a certain foreign body (i.e. there are antibodies to adenovirus that cause the common cold, antibodies to pollen, dust, bacteria etc) For example, the CCP antibody in the list above is very specific for rheumatoid arthritis.<br /><br />When your doctor ordered a general IgA level, that measures ALL of the different types of antibodies in your body. However, it does not diagnose Celiac specifically. The only disease a total IgA level can diagnose is IgA deficiency (or other immunodeficiencies caused by low functioning immune system). Your doctor also ordered an anti-TTG antibody - this is an antibody to transglutaminase. There are 2 kinds of these - IgA and IgG (intestine and long term). There are other antibodies that tend to be positive in celiac - endomysial antibodies and gliadin. It looks like from your list that ALL of the antibodies ordered that measure antibodies found in Celiac were negative. As long as your were not on a gluten free diet at the time, this generally indicates you do not have celiac (it's not 100% BTW)<br /><br /> <br /><br />Hope that helps <br /><br />Please let me know what you think Dr. Vikki. Thank you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30983428.post-86040666643021690032017-01-20T19:20:02.110-08:002017-01-20T19:20:02.110-08:00I was thinking along the same line as u. Silent ce...I was thinking along the same line as u. Silent celiac myself. I think listen to the advice by Dr Viki is the best. Dont cheat! yea i know is damn hard! Z Zhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18284107773849026632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30983428.post-78612421887271123022017-01-20T12:49:43.609-08:002017-01-20T12:49:43.609-08:00@anonymous: NO, I repeat NO - you cannot cheat whe...@anonymous: NO, I repeat NO - you cannot cheat when you have celiac disease, or GS. It's a qualitative issue, not a quantitative one. A small bite is enough to damage you and put you at risk for autoimmune disease, the same way the whole cookie or loaf of bread will.<br /><br />NO, you cannot cheat!The Doctors of Root Cause Medical Clinichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14989001572705413241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30983428.post-54082727943029078952017-01-20T04:38:10.643-08:002017-01-20T04:38:10.643-08:00Me again. I am probably definitely giving you a ca...Me again. I am probably definitely giving you a call to touch base. I just need to finish up a few things at work first but please see below and tell me what you think. I am the same current person with the blood tests that just were posted. <br /><br />Last main point! Question/Theory?<br /><br />So here is why I started this whole Journey. I wanted to know if I could get Celiac or have Celiac. The reason being is because my wife is pregnant and we are going to be have 2-3 kids. I wanted to know if I am going to have to be that Dad that is like I can’t have that piece of pizza because it has gluten in it. Or have they ask why Daddy are you not eating a piece of pizza. I know that this is a lame example but I mean just wanted to be sure that I had to go this direction. <br /><br />That’s not my main question. <br /><br />My Theory is that Gluten intolerance is like smoking, or drinking. Yes both can ultimately kill you and make sure very sick but if you just smoke a little and drink a little you probably are not going to die. Yes we can debate this a million ways to Sunday but I know if for example you are just a social drinker you should be fine. <br /><br />This is like Gluten. I think I can go gluten free for a year and let my inner lining heal 100%. Then re-introduce gluten into my system on extremely small amounts like breaded fish, or the occasional hamburger, but never binge on it with rolls, pizza, subway sandwiches, and tons and tons of pasta like I have been doing just recently. <br /><br />The only strange thing here is that I have read peoples post online to where Celiac is extremely embarrassing and hard. To where some people can’t have a single trace of gluten in their diet ever. They have to even ask if they use the same kitchen tools for their non-gluten cooking because they are worried that they might have a trace of gluten on it. Maybe some people react differently or have the pain like my dad and have to avoid, I don’t know. I do know that even my dad has a little gluten every now and then and he is fine.<br /><br />So my main question is. I know that gluten can damage your system without you even knowing it, or sign of any systems. But how bad is it? I have asked my Doctor about this and he said that it is impossible to be completely pure. That you just go on a gluten diet and eat it at least as possible. THAT CAME FROM MY DOCTOR. <br /><br />So is my theory right? Can you go gluten free and just have a little once in a blue moon, or will you die? Could you develop cancer secretly in your gut because you had a piece of pizza or a subway sandwich a few times a year? Without even knowing it? <br /><br />Or can you heal for like a year, get your system strong again, and just cheat or have a piece of gluten once in a blue moon, because my dad is doing that right now. Or is he going to die? <br /><br />I am not taking about the symptoms here. I mean at least we know what it is. I mean if it is gluten, and you have a strong system, if you eat it will you just have to deal with the aggravation of the symptoms if you eat it? Seems to me this is the correct answer. <br /><br />I mean I believe some people are going to say you can’t have a spec of gluten but I think they are wrong. I think you can have a spec every now and then just like you can have a drink of alcohol every now and then. You might have a hangover later, or might have IBS, but you will not die. <br /><br />I think yes, if you leave your gluten unchecked and eat bread all the time and just live in discomfort with possible pain and ignore everything, yes you could develop something much worse. But I would never do this. I am a very detailed person and will go gluten free base on my results. Simply having the possibility of developing Celiac is enough for me, but cheating every now and then I do not think is out of the question. <br /><br />Let me know what all of you think. I really appreciate all of your help!<br /><br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30983428.post-39720676829085717202017-01-19T16:45:47.555-08:002017-01-19T16:45:47.555-08:00@Anonymous
You have submitted data that your blood...@Anonymous<br />You have submitted data that your blood test is positive. You have also submitted data from a lab that your genetic test is positive. You feel better having eliminated gluten. You have symptoms that are consistent w/ celiac disease.<br /><br />This puts you in the 4 out of 5 criteria for diagnosis of celiac disease. There are 5 criteria for the diagnosis and one only has to fulfill 4 of the 5 to comfortably and accurately, according to the experts, get a celiac diagnosis. The 5th criteria is the biopsy, but as I mentioned, one only needs to fulfill 4 of the 5, and per the data you have cited, you have done this.<br /><br />I'm not sure what more you need to know. I do think you should receive help from a clinician that can ensure you heal, increase the strength of your immune system, etc. But as regards a diagnosis, the experts came up with the criteria I have mentioned and based on that, you likely have your answer.The Doctors of Root Cause Medical Clinichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14989001572705413241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30983428.post-29186439995838823262017-01-19T16:22:40.349-08:002017-01-19T16:22:40.349-08:00P.S. I forgot to mention that I have been gluten f...P.S. I forgot to mention that I have been gluten free 2-3 weeks now just trying it out and I feel absolutely amazing. I mean it’s like night and day. I use to feel sluggish, sometimes rarely I would get a slight pain right before going to the bathroom in my lower intestine, I would have diary sometimes, IBS problems, whatever, nothing seriously hardcore, never serious main or major pain, just a lot of discomfort, I mean sometime I would be fine and sometimes not. As of right now I have had zero issues with my gut, bloating, gas, pain, discomfort, I mean it’s like I’m a new person. So I guess I diagnosed myself. I mean I could do a Biopsy and stay on gluten like one of my Doctors say, but what’s the point? I have it possibly in my genes and I feel amazing. Just probably need to go Gluten Free!<br /><br />Let me know what you think! <br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30983428.post-75671381276990695792017-01-19T16:09:28.228-08:002017-01-19T16:09:28.228-08:00Thank you Dr. Vikki Petersen, I will call you but ...Thank you Dr. Vikki Petersen, I will call you but please see my latest test results, because I am still confused. <br /><br />Good Update! Need Your Advice!<br /><br />Okay everyone, I just got back my results for my both my Genetic Celiac and Immunofixation, Serum TESTS. <br /><br />Immunofixation, Serum: <br /><br />No monoclonal protein identified. <br /><br />HLA Typing for Celiac Disease: <br /><br />The patient has one of the HLA-DQ variants associated with celiac disease. More than 97% of celiac disease patients carry either HLA-DQ2 (DQA1*05/DQB1*02) or HLA-DQ8 (DQA1*03/DQB1*0302) or both. However, 39% of the general U.S. population carry these HLA-DQ variants, as a consequence, the presence of HLA-DQ2 or DQ8 or both variants is not per se diagnostic of cecliac disease. Genetic counseling as needed. <br /><br />HLA-DQ2 – Negative<br />HLA-DQ8 – Positive<br />HLA-DQA1* – 01<br />HLA-DQA1* – 03<br />HLA-DQB1* – 0302<br />HLA-DQB1* – 0503<br /><br />Both My Doctor’s Recommendations: <br /><br />Doctor 01 – Internal Medicine<br /><br />Says that my Peptide IgA = 20 means that I have a gluten sensitivity and that I should go on a gluten free diet. Also said my IgA = 680 is of no significance because it has stabilized and actually lowered from 710 to 680.<br /><br />Doctor 02 – GI Doctor<br /><br />Says my Genetic Test doesn’t mean anything and that the only way to find out for sure is to stay on gluten and perform a Biopsy. I almost feel like he is trying to sell me a Biopsy but I could be wrong. <br /><br />Questions: <br /><br />1-Not sure what the results mean, can I get Celiac or Not? Is it in my genes, I guess it is, I’m one of those 39%. Maybe if I was one of the 71%, I guess I would have nothing to worry about. <br />2-Do I go off gluten or do I stay on it? <br />3-My Father never got the Biopsy done because he did not want to risk a procedure, he was very confident that when he got off gluten that he felt better overnight. Should I just go down the same path as him? I mean if I do have the small possibility to get it, why even risk it. Just go gluten free, right?<br /><br />Help!<br /><br />Please help me to interpret these results and give me guidance on what to do. Thank you. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30983428.post-44474125453667692772017-01-09T17:14:41.478-08:002017-01-09T17:14:41.478-08:00@Anonymous -
A phone call might be good to clear u...@Anonymous -<br />A phone call might be good to clear up all your questions. As you know I cannot diagnose over the internet, so I will just answer some questions you have that are general in data.<br /><br />1. The fact that your Dad has severe problems with gluten and you have IBS is a strong indicator that gluten is not your friend.<br />2. While it is a BIG deal to make a major lifestyle change plenty of people do it and here in the US there are many options that make the change fairly easy. I'm not sure where you live...<br />3. The elevated Immunoglobulin A that you have had so chronically indicates that your immune system is under stress and fighting something. It is worth the effort to figure out what that is and take the stress of the immune system.<br />4. The gliadin peptide AB, IgA, as your doctor pointed out is now not negative as it had been in the past. It is a test for celiac disease.<br />5. There is a lot of evidence that would make a gluten-free diet a valid lifestyle change. <br />6. What we know now, there is no "mild" case of celiac or gluten sensitivity - you either have the problem or you don't. If you do the first step is to eliminate ALL gluten. There is no point in being halfway about it. Cheating just doesn't work.<br />7. Lastly, waiting until things get worse is a bit like playing Russian roulette - it's something I just don't advise.<br /><br />And finally, I'm happy to offer you a free phone consultation (408-733-0400) to ensure you get the assistance you need. You're young and you deserve to enjoy good health. I think you just need some accurate data to help you make the right decision for yourself.<br /><br />Best,<br />Dr Vikki Petersen<br />The Doctors of Root Cause Medical Clinichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14989001572705413241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30983428.post-40166019023960376512017-01-07T06:01:16.917-08:002017-01-07T06:01:16.917-08:00Hello Everyone!
I’m back and I’m still here. Howe...Hello Everyone!<br /><br />I’m back and I’m still here. However, I have some questions. <br /><br />My Doctor said I was on the borderline now. So I pressed him harder and asked him what did he mean and he said since I am on the max level of 20 on my Gliadin Peptide Ab, IgA that I should go Gluten Free now. As all of you know this is a big life changing thing. No more bread, pizza, sub way sandwiches, pasty, Italian food, etc. etc. The list goes on forever. I know I can make adjustments and I am prepared to, however I want to make sure I am reading all this correctly. <br /><br />I am just still unsure if I will have celiac or have it now just the precursor, or do I just have an insensitivity to gluten. Keep it light but I can manage it. <br /><br />I am little confused. <br /><br />Do I go gluten free because I will get Celiac Disease if I don’t? <br /><br />Questions…<br /><br />1-Do I have Celiac Disease or not? <br />2-If I don’t, does it looking like I am getting it?<br />3-What should I do?<br />4-Can you be in between it? Meaning can I be sensitive to gluten but yet eat it a little bit in moderation? <br />5-If I went 1 year off gluten, repaired my bloodwork numbers, and had little bits of bread here and there with gluten would I be okay? <br />6-My dad had celiac or thinks that he does, he never officially did the biopsy, however, he had lying on the floor pain to where he wanted to kill himself. Now that he is gluten free he never has that pain again. I have never experienced anything close to this. Will I? <br />7-Am I missing anything else from these results, does high iga or Ab, iga mean anything else with no other symptoms? <br /><br />Note:<br /><br />I have ibs out bursts, low intestine problems for sure off and on. Headaches sometimes. I am thinking that if I go off gluten anyway I am probably going to feel 1000 percent better. So I am thinking about trying it anyway, however its not the end of the world and I could keep eating loads of gluten, if everything stayed the same. However, if this blood work looks like I am heading for a on the floor screaming in pain session later in life, I mine as well take care of it now. <br /><br />All my other full comp labs came back normal besides my slightly high bad cholesterol. <br /><br />PLEASE HELP ME BECAUSE I AM SO CONFUSED. ANYTHING YOU CAN DO WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED. PLEASE SEE ALL MY RESULTS BELOW RELATING TO CELIAC. <br /><br />History of results: <br /><br />2011<br /><br />HDL Cholesterol = 32 L<br /><br />Should be >39<br /><br />2013<br /><br />IgA = 682 H / Should be 68 - 379<br /><br />Endo = Negative<br /><br />tTg Ab, IgA = 8.3 / Should be <20<br /><br />Gliadin Peptide Ab, IgG = 9.2 / should be <20<br /><br />Gliadin Peptide Ab, IgA = 10.0 / should be <20<br /><br />tTG Ab, IgG = 6.5 / Should be <20<br /><br />2014<br /><br />IgA = 608 / Should be 68 - 379<br /><br />Endo = Negative<br /><br />tTg Ab, IgA = 11.9 / Should be <20<br /><br />Gliadin Peptide Ab, IgG = 9.7 / should be <20<br /><br />Gliadin Peptide Ab, IgA = 12.1 / should be <20<br /><br />tTG Ab, IgG = 10.1 / Should be <20<br /><br />2014 – Different Test<br /><br />CCP Antibodies IgG/IgA = 12 / should be 0 – 19 <br /><br />2014 – Different Test<br /><br />Immunoglobulin A, Qn, Serum = 710 / should be 91 – 414<br /><br />2014 – Different Test<br /><br />Immunoglobulin A, Qn, Serum = 721 / should be 91 – 414<br /><br />Immunoglobulin M, Qn, Serum = 271 / should be 40 - 230<br /><br />2014 – Different Test [Later in the year]<br /><br />Immunoglobulin A, Qn, Serum = 753 / should be 91 – 441<br /><br />Immunoglobulin M, Qn, Serum = 270 / should be 40 – 230<br /><br />2017<br /><br />Immunoglobulin A = 690 / should be 68 – 379<br /><br />Endomysial Screen = Negative<br /><br />tTG Ab, IgA = 2 / should be <4<br /><br />Gliadin Peptide Ab, IgG = 2 / should be <20<br /><br />Gliadin Peptide Ab, IgA = 20 / should be <20<br /><br />tTG Ab, IgG = 1 / should be <6<br /><br />Cholesterol = 123 / should be 125 – 200<br /><br />HDL Cholesterol = 29 / should be >40Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30983428.post-60863080649583806272016-11-07T22:20:22.992-08:002016-11-07T22:20:22.992-08:00Thanks Dr Petersen, you guys have been very helpfu...Thanks Dr Petersen, you guys have been very helpful and insightful!Z Zhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18284107773849026632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30983428.post-36522273838356061232016-11-07T19:15:20.200-08:002016-11-07T19:15:20.200-08:00@ZZ
Understand that a positive test result is a po...@ZZ<br />Understand that a positive test result is a positive result. Once it's positive, the difference in numbers isn't necessarily all that significant. "20" is positive - so stating it was "only 42" makes it sound as if it was "20" or "19". "42" is twice the allowed normal level. <br /><br />I think that's the better way to think of it.<br /><br />Hope that helps. The key is to discover the reason why. It's positive and that needs to be handled.<br /><br />IF you need further assistance, consider calling as i mentioned earlier.<br /><br />Best,<br />Dr PetersenThe Doctors of Root Cause Medical Clinichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14989001572705413241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30983428.post-10134101207836181482016-11-07T18:56:21.797-08:002016-11-07T18:56:21.797-08:00Thanks Dr,
I just find it weird that even before ...Thanks Dr,<br /><br />I just find it weird that even before GF diet, the AGA was only 42 and I was eating alot bread daily..now upon 5 months of GF diet, it can even went up to a 70, which just doesnt make sense to me.Z Zhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18284107773849026632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30983428.post-14217072273312188422016-11-07T18:39:59.567-08:002016-11-07T18:39:59.567-08:00@ZZ
While it's good that the tTG went down to...@ZZ<br /><br />While it's good that the tTG went down to a normal level, which, by the way, indicates healing of the small intestine, the still elevated AGA means some gluten is likely still sneaking in and it might be in the form of cross reactive foods, not just frank gluten.<br /><br />In order to provide for you the best, I'd need some more information. If you'd like assistance consider contacting us for a free phone consultation - call 408-733-0400. We're here to help!The Doctors of Root Cause Medical Clinichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14989001572705413241noreply@blogger.com