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My first endoscopy! I did some research on this procedure to kinda see what they'll do..seems ok.

So, my gastro's going to take some samples of my small intestine and send them off to a lab to see if my villi are there or not.

My blood work for Celiac Disease came out positive for Celiac, so I'm really hoping this is my last and final medical procedure that I'll have to do..forever!!

I can't believe that I didn't pinpoint Celiac before, I mean, the chronic diarrhea, severe edema, hyperpigmentation..all general symptoms of Celiac!

HAHA  I really hope it doesn't come out normal, cause then I'm back to square one...(I don't even want to think about that!)

Please pray for me that Celiac is what I have!!!  Smile

I'll update asap!!


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Procedure is a walk in the park, nothing to worry about


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wow.. that is such great news. If you blood work was allready positive for celiac it would be highly rare to be negative from the biopsy. I think you finally found your answer my dear!! very exciting news. You better come visit us here though from time to time.. dont be  stranger once you find your diagnosis! We would miss ya too much!  Wink


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First Struck with Anorexia on and off for about 6 years beginning in 1993. 1995 Diagnosed with GERD, IBS, Anxiety. 2006 Diagnosed with CFS, 2009 Diagnosed with Sleep Apnea and Circadian Rhythm Disorder and Hypoglycemia. 2011 Diagnosed with Vitamin D Deficiency and Hyponatremia. But... why?! I think I am one step closer to that answer ON my own. Your are your own advocate for your health! No one can tell you how you can or can't feel!
   

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Thanks guys!  Smile

Soo I just got home from the procedure..I remembered NOTHING after the anthesthsiologist gave me the drugs lol so its all good. I do, however, remember gagging a bit but that memory is starting to fade..

I got a report back! I didn't know they give out reports lol..

I was definately heartbroken that the results said "normal duodenal folds were noted". In some celiacs, those folds are absent or close to gone..Other than that everything looked good.

I'm instructed to call back in 2 weeks to see the results of the biopsy. (He took 3 biopsys..which I was dissapointed abouit...5 or 6 would've been more sufficient..)

Guess I spoke too soon..maybe I don't have Celiac.. gahh i'll have to wait and see i guessss  Cry


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hmm that would be too fishy to me to have a positive blood test and a negative biopsy unless maybe you are gluten sensitive? which is different from celiac. Alot of times the best thing that celiacs/or gluten sensitives that are undiagnosed or get negative results will end up doing the gluten free diet anyways and there symptoms all but go away. Might be something to look into even if you dont have celiac. I am glad the procedure went well. I didnt remember my first endoscopy at all either, the second one.. well thats a whole different story but oh well. Glad it went well. They only took three biopsies of my lower intestine as well so I think thats pretty standard but in research for celiac I had read something where close to 6 would have been better. I hope something is found!!!!!! I am keeping my fingers crossed for you. Let us know!


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First Struck with Anorexia on and off for about 6 years beginning in 1993. 1995 Diagnosed with GERD, IBS, Anxiety. 2006 Diagnosed with CFS, 2009 Diagnosed with Sleep Apnea and Circadian Rhythm Disorder and Hypoglycemia. 2011 Diagnosed with Vitamin D Deficiency and Hyponatremia. But... why?! I think I am one step closer to that answer ON my own. Your are your own advocate for your health! No one can tell you how you can or can't feel!
   
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