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Old 08-22-2014, 05:52 AM
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Default Yes, based on this--

--you probably have celiac sprue.

Those levels are quite high, and certainly indicate an antibody reaction to gluten proteins and precursors. The transglutaminase Immunoglobulin A (TTG IgA) level is the one most associated with damage to the villi of the small intestine--have you ever had an endoscopy with villious sampling done? I'm willing to bet it would show damage.

Moreover, these levels do indicate you are likely still getting glutened somewhere/somehow--an investigation of your life is in order; not only what you eat but the personal products you use (many soaps, shampoos, cosmetics contain gluten).

The last one--the TTG IgG (transglutaminase immunoglobulin G level) is not often included in a standard celiac panel; apparently here is was done to be thorough, but the other results definitely point to the need to be gluten free.

And you need to find a doctor familiar with celiac who doesn't think it's exceedingly rare. If you tell us where yo're from we may be able to give you some suggestions for places to go locally.
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