The problem with doing a genetic test for gluten sensitivity is that Dr. Fine says
https://www.enterolab.com/StaticPage...rpretation.htm
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...it is really only those with DQ4,4 that have never been shown to have a genetic predisposition to gluten sensitivity, and this gene combination is very rare in America (but not necessarily as rare in Sub-Saharan Africa or Asia where the majority of the inhabitants are not only racially different from Caucasians, but they rarely eat gluten-containing grains, and hence, gluten-induced disease is rare). Thus, based on these data, almost all Americans, especially those descending from Europe (including Mexico and other Latin states because of the Spanish influence), the Middle East, the Near East (including India), and Russia, are genetically predisposed to gluten sensitivity.
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I think it would be interesting to know how many people with Lyme have gluten sensitivity by the fecal tests developed by Dr. Fine
Mystery Diagnosis was on last night and one story was about a young girl who became very ill with whole body pain and contractions. Of course all tests, including Lyme, were negative - I think for years. The doctors told her parents they were sheltering her too much so then sent her on a trip to Europe. To make a long story short, she roomed with a person who had similar symptoms. This person had Lyme. Of course proper testing finally revealed Lyme disease. The doctor who diagnosed her sent her blood to three separate labs.
Anne