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Originally Posted by glenntaj
--in which an isolated elevated transglutaminase IgG level might be associated with other autoimmune conditions, it is still most likely to point to either developing celiac or non-celiac gluten sensitivity.
The Gluten File in the Useful Websites section of this very forum has a lot of information on this and on celiac in general (and is very nicely indexed).
There is ALSO the possibility that the biopsied simply weren't taken from places that are experiencing villious atrophy, which can be patchy and widespread, especially in the early stages of celiac. If the high titres and/or symptoms persist you may want to get another intestinal biopsy at some point. (What's also important to point out is that doctors, even gastroenterologists, vary greatly in their biopsy skills.)
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Glenntaj,
Thank you so much for this information. I don't have any of the celiac symptoms just yet, as far as I know. I do have constant/chronic migraines but that's about it. My GP told me, just last Thurs, that the gall bladder can cause high Tissue Transglutaminase, IGG levels. At the time the biopsy was done I had not yet had my malfunctioning gall bladder removed (biopsy was done about 2 yrs prior to gall bladder removal). Soooo...I'm wondering if the high IGG level could have been gall bladder related. You are so right about different doctors being better at biopsying than others. I do remember the results from the biopsy describing "patchy areas". I should probably have another biopsy done, as you suggest. I look forward to reading the articles you mention in this forum. Thanks again for your very helpful input!
Take care,
Susie