Thanks for the reply,
the B12 strips are from methylcobalamin B12, but i think the the B6 in the B50 complex is pyridoxine.

I'm in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.. the tests were done at this lab
http://www.gamma-dynacare.com/

When i got the bloodwork done, they told me the celiac panel is sent somewhere else to be tested, not sure where, but thats the reason they gave for it taking longer than the other blood tests.

Hmm just checked the ingredients on the b12 strips and it contains modified starch, guess i'll have to find a new one...

Yep, i decided to take the GF plunge.. started off last night with a gluten-free pizza from a local pizzeria. I know, not the most healthiest choice to start off with, but it was more symbolic than anything i guess.

will try and keep a food diary and see how i respond

thanks again

Good luck! There is quite a learning curve to a gluten free diet, because gluten lurks in places you might never suspect. If you look through the Favorite Links page in The Gluten File you will find some 'Safe Food Lists" that are kept by other forums or celiac support groups. A gluten free diet needs to be 100% strict to work, and that can be a learning process.

I've ordered my supplements from many different online stores and have had good luck with all of them. I've tried just about every methylcobalamin brand on the market, and while I don't have a great preference, I usually buy Jarrow Brand.
http://www.iherb.com/Search.aspx?c=1&kw=methylcobalamin

Jarrow also has a B-complex that uses P5P form of B6 called B-Right. So does Country Life~ http://www.iherb.com/ProductDetails....&pid=1760&at=0


Good luck to you . Keeping a food diary is a good idea. Keep in mind that 50% of those with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity also have casein sensitivity (cow's milk protein). It can be a process to rid yourself of GI symptoms, but getting rid of gluten is a good first step! I hope you see some improvements quickly, because that can be very motivating.

Cara

Have you read about the Specific Carbohydrate Diet that treats IBD, IBS, Celiac Disease and other digestive problems? It is gluten free, but there are other restrictions as well. I don't know that much about it because I've never used it, but if you google Specific Carbohydrate Diet you will find an endless number of websites, forums, etc, devoted to the topic.
http://www.breakingtheviciouscycle.i.../beginners.htm
http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/553039_6

You might also check out these pages of The Gluten File:
IBS, IBD, Crohn's
H.Pylori,Colitis, Gastritis
Not Celiac?


While there is no guarantee that a gluten free diet will eliminate all of your symptoms, there is a good chance it will. You may need to remove other foods, too. And, there are reports of Crohn's, IBD, etc, improving after eliminating wheat and sometimes other foods.

You could still follow up with a GI in the event they want to do any further testing. It has been two years since your sigmoidoscopy and imaging scans were found to be normal. Maybe something has changed.

If you are going to follow up with a GI, you might as well keep eating gluten and get that biopsy done. I do think there is a chance that an endoscopy could be positive for celiac disease. Based on the statistics of blood testing, it is better than a 50% chance. [UGH... if you really have to WAIT months for a first appointment, and longer still to schedule a biopsy... that is criminal. Makes me swing back to thinking you should just starting the diet! ]

But, if a celiac biopsy is negative, and they find nothing else... I would definitely move forward with a gluten free diet, possibly SCD.

If you decide to stick with the diet now, you could still follow up with a GI to make sure there is nothing ELSE is going on, but you'd close the door on celiac testing.


Tough Decisions! The unintended weight loss is worrisome. What did your new physician recommend you do? Did he recommend a follow up with the GI? IF so, you should probably follow through with that.

My new physician suggested i could try to go gluten-free, although i question her knowledge about it because all she said was, "try and cut back on the gluten". Yes she was the one who referred me to the GI.

I've been gluten free for a few days now and on a new b12 supplement. I just realized i was taking the other one totally wrong... it was in strip form and instead of under the tongue i had put them on the top of my tongue

Hi, about the b-12 ranges, they look like ours here in this part of Europe . we use mols a lot in lab ranges but in the us they use grams, so lab ranges may differ. In canada, they often use mols too.
nora