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A member asked:
Can i diagnose myself for celiac disease?
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No: You need blood tests for celiac antibodies and an endoscopy to confirm the diagnosis. However, you can eliminate glutens from your diet and see if that helps.
Answered 5/27/2014
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Bad idea: Placing yourself on a gluten free diet is a new cult idea out there & you may believe you have "diagnosed " yourself. It might be valid, or totally unrelated. Since those with true celiac disease are at higher risk of non-celiac medical conditions, you would risk missing them for years, when a doc would know to look.You are better of limiting your DIY to fixing up your house.
Answered 2/20/2017
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