To Jo, in S. Carolina

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Yes, a conventional doctor can order this. This is for the " lucky "

conventional celiac disease. Our Pediatric Gastroenterologist ordered it a

year ago for my son. She was smart and knew what to do. I asked our regular

pediatrician to write the order for my daughter. He had no clue what tests

to order for celiac, so I told him, and also reminded him that my son had

the same tests one year ago. So I think he pulled my son's chart, saw what

he had, and wrote the prescription for me to take to the lab. They also did

a CBC, ESR, and a CRP. These I didn't and still don't feel were so necessary

(if they have a hard time getting the blood, I would eliminate these first),

but the regular ped. said to go ahead and do these since she hasn't had them

before - kind of like - " while your getting the blood " .

, I have a sister with schizophrenia

Blake's mom, 5.10, encephalopathy

's mom, 2.9 skinny, not celiac, but gaining on diet.

>

> << I would suggest doing bloodwork for anti-tissue transglutaminase and

> a Total IgA. These are two different tests. Medical workers get them

> confused because the transglutaminase is an IgA, but not the same as a

> total. >>

>

> We have an appointment to see an Endocrinologist in July. The first step I

> guess is to see if it's thyroid related. What else does an Endocrinologist

> check? I'll ask the pediatrician to order the anti-tissue tranglutaminase

and

> Total IgA. Is this something my pediatrician would have no problem

ordering

> or would I have to go through a DAN doctor? She's in the 5th percentile so

I

> guess we're not " Failure to Thrive " yet. She just turned 1 and only weighs

15

> lbs. 10 oz. and that fluctuates up and down every visit. She is ahead

> developmentally but has a lot of gut problems I think. She seems to get a

> tummy ache quite a bit. Thanks for the info.

>

> Jo (South Carolina)