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Pre- GI Doctor APPT question regarding gluten free
« on: August 07, 2007, 20:21:33 pm »
My friend is nearing her appt with a specialist (10 more days).  However, she is already trying to go gluten free with her 13m dd who is miserable.  Will this hamper the gluten allergen testing?

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Re: Pre- GI Doctor APPT question regarding gluten free
« Reply #1 on: August 07, 2007, 20:30:33 pm »
I would check with her dr - a quick phone call would prob be all it would take. If I recall I think it's ok to go gluten free as long as it is reinserted back into the diet before testing. But I'm not sure how long before. I think that it's the type of question that the secretary would get all the time though, so even getting in touch with him/her would probably suffice. WOrth an ask though :)


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Re: Pre- GI Doctor APPT question regarding gluten free
« Reply #2 on: August 08, 2007, 06:54:46 am »
I would think that if there is only 10 days left that gluten should not be excluded from the diet at this point. I would wait until after the test, then she can go gluten free whilst waiting for the results. I know you can't be gluten free at the time of tests as this will not give an accurate result. I would definately advise your friend to speak to the specialist regarding this situation.



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Re: Pre- GI Doctor APPT question regarding gluten free
« Reply #3 on: August 08, 2007, 16:35:04 pm »
I agree with Kelly!
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Re: Pre- GI Doctor APPT question regarding gluten free
« Reply #4 on: August 13, 2007, 21:35:49 pm »
keep the gluten until the test,from the understanding i have it has to be in the current diet.
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