So. Switched docs, scheduled another EGD, and had that a couple weeks ago. This was my third EGD, but my first with biopsies. If you remember, the doc had told me you can't diagnose Barrett's Esophagus without a biopsy, so he wanted to do one of those. I was all for it and was just sure it was going to come back positive.
I've been doing gut research a lot and as you may know you can't get away from the gluten issue when you do gut and food research. The more I read, the more I wondered if that may be part of my problem. So, as I was laying on the bed with a tube in my arm, chatting with the doc, I asked him if he could do a Celiac test, too. They biopsy your duodenum. He hedged at first, saying I didn't have a history, but then said he could do it because I have Gastroparesis. I was sure this test would come back negative.
I'm glad I didn't bet money on it.
The Barrett's test came back negative, which is great news!
The Celiac test came back positive. I need to go on a gluten-free diet.
So. They said I have mild Celiac, which just means my damage in my intestine is minor...for now. Who knows how long I've been symptomatic? Also, I don't know what my overt symptoms are. I don't have gut pain, cramping, or diarrhea. I'm curious what my symptoms will turn out to be, and I'll really only know as they disappear. I'm hoping it will turn out to be the cause of my sleep problems, irritability, depression, and fatigue. I'd love to lose all those.
I pushed the Gluten Free Diet button yesterday. I did some grocery shopping to pick up thing on Sunday. My god, gluten free bread is expensive!! $5-7 for a small loaf. I bought a mix for $4 instead and made my own. As I get better at this, I'll lose the mix and just do it from scratch, but right now I'm happy to rely on the ready-made stuff as much as I can while I learn.
The boards say you can see results in as little as a week. I'll check back in on this next week!
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