Podcast 2: Analysis Of Diagnostic Tests For Celiac Disease And My Daughter’s Story
This is the second podcast in a 3 part series. In this podcast, diagnostic tests for celiac disease are analyzed. As well, my daughter’s experience with undiagnosed celiac disease and some tips for children who are eating gluten-free are included. I hope this podcast helps to outline the difficulties associated with ruling out celiac disease and gluten intolerance. There are many underlying reasons for false negative results.
Biocard™ Celiac Home Test
Approximately 97% of individuals with celiac disease remain undiagnosed. The decreased quality of life associated with the symptoms, potential disabilities, and sense of loss due to people loosing their loved ones (from miscarriages, cancer, complications, etc) is an unnecessary burden. I have talked to many people with the symptoms who have requested a celiac test from their doctor and unfortunately have been discouraged from receiving the celiac screen. This feedback is very disheartening and is often due to the doctor’s belief that celiac screening should only be done if patients have all the classic symptoms of celiac disease. Many doctors do not realize yet that their patients can present with atypical symptoms or silent celiac disease (with very little or no symptoms).
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Podcast 1: My Experience With Undiagnosed Celiac Disease And A Discussion About The Pathophysiology Of Celiac Disease
This is the first podcast in a 3 part series. In this podcast, my personal experience with undiagnosed celiac disease (CD) and the pathophysiology that led to the symptoms is discussed. The second podcast outlines my experience with my daughter (who has CD) and an analysis of the accuracy of serology and biopsies in diagnosis is included. In the third podcast, dietary practice and philosophical outlook is discussed.
