Gliadin Antibody results...need help

[Dace]

I went and got the test results from my 16 yr old's celiac testing on 05.

I suddenly (and randomly) remembered the Dr saying that she was negative for celiac, but positive on another antibody.

Now that I have been doing a little more reading on gluten I realized this may be something important.
Here are the numbers...if anyone can help me better understand.

Gliadin Ab IgA: <3
Negative <11
Equivocal 11-17
Positive >17

Gliadin Ab IGg: 22
Negative<11
Equivocal 11-17
Positive >17

Test results were Abnormal, they retested the IgA and it came in at the same number.

So....now I am in search of meaning. I did a brief search and understand that the IgA is reflective of celiac, and IGg, not as much. I don't think she has celiac, but I wonder if these numbers are reflective of an intolerance of sensitivity.

So if any of you brainiacs out there can advise....I would appreciate some guidance.

 

[Henrietta23]

I am by no means an expert but I will share my results. Gliadin IGa was 9, Gliadin IGg was 17. According to my naturopath that was high enough that she considers me to be sensitive to gluten and recommend I not eat it, even though I do not have Celiac disease.
Others will have much more info than I but maybe that will help a little 'til someone else chimes in.

ETA, I'm remembering that IGg had something to do with a more delayed reaction to gluten. I think.

 

[freemotion]

(gluten-free snack)

 

[Dace]

DD is sitting here and says "cool, thanks." quite sarcastically too.

Thanks Kristin.

 

[Henrietta23]

You're welcome. It's not what I wanted to hear either but I do feel tons better than I have in years. Tons!

 

[Dace]

The sarcasm was aimed at Free & her snack

I do appreciate the info!

One of the first things we had to look up was flamin hot cheetos (shudder) she was thrilled
to see that they are GF

 

[Henrietta23]

No worries! I was tired and shouldn't have let it sound so, um, I don't know, preachy??? Sorry!
As for the Cheetos..... I'm so glad they're not dairy free so I can tell DS he can't have them. It is one snack he still pesters me for.

 

[Farmfresh]

Hershey's chocolate, Coca-Cola and certain types of Doritos are also GF.

This is how you eat GF and STILL lose no weight!

 

[Dace]

FF....what do you think of the numbers?

Now I need to get DH's blood checked.....and DD7 (she is way more sensitive that the 16 yr old...she may actually be celiac)....and DD19.

DS & I are the only ones who don't show symptoms.

 

[Farmfresh]

Sadly I cannot say. I never saw the numbers they did on my D2. She was an adult moved out of my home when diagnosed.

As for me I never had the blood work done, because I got Gluten Free BEFORE I realized they can only do the blood panels while you are still eating gluten. Since going Gluten Free I throw up whenever I consume gluten and have about 2 days of diarrhea that follow. Just like getting food poisoning, which to me it is. They could still do a tissue culture on me but what would be the point of that. It is VERY obvious that I too am Celiac - just like my tested daughter.

I would probably get the whole family tested if possible. Knowledge is power.

That said my hubby has NOT been tested, nor my D1 who both seem symptom free and my GEEK son who also is moved out AND shows symptoms is FLAT refusing to be tested. He says "I know I am probably Celiac ... I am just not ready to give it all up yet." Dumb kids.

As I understand it since my D2 is considered totally intolerant to gluten (remember she goes into anaphlactic shock if she eats ANY) it is probable that she inherited genes for Celiac from BOTH sides of the family. If some family member is showing reaction to gluten, others will probably also be effected by it since this is a genetic disorder.

Also remember each person may react differently to the gluten. Some people get constipated or loose stools, I had acid reflux, some have headaches and nervous system reactions and yet others have breathing problems. Each person is an individual.