Gastrocopy

[Tiredmum75]

Hi I have coeliacs disease my son has had symptoms and needs a gastrocopy for a different issue should I ask them to test for coeliacs as his blood test last year was negetive and he does react to gluten his fifteen and has autism and schizophrenia as well

[researcherUK]

Definitely, ask for a test! There is a genetical link as well as symptoms. Autism is associated with Celiac's and hypo's mums.

Even if the tests came back negative, he needs to be on a gluten-free diet as often Celiac's is not confirmed until it is full blown and intestinal villi have been wiped out. This may take 15-20 years in certain cases.

[Tiredmum75 in reply to researcherUK]

Thank you does he have to go back on gluten before the test

[researcherUK in reply to Tiredmum75]

Going GF is usually done after the tests are all completed! Best to check with his doctor!

[Tiredmum75 in reply to researcherUK]

Ok will do thanks again

[Rmichelle]

I hope they do😊 i asked this prior to my endoscopy(for a different issue) and they said no because it has to be referred by a gp on a seperate referral and the fact that being it is a biopsy a consultant would need to do it as normal endoscopies or gastros are usually nurse led-so i ended up having bloody 2 procedures-could have saved nhs some cash there. Good luck.x😊😊

[Tiredmum75 in reply to Rmichelle]

Thanks I appreciate your reply