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  • January 28, 2012 at 10:19 am #8217
    farmwife67
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    I have a friend that is in serious need of some testing. What specific tests should she ask for when going to the Doctor. She has hypothyroidism and only weighs 97lbs. I don't know the specifics but bowel problems. She said she has to take pig enzyme pills with all of her meals and snacks or she gets really sick. I suggested she get tested for Celiac disease and gluten sensitivity. Dr. O I was wondering if you could give me a list of specific tests she should ask her Dr. to give her? She is also having trouble sleeping.

    Thanks,

    Lori

    February 10, 2012 at 1:07 pm #9691
    Peter Osborne
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    Start with these:

    Test for delayed and acute food allergies.  Test for nutritional deficiencies (Spectracell labs).  Test for intestinal infection.  Test HLA-DQ genes for gluten sensitivity (celiac testing is a waste of time).  Iodine loading test.  25 OH D test. 

    February 11, 2012 at 6:17 pm #9707
    farmwife67
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    Thank you so much, I gave her this information.

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