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Celiac Genetic Panel Results & Hematology


We heard from Dr. L's nurse and we got great news... Miss Tootsie's genetic panel came back with the following results: low risk, lower than the general population. We are thrilled! That was exactly what we were hoping it would say. What a relief!

Buddy's pathology & scope report look good. Again, no evidence of eosinophilic esophagitis, no h.pylori, no defects or lesions. Great news! But...Dr. L wants him to see the hematologist for his low white blood cell and platelet count. Here are his readings:

It took me a few days to digest the news and to get up the nerve to research what could be causing this. One thing I came upon that doesn't seem too scary, and seems to fit, is B12 deficiency.

Vitamin B12 Deficiency...

•Common in those with celiac disease, bacterial overgrowth & in those using acid reducing drugs for a prolonged period.

•Symptoms: 
pale skin (√)
sore tongue (√)
easy bruising (when he was playing soccer)
stomach upset (√)
weight loss (√)
constipation (√)
trouble sleeping (√)
mood changes/depression (√)

•Clinical manifestations of vitamin B12 deficiency include:
Hematological changes, such as megaloblastic anemia (characterized by large red blood cells), and a low production of other blood cell types, which is known as pancytopenia. Types of pancytopenia seen in vitamin B12 deficiency include leukopenia (low white blood cell levels), thrombocytopenia (low platelet count), and anemia.


Hoping and praying this is all it is!  We see the hematologist later this week.

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