Lab tests and Entocort

Joseph7179 · Post by **Joseph7179** » Sat Dec 03, 2011 5:29 pm

Just checking in again after two weeks. I just finished getting my samples ready to send to Dallas on Monday to Enterolab. I am hoping against hope that I am not sensitive to dairy, but have been off of it for three weeks now along with the GF diet. I have been able to reduce the entocort to 6 mg a day and have had no problems. Everything is normal at this point and the GERD is much better, but I am still taking the Pepcid.

The man at he Raisin Rack store in Ohio asked me to try Coconut oil and Apple Cider vinegar. I tried the coconut oil ( not bad) and have not yet had the courage to take the apple cider vinegar.

I bought the A and C panel for the lab and my insurance will actually pay for it so that was a plus.

Thanks for the advice on on of this. It has been very helpful and such an outlet for me. JMH

draperygoddess · Post by **draperygoddess** » Sat Dec 03, 2011 5:58 pm

Joseph,

Good luck! I am awaiting the results of my tests, and like you, hoping I'm not reacting to EVERYTHING!

Post by **tex** » Sat Dec 03, 2011 6:32 pm

Joseph wrote:I bought the A and C panel for the lab and my insurance will actually pay for it so that was a plus.

That's good news, because some insurance companies are still not willing to pay for those tests.

Tex

Lesley · Post by **Lesley** » Sat Dec 03, 2011 6:37 pm

Like mine! My doc would have to refer me, and he WON'T!

Kari · Post by **Kari** » Sat Dec 03, 2011 8:21 pm

Hi Joseph,

Thanks for the update - glad things seem to be going well for you. No matter what the Enterolab results show, it should be a relief to know for sure what your issues are (at least that's how I felt).

that you're OK with dairy.

Love,
Kari

P.S. Hope your results will not be as bad as you fear Cynthia

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sarkin · Post by **sarkin** » Sat Dec 03, 2011 10:30 pm

Joseph,

How great that your insurance will pay.

And for both you & Cynthia.... fingers crossed for helpful news. I found my results spectacularly helpful, even thought I knew most of what they said! Hope you do as well,

Sara

Fish2575 · Post by **Fish2575** » Sun Dec 11, 2011 12:00 pm

Hi Joseph,

Do you mind telling me how you went about getting reimbursement from your insurance. I have been afraid to even try. I have Cigna, and they are pretty good about covering most things. My internist is very progressive, so I think she would order them if I asked, but I have already paid for them and sent in my samples, so I am not sure where to start with the insurance.

Now I am just anxiously awaiting the results!

Thanks,
Susie

Fish2575 · Post by **Fish2575** » Sun Dec 11, 2011 12:01 pm

Cynthia,

When do you expect to get your results? I too am thinking I can't wait for the results, but am worried I will have nothing to eat once I get them!

Susie

Stanz · Post by **Stanz** » Sun Dec 11, 2011 12:15 pm

Joseph,

You are truly fortunate that your insurance will pay for the tests, although admittedly I never even tried.

My youngest daughter, who has subsequently tested genetically GS via Enterolab, had horrible Gerd for years. The apple cider vinegar worked for her, worth giving it a try, IMO.

Connie

Lesley · Post by **Lesley** » Sun Dec 11, 2011 12:35 pm

That's one thing I haven't tried yet. I think I am going to have to.

Stanz · Post by **Stanz** » Sun Dec 11, 2011 1:42 pm

Dr. Bragg's apple cider vinegar is the best, in my daughter's opinion.

Deb · Post by **Deb** » Sun Dec 11, 2011 5:42 pm

I've been drinking a fair amount of kombucha tea which has a decidedly vinegary element to it. Does anyone know if that is as beneficial as vinegar for acid reflux/gerd?

Robin · Post by **Robin** » Sun Dec 11, 2011 6:29 pm

Hi Joseph,

I just got my results back for Enterolab. Like most people here I was already GF, DF and SF. So when I saw the results I was kind of shocked at first to see that I couldn't tolerate tuna, eggs, chicken, pork and corn. When the shock wore off I just said oh well. It was time for a changes anyway, I was getting bored at the food that I was eating.

I also got my test paid for by my insurance company, minus the copay that I would have paid at the lab. I am glad because like you I did the A and C panel and it was costly but well worth it. In january I want to have the Gene test done and I am hoping my insurance will cover that too! I would also like to the MRT test done just to tweak what I already know.

Good Luck!
Please share your results when they come back. I am interested in seeing how yours come out because your still having dairy. Its going to be interesting, LOL

Robin