I am looking at Enterolab to figure out the food aspect of this (thank you all who set me straight in my earlier post!!!!)--but there are several. Which would be the most eye-oppening? I was thinking the one that tests gluten, dairy, soy and eggs? Is that enough? When does one look at fat malabsorption? I am asking because I tend to get very sick if I eat a higher fat meal--I haven't had a gallblader since 2001, so I always attributed it to that, but sometimes i wonder...
I am not too worried/interested in genetic testing because I do not have kids and am not concerned about passing the genes on--unless there is another reason to have the gene test? My parents are not GI sufferes and do not believe in "this stuff"--to inlcude genetic predespositions of any sort.
I'd appreciate your thoughts!
which Enterolab Test?
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A whole bunch of considerations that you seem to have already thought about. I chose to do A & C panels after talking to a Entrolab person on the phone, along with the additional gene testing (because if I do it at the same time, I get a discount) because I DO have adult children and one grandchild, so I want to know.
I believe that it is important to find out as much as you can for your money. If you order more than one panel, there usually is a discount. It also depends on whether your insurance covers it. If not, it is a hefty sum, but well worth it (so I hear--I've just ordered my test kit) because trying to figure this out by trial and error is a pain everywhere to include the joints!
I chose Panel C because I want to know specifically about nuts. I know that I cannot eat walnuts or coconut without a reaction, and I am assuming that is true for all tree nuts. I'd like to know for sure, especially if I have to cut out dairy for the rest of my life. Hemp milk is not all that tasty and I also want to know about soy, which I don't usually do so well with either.
The fat malabsorption test might be a good one for you to do, but (and I hope someone corrects me it I am wrong about it) your doctor could order the fat malabsorption test and your insurance would pay for it. I think Tex quite often recommends Panel B if one can only afford one of the panels. Is that correct, Tex?
You might just call them at Enterolab and tell them what you would like to find out. My experience was that they are very good about helping people without being pushy.
I believe that it is important to find out as much as you can for your money. If you order more than one panel, there usually is a discount. It also depends on whether your insurance covers it. If not, it is a hefty sum, but well worth it (so I hear--I've just ordered my test kit) because trying to figure this out by trial and error is a pain everywhere to include the joints!
I chose Panel C because I want to know specifically about nuts. I know that I cannot eat walnuts or coconut without a reaction, and I am assuming that is true for all tree nuts. I'd like to know for sure, especially if I have to cut out dairy for the rest of my life. Hemp milk is not all that tasty and I also want to know about soy, which I don't usually do so well with either.
The fat malabsorption test might be a good one for you to do, but (and I hope someone corrects me it I am wrong about it) your doctor could order the fat malabsorption test and your insurance would pay for it. I think Tex quite often recommends Panel B if one can only afford one of the panels. Is that correct, Tex?
You might just call them at Enterolab and tell them what you would like to find out. My experience was that they are very good about helping people without being pushy.
Jane
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Hi Fluffy. It's a personal choice. When I did it, I ordered A, C, and yeast ( because I wanted to know if I could ever eat GF breads and such.) If you already know that you don't do well with fat ( and your lack of a gallbladder is probably a big factor), then you already have your answer. If you listen to your body, you can figure out a lot. Unfortunately for me, all I found out with the money I spent is that I am IgA deficient - which means these tests don't work for me! :( I had to do it the old fashioned way .
Leah
Leah
Jane wrote:I think Tex quite often recommends Panel B if one can only afford one of the panels. Is that correct, Tex?
Yes, but that's because it includes the gene test. If there's no interest in the gene test, then Panel A (with or without panel C) would be the appropriate choice.
The fat malabsorption test provides an estimate of the degree of small intestinal damage that has accrued. It provides insight into how long an autoimmune type reaction against gluten has been going on — the greater the damage (fat malabsorption score), the longer the reaction has been occurring. A significant fat malabsorption score provides a clue that certain vitamin deficiencies may exist, vitamin B-12 and vitamin D, in particular. A high fat malabsorption score can implicate celiac disease, or long-term gluten sensitivity. It is not an essential test, however, for determining food sensitivities.
Tex
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