Yesterday I received the following email from Enterolab:
Dear Jari,
EnteroLab recently sent you the result report for the gluten sensitivity stool test you ordered; considering the value is higher than the average value we report (40 to 45 units), there is a higher possibility of intestinal malabsorption, which can be caused by gluten sensitivity.
Dr. Fine would like to offer you the opportunity to order the intestinal fat malabsorption stool test at a discounted cost of $89.00 (the full cost is $129.00) to determine whether malabsorption may be present in the small intestine. If you would like to take advantage of this opportunity please call (972) 686-6869 within the next 7 days, as we must dispose of the stool specimen we received and then will not be able to perform this particular test.
My question is this: Is it really necessary? Isn't it safe to assume that I am probably not digesting food and since I've gone gluten, dairy, soy, and egg free (among most everything else, as well) that things will eventually settle down and I'll begin to heal. Or do I need to be taking digestive enzymes? What would I gain from getting this info? Anyone have any thoughts?
Thanks for all your help.
Question about Enterolab Intestinal Fat Absorption Test
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Question about Enterolab Intestinal Fat Absorption Test
Jari
Diagnosed with Collagenous Colitis, June 29th, 2015
Gluten free, Dairy free, and Soy free since July 3rd, 2015
Diagnosed with Collagenous Colitis, June 29th, 2015
Gluten free, Dairy free, and Soy free since July 3rd, 2015
Jari, I had the fat absorption test the first time around and, like you suspect, my absorption was very poor. I did another test a year later, just to confirm I was doing better and the test proved I had improved significantly. The only advantage might be you'd have a baseline if you decide to retest. Deb
Jari,
I agree with Brandy and Deb. A high fat malabsorption score can indicate possible celiac disease, but if you are going to follow a GF diet anyway, then such information is of academic interest only, because your diet changes will resolve your fat malabsorption problem (if a problem exists).
Tex
I agree with Brandy and Deb. A high fat malabsorption score can indicate possible celiac disease, but if you are going to follow a GF diet anyway, then such information is of academic interest only, because your diet changes will resolve your fat malabsorption problem (if a problem exists).
Tex
It is suspected that some of the hardest material known to science can be found in the skulls of GI specialists who insist that diet has nothing to do with the treatment of microscopic colitis.