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[ldubois7]

"It is true, however, that if you have a relatively high antibody level in the EnteroLab test results, it will take significantly longer for your antibody level to decay to below the normal level, when compared with someone who has a much lower (but still positive) antibody level. That doesn't necessarily mean that it will take longer for you to reach remission".

Tex

I didn't want to continue to 'hog' Nettie's post....so, I'll continue here.....

So, if my lab results were high, meaning I've been reacting longer to the offenders, it isn't necessarily true that it will take me longer to reach remission?
How does one know when they have reached remission?

[tex]

So, if my lab results were high, meaning I've been reacting longer to the offenders, it isn't necessarily true that it will take me longer to reach remission?

Correct. That said, your immune system may be more sensitive due to the high antibody level, so you may have less tolerance for mistakes. IOW, you might react to trace amounts that someone who has a much lower level might be able to tolerate without triggering a reaction, so you may have to be more particular with your diet. But if you meticulously avoid your food sensitivities, then you should reach remission long before your antibody levels decay to normal levels (it may take a year or two, or even longer, for those levels to decay to normal levels).

How does one know when they have reached remission?

Your symptoms should be gone, and you should have a normal pattern of bowel movements (whatever your "normal" pattern happens to be).

Tex

[ldubois7]

Thank you! I appreciate your prompt responses.
You are such a comfort and help to us all!