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Diagnosed with celiac disease, what else should I be tested for?

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shari10176
shari10176

I'm 33, and I was very recently diagnosed with celiac disease through blood tests, and about 4 months ago my doctor diagnosed me as having Sjogren's through symptoms alone (blood tests are negative). My main symptoms are dry eyes, mouth and skin, and swelling under my eyes.

I'm wondering if I should be tested for anything else? Such as other autoimmune disorders or food allergies/intolerances? I understand it's pretty common for these issues to occur in groups, so I'd like to get ahead of anything before it becomes a major problem.

Thanks for your time!

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  • RISGIRL
    RISGIRL shari10176

    Posted

    Sorry to hear of your second diagnosis. It is a lot to deal with especially when you're young. I think one of the main tests would be thyroid. As that is linked to many autoimmune diseases. It can also cause swelling around the eyes.

    • shari10176
      shari10176 RISGIRL

      Posted

      Thank you, I did suspect I might have a thyroid problem but so far the blood tests have been negative. I'm going to keep having tests every 6 months though as there are thyroid problems in my family.

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