tTG normalizes slowly when on a strict gluten-free diet. This process may take years if the starting level is very high. If tTG is still high after a long time, aside from gluten sneaking into one’s diet, this may simply mean, especially with low titers, that it’s falsely elevated—common in patients who have other autoimmune… Read more »
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If I have a positive blood test, a good response to a gluten-free diet (decreased tTG), and a family history of celiac disease, can I assume that I also have the disease?
No. You should seek proper diagnosis from a knowledgeable medical professional.
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