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Hi - I have an appointment with my ND this coming Monday. I have already requested CBC, SED rate, B12 and D level blood tests. She has requested we have a brief meeting to go over what I have been going through since last Fall. Does anyone have any suggestions on what additional tests I should request (since I am already going to be there)?
Thank you.
Paula
Appointment with ND and Blood Tests
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Appointment with ND and Blood Tests
Paula
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"Life is not about waiting for the storm to pass... It's learning to dance in the rain."
If you haven't yet:
A basic chem panel, which will include liver enzymes and glucose level.
Thyroid screen
Celiac antibody testing
If you have a celiac gene, I highly recommend Cyrex Labs Celiac Cross-reactivity testing. That's how I discovered my sesame intolerance. Many NDs can order direct from Cyrex.
If you suspect significant inflammation, C-Reactive Protein is another test for inflammation levels -- most people use it to assess heart attack risk.
Good luck at your appointment!
A basic chem panel, which will include liver enzymes and glucose level.
Thyroid screen
Celiac antibody testing
If you have a celiac gene, I highly recommend Cyrex Labs Celiac Cross-reactivity testing. That's how I discovered my sesame intolerance. Many NDs can order direct from Cyrex.
If you suspect significant inflammation, C-Reactive Protein is another test for inflammation levels -- most people use it to assess heart attack risk.
Good luck at your appointment!