Was any one diagnosed w/ a blood test anti-CBir1

[PeptoGirl]

HI!  I am super confused.  I was tested for IBD and the test show a titer of 49 (high) for an antibody called Anti-CBir1.  All of my other antibodies like the ANCA were in the normal range.

Does this mean that I have a form of Crohn's Desease?  Have any of you here been diagnosed with some symptoms and that one antibody alone?  If so, what was your titer?  What did the doctor recommend?

thank you so much for your help!
PeptoGirl

[PeptoGirl]

Wow, thank you so much.  I think that I may infact call the dr. like you mentioned.  I feel nauseous every morning and evening, makeing it impossible to eat or drink.  I dont usually vomit, but I sure feel like it.  I also have some bowl issues.  I am not sure if this justifies calling the dr. about, but I have had enough of this and will do whatever it takes to feel normal again.  thanks for your help!!!

peptogirl

[coughting]

I have chrons, was diagnosed by different tests, don't know what my Anti-CBir1 was.
The final test was a blood test to see if I carried the gene for chrons.  I did and life was bad for awhile.  I developed chrons late in life compared to most.  lived with it pretty good for awhile and then it flared its ugly head.  Had Remicade which was really making me feel better, then got fistulas and had to have bowel resection.  However, due to a talented bariatric surgeon, I had lap and he repaired everything.  That was in 07 and I have not had a flare-up since.  My colonoscopy showed only mild chrons at this time.

Just follow the dr advise.  Also, call the dr if you are not doing well, he only knows that if you tell him.  Often you will be on meds and complete them then have another flare-up.  The dr will think you are well unless you let him know.

Best of luck