Gluten Intake Question

[Mpug128]

Hello.

I am waiting to get in to see GI. I went off gluten for two days only and then decided I wanted a proper diagnosis (own reasons) so decided to go back on gluten until this is all said and done.  My question is, is eating a handful of wheat crackers every day up until possible testing adequate to keep enough gluten in me? I am cooking gluten free dinners for my daughter right now since she is supposed to try it for two weeks and then reintroduce gluten.  I hate to have to cook separate meals.  I was eating wheat crackers with tuna for my lunches for now (decent amount ) and will do bread once in a while as well. Good enough?  

[ravenwoodglass]

I think two serving of a gluten food a day is enough.  So as long as the amount of the crackers is a couple servings it should be okay. You may want to consider having some gluten foods that you might really miss if you strongly suspect celiac. 

[cyclinglady]

1 hour ago, Mpug128 said:

Hello.

I am waiting to get in to see GI. I went off gluten for two days only and then decided I wanted a proper diagnosis (own reasons) so decided to go back on gluten until this is all said and done.  My question is, is eating a handful of wheat crackers every day up until possible testing adequate to keep enough gluten in me? I am cooking gluten free dinners for my daughter right now since she is supposed to try it for two weeks and then reintroduce gluten.  I hate to have to cook separate meals.  I was eating wheat crackers with tuna for my lunches for now (decent amount ) and will do bread once in a while as well. Good enough?  

Trying the diet for two weeks may not be long enough for your daughter to see results (reduction in symptoms).  It certainly is not enough time for measured antibodies to be reduced that can take six months to a year!    Some celiacs have NO symptoms.  They are called silent celiacs.  

I think you should consider working  with a celiac -savvy GI or one that follows the American GI Association’s recommendations for celiac testing.  Your doctor is not based on what you posted.  

[Mpug128]

The GI doc that I really wanted I couldn't get in to until August. I was able to make an appointment this week with one who does have experience with celiac so hopefully I can start getting the ball rolling on what else I need to do.  The doctor I originally asked for the blood test from is just my regular physician, and I felt more comfortable going to GI for this.  So hopefully I get some answers. My daughter will most likely stay on the gluten free diet.  She claims she already thinks it is helping her.