Post-Gluten Challenge and Gastroscopy Sensitivity

[Shbethg]

Hello! 

 

I have been searching extensively for a topic similar to this and I haven't been able to find anything - sorry if this has already been addressed. 

 

I had a blood test for lots of different things a few months back and it transpired I had shown up as having Coeliac disease. The doctor suggested I go on a gluten-free diet (what a turd) before getting my appointment for a gastroscopy to 'rigorously confirm' my diagnosis.

Went on the gluten-free diet - felt amazing. Two months after this I had my appointment date for the gastroscopy and started my 6 week Gluten Challenge. First three weeks were okay - minor tummy discomfort, lots of tiredness but generally fine. Last three weeks weren't great.

I had my gastroscopy on Thursday 5th July - it was awful but quick. I had no sedation and went home the same day with some discomfort but nothing unbearable.

Since then, however, things haven't been fantastic. For the last few days I've adopted a low FODMAP diet (as well as back to Gluten-Free) to try to ease my problems which has helped, but it seems like on the two occasions this weeks I've eaten/tried kidney beans/haricot beans/chickpeas/lentils I have THE WORST STOMACH EVER. What is going on?! I'm Vegan and I gotta say this stuff makes (and made) up quick a large chunk of my diet.

Has anybody else had any extra sensitivities after their Gluten Challenge/Gastroscopy? I'm taking charcoal tablets, drinking peppermint tea.. All that jazz. I was so looking forward to going back to normal and it's just not happening.

 

Would love to know if I'm not alone with these issues! 

 

Yours fed-upedly, 

 

Beth

[GFinDC]

Hi Beth,

I didn't do the gluten challenge myself.  But I do have problems with beans.  Sometimes I can eat them in small amounts.

You may need more time to heal up after your challenge.  A full year or more is not unusual IMHO.  It may help if you avoid sugar and carby foods for a few months.