GLUTEN FREE REACTIONS

[skyskyyyy]

HI everyone. I just joined this website because i am desperate to find out whats going on with me. The past 6 months i havent been able to breathe at night and now during the day. My family friend then mentioned could it be gluten ? I got an allergy test 4 years ago and i am allergic but nothing like this every happened. Saturday i ate a good amount of bread at wood ranch and immediately my chest tightened up and my throat felt tight and like i couldn't breathe. It was pretty bad, today i drank some beers and the same thing happened. Ive been to many doctors and done many test,asthma, etc. everything was fine. I went gluten free shopping today and tomorrow i will start my journey and see how different people. Any suggestions ?

[ravenwoodglass]

Do not go gluten free yet. Your symptoms sound like it could be an allergy. Has the doctor done any allergy testing? If not that would be a good idea. Have you seen a doctor or gone to the ER while an 'attack' was happening. That might be helpful with diagnosis. Is there anything that relieves the problem? Antihistamines like Benadryl for example.  Although your symptoms don't sound typical for celiac it won't hurt to ask your doctor to test. You do have to be eating gluten for the tests to be accurate so if you are going to explore the possibility you need to keep eating gluten until all testing is finished.

[GFinDC]

Right, allergy testing is a good next step.  Allergies can suddenly become more serious reactions and that can be dangerous.  So make a point of getting to the allergist right away.  You may need to carry an EPI pen with you if they get bad.

[knitty kitty]

It could be Eosinophilic esophagus which is associated with allergies and can also occur with Celiac Disease but not caused by Celiac Disease.  Perhaps an Ear, Nose &Throat doctor can help you with a diagnosis.