Chronic Diarrhea Since October 2019

[TrishaFisher]

Sorry if this is a bit long winded and thank you for accepting me to your group!

I have had chronic diarrhea since October 2019. I have had an endoscopy and a gastroscopy and am awaiting the results of 4 x biopsies they took. In the notes, they have said query Caeliac disease, erosive gastritis and intestinal metaplasia ao they also want tests for pancreas. So, I asked my GP if she thought it was caeliac disease and she said I may have a wheat intolerance but we'd await the results.

Symptoms, in addition to chronic diarrhea, are low ferritin levels (anaemia - ferritin levels are 5 and apparently that is low) for which they are now giving me Iron tablets, fatigue, bloating, very smelly gas and rapid weight loss.

Unfortunately, I already have a host of other health issues - diabetes (insulin), 2 heart attacks, cervical cancer (free from cancer for 25 years!!), Fibromyalgia, CFS and peripheral neuropathy. I am in a wheelchair but can walk a few yards around my home with a walking aid. I am, and have for many years, always tired, but this tiredness over the past few months has been a lot worse. I can barely stay awake but I can't sleep a full night because I am up and down literally 6 or 7 times daily to go to the loo!

I am suffering from depression currently because I lost my daughter in November, so when they ask me if I'm depressed, I've been depressed and stressed for3 years because she was so very poorly and has now passed away at only 39.

I really don't feel on top of that I am even capable of changing a diet, or doing anything, but then I'm scared to eat because I spend the next few hours suffering! I also don't know what I can eat, other than fruit and salad, so my diet is very limited and I do need to eat certain things for the diabetes!

Sorry - I know its all very complex but I really would appreciate some advice!

 

Many thanks

[Ennis-TX]

First keep eating gluten daily til all testing is done...celiac requires you to eat 1-2 slices of bread a day for 12 weeks for blood test or 2 weeks for intestinal biopsy. 
Go ahead and look at the Newbie 101 section if you will and check out the things about CC and the foods to avoid.

If your just a type 2 diabetic then something like a paleo/keto diet would be in line. I follow this and do well, eggs, bacon, certain brands of sausage, homemade meat loafs, pasta with miracle noodles or palmini pasta, baked chicken, baked fish, homemade pot roast, deviled eggs, soups, etc.
Most keto meals are gluten free, try like maria emmerich, ketogenic girl, and keto summit for ideas. BUT PLEASE talk with a doctor if it would be safe for you to attempt and keep a eye on your glucose.

BTW when starting off remove dairy the villi tips produce the enzymes to break it down and til they heal you most likely will have a intolerance. Oats are another thing some celiacs react to regardless of being gluten free versions. You

[Audrey22]

Hi Trisha - I just found this thread and wanted to say, I'm sorry you've gone through all of that and I really hope you've gotten some answers from your doctors and are feeling better.

I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your daughter on top of all the troubles you've had with your health, what a terribly stressful situation to be in. Would love to know how you're doing now