Carbohydrate Intolerance? Sucrose?

[klcarne30]

Hi! A little bit about me: I have celiac disease and have been gluten free for a year and almost a half now. I am also dairy free (about 5-6 months). Ever since I was diagnosed, I have had this one annoying symptom (among others) that has not improved at all...intestinal growling/hyperactive bowel noises. I'm a college student, so I'm under a lot of stress, but I was always able to handle schoolwork just fine pre-celiac. Now, every second of the day, I have to fear that my stomach/intestine is going to erupt in a loud gassy growl in the middle of a lecture (and it has before). 

Other constant symptoms I have (regardless of what I eat) include: Acid reflux (to the point in which it's hard to speak sometimes), abdominal pain, Mixed IBS symptoms, very irregular menstrual cycle, trapped gas, bloating, fatigue, depression, anxiety, and of course, the rumbling. It's getting to the point where I can't enjoy my life at school. I love school and it sucks that I have these uncontrollable problems preventing me from going out, getting involved, signing up for classes, making friends, and proving my own potential to both myself and my professors. 

I am very cautious about cross contamination; blood tests have shown that I'm fine in that regard. I have been on almost every medication on the planet: acid reducers, I survive off of TUMS, Gas-x, hyoscyamine sulfate, famotidine, daily probiotics (which seemed to make me worse), SIBO antibiotics, mylanta, Fdgard, etc.

I am now starting to think that I have some sort of intolerance to something I eat on a daily basis because there is no "good" day that I don't have symptoms. My diet, as a college student, revolves around packaged foods, and lots of complex carbs (bread, rice, pasta, granola bars, baked goods). I still eat fruits, vegetables, and meats, but I live off of carbs and added sugars (this is hard to change at school). Is it common to have a carbohydrate intolerance post-celiac? I'm going to try Beano with meals because I heard it helps break down complex carbs...is this a good idea? Has anyone had a similar experience? I am fed up with my symptoms and would praise anyone that has a solution! Thank you! 

[Scott Adams]

If you eat gluten-free oats I recommend you stop them for a while, as around 10% of celiacs can't tolerate oats of any kind. I think you're on the right track and you may have additional food intolerance issues, possibly to things like chicken eggs, soy, corn, etc., and you should keep a food diary.

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