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Suspected celiac, advice appreciated!

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reecey Newbie
reecey
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Hi All,

I am a 25/M based in the UK and I suspect I might be celiac or have a gluten / wheat intolerance. 

Over the last few years I have experienced an increasing frequency of burping after eating, to the point of having 'burp attacks' that last from 5 to 60 minutes approx. I have also had loose stools and occasional mucousy stool.

In March 2021, after a few months of intense emotional stress, I had a 'flare up' of symptoms including dizziness/vertigo, 'itchy veins' (in arms), shortness of breath, and various digestive issues. These died down after a few months and have recently re-occured, although slightly different. 

About a month ago, again after several months of intense emotional stress, I developed a shortness of breath again which appeared to just be a virus, as I originally had fever/chills. However, the fever/chills have gone away but the shortness of breath and nasal congestion have remained, along with various digestive issues again, and excessive bloating & burping after eating pretty much anything. The nasal congestion appears to get worse after eating or drinking water and I suspect this is some kind of histamine response. 

I have had blood tests on liver function, kidney function, thyroid function, full blood count and these were all 'within the normal range', although in previous blood tests my liver enzymes have been slightly raised, which I have read can also be a symptom of celiac. 

I have been gluten free for 7 days and don't feel much different, and have a celiac blood test screening booked in for Friday, although I am unsure if being gluten free for a week beforehand will influence the results of the test. 

 

Has anyone here had similar symptoms or 'flare ups'?

Cheers

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Being gluten free for one week will lower scores some and that could be enough if the test results are borderline to move you from positive to negative. But if the numbers are in the higher range it should still be valid.

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Scott Adams Grand Master
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This article may be helpful regarding the blood tests:

 

Russ H Community Regular
Russ H
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Yes, get back on gluten and postpone the test if necessary.

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