Freaking Out

[susiek]

I have so many of the celiac/gluten intolerance symptoms that I am certain I have something. My brother is gluten intolerant. And my family health history is full of autoimmune diseases (lupus, scleroderma, rheumatoid).

But I'm worried I have something else! The weight loss is freaking me out. I am overweight (seriously overweight!) and right now the weight is just rolling off. 23 pounds since the middle of May. I am eating. But I get diarhea after almost every meal.

What else has similar symptoms? I am at a complete loss.

And this week is hard because I am eating gluten. Seriously eating gluten. I'm calling it my farewell gluten tour. I'm planning on going gluten free on Friday after I get the blood test.

I'm starting to worry that the blood test will come back negative and then I will be at a complete loss!

[CarlaB]

I lost a pound per week and I only weighed 136 pounds to start out! Weight loss is very normal with celiac.

I also got diarrhea after each meal, whether or not the meal had gluten.

[queenofhearts]

Don't freak out-- be glad that there may be a solution to your problem! It sounds a lot like Celiac, & remember that blood tests are not a sure thing. Even people with negative blood tests can have positive biopsies, & even folks with negatives on everything can still respond well to a gluten-free diet! Get your testing done before going gluten-free, for accuracy, but especially with your family history, don't let a doctor talk you out of trying the diet-- diagnosis or no, it can be a lifesaver.

Welcome to the board,

Leah