Dietician

[Guest ~jules~]

I was curious if anyone went to see a dietician after they were diagnosed, and if so did it help you? I'm thinking about going to one, but with as much as dr.s seem to know about this disease I'm not sure if I should waste my time.

[sparkles]

I have seen two dieticians. I saw the first one right after diagnosis and all she gave me was the same articles that I had already copied off the internet. I saw the 2nd dietician about a year ago. I have diabetis and wanted some suggestions as to how to handle the two diets together. Before I made the appointment, I called her and asked what she knew about celiac disease. Basically, I wanted to know if she could do more than just pull information off the internet. After talking to her, I decided to see her and it was enlightening. She knew her stuff and was very helpful. Since my insurance did not cover the visit I did not do the follow-ups that she suggested but I was pleasantly surprised by the information that she was able to give me. Like everything else that has to do with this disease, we need to be responsible for making sure that we are getting what we need. Good luck!

[Chrisser]

I was curious if anyone went to see a dietician after they were diagnosed, and if so did it help you? I'm thinking about going to one, but with as much as dr.s seem to know about this disease I'm not sure if I should waste my time.

I went to see one after I was diagnosed. Originally I was going because my endocrinologist referred me for the hypoglycemic symptoms I was having, and then I just happened to be diagnosed the week before my appt. She didn't help me at all. She didn't really tell me anything I didn't already know. I just received the book "Living Gluten-Free for Dummies" from Amazon yesterday, and just skimming through that has helped me more than the dietician did. Everyone's experience is different, though, as is the dietician. Some people have great ones that have helped them tremendously.

[Guest ~jules~]

I will probably go. I think its rediculous that my insurance covers a visit for a diabetic but not for a celiac, but, ya know what are ya gonna do?

[Chrisser]

I will probably go. I think its rediculous that my insurance covers a visit for a diabetic but not for a celiac, but, ya know what are ya gonna do?

That's the way mine worked too. I thought that was kind of ridiculous. I still don't know if my visit was covered were not, but I guess I'll find out if/when I get a bill!

[sparkles]

I am diabetic and a celiac and my insurance did NOT cover it.... guess preventive care is a real NO NO in the insurance world. that doesn't make a bit of sense to me!!!!

[taz sharratt]

I was curious if anyone went to see a dietician after they were diagnosed, and if so did it help you? I'm thinking about going to one, but with as much as dr.s seem to know about this disease I'm not sure if I should waste my time.

funny you should ask this cos ive just had my appoitment with the dietician a couple of days ago. basically it was a mixed thing for me cos altho she was very nice and quite helpfull in seeing that i lacked enough calcium and luch time carbs she told me it was safe for me to have kellogs rice krispies, now i went to my " bible " and saw they had malt in them so i know i cant but i do but i think this is a british issue here about the malt but none the less she didnt warn me of it. i will go again to see her as its free and to see if she can come up with any usefull info that i havent learned here anyway.

[kbtoyssni]

Rice Crispies have malt in them in the states, too.

I'd maybe give the dietician a call before you go and ask if he/she has experience with celiac. I never went to one when I got diagnosed, but I've heard lots of horror stories from people who have. It sounds like there are a lot of dieticians out there who don't know much about the disease. It takes a long time to figure out everything that contains gluten so unless he/she has spent some time doing research, he'll probably just hand you some printouts. If you are just starting the diet it might be useful, but after a month or two you'll probably know more about it than the dietician. Especially if you're reading this board.

[Guest nini]

the chiropractor whose office I work out of is a licensed dietician, and he is really knowledgeable about stuff, but mostly because he's gluten intolerant too and has to live what he preaches. I went to a dietician once and to be honest, I knew more about the diet than she did. She told me as much. She didn't really have anything helpful to offer me, and I've found more information and help from THIS website than any other source.

[Guest ~jules~]

Lol, thats true, everytime I'm questioning a food I ask on this group, or get online and look it up. That seems to be working okay for now. I just feel like there is so much I don't know about this. Aside from a dr. or a dietician, I think having this group is going to be a very helpful resource for me. Thank you everyone!

[aaascr]

I would definitely call ahead.

I requested a dietitian who

specialized in celiac, and the one

I went to saw- maybe 1 celiac

patient a year - and this was her

specialty? She didn't even know

about this website and in the

end (for my 100.00) I knew more

about it than she did.

I could have had the same

conversation with my friends

and saved the money!