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I went to "real" doctor today because I was due for a physical. I told her the whole celiac story and she said the gluten free diet is working so don't change it. She also said that since the diet is working don't bother getting tested because it will just be a waste of time and money. She also readily admitted that her knowledge of celiac is limited and sees nothing wrong with my diet. Since my health is drastically better than it was five years ago for my last physical that she just told me to keep doing what I was doing. I thought for sure I was going to get a pile of drugs rammed down my throat and get told to eat my wheaties and bran muffins but amazingly it never happened. Maybe there is hope for doctors after all.

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Ian, I see a great dr. here in town. He told me almost the exact same thing as your dr. He told me it didn't matter what the paper said (my results were "normal") but if I felt better by not eating something, then by all means don't eat it! He also recommends many homeopathic treatments, but definitely will prescribe "western" medicine when needed. If you ever want his name/number, just send me a PM.

Glad you went for a check up!! It's good to take care of yourself.

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That's great, Ian. My doctor was the same. She has no clue about celiac disease, and I self-diagnosed. But when I told her about what I found out, and that the diet is working, she was very supportive.

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I went to "real" doctor today because I was due for a physical. I told her the whole celiac story and she said the gluten free diet is working so don't change it. She also said that since the diet is working don't bother getting tested because it will just be a waste of time and money. She also readily admitted that her knowledge of celiac is limited and sees nothing wrong with my diet. Since my health is drastically better than it was five years ago for my last physical that she just told me to keep doing what I was doing. Maybe there is hope for doctors after all.

This was the same senario I had with my Doc. as well. He seemed to know about celiac somewhat (beyond the basics). He also recommends natural remedies as well when applicable... its great to see that we all have supportive doctors. That's something to be grateful for!

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