Jump to content

  • Welcome to Celiac.com!

    You have found your celiac tribe! Join us and ask questions in our forum, share your story, and connect with others.



  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A1):

    Celiac.com Sponsor (A1-M):

  • Get Celiac.com Updates:
    Support Our Content
    eNewsletter
    Donate

Looking For Answers

kozmik bloo

Recommended Posts

kozmik bloo Newbie
kozmik bloo
Posted

Hi everyone. I've been to doctors over the years, but most of them have just run a few tests and blown me off. One doc suggested I take a fiber supplement and within minutes of the first dose, my stomach swelled up and I was in bad shape for hours. I was so frustrated that I just stopped seeking help. But my sypmtoms have progressively gotten worse over the last two years and I am again looking for answers.

I am now seeing a GI doc. I've had a colonoscopy which only showed a small ulcer. A biopsy was performed and the results were inconclusive. I had an MRI last week which came out just fine. Bloodwork was done, as were stool tests...all okay. But, no test for celiac disease. In fact, I'd never heard of celiac disease until an aquaintance suggested I check out this site.

Per my doctor, I am now eliminating dairy from my diet (starting today). He said that we'll see how I'm doing in two weeks and go from there.

I've been on Zelnorm for the last couple of weeks with no noticable improvement.

I don't know if I have celiac disease but after reading through the posts and FAQs I think it may be a strong possibility.

I have an intolerance to corn. I also can't eat fresh fruits and vegetables because my throat itches and sometimes swells, along with my tongue and lips. I also get sores in my mouth and I sometimes have trouble breathing when I eat these things. Soy products are also a problem for me. So, it wouldn't really surprise me if I have problems with gluten too.

I'm going to continue with the dairy elimination and then talk with my doctor about eliminating gluten also.

I'm so frustrated with food problems. If I had been born two hundred years ago I would have surely perished. :(

Celiac.com Sponsor (A8):
Celiac.com Sponsor (A8):

Celiac.com Sponsor (A8-M):


Archived

This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.

Go to topic listing
  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A19):

  • Member Statistics

    • Total Members
      132,594
    • Most Online (within 30 mins)
      7,748
    Deborah Walker
    Newest Member
    Deborah Walker
    Joined
  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A20):
  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A22):

  • Forum Statistics

    • Total Topics
      121.5k
    • Total Posts
      1m
  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A21):

  • Upcoming Events

  • Posts

    • amantelchi
      Stomach hurts with movement

      By amantelchi · Posted

      I'd like to clarify: Is the pain you describe in the area just below your chest constant, or does it only appear when you start moving?
    • Jmartes71
      Shingles - Could It Be Related to Gluten/ Celiac

      By Jmartes71 · Posted

      Shingles is dormant and related to chicken pox when one has had in the past.Shingles comes out when stress is heightened.I had my 3rd Shingles in 2023.
    • knitty kitty
      Shingles - Could It Be Related to Gluten/ Celiac

      By knitty kitty · Posted

      Here's one more that shows Lysine also helps alleviate pain! Exploring the Analgesic Potential of L-Lysine: Molecular Mechanisms, Preclinical Evidence, and Implications for Pharmaceutical Pain Therapy https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12114920/
    • Flash1970
      Shingles - Could It Be Related to Gluten/ Celiac

      By Flash1970 · Posted

      Thank you for the links to the articles.  Interesting reading. I'll be telling my brother in law because he has a lot of pain
    • Scott Adams
      gluten-free Oatmeal

      By Scott Adams · Posted

      Oats naturally contain a protein called avenin, which is similar to the gluten proteins found in wheat, barley, and rye. While avenin is generally considered safe for most people with celiac disease, some individuals, around 5-10% of celiacs, may also have sensitivity to avenin, leading to symptoms similar to gluten exposure. You may fall into this category, and eliminating them is the best way to figure this out. Some people substitute gluten-free quinoa flakes for oats if they want a hot cereal substitute. If you are interested in summaries of scientific publications on the topic of oats and celiac disease, we have an entire category dedicated to it which is here: https://www.celiac.com/celiac-disease/oats-and-celiac-disease-are-they-gluten-free/   
×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

NOTICE: This site places This site places cookies on your device (Cookie settings). on your device. Continued use is acceptance of our Terms of Use, and Privacy Policy.