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

Ouchies

Jaybarts

Recommended Posts

Jaybarts Newbie
Jaybarts
Posted

Wow, a forum where you can freely talk about your poop and not be thought of as a complete nutter!

Am not diagnosed as having celiacs and doubt that I do, I do however suspect a growing gluten intolerance characterised by gastric pain, indigestion, severe bloating and wind, constipation and all round misery as a result. I also have difficulty eating fats, this causes severe bloating and nausea, and can't eat too many eggs.

I'm off to see my GP this week to work out what is going on though I think I already know the answer. So thought I would get a head start and see how to go about changing my diet to bring about some comfort after I've been tested.

I'm from Australia, so G'Day!

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

Celiac.com Sponsor (A8-M):


GeoffCJ Enthusiast
GeoffCJ
Posted
Wow, a forum where you can freely talk about your poop and not be thought of as a complete nutter!

Am not diagnosed as having celiacs and doubt that I do, I do however suspect a growing gluten intolerance characterised by gastric pain, indigestion, severe bloating and wind, constipation and all round misery as a result. I also have difficulty eating fats, this causes severe bloating and nausea, and can't eat too many eggs.

I'm off to see my GP this week to work out what is going on though I think I already know the answer. So thought I would get a head start and see how to go about changing my diet to bring about some comfort after I've been tested.

I'm from Australia, so G'Day!

'

Welcome. Do be aware that some tests for Celiacs require you to still be on the diet.

Geoff

tom Contributor
tom
Posted

G'Day Jaybarts!!!

(Yeah I'm fakin' it)

Geoff is certainly right.

(Except, tsk tsk, where he calls 'celiac' 'celiacs')

Geoff Geoff Geoff . . . . . .

Welcome to the forum JB (can I call u JB LOL :lol: )

It's a great place for a celiac.

<crossing fingers that your GP and doesn't say "IBS, here's a pamphlet . . .. . .Next!!">

darkangel Rookie
darkangel
Posted
<crossing fingers that your GP and doesn't say "IBS, here's a pamphlet . . .. . .Next!!">

No kidding. Been there, done that.

GeoffCJ Enthusiast
GeoffCJ
Posted
Geoff is certainly right.

(Except, tsk tsk, where he calls 'celiac' 'celiacs')

Geoff Geoff Geoff . . . . . .

I was using the eastern paupua New Guinean term. Like how the english spell it Coeliac....

gfpaperdoll Rookie
gfpaperdoll
Posted

welcome to the forum, nice to see someone from Australia. I am thinking of visiting Australia next year. Do not have my plans worked out yet. But might be taking a vacation with my grown son.

(leaving the daughter in law & kiddies at home!!!)

Good Luck with the doctor's appointment. I hear they are pretty celaic savvy there.

tom Contributor
tom
Posted
I was using the eastern paupua New Guinean term. Like how the english spell it Coeliac....

OMG that's right!! I knew a girl from the Indonesian side of the island (Irian Jawa maybe? So long ago!) and SHE ALWAYS spelled it that way! <smacks own head> :o

:lol:

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
      131,999
    • Most Online (within 30 mins)
      7,748
    Wendy Jo
    Newest Member
    Wendy Jo
    Joined
  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A20):

  • Forum Statistics

    • Total Topics
      121.5k
    • Total Posts
      1m
  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A22):



  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A21):


  • Upcoming Events

  • Posts

    • trents
      Chances of being coeliac

      By trents · Posted

      If this applies geographically, in the U.K., physicians will often declare a diagnosis of celiac disease based on the TTG-IGA antibody blood test alone if the score is 10x normal or greater, which your score is. There is very little chance the endoscopy/biopsy will contradict the antibody blood test. 
    • JoJo0611
      Chances of being coeliac

      By JoJo0611 · Posted

      TTG IgA reference range 0.0 to 14.9 KU/L
    • trents
      Chances of being coeliac

      By trents · Posted

      What was the reference range for that test? Each lab uses different reference ranges so a raw score like that makes it difficult to comment on. But it looks like a rather large number.
    • JoJo0611
      Chances of being coeliac

      By JoJo0611 · Posted

      I have had the tTG-IgA blood test my result are >250.0  I am waiting for the appointment with the gastroenterologist for endoscopy and biopsies.    what are the chances it’s not coeliacs.  waiting and not knowing is so hard. Especially the eating of gluten knowing it may be causing you more harm and coping with the symptoms. 
    • knitty kitty
      Nicotine Gum For Gluten Symptoms.. Am I Crazy?

      By knitty kitty · Posted

      @sleuth, Has your son been checked for nutritional deficiencies?  All of those symptoms can be caused by malnutrition.  I had severe malnutrition that went unrecognized by my doctors.  Intense fatigue, brain fog, depression, anxiety, and gastrointestinal distress are symptoms of deficiencies in the eight essential B vitamins, especially Thiamine B1, which becomes low first because the demand is higher when we're sick.     Celiac Disease causes inflammation and damage of the intestinal lining which inhibits absorption of essential nutrients.  Checking for nutritional deficiencies is part of proper follow up care for people with celiac disease.   Is your son taking any vitamin supplements?  Most supplements contain thiamine mononitrate which in not readily absorbed and utilized by the body.  Benfotiamine is a form of thiamine that is shown to promote intestinal healing.  Benfotiamine is available over the counter.  Benfotiamine is safe and nontoxic.   Is your son eating processed gluten-free foods?  Gluten-free processed foods are not required to be enriched with vitamins like their gluten containing counterparts.   Is your son following a low histamine diet?  Histamine is released as part of the immune response to gluten and other foods high in histamine.  High levels of histamine in the brain can cause anxiety, insomnia, and depression.  The body needs the B vitamins to make the enzyme Diamine Oxidase (DAO) to break down and clear histamine.  DAO supplements are available over the counter.  Vitamin C helps clear histamine as well.  Some people find over the counter antihistamines helpful as well, but they're not for long term use.   Nicotine has antihistamine-like properties, but can also irritate the gut.  Tobacco, from which nicotine is derived, is a nightshade (like tomatoes, potatoes, peppers and eggplant).  Nightshades contain alkaloids which affect gastrointestinal permeability, causing leaky gut syndrome.  Nicotine can cause gastrointestinal irritation and alter for the worse the microbiome. Safer alternatives to Nicotine that have antihistamine properties include Lemon Balm (Sweet Melissa),  Passion Flower, Chamomile, and Bilberry.  They can be taken as supplements, extracts, or tea.  These will help with the anxiety, insomnia and depression in a much safer way. Oolong tea is also helpful.  Oolong tea contains the amino acid L-Theanine which helps the digestive tract heal.  (L -Theanine supplements are available over the counter, if not a tea drinker.)  Tryptophan, a form of Niacin B3, also helps calm digestive symptoms.  Another amino acid, L-Lysine, can help with anxiety and depression.  I've used these for years without problems.   What ways to cope have you tried in the past?
×
×
  • 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.