Finding The Right Doctor In Alabama

[seasonedwthsalt]

Hi, I know that my husband is gluten intolerant. What doctor does he need to see for this? There aren't many alternative health care doctors here. He is also overwhelmed with what to eat when eating out. Therefore, he just eats whatever, and pays the consequences of it! Yeah, I know, I keep telling him not to. Anyway, I know these questions have been asked many times before. I'm new here, and will be looking at other posts. I thought I'd go ahead, and ask.

Thanks,

Wendy

[CeliBelli]

Hi, I know that my husband is gluten intolerant. What doctor does he need to see for this? There aren't many alternative health care doctors here. He is also overwhelmed with what to eat when eating out....

Wendy,

He needs to see a good gastroenterologist, one who has treated celiac disease before. (This isn't considered alternative medicine by the way.) If you are reasonably near one of the university medical centers, you might try them. It would be worth the drive. You might also try contacting the support group contacts in your area for recommendations.

Celiac Disease Foundation: (Open Original Shared Link)

Celiac Sprue Association: (Open Original Shared Link)

If it is indeed Celiac Disease, you definitely don't want to let your husband to continue to harm himself. I went undiagnosed far, far too long, and am paying the price, as are thousands of us. Celiac is more than discomfort, it can lead to many other serious conditions, some reversible, and some not.

As for eating out, that is the toughest part for all of us. There are a few restaurants which have committed to providing a gluten-free dining experience for their Celiac patrons, but they are few. Outback is one of our favorites, and our local one is exceptionally attentive.

It isn't easy, but it is worth it. Keep trying, Wendy!