Celiac?

[aim301]

Okay, so here's my story. I've had digestive health issues all my life. For years, I felt nauseated for no apparent reason, all the time. I've also always been really gassy. Then, several years ago, I developed a facial rash. At the time, I was going to a homeopathic doctor who decided to test me for gluten allergies. My test was borderline. Then my insurance changed and I had to change doctors, the "regular" GI doc didn't seem to think that my numbers were much to worry about. He agreed to do an endoscopy, but it seemed like it was more to humor me than anything else. Well, I chickened out and didn't get the test. I just dealt with the nauseau how I always had...chewing on mints and ginger. And of course, eating saltines and drinking ginger ale. Then, for the past two weeks, I've been feeling really strongly nauseated again, and I've had to poop after like every meal (sorry if that's TMI)...I saw a doctor on Monday and told him about my concerns about a gluten intolerance. He said he could schedule a time for me to come back to get the bloodtests, if I thought it was a problem. So yesterday, I decided to put myself on a gluten free diet to see if I feel better. But if I do start feeling better, then I know I have to start eating it again to get tested. So I guess my question is, should I just go ahead and test before I modify my diet?

Also, I'm curious to know if anyone else had these kind of non-specific symptoms, and how your doctors decided to test you for celiac.

Thanks in advance!

Aimee

[ShayFL]

Welcome.

There is no wrong way to find out that gluten is a problem for you. But only ONE cure. A gluten free diet.

It is up to you if you want a biopsy and bloodwork.

I did bloodwork only and passed on the biopsy. I ordered the Celiac panel myself. Self pay.

A positive response to the diet.

And yes....I used to get nauseated from time to time. I have not had that feeling since gluten-free.

[aim301]

Welcome.

There is no wrong way to find out that gluten is a problem for you. But only ONE cure. A gluten free diet.

It is up to you if you want a biopsy and bloodwork.

I did bloodwork only and passed on the biopsy. I ordered the Celiac panel myself. Self pay.

A positive response to the diet.

And yes....I used to get nauseated from time to time. I have not had that feeling since gluten-free.

So what made you suspect Celiac? I mean, some of the symptoms have such a range and they could be from any number of things. I should probably also mention (not sure if it's relevant) that inflammatory bowel disease runs in my family.