First Day gluten-free

[artselegance]

So I glutenized myself into a coma yesterday to make sure when the bloodwork was done this morning there would be no questions.

But I'm in a panic and confused...Do I just start gluten-free or do I go ahead and eliminate dairy also? And eggs? There are no whole food stores in my town, but after a I get a good diagnosis I will drive 45 to the nearest....I'm going to try and just do whole foods for the time being.

What about bacon? I looked at my Wright's bacon package this morning and didn't see anything, but haven't seen alot of discussion about bacon.

I know I have to start slow and won't be perfect, but I certainly want to be on the road to healing....any help/guidance appreciated.

[MyMississippi]

I would wait for the lab results---- unless you are SURE you are Celiac. Hopefully, you will have a nutritionist consult if you are Celiac--

I would probably only start off getting rid of gluten when the time comes---

You can always fine tune it (get rid of casien, soy, etc. if you need to ) as you go along.

Gluten free is difficult enough without having to get rid of a bunch of other stuff----

But that's just my opinion---

[ShayFL]

If you are going for a GOLD STANDARD diagnosis, you need to stay on gluten for now because if your bloodwork comes back POS, they will want to do a biopsy on you.

If you dont care about a Dx....and just want to feel better now....then you can start a gluten-free diet.

Stick with simple foods right now: plain meats, pure spices, eggs, plain veggies, plain fruit, nuts & seeds, plain rice, corn on the cob, potatoes and the like. Dry and most canned beans are o.k., but check the ingredients. Look for: Beans, water and salt.

I would avoid dairy and soy for a few months and then once you feel better reintroduce them.

Best of luck!

And please ask questions here. We are happy to help.

[artselegance]

I've already had the biopsy and it is positive. Now, the gastro wanted the bloodwork to confirm.

I'm a real snacker and this is whats bothering me....I do eat fruits and veggies, but my family is also used to eating out alot, which needs to stop anyway for all of us healthwise.

Even avoid cottage cheese? I love my cottage cheese and fruit....

Thanks for the responses......I look forward to healing here!

[happygirl]

Do not go gluten free until testing is completed.

Call and ask your doctor what tests were performed for Celiac. Ask what the next steps are.

If you need to go gluten free, we can help you learn to read labels and find safe foods. However, first you need to deal with the testing and diagnosis phase.

Good luck.

[ShayFL]

Your biopsy shows you have villi damage. The tips of the villi must heal before you can digest dairy properly. You can try just gluten-free and see if you get better. If you dont, then you can take out the dairy and soy.

Getting well is a personal journey. It works differently for each of us. But we are here to help you along the way.