Types Of Tests

[Char83]

I was put on an elimination diet by my acupuncturist- she took me off of gluten and dairy, to see if it would make my bloating, constipation, stomach distention and gas. For awhile things got a lot better, and then they got a bit worse again. I"m trying to figure out what exactly is wrong with me. I don't know if i'm allergic or intolerant to something. I had a biopsy and the Dr. said I didn't have Chron's or Celiac. But I can't figure out what is wrong with me. And the doctors aren't taking me very seriously.

I know there are allergy tests, but are there tests for food intolerances? I can't trust the results of the elimination diet cause sometimes i'm better and sometimes i'm worse, even when i'm eating the exact same thing.

Are there any tests anyone knows of?

Thanks

[Mother of Jibril]

Unfortunately, there are quite a few things that can cause those symptoms...

Eliminating gluten and dairy is a good place to start. Taking calcium supplements without magnesium can make constipation worse. I also have hypothyroidism (constipation is one of the classic signs) and I'm intolerant to corn. I had the same symptoms as you for years! Unfortunately, it takes time to figure out how to get rid of them. Sometimes there are tests that can help (like checking your thyroid and vitamin/mineral levels), sometimes not. An elimination diet is slow, but it's the best way to tell if you're intolerant to one or more foods.

I've seen a HUGE improvement over the last five months especially since I've become really, really strict about cross-contamination. I rarely eat at restaurants and I avoid most processed foods like the plague. Corn is in everything.