Food Intolerence And The Colon

[mjbonsais]

Would someone know if after being gluten-free for awhile and you still have food issues that may be causing left-sided abdominal pain and a low backache?

This happens usually in the morining upon arising and then goes away. I have egg, yeast and milk intolerance issues and am wondering if not only the gluten in foods but other intolerences can cause symptoms as listed above.

thank you

MJ

[anerissara]

I have simalar problems, but on my right side. Also nasy back pain. It is worst in the morning and then gets better gradually during the day. I'm not sure what it is, but I sure notice it worse when I know I've been glutened. I'll be interested to see if anyone else has an idea about what's causing this, because it kind of has me worried!

[junevarn]

Hi guys,

Right sided abdominal pain could be an ileo-cecal valve thats out of wack. If the pain is intense and you start having a fever it could be the appendix too.

Left sided lower abdominal pain could be diverticulitis or just gas. A lot of the time I have lower abdominal pain before I go to the bathroom. I massage the area and sometimes put a warm heating pad on it and then it relaxes and I can expell whats ever in there.

I wouln't worry too much unless the pain gets much worse, or you can't poop or you develope a fever.

Hope this helps,

June

[Peaches503]

Hi,

Left side abdominal and back pain is most often associated with the colon, or the tube through which stool leaves the body. For me, when I am either severly constipated or have diarhea from having to take laxatives to relieve the constipation, this side hurts. My doctor said it is from my muscles trying to contract to push the stool through my system. Do you suffer from constipation or diarhea? If so, then I would relate these symptoms to the back and abdominal pain. It could also just be gas, but if you have celiac disease, being gluten-free should help clear up these problems. But, be aware that it can take a long time to clear up, even after being gluten-free. I'm talking months to a year or two, depending on severeness. Hope this helps.

-Peaches

[mjbonsais]

I forgot to mention that I had a colonoscopy in the fall of 2003 which upon biopsies showed me to have Microscopic Colitis. This disease shares the same gene of celiac. I began to research this disease on the internet and found a site called finer health and a dr. previously from Baylor Universtiy studied the linkage between MC and celiac disease. He suggested no wheat and the dna connection between the two diseases on his site. My GI who did the colonoscopy said I should avoid simple carbs but wheat bread was ok. Fiber was what I needed. Still not well, and my side ached terribly. GI said, upon next office visit, it could be celiac. I had already had a annual at my gyn and he said I was ok there. Well, I took it upon myself with the aid of my husband to get Dr. Fine's dna and stool testing done. It took about a week for the results but it did indeed show me to have the main gene that predisposes to celiac disease and microscopic colitis. My stool sample

showed me to have gluten sensitivity but no malabsorption.

I had some diarrhea but mainly constipation issues which has been much relieved by the gluten-free diet. I also remember eating licorice (Good and Plenty) and my throat had a burning sensation which I believe was from the candy as it contained wheat.

Sorry to ramble on here but maybe someone has had the same walk on this sojourn as I. MC makes your muscles ache and makes you tired just as celiac can/does. My results from the testing are as follows:

Gluten Sensitivity Stool Test

Fecal Antigliadin IgA 89 Units (Normal Range <10 Units)

Stool Test for Autoimmune Reaction to Tissue Transglutaminase

Fecal Antitissue Transglutaminase IgA 48 Units (Normal Range <10

Units)

Stool Test for Small Intestinal Malabsorption

Microscopic Fecal Fat Score: 181 Units (Normal Range < 300

Units)

Stool Test for Milk Sensitivity

Fecal anti-casein IgA antibody 30 Units (Normal Range <10

Units)

Gene Test for Gluten Sensitivity

Molecular analysis: HLA-DQB1*0201, 0301

Serologic equivalent: HLA-DQ 2,3 (Subtype 2,7)

Interpretation: Analysis of this stool sample indicates you have

dietary

gluten sensitivity, resulting in an associated autoimmune reaction to

the

human enzyme tissue transglutaminase, but no small intestinal

malabsorption/damage. You also have antibodies to the cow's milk

protein,

casein, and hence, you are immunologically sensitive to foods

containing

cow's milk.

HLA gene analysis reveals that you have the main gene that predisposes

to

gluten sensitivity and celiac sprue (HLA-DQ2). This genotype also can

predispose to microscopic colitis and other autoimmune syndromes.

For optimal health and prevention of small intestinal damage,

osteoporosis,

damage to other tissues (like nerves, joints, pancreas, skin, liver,

among

others), and malnutrition, recommend a strict gluten free diet and

re-testing in one year to insure this reaction is lessening. If you are

experiencing any symptoms, these may resolve following a gluten free

diet.

Since antibodies to cow's milk are found with a greater frequency in

gluten

sensitive individuals and people with certain autoimmune diseases,

removal

of these foods from your diet may benefit you directly, as well as add

to

the benefits of a gluten-free diet.

As gluten sensitivity is a genetic syndrome, you may want to have your

relatives screened as well.

Analysis performed by: Frederick Ogunji, PhD.

Interpretation by: Kenneth D. Fine, M.D.

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and

overall health.