Could This Be A Symptom Of Celiac Disease?

[MYJC]

Over the last year or so, I've had issues with highly excessive stomach rumbling and flatulence, but I considered it mild and didn't bother doing much of anything. Don't have insurance at the moment so I'd rather avoid a doctor if at all possible for now.

One thing I've noticed is this: I cannot seem to tolerate beer at all, especially not malt liquor. If I drink some, I pretty much spend the next day on the toilet with mild diarrhea and weird smelling stools. In addition to constant flatulence, stomach rumbling, and nausea. Usually lasts about a day.

If I drink wine or liquor I have no such problems.

Does this sound anything like maybe mild celiac disease?

[ravenwoodglass]

It could be. Before I was diagnosed I used to wonder why I would have such a bad hangover from alcohol free beer. Turned out to be a gluten reaction. Your other symptoms do sound like they could be celiac related. Keep in mind that if you decide to give the diet a try that you will have to go back on gluten for about 3 months if you later decide you need a 'formal' diagnosis.

[cassP]

ya- totally sounds like the classic symptoms... whether you test or not or get any kind of dx- i think you should definitely consider eliminating gluten to see how your body feels- definitely worth a try in the end