Possible Celiac Or Gluten Intolerance?

[justjen]

Hi I'm new here! My name is Jen and I have had horrible GI issues for as long as I can remember.

For two years I have barely had a day where my tummy has felt "ok" I saw a GI in 09 and they diagnosed me with a Hiatal Hernia of the esophagus and IBS.

They flat out refused to test for celiac even tho the ONLY symptom I do not have according to the Dr's is weight loss. But..I do know celiac's and most of them developed it in adult hood and did not have the rapid weight loss.

So I lived with it and I'm seeing a new GI next week and I hope this one listens to me.

I've gotten to where I can't hardly eat and everytime I do, I bloat and cramp and all sorts of nasty side effects. I also developed anxiety attacks and insomnia over this because I don't have one moment where I feel normal. But I don't want to try going gluten free untill I talk to my dr incase they want to do testing. Sigh....

I guess I'm tired of feeling like "poo" and need to talk to people who understand

[Skylark]

I hope your new GI listens! I sure understand feeling like "poo". Sometimes doctors seem so stubborn.

If all else fails you could try getting a Biocard home test kit. Open Original Shared Link They are Canadian but there is a number to call for US inquiries. It is a TTG IgA blood test you can do at home.

[justjen]

thanks for the link!!!