BestGlutenFreeWoman

Scott, do you know if you can be tested while avoiding gluten?

I agree with Trents and others - research on the internet and read the symptoms of SIBO (small intestinal bacteria overgrowth) and see a gastroenterologist or an integrative family practice physician who is familiar with diagnosing (breath test) and prescribing this condition. I suffered with this for many years adapting my diet over and over. Carbs (especially...

My personal experience has been - over time - all grains affect my digestion. Many studies to date have shown that corn and other supposedly non-gluten grains induces inflammatory damage in those with gluten sensitivity. Almost half of all celiac patients don’t get better on a wheat, rye, and barley free diet. But instead of eliminating all non-gluten grains, ...

Can you substitute the oat flour with another or more of the other gluten-free flours? I am sensitive to even gluten-free oat flour.

Personally, I see a gastroenterologist every 6 months for my celiac. However, since malabsorption of nutrients is a huge by-product of our disease, I highly recommend seeing a naturopath or a physician who practices integrative medicine. These kinds of doctors are very helpful with monitoring your nutritional deficiencies and prescribing the right "cocktail...

My young adult daughter was told by her gastroenterologist before her EGD test (to rule out/in celiac disease) to eat gluten for a month ("eat at least one slice of bread" a day). Hope this helps!