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Hi Chrissy, After your post I re-read my report from the GI. I have a hiatal hernia as well as an umbilical hernia. Its obviously the umbilical hernia I can see! Thanks for that, I didn't realise I had 2. I'm falling apart - must be an age thing Yvonne

I had no idea my hernia would require watching my diet or that it had anything to do with reflux. Its not massive at the moment but you can see and feel it, its pretty obvious - sticks out above my naval. Do you know of a website I can have a look at? Your poor daughters haven't had much luck, have they? The GI didn't actually tell me too much at...

Thanks everyone for your responses. I worry about having surgery that is perhaps not really necessary - I feel it can cause other complications. I have never actually had any surgery and am not keen to start! The GI thinks my ulcers should have cleared in the 6 weeks I've been on the medication but my reflux has got really bad, especially first...

Saw my GI today for a follow up after my gastroscopy and colonoscopy. Been on Pantoloc for 6 weeks for my ulcers but now he wants me to have the op for GERD - laparoscopic and also to remove a hernia at the same time. Has anyone had this op? Did it help at all? My gastric symptoms have cleared up dramatically since I went on the Pantoloc...

Hi Lani, welcome to the board! Yes I always get cramps in my hands and feet when I eat gluten. Very annoying! P.S. I'm pretty sure I've seen a post from someone in Australia - can't remember who it was though. I'm from South Africa. Yvonne

I understand EXACTLY how you feel. I am in the same position at the moment. Had a gastroscopy and colonoscopy 2 weeks ago. GI told me not to go back on gluten for it. I have been gluten-free for a year. Had blood tests after 6 weeks gluten-free - they were understandably negative. The gastroscopy showed major inflammation and LOTS of ulcers and...

Lisa, I bought a Clinique lipstick a couple of weeks ago. The salesperson read the ingredients for me and told me it was wheat free (I have bad eyesight). Anyway, when I got home I had my kids double check and guess what - YES it contains wheat. So I had to take it back - not impressed let me tell you. I bought an Elizabeth Arden one instead. I...

I saw the GI yesterday. After telling him my history, he told me the first thing that is wrong with me is that I am depressed. I was gobsmacked - that was the absolute last thing I expected to hear. Monica, he told me that most of my problems are from constipation. He reckons that if I can evacuate my bowel properly on a regular basis most of my symptoms...

Hi MJ, Thank you so much for taking the time to write me such a long detailed post. My gut tells me I have Coeliac (excuse the pun)! I have actually thought a lot about just having the gene testing but if it comes back negative I'm back to square one. I am convinced my mother has Coeliac. As I posted before she is 55 years old, 5 ft 4 and weighs...

Debbie what you say makes perfect sense. Its just so frustrating not knowing what is causing the problems. It would be wonderful if someone would say to you "stay away from gluten, dairy, nightshades etc.". Yes I know - in an ideal world - and there are so many of us in the same boat! I'll go and see what this GI has to say and then decide whether...

Hi guys, need some help please. Next week I've been gluten-free for a year. Positive changes - not ONE incidence of cold or flu (which was a monthly thing), no more sinus, ear or throat infections, depression/anxiety gone completely. Negative changes - intolerant to just about everything I put in my mouth still after all this time. Driving me nuts...

This sound really interesting and I will try anything! I will go on a mission this weekend to find these oils and will let you guys know if it works! Yvonne

I use probiotics and digestive enzymes. They definitely help - the enzymes help a lot with my bloating and indigestion. I have come off of both to check and I get a lot more bloating and "gurgling" upset stomach until I go back on! I also eat plain yoghurt every day. Yvonne

ChelsE, Ha ha, I meant 1 x dozen and only realised what I typed after I'd already posted. I wondered if someone would comment! No I just have two hungry teenage boys who eat me out of house and home!! Tara, I haven't had that experience with the "burning" mouth. I know corn can cause all sorts of problems for some people. You really must try...

Tara, you can whine all you like here, we've all done it! I know what you mean about the beer and feeling like crying. The first few months are the worst, I promise you. Once you realise how much better you can feel, it will get easier. I've had to go hide in the toilet a couple of times when everyone here at the office were eating burgers and pizza...