quiltmom

My doctor sent in a stool specimen to a lab and it came back that I was very sensitive to gluten. Normal was 10 and I was at 111. I don't know what this means.

But I have been gluten free since October. 3 months and I don't see much difference. It seems like most people know right away.

How do I know if I have had a correct diagnosis?

Sue

everyone has different symptoms, it's hard to say if yours are specifically from gluten intolerance or from something else. Burning sensations in the mouth I think are more common with allergic reactions rather than an auto-immune reaction. When do you notice the burning? All the time, or only with certain foods?

I have the burning most of the time. I don't know of a certain food that causes it. I don't eat things that are acid.

Just a side note! Some products are wheat free but not gluten free, you will want to look for products that are labeled gluten free therefore making them wheat free...Wheat free means no wheat but could have rye or barley....

This is good to note. I found some products at Walmart that are gluten free. Watching for the barley and rye too

Soy is gluten-free. Some people with celiac disease are also intolerant to soy, but certainly not all of us. I have no trouble with soy.

Thank you. I think I am getting the gluten free part. But still have confusion over things that are ingredients in products. I guess it is the wording that gets me.

I also have a burning in my mouth and gums. Could this be from being gluten intolerant?

Sue

I am now gluten intolerant. I am a little confused. Do you have to eliminate soy too? Lots of things are wheat free but then it has soy. Can we have soy?

Sue

I am new here and am trying to make sense of the whole gluten free world.

My doctor diagnosed me with gluten senstivity by sending in a stool specimen. It came back with a high reading. Normal range was 10 my result was 111. Is this a reliable test? do I need a blood test?

thank you

quiltmom

I just wondered if anyone had any expeirence with the stool specimen diagnosis for gluten?

Sue

I am new here and am trying to make sense of the whole gluten free world.

My doctor diagnosed me with gluten senstivity by sending in a stool specimen. It came back with a high reading. Normal range was 10 my result was 111. Is this a reliable test? do I need a blood test?

thank you

quiltmom