abbycat1

Just wanted to post an update in case it will help any newcomers like myself; it has been one week since I've experienced an episode and it is so wonderful to NOT have to worry about rushing to the bathroom! I went off dairy since my last post and started taking a probiotic and both of those combined with the gluten free seems to have done the trick. I...

Yes, I do eat cheese, maybe that is aggravating my system. I'll skip that and see how it goes. Thanks, everyone for your responses!

I finally had my endoscopy done six days ago, along with Prometheus bloodwork. I started gluten-free diet that day. I've had diarrhea (which is my worst symptom) twice since then, including today. I am staying gluten-free at least until I see the doc for results in a month, but I am wondering how long it takes to see some improvement. The diet is harder...

No matter what the doc says, I am going to try gluten free after all this blood work stuff is done. Thank you for confirming that I am NOT crazy, and I know what my body is telling me. This forum is just wonderful, thanks everyone!

I have been having major problems with chronic and violent diarrhea for months now. Saw a Gastroenterologist two weeks ago who did a colonoscopy (normal) and blood work. I don't see the doc again until next week, but I asked for and got a copy of the blood work today. I was positive I had a problem with gluten after reading the posts on this board, but...