harley1200

I went to the doc with the tests that were suggested here. I was told that I should have a colonoscopy (I am 50 and they keep pushing that). Since my symptoms are mostly systemic (swelling, rash, constipation) I declined the colonoscopy. My doc was not familar with the testing and suggested I see an allergist. If I go to the allergixt I am sure they will...

Thank you so much. I am trying to figure out is it worth it to push for testing and dx. The only benefit I can think of is some tax savings...and a "you really can't do this" mindset

I am in the process of figuring this all out. I went on an elimination diet and figured out that gluten was causing a whole spectrum of issues (I think). My frustration is that when adding things back in, rice is giving me issues. Not the lack of nutrient white rice, but the better for you red and black. When I look at the premade gluten free items, most...

I am not sure how to start this journey. I ended up here after doing a 2 week detox as a jump start to turning my health around. As I tried to add back in grains (quiunoa, rice, etc not wheat), I soon had inflammation, edema, and muscle aches. My GI symptom is constipation unless I am heavy on the magnesium citrate. I had allergy testing about 20 years...