Jo Woodard

I have been gluten free for 25 years, but had recent skin issues taking over my body (biopsy said it was "psoriasis-like"). I thought I was eating gluten free, but my blood tests came back positive for consumption of gluten. I examined everything and then my doctor identified the source as "gluten free" oats (even if organic). She said that there is no...

When I was first diagnosed with celiac (May 2000), I too had the same problem. My gastro suggested I start taking a stool softener daily (docusate sodium 100mg). They are kind of benign and non-habit forming. I took those for several years as my intestines healed from the chronic diarrhea.