patty-maguire
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I didn’t see a question. Are you looking for confirmation that you could have celiac? Advice on what to do? My suggestion, if you really don’t want to do the gluten challenge and you know gluten affects you and you have the gene, just assume you have it and carry on as though you do. You’re right that’s it’s not a formal diagnosis but you don’t nee... -
Low iron and lactose intolerance are both symptoms of celiac disease as are the fatigue, hair loss etc. It’s quite possible as you said that you weren’t eating enough gluten for an accurate test. Look up “gluten challenge” for more info, but basically it’s 2 or 3 slices of bread per day for 6 - 8 weeks. My suggestion would be to find a more supportive doctor th...
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Feels like I can’t eat anything
patty-maguire replied to SargeMaximus's topic in Related Issues & Disorders
First of all get tested for celiac before you go gluten free. Untreated celiac disease is the simplest explanation for your being underweight. Your body is not absorbing nutrients Many people find once they go gluten-free and the gut starts to heal they put on weight Oats are not gluten-free unless you buy certified gluten-free oats That’s...
