Julianne101
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I have been gluten intolerant for years and stayed on a strict gluten free diet. I did not, however, worry too much about contamination since my reaction was not severe...mostly bloating, gas, and constipation. About a year ago I entered peri-menopause and was dealing with difficult symptoms (hot flashes, joint pain, insomnia, etc). A friend recommended...
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Seeking proper diagnosis
Julianne101 replied to Julianne101's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms
Thank you all, for the helpful responses! There is so much to learn about how to manage this. As one of you mentioned, I thought maybe I was dealing with additional food sensitivies. So, I asked and was referred to an Allergist who said, "no, food sensitivities wouldn't cause chronic diarrhea alone." I guess because I don't have any skin reactions or respiratory... -
Seeking proper diagnosis
Julianne101 replied to Julianne101's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms
Thank you for the feedback! I realize the restaurant meal was probably contaminated but I had no idea a reaction to gluten could last so long! I’m hoping I find a doctor who will take me seriously. Is Imodium or Pepto Bismol safe to take to manage symptoms? -
I'm new to this forum. My sister was diagnosed with Celiac disease 20 years ago right around the time my 2 year-old daughter developed a swollen belly, prolapsed bowell (constipated), intense sweating, etc. So, my sister suggested maybe it might have something to do with gluten. My daughter's gastroenterologist said he didn't want to put her through an...
