TabithaJ

I googled....In my area, under 18's and pregnant women can get certain breads and flour mixes on prescription. NHS prescriptions are free up to age 16 (16-18 if still in education) and for pregnant women. Thanks, good to know - my friends daughter has recently been diagnosed celiac so would be eligible for certain breads on the NHS

The vitamin D deficieny was picked up in 2019 although looking through my test reports on the NHS app recently, I saw that they were low in 2016 but it wasn't picked up. The period of infertility was between 2000-2006. The doctor has agreed to blood test for levels which is good. I haven't had a DNA test but will look into it. One of the reasons for wanting...

I am a bit all over the place in my thinking since seeing the doctor. She basically said 'if you're better not eating gluten then what's the issue'. I said I was concerned about cross contamination and she said 'but if you're not getting symptoms then why are you concerned'. You're right though, I do need to commit either way. I will go back to 100% gluten...

Thanks, I will be aware of the barley malt extract. Deliciously Ella do a lovely gluten-free granola but its just all so expensive! The M&S Oaty Loaf is £3.00 for a very small loaf, but so worth it to have a decent cheese and pickle sandwich ☺️

Hi, thanks so much for all your responses, very informative and helpful. Yes I am in the UK. I felt the need for a diagnosis as I was concerned that I could still be causing silent celiac damage from cross contamination (toaster etc) without realising it. However from your replies it sounds like if gluten from cross contamination was still causing an issue...

Hi, I was diagnosed with IBS 40 years ago and have always had stomach issues. It got so bad with diarrhea every time I ate that I went to the doctors who blood tested for celiac but it came back negative. I decided to go gluten free and within two weeks the diarrhea stopped and I am now 7 months down the line, with very infrequent bouts of diarrhea. I...