Sensitivity vs Intolerance to Wheat?
#281300 - 09/08/06 08:36 AM
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I have Ibs-c but maybe something else that is till undiagnosed and I have been through a lot of tests. Anyhow my nutritionist and I were talking that I may have a sensitivity to wheat. Does anyone have this?My stomach is getting progressivly worse and is keeping me up even through my sleep meds. I have a swollen stomach,cramping,so constipated but when I go its very small and thin amount. I also having a rolling stomach where you can see the gas.I had to stay home today I'm in a lot of pain. Thank you
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I know how you feel! I also have an extreme sensitivity to wheat. So much so, that for a year and a half I ate a gluten-free diet thinking it would solve my problems. I was a bit better, but I still got sick and could never figure out why. I wasn't testing for celiac, but everytime I ate wheat I got D and bloating and gas. My doctor thought it might be wheat intolerance, hence the gluten-free diet. After numerous allergy tests concluded I didn't have wheat allergy, my doctor diagnosed me with IBS. I was really scared the first time I ate white bread (the white flour is dangerous for someone with wheat intolerance, as you probably know), but nothing happened. In fact, the only thing that happened was that I started feeling better after a few weeks of Heather's diet. I still avoid all whole wheat foods like the plague, but I know now that I have IBS rather than wheat intolerance. After I'm stable for a while, I will probably try incorporating whole wheat safely (after I've eaten a soluble fiber base). I hope this is helpful.
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Lauren
IBS-A
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No I'm always constipated which is hrrible but this burning,cramping,gas is worse. I was diagnosed with ibs-c put on meds didn't work and now has become worse.I'm so lost and am calling for more specialists. I'm also going to work with my nutritionist tomorrow on a different diet. Thank you I hope your feeling better
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