Re: Strugglin'...
04/16/03 01:54 PM
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Heather
Reged: 12/09/02
Posts: 7799
Loc: Seattle, WA
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Hi - Well, the blood tests can have a false negative, but I'm not really sure how likely that is. If gluten intolerance runs in your family, if you have other symptoms like joint pain or skin problems (eczema in particular) in assocation with your GI symptoms, I would wonder if celiac isn't a possibility. I just read a great article in Today's Dietitian (that is not online, darn it) about celiac, and how often it's missed as a diagnosis, and how the current blood tests for it are not really that foolproof. The only thing I can suggest is that you try a gluten-free diet. This is tough - gluten is an ingredient in so many prepared foods where you'd never think to look. You can get info at web page
It might be worth it to just buckle down and go gluten free for a few weeks to see what happens. If you mostly cook at home this will be easier than trying to eat out in restaurants. Worst thing that could happen is you won't notice any difference - best thing is you might find out this really helps you. Also, you can keep following the IBS diet guidelines as well, but stick to rice as your soluble fiber food (or potatoes) and keep your supplement level up too.
Best,
Heather
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