Completely O/T - Coeliacs & Food Intolerances

Anybody out there suffer with such things or know of anybody who does?

Could be doing me a favour if you do.

mmhhh..speak to Dr_Socks - not only is he a Doctor but he had an interesting experience last night that we could all learn from

He doesn't normally surface before seven though does he?

I'm gluten intolerant and have cut out pasta and bread from my diet but don't need to be really careful about breadcrumbs and the like so it's not serious. I feel great on it.

Ok, here's my question - how did you find out you were? Did you get a test or anything?

I've cut gluten, dairy and alcohol out of my diet for last two months (a miserable existence I can assure you). I monitor everything I eat but still seem to be suffering on the odd day (really bad cramps and the gory rest for half a day at a time). The NHS have so far brushed me off as I'm not actually dying or anything. Just wondering what I can do next to find out exactly what it is that's making me ill.

Any thoughts? There's a whopping 20-point thanks in it if you can help.

My GP sorted out a blood test to check the level of a specific antibody to wheat proteins. Once this was confirmed (not very serious as I said) I cut out the big wheat items and felt better almost immediately. It sounds like you need to go through a process of elimination and testing to pinpoint what the issue is. Try your GP again.

Yes, I think pressuring my local quack us going to have to be the way forward. Cheers fella.

Worth a read.....?

http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/health-news/tm_headline=allergy-self-diagnosis-putting-people-at-risk&method=full&objectid=18677137&siteid=50082-name_page.html

Arkay v2.0 wrote:Anybody out there suffer with such things or know of anybody who does?

Could be doing me a favour if you do.

My cousin has had Ceoliacs for years if you PM with your number I will ask her to give you a ring

wolfybluebird wrote:

Arkay v2.0 wrote:Anybody out there suffer with such things or know of anybody who does?

Could be doing me a favour if you do.

My cousin has had Ceoliacs for years if you PM with your number I will ask her to give you a ring

and she is a Bluebird

G-ster wrote:Worth a read.....?

http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/health-news/tm_headline=allergy-self-diagnosis-putting-people-at-risk&method=full&objectid=18677137&siteid=50082-name_page.html

Food for thought, literally. Yup, I totally used to mock people with food intolerances (not allergies, as they are properly serious) as I generally felt they were psychosomatic but this has damn well come back to bite me in the arse, almost literally. I'm much more than a bloated stomach but much less than anaphylaxis and it's been like this for four months - boooo! The most frustrating thing is not knowing what's causing it but I think threatening my GP with a gun should get some answers, or at least, free bed and board at her Majesty's convenience.

wolfybluebird wrote:

wolfybluebird wrote:

Arkay v2.0 wrote:Anybody out there suffer with such things or know of anybody who does?

Could be doing me a favour if you do.

My cousin has had Ceoliacs for years if you PM with your number I will ask her to give you a ring

and she is a Bluebird

So, she's a redbluebirdbird? Awesome. Thanks most kindly for the offer Wolfy. I'm going to pressure the NHS a bit more first but may come back to you on this. Got this favourited for now - cheers!