Gluten???

To those who have an intolerance, how did your doctor check it? Was it a blood test sort of thing?

you don't need a doctor's test. Just eliminate it for a while (2-4 weeks), then reintroduce. You will have your answer.

This is a very bad answer, as you would not know the difference between a gluten intolerance and celiac disease this way.

The doctor tests for antibodies, namely anti- tTG and anti-endomysial antibodies (which disappear upon a gluten free diet, so they ask that do a gluten challenge if you went GF before diagnosis), plus a biopsy of the small intestine taken during a gastroscopy to look for flattening of the villi. These antibodies do not appear in intolerances but do appear in celiac disease.

I am diagnosed with celiac disease for a decade, this is how I know.

also, if you have celiac disease, there is no halfway on the gluten free diet. You must observe it 100 percent in order to treat it - no wheat, barley or rye. If you consume even a small amount, it will trigger the autoimmune response where your body will create antibodies that destroy the lining of your small intestine.

also, if you have celiac disease, there is no halfway on the gluten free diet. You must observe it 100 percent in order to treat it - no wheat, barley or rye. If you consume even a small amount, it will trigger the autoimmune response where your body will create antibodies that destroy the lining of your small intestine.

im pretty sure i dont have celiac disease but there are many people who have different levels of intolerance to gluten so i will try cutting it out for a few weeks and see if the bloating dissapears

I would never have thought I had celiac disease - I went to the doctor about something else and he did routine blood tests which is when it flashed up. I was bloated but having had a baby 9 months ago I put it down to that.

A lot of people are Wheat intolerant, rather than all types of Gluten. Try switching to Rye or Spelt (which is technically wheat, but a variety that doesn't have the same issues as ordinary wheat) Bread and the G/F Pasta has improved immeasuarably (although be very careful not to overcook it). Other than that get carbs from Brown Rice and Sweet Potatoes.

If that doesn't work, cut out all Gluten and if that doesn't work go to your doctor.

Thankyou oh i know about those store GF products pretty bad haha, but i do think i should give it a go, it wouldnt really be that hard at all. think it might be worth a try!

It is HARD. Unless you are already eating an almost completely "clean" unprocessed diet, its going to be hard. Gluten is in everything. Sauces, medications, spice mixes, granola bars, chocolate bars, gummie candy, gravy mixes, rice krispies (unless you buy the specially marked "GF" ones), just to name a few. The GF bread is gross (to me, anyway), most of the gluten free replacement food are full of crap, and it can be pretty expensive if you buy any of the replacement GF foods.

If you think you have an intolerance, cut out gluten to find out. But make sure you do it 100%. You can't do it most of the way but sneak in a few bites here and there. It an all or nothing type of elimination test.

Be careful it can also be found in artificial flavors, cornstarches, etc. I have a sensitivity to Gluten and learned the hard way Jello contains Gluten.