Hi
I wonder if anyone can give me some advice.
I've been seeing the doc about stomach problems which was initially brushed off as IBS, and I was given iron tablets to take. They did do a coeliac blood test which came back negative.
Forward about 12 weeks - with worsening stomach pain every day, starting to miss work. I went back today and was told my iron levels hadnt gone up at all and that it could still be coeliac. I said that i have been quite sensible about paying attention to link between symptoms and what I'd eaten and that I'd tried lactose free milk and soya milk and that these hadnt helped. She said I could be dairy intolerant or allergy, and that I need to try some sort of elimination diet. I have to cut out dairy and gluten (& wheat) and then introduce them slowly. I have to go see them again in the new year and may be referred on.
Of course you only think of things to ask once the appt is finished ! I wonder how long I have to do this diet for ? And as regards gluten what should I be careful of ? Can i eat rice ?
Thanks in advance for any help.
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Help - I've to go dairy and gluten free !
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trigger2 · 01/11/2012 15:21
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