I thought I would put this here as the MH section doesn't look busy. I hope that's ok.
I have, due to a difficult year or two, developed some general anxiety issues. I have suffered a good few losses and a failed business, to mention a few stressors. Only this week we had to attend the funeral of our closest friend. I think it is just really ramped up right now.
I have a Dr appt for next week, so will hopefully discuss some treatment for this.
So, I seem to have placed some anxiety onto foods. Not like a typical eating disorder as I am happy to eat anything and am happily at a healthy weight. I don't see any particular food as 'bad' so eat largely healthy stuff with some processed crap thrown in!. I also enjoy a moderate amount of whiskey or wine twice per week.
I was diagnosed with IBS at 26, although my symptoms were very mild with occasional cramps. Since passing meno (early 50's) it has grown a bit worse, but after having things checked, there appear to be no serious issues, bar stress. I often experience bloating and discomfort, especially around stressful times, and have recently been enjoying sourdough as it feels like it soothes my gut somewhat.
Then I read, accidentally, about coeliac.
Holy mother of god, apparently every damn thing in my life means I have it.
No matter where you search on the web, everything says you can have it mild or even symptom free, and I it can give you cancer and osteoporosis (true), so my anxiety has convinced me that my slight rosacea on the apples of my cheeks is coeliac. My bloating is coeliac. My sinus irritation is coeliac. My late mum had osteoporosis in her 70's....You get the drift.
It isn't something that would ever have entered my head before - I have never noticed a link between my gut health and wheat, but then they say "no, neither did I!!!!!"
I can see this happens with all auto immune diseases online, tons of people who say all of their stuff cleared up like a miracle when they quit gluten, lactose, etc.
How would I even bloody know in this case???
I have niggles like many others that I have never thought about until now.
I would love it if someone could talk me down, or at least ease my mind a bit. I am now eyeing my cupboards with horror.
Please try to be kind, I am aware that this is anxiety, and may look ridiculous to some, but some info or help with this impossible mind trap would be so helpful in the meantime.