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Ibs/Gluten intolerance?

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Katy567
Katy567

Hi everyone. 

I have recently just been told that the symptoms I have been experiencing over a period of time, are probably down to IBS. The doctor I saw, wasn't the most helpful, which was slightly irritating, as you expect to get a level of support from them, but she nonetheless, seemsed very disinterested with what I was trying to tell her. 

Luckily for me, I'd done my own research on my symptoms and the likely conditions that they could be down to, so I just needed her to confirm what it was that was wrong. 

But the reason I'm posting is because, I have a hunch that maybe I could be gluten intolerant, Ot that gluten could flare up my IBS symptoms. 

As of late I've been experiencing a weird sensation at the bottom of my ribs/top of my tummy. It almost feels as though I'm waiting for my belly to rumble, but, it never does, I feel like maybe to I need to burp, but when I do burp, the pain doesn't subside. I've also been getting a very tight, cramping sensation in and around my ribs, which makes me feel like my insides are contracting. 

The cramping sensation I've got, or get, I've associated with guten intolerance. The reason being, because it almost certainly comes on everytime I've eaten something with gluten in. Now, I've been tested for Coeliac disease, but my results came back fine,

So, I was just wondering if there was anybody else who had the same kind of problems or any expereince that may help? I'm trying now to cut as much gluten out of my diet as possible to see if it is that that is causing my pain.  

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  • marlene21102
    marlene21102 Katy567

    Posted

    Hi Katy ,I've just sent away a blood sample as I've had issues going on now for 9 years ,I think I've got an autoimmune problem ,from an illness I had those 9 years ago  told my Dr at start I think it's allergy related  as since illness I've had ad eczema  and perennial rhinitis ,so I'm waiting to see what if anything this full testing comes back with  plus in past almost 4 yrs I've had a balance issue .

       I've tried in the past to do the elimination  without success I might add ,also tried the Fodmap diet my Dr told me to do  she printed the diet off for me .That was a no go to . Like you I think it's a gluten prob for me .Just praying now I get a result from this test  then move forward,I know it's not IBS,I can't eat certain foods since this all began ,white bread etc.Watch what sugar amounts you have . 

       Wish I had answer to give you ,to getting it sorted .

  • leeniepie
    leeniepie Katy567

    Posted

    i used to suffer with dyspepsia and find that bread made that severely worse. it also makes me very bloated. i'd try cutting down before you cut out completely, as going completely GF is a big commitment. eat less bread/crackers/wheat based cereals and pasta and replace with rice/potatoes/oats and see how you go
  • claireHey1985
    claireHey1985 Katy567

    Posted

    Hi Katy, I am very similar to you in what you are describing I have been tested for Coeliac and my tests came back fine my doc has said Im non coeliac gluten intolerant, I have cut out gluten in my diet and seen a massive improvement in my pain and discomfort, so Id say worth a try for you
  • sarah87162
    sarah87162 Katy567

    Posted

    With problems at bottom of ribs, top of tummy , it sounds to me you could have gallstones. I would have an ultrasund check to .

    Before I was diagnosed with gallstones a GP thought it was either gallstones or IBS so symptoms are obviously similar.

    Hope this is helpful

    Sarah

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