negative blood result but all symptoms what next

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Hi all new to all this little help needed as I just feel like I'm getting turned away by gp.

I have been unwell since before Xmas. My symptoms have been getting worse since. Which includes mainly bloating gets worse on a evening (look like I'm 6 months pregnant) sore joints, headaches that get worse after eating, tiredness, being and feeling sick after meals, diarrhoea and constipation,dizziness, mood swings and blister type rash on hands and feet.

Been back and too to the doctors, last week I went to my doctors saying could I have celiac disease for my doctor to turn round and say she doesn't know much about it but my bloods weren't showing signs of it, for her then to turn round and say it is still more than likely ibs (been treated for ibs for months now) and to cut out gluten from my diet and see how I am!

I have now been gluten free for 4 days and feel so much better my stomach is the smallest it's been for ages headaches gone, joint pain easing and not as tired.

My worry is now that when I go back to the doctors they are going to ask me to go back on gluten. Is the any other way to get to the bottom on this? Has anyone else had same problems with gps?

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    Thank you for that. I moved to a new area in October and haven't had to see my new GP for anything but maybe it's worth getting an appointment and asking about it.

    Natalie

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    I have now been referred by the gp today. 17th March is my appointment. Little bit worried as I accidently eaten gluten two nights ago and still suffering today from it so just a bit worried as will have to eat gluten to get test results. X

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