tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30983428.post3606016361428839259..comments2023-08-28T08:25:13.736-07:00Comments on The Gluten Doctors: Where did my flat tummy go?The Doctors of Root Cause Medical Clinichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14989001572705413241noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30983428.post-16887525542804098232009-04-13T15:57:00.000-07:002009-04-13T15:57:00.000-07:00Dr Vikki here. I'd like to respond to Skye's comme...Dr Vikki here. I'd like to respond to Skye's comment on her bloating. She has been endeavoring to be gluten free for over a year, which in my experience, normally results in a person being LESS sensitive, not more. The fact that her sensitivity to minute portions of gluten creates such a dramatic response means that her intestine is not healing properly. She still has what we call a "leaky gut". <br />The reasons behind this are multiple but the top three that I'd like to rule out are:<br />1. pathogenic organisms - in other words an intestinal infection. Don't be deceived, as bad as they sound, you can be harboring a parasite, amoeba or bacteria and not know it. <br />2. a lack of healing due to malabsorption. We have definitely run into some patients who needed some extra help in getting their intestinal lining to heal. There are certain substances that help in this regard.<br />3. there may be another food sensitivity or toxicity that is preventing her immune system from settling down. At the moment it's very hypersensitive.<br /><br />I hope this helps Skye and anyone else who is still suffering. Getting gluten-free is a critical first step, but it's not unusual to have some follow-up work that's needed as I've outlined above.<br /><br />To your good health,<br />Dr Vikki PetersenThe Doctors of Root Cause Medical Clinichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14989001572705413241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30983428.post-5534428316236740572009-04-13T00:43:00.000-07:002009-04-13T00:43:00.000-07:00I am a diagnosed celiac through bloodwork and biop...I am a diagnosed celiac through bloodwork and biopsy, I BLOAT like you would not BELIEVE! I am EXTREMELY careful with my diet and have been GF for a year and a half. My problem is that if someone cross contaminates my food, or I shake hands with lotion on their hands that contains wheat and I forget and touch my face I INSTANTLY bloat and look 4-6 months pregnant. I will gain 5-8 lbs with one such small mis-step. That takes 2 weeks to come off! <BR/><BR/>I can handle most of my symptoms but this all over body bloating is impossible to deal with. I will go to a friends house or to work and come back having my pants unbuttoned because I CAN NOT GET THEM CLOSED! It happens with in 30 minutes of getting Glutened...<BR/><BR/>Is there ANYTHING I can do to decrease the bloating or stop it all together when accidents outside of my control happen?Picture Takin' Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17217967574532819515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30983428.post-82543947422350952072009-01-15T12:15:00.000-08:002009-01-15T12:15:00.000-08:00Dr. Petersen,I could not agree with you more this ...Dr. Petersen,<BR/>I could not agree with you more this answer- I have a 7 year old daughter that was just diagnosed by blood work for celiac disease. I was reluctant to get the biopsy due to other health issues she has- and was told that it had to be done- I got a second opinion from another PED GI Dr. and he stated that he did not think it was necessary to biopsy my daughter at this time- due to the positive blood results. I was very relieved to hear this- we have been doing the gluten free diet since she tested positive- She had already suffered so much over the past (4) years- as a result of not being diagnosed- I was the one that insisted on the blood work and I am glad that I did- otherwise the Specialists would still be treating her symptoms and the affects of the gluten damaging her body. P.S.-<BR/><BR/>I had an allergist say that she did not need to be tested- she does not have celiacs- you have to follow your instincts. Thanks for your work in this area.<BR/><BR/>Susan Hobbs<BR/>MarylandAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30983428.post-11298278614233443272009-01-04T10:24:00.000-08:002009-01-04T10:24:00.000-08:00No matter what weight I was, I always had a big tu...No matter what weight I was, I always had a big tummy. Gas and bloating was a problem for me until I stopped eating gluten. I lost about 10 lbs and still did not have a waist. <BR/><BR/>About 6 months ago I started eating based on my 1 and 2 hour glucose readings with a glucometer. I stopped eating the foods that spiked my blood sugar. About 20 lbs disappeared and I now have a waist. I went from size 12 to size 6. My waist is 30 - still too big, but better than what it was. How do carbs affect the adrenals? <BR/><BR/>I look forward to getting your book.Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16655747133135789559noreply@blogger.com