tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30983428.post6267981443878639264..comments2023-08-28T08:25:13.736-07:00Comments on The Gluten Doctors: Negative Lab Tests for CeliacThe Doctors of Root Cause Medical Clinichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14989001572705413241noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30983428.post-11501285928818667772010-08-04T12:01:11.211-07:002010-08-04T12:01:11.211-07:00I am 55 and have been gluten free by choice for 5 ...I am 55 and have been gluten free by choice for 5 years. I had always had gas, and bloating for as long as I could remember, which of course could be due to a number of other things. However, after having a physical exam at 50 with a normal blood screen, I was happy with most of my numbers but thought my hemoglobin could be better, which at 7, was technically within normal range. I had read whatever I could find on celiac disease and thought I would just cut out gluten and see what happened. The first thing I noticed after a month was an absence of gas, more energy. The next time I had my hemoglobin done it was 16. Also I always had had at least one bad cold a year which invariably turned into bronchitis. Since being gluten free I have not had a cold for the last five years. I doubt that I could "make" my body make those changes just by "believing" that I am gluten intolerant. I cannot think of any other reasons why those things would remain constants. As long as I am very careful with my diet--while difficult-- have even called food companies to find out if the caramel coloring is of malt or cane origin, etc-- the results are worth it. Ironically I might not test positive, so I have not brought it up with my Doc. <br /><br />My impression of the general complete misunderstanding of this condition has been well supported in my experience of trying to explain it. Most people in the US have had little or no education regarding physiology anyway.. My friends in England and France know what I am talking about without my having to explain. I have run in to more than one American nurse who have tried to correct me adamantly that gluten intolerance is an allergy not an autoimmune disorder.( Alas, it has been my impression that many American nurses are functional idiots, but very good looking..who knows why!) Anyway, I am just going to keep up with a gluten free diet which is probably healthier even for people without gluten intolerance. I miss croissant and baguettes which are impossible to make gluten free, but beyond that who cares? I only hope that in the near future the Gov. will pass legislation which requires all foods to be clearly and accurately marked for gluten or the lack of it, especially if such are from another country. MMMary Annenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30983428.post-79791150501020238982010-07-17T05:06:45.431-07:002010-07-17T05:06:45.431-07:00I think test results are seen as important since s...I think test results are seen as important since sometimes it is hard to be 100% certain of the allergy/intolerance/sensitivity. <br /><br />For example, it would be a relief to have my doctor confirm my own suspicions. As it is, it's hard to be sure when I get a bad headache/fuzzy head/migraine/dizziness/nauseousness that is is down to the small amount of gluten I accidentally ate a few days earlier or if it's just me worrying that I will be getting a migraine because I ate it that's causing the problems. I've been keeping a food diary since January and also noting down any medical problems to see if there are any patterns. It's going to take a while but this way I'll be more certain, with or without affirmative test results.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06826449867898520893noreply@blogger.com