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Do I have Celiac Disease or Irritable Bowel Syndrome?

For the past 2 years I have been getting stomach cramps and diarrhea after I eat. It got to an unbearable point this year so I decided to see a doctor. I had a blood test, that came back normal, however, my doctor believes I have celiac disease, he said it could be irritable bowel syndrome but he thinks it’s celiacs. He wanted me to get a colonoscopy, which I refused to do so he asked me to go on a gluten-free diet for two weeks. The thing is I can eat wholemeal bread and not get diarrhea, I do get a bit of cramping but nothing too bad. I can’t eat any breakfast cereals at all, that is the worst thing I could possibly eat, if I ate some I would spend the entire day in the bathroom. I also have alot of trouble with sauces, chips, nuts, chocolate, cakes, cookies, noodles, the list goes on, basically the only food I feel safe eating these days is vegetables, fruits, eggs, rice, chicken and fish. I think it might be IBS, only because I can eat wholemeal bread. Please give me your opinion.

Hi Tammy W

It sounds like you’re on the right path to figuring out what you can and cannot eat. Your description of what is working for you so far does suggest that a gluten-free diet is worth a try.

I know many people with a variety of bowel problems, from celiac to Crohns, and I know that neither a diagnosis nor proper treatment is easy to nail down. There may be variations on these diseases that are still unknown.

It may take awhile to get used to the idea that you have to deny yourself certain foods that you enjoy. Use your doctors for diagnostics and opinions, but ultimately you will have to be responsible for the diet you follow to actually feel better.

Have you tried a multi-enzyme yet? You may find that it helps with digestion and makes you feel better. I use one called Inflazyme Forte by American Biologics. Do a search on froogle.com to find the current cheapest price. Or your local healthfood store can help you find another comparable one.

Hope this helps! Best of luck!

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