I'm a coeliac and a doctor....went through a biopsy to prove 20 years ago...( no sedative because they said i was medical and wouldn't need it...Hah! docs are human too lol!) However now if you have a suspicious blood test , in New Zealand I would advise that there may be no need for a biopsy....if you have been off all gluten for some time and symptoms have fully resolved...then self test by eating lots of gluten for a day or two as see if symptoms return...if you think it might be just a wheat allergy, then test with barley instead of wheat...it only took me 2 slices of wheat bread to prove that I was a coelic, but the biopsy 2 weeks later was still positive...I had lost 20kg by then...apparently it can take many months for the bowel to fully heal in severe cases...but discuss with your doctor and do whatever your doctor suggests...I'm just saying that we do not always do a biopsy on everyone in NZ.....I spoke to the doctor on the phone today. They have 'strong clinical suspicion' of coeliac based on a blood test but because I stopped eating gluten she wants me back eating gluten for 6 weeks, then she will do another blood test. I'm tempted to go private for diagnosis to be honest.
Can't see why you need to see a dietician, just eat gluten free it's quite simple.Hello I've been type 1 for 52 years and just been diagnosed with coeliac disease in December last year. I had blood tests and then a gastroscopy and a colonoscopy. I am still waiting for the dietitian and diabetes dietitian to get their act together and see me. I had a blood test to check my vitamin D level and it's very low, so now waiting for yet some more tablets to take for that. I was shocked at first at the diagnosis but then thought ,yes another one for the collection Hope everything goes well for you
Can't see why you need to see a dietician, just eat gluten free it's quite simple.
Yes I know that and it's quite simple to follow and understand.Having Coeliac, especially when newly diagnosed, it's like a minefield and not easy you have to follow a strict gluten free diet for life.
2. See your local Dietitian
After diagnosis you should be referred to a Registered Dietitian. If you are not referred, make sure you ask your GP or consultant for a referral. The dietitian will provide you with practical advice on how to follow a gluten free diet and assess your food intake to ensure you meet your nutritional needs. You will also be given information on special gluten free products.
I'm glad you noticed the carb laden foods on offer. I told the pharmacist they were very unhealthy for anyone let alone anyone with diabetes.I see the head dietician to discuss my problems
with foods and other options to use when am
with limits to things .
I am allowed so many units of gluten free foods
via GP prescription .
Only choose a couple as most on this list of scripted foods
are very carb loaded .
This is exactly why I see my dietician and avoid most
items on the free foods list !
Am so tiny - cant afford to lose any more weight especially off my legs/arms/bum .
Hence why the head dietician is handling my case .
Have very little appetite too - which adds to the problems .
I only use the wafer thin crackers low carb and the rice krispies low carb .
Checked the carb info on packaging plus my own BG ranges with them .
I do feel so restricted with some foods due to the flare ups of coeliac
and need updating on new things from the healthcare point .
They are keeping their eye on me - with being complex and tiny .
My units were prescribed as per my age ,weight ,gender, BMI too .