I can't tell if I'm currently going through the motions of IBS or coeliac disease, so got a docs appointment planned, but also can anyone help me distinguish the two please?
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There is a blood test that is indicative of coeliac and depending on the results you'll be sent for an endoscopy & biopsy for confirmation. Don't stop eating gluten until after all tests have been conducted otherwise the markers will not be there. And if you have stopped start again now.
aug 18, 2025, 9:39 pm • 1 0 • view
Ooh I'll get that done as soon as I can. Thank you 😊
aug 18, 2025, 10:22 pm • 1 0 • view
Can someone - me - just say you're full of shit sweetheart 😘
aug 18, 2025, 10:57 am • 0 0 • view
Honestly been there 😂😭
aug 18, 2025, 11:02 am • 1 0 • view
Trigger foods can somewhat help figure this out, since ceoliac is specific to certain grains and stuff, but honestly IBS, GERD, gastroparysis and similar gastro issues are so varied, it can be hard to say if it's one or the other. At least in my experience, anyway. I have GERD, possibly IBS, and>
aug 18, 2025, 10:37 am • 0 0 • view
undiagnosed gastroparysis (though thankfully haven't had an episode of this in awhile, was so god damn painful when I had flare ups). That said, you're not alone and just be honest with your doctor about your symptoms. They may also refer you to a gastro specialist to help figure out more.
aug 18, 2025, 10:37 am • 0 0 • view
Also stomach issues are also co-morbid with neurodivergence (trust me I know this, I know this WELL) So that’s something to take account of
aug 18, 2025, 5:58 pm • 0 0 • view
Ooh I wasn't aware. Thank you! Yeah it's come at the same time as a lot of recent stress so I'm leaning towards it's related, but I want to cover all bases at the same time as well...
aug 18, 2025, 6:47 pm • 0 0 • view
Mine is triggered by emotions 90% of the time Any strong emotions, good or bad It succcks
aug 18, 2025, 7:12 pm • 0 0 • view