Is there a way to find out if you have a gluten allergy without a blood test?

Hi

The following will give you some indication of whether you have a wheat and gluten allergy and indeed often the blood tests are not conclusive. What I would strongly recommend before you start to eliminate too many foods from your diet is that you talk to your Doctor about what you are thinking of doing.

Symptoms of wheat intolerance may include stomach pain, nausea, cramps, bloating, gas, vomiting, heartburn, diarrhea, headaches, irritability, and an unexplained runny nose or itchy eyes.

Symptoms of gluten allergy include upper repository tract problems, fatigue and chronic fatigue syndrome, mouth ulcers, anemia, osteoporosis, weight loss, short stature in children, diarrhea, constipation, bloating and other digestive tract problems, depression, Autism and attention problems, skin problems, and irritability.

Symptoms of gluten intolerance include weight loss or weight gain, nutritional deficiencies, bloating, pain, gas, constipation, diarrhea, aching joints, depression, eczema, headaches, fatigue, irritability and behavioral changes, cramps, tingling and numbness, and slow infant and child growth.

These can also be symptoms of others illnesses and you should always consult a trained medical practioner before making any decisions.

Hope it helps

Take care

Paul

It is usually necessary because there are so many symptoms that can occur with this type of allergy that are non-specific. Some people have a reaction to gluten that manifests as a skin rash on the torso and buttocks, but the blood test is the only definitive way to determine if your body is producing antibodies such as anti-gliadin, tissue transglutamase, anti-endomysium.

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Stop eating anything made with gluten and see how you feel. That means you'll have to read a lot of labels and avoid a lot of breads and pastas.

Good luck!