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[Aprilflower]

Hi,
Does anyone have this??

I have been tested for coeliac and that was negative.  I do have IBS but I increasingly get symptoms when I get a lot of wheat, white or whole grain.  Also my favourite rye crisp breads do the same.

Any thoughts??

[sheila99]

Cut them out and see what happens? I think there are degrees of intolerance so you can have an intolerance to it without having celiac.

[Aprilflower]

That's what I was thinking 👍

[jaypo]

I’m wheat intolerant and have cut it out altogether,which basically means gluten free,it REALLY helped with my (so called) IBS which I was diagnosed with about 35 years ago. I don’t believe so many people get diagnosed with it,in my opinion IBS is just a thing Drs use as a blanket,to cover a multitude of things, I think it is more likely that it is intolerances, I had a blood test (which you can do at home) and wheat came up as highly intolerant to. Cut it out and the gut spasms stopped,it was like a miracle 

[Aprilflower]

Thanks.

I had a particularly high wheat day yesterday, due to my sister's birthday tea.  Stupidly had toast in the evening 🙄.  Anyway, stomach actually woke me in the night with wind and cramps so intolerance is looking likely.

[jillydoll]

I’m the same.
I cut gluten out after having a test, an intolerance test.
My bloating, excessive wind and running to the toilet 2/3 times a day has stopped.
When I do eat gluten now, as early as the next day I start getting pains and diarrhoea. Sometimes i make mistakes or have gluten when there’s no other choice, then I pay the price. 🤷🏼‍♀️
Try giving it up, I’ll bet you’ll feel better quite soon.
It gave me headaches, aches in my joints, made me feel miserable too.
Hope this helps.
Let us know. Good luck. 😉

[Aprilflower]

Thanks.

I do get a lot of joint aches, which come and go, so could be related.


It makes me wonder if a lot of IBS is actually gluten issues.

[jaypo]

I don’t believe there’s any such thing as IBS. I think it’s just a name the give it when they don’t have a clue. Your gut doesn’t go into spasm for no good reason,there’s something irritating it and it does anger me a bit that they just slap IBS on you. I suffered these awful pains for going on 35 years,it was only when I started looking into it that I decided to do an intolerance test. If you do decide to it,make sure it’s a reputable company,always check reviews x

[Aprilflower]

Will do.

I'll try cutting out gluten first, just as an experiment.  A lot of boxes being ticked here though.

[VioletAquarius]

I understand gluten is in wheat, so in cereals, pasta, bread, etc, but I understand it's also in processed foods, but I'm not sure what I'm looking for. If it's gluten will it just say wheat on the label?

And is it possible that you can eat a small amount of gluten, or certain gluten foods and not be effected?

[Aprilflower]

I think processed foods have gluten ingredients highlighted on the label.  Gluten is also in rye and barley but NOT oats.

As for eating small amounts I think that may be possible.  When I am trying to loose weight, I restrict my bread intake to only one slice a day.  My IBS has always been good, when I've done this.

As it's an intolerance I suppose everyone has a different tolerance level.

I shall go cold turkey and then maybe introduce some spelt bread.  Spelt is said to cause less problems.  Who knows, it's trial and error 😕.

[jaypo]

Wheat is in so many foods,things you’d never think of,like soy sauce,some crisps,it’s just a case of label reading. I can tolerate a tiny amount of wheat, if I’m out for a coffee with my daughter, I always cut a corner off her cake 

[Aprilflower]

Oh try the gluten free.

Made gluten free Brownie's once and they were delicious.  None of the family could tell the difference.

[jaypo]

Oh lovely Aprilflower, brownies are deeeeelish, I once tried to make gf bread but omg if thrown, it could’ve sunk a battleship   
Sometimes xanthan gum added to flour can help things become less stodgy

[MadCatLady]

It's definitely worth trying gluten free to see if it helps. The best approach with intolerances is usually to go completely gluten free for 6 weeks and see whether this helps. After that, you can re-introduce certain things one by one to test them and see whether you can eat them. You may find you can eat small amounts.

I have coeliac so I've been gluten free for about 20 years. In the beginning it was quite difficult having to read all the ingredients in the supermarket. But over time you do get used to what you can and can't have and it becomes a lot easier. Many items are naturally gluten free so you don't always need the expensive items from the free from section. These days allergens need to be written in bold, so they are easier to spot on the packet - you'll be looking to avoid anything with wheat, barley and rye.

If you're into home baking it takes a little adjustment but as someone has mentioned, brownies work particularly well with gluten free flours. Bread on the other hand, I really recommend just forking out for the ready-made bread . . . but a slice of toast is no longer a cheap snack unfortunately.

I hope you can get some relief from your symptoms!