Alan Calan wrote:
> Becca,
>
> I thought I was gluten intolerant too and the last meal I had before
> the blood test was at the Carnegie Deli, which I had been dying to go
> to for years but never did. The test was negative and the corned
> beef, pastrami and rye were great.
>
> My stomach problems seemed to be coming from too much Columbia Supremo
> Eight O'clock coffee, Smart Balance spread (Lactose Intolerant),
> glucosimine/chondroiton/msm pills and my own terrific homemade
> coleslaw. Now, I stopped the coffee, I am using Fleischman's
> Margarine, no more coleslaw and I've been fine. I need those pills
> for my knees or I'll have to give up tennis.
>
> I'm sure you know of all the breads you can get at Whole Foods, online
> and you can make your own but they take some getting used to.
>
> Alan
>


It was difficult for the doctor to determine the nature of his problem.
He was treated for lactose intolerance, but the problems continued.
Then he was treated for IBS, but the two medications he tried did not
help. So that left the doctor suspecting Crohn's disease or Celiac
disease. He went on a gluten-free diet and his problems were solved.
When he stays away from gluten, he feels great, there is such a
difference. I hope he does not mind us talking about his bowels, here. lol


Becca