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Hi!
I've been lurking on the listserv for a couple of weeks getting loads of
useful information. I'd like to get your opinion on whether I should
go through the formal diagnostic thing or not.
Background: About 4 years ago I experienced severe migraines coupled with
an extremely bloated and uncomfortable belly. As I was living in India at
the time, I visited a homeopathic doctor who diagnosed colitis. She gave
me some tablets (don't know what) which provided relief within a week.
About 18 months ago, when I was again under severe stress, the symptoms
recurred. I went to the university clinic where the doctor (md) prescribed
mylanta gas. No effect. Went back, the dr. then prescribed painkillers.
So I began my search for a homeopath. Found an acupuncturist instead. She
thought I was allergic to gluten and lactose, told me to avoid them, and
sent me off for a series of (highly undignified) colonic irrigations. It
worked! I occassionally still get some bloating and discomfort, but nowhere
near the earlier levels (thank god), and the migraines have completely
stopped. Unexpectedly, my energy level also shot up! I was concerned about
feeling lethargic, but just thought I was out of shape. Eventually, I
became concerned about whether I was eating a balanced diet. So I consulted
a dietitian at the univ. clinic who was skeptical about the diagnosis
and livid about the colonics. She insisted I stop them and go back on milk
(lactaid). Since avoiding gluten and lactose seems to be working for me,
she suggested I continue to stay away from them, but highly recommended that
I get allergy tests done later.
My question is should I be happy with the status quo (relatively minor
occasional bloating and discomfort) and continue with the (boring)
gluten/lactose-free diet or should I go off the diet (for how long?),
consult a gastroenterologist and get the biopsies done?
Sorry about the length of this e-mail and thanks for bearing with me!
Shashi Pathak
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