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I recently posted the following questions:

1.  Are there other Celiacs out there with multiple food Intolerances?
2.  Why do you think one becomes intolerant to other foods?
3.  Where does one get supplements and medications without fillers?
4.  What type of doctor could I see about this problem?

I received 26 responses to some or all of the above questions and many of those respondents offered sympathy but no solutions or suggestions.  However, listed below are condensed versions of some postings (not in any particular order).

Several people said they simply do not eat out.

An allergist told one person that you become allergic to other foods because you have over compensated and that often going on a rotation diet with these items, you will generally be able to tolerate them in smaller quantities.   

Three people recommended finding a compounding pharmacy to make my medications and supplements.  Also, one person suggested that I join CSA and look into the GENOME Diet.

Several people said that they turned to a naturopath and one person had an ELISA Test conducted to test for sensitivities.  Also they took enzymes, a probiotic and varied their diet to keep their system digesting efficiently.

One person stated that she manages her new reactions, mostly, by pinning down what she had reacted to and then putting the food in question on an "avoid" list.

One person went to an allergist who gave her the ALCAT Test for food intolerances, then put her on a diverse rotatory diet.  The foods that she is not intolerant to, she can have every other day and for those foods that she is mildly intolerant to, it's every four days.  For those foods that she is severely intolerant to, she has to wait three months and then begin rotating them back in every four days.

Several people said that you just have to keep adjusting.

One person eats a lot of  whole foods and recently has been doing a lot of things with the paleo diet.  This person also sees a holistic GP and NP.

Another person rotates her food and follows an anti-inflammatory diet once a year, and is being guided by a naturopath.

One person said she uses Twin Lab Supplements.  She also suggested reading the article, "Gluten Intolerance and Stress" at 
www.naturalways.comadrenal.htm

One person suggested getting supplements from the site, www.iherb.com that are in liquid form and are less likely to have fillers.

Two people suggested reading the book, "Eat Right 4 your Blood Type" by Dr. Peter D'Adamo.

One person found that by adding konjac to her diet helped her.  She said that Konjac is a semi-digestible polysaccharide which produces butyrate when it reaches the intestine and makes the gut happy and healthy.

One person said that he uses the brand name, PURE, for his vitamins and supplements.

One person said that an allergy (or intolerance) does not manifest itself until it is triggered.  He said that initial exposures do not cause a reaction, but if they are large enough, they create an immunity.  He goes on to report that as we grow older, more and more of our potential allergies become triggered.

As I previously mentioned, these responses are very condensed.  I want to thank all respondents for their time in this matter.  Personally, I think I will try taking an enzyme for digestion (already taking a probiotic), start the rotation diet, and try to find a naturopath.   Many thanks,  Jane in MD

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