6 months ago I had really bad stomach pain basically a strong burning sensation in my gut which I self diagnosed as acid reflux. My symptoms also included painful bloating, constipation, nausea and was almost always foggy headed after meals.
I decided to load up on over the counter medications for six months until my symptoms really started to affect my sleep. I was increasingly becoming anxious, depressed. I had a hard time exercising and even walking! what I mean is I was quickly out of breath especially walking up hill. I basically stopped going out because of the fatigue... I even have light sensitivity. I can't watch a movie with flashing lights because I get nauseous right away.
2 weeks ago I finally broke down and went to a gastroenterologist. I had a endoscopy and ultrasound done.
( By the way if you're reading this and you are scared of an endoscopy don't be! it's so quick, painless and worth having. I was and I wish I had done it sooner! )
My doctor saw gastritis and small ulcers other than that my testing was fine no cancerous cells, no hpylori, no celiac disease, however, my blood work showed a gluten intolerance??
My question is has anybody gone through a similar experience/symptoms and diagnosis?
Does anyone else with gluten intolerance feel foggy headed? To the point it's hard to function and you just want to stay in bed?
Does this mean I can't have gluten forever?
Are ulcers from gluten intolerance common?
I learned my results yesterday and my doctor recommended omeprozole for 3 months and to follow a Low FODMAP diet. I've been in pain and discomfort so long, I'm just really hopeful this works.