Nutrition.

[Maryelle]

Can anyone tell me how they are getting their much needed vitamins and minerals etc.

Being CD and IBS.and now Lactose intolerant, I am having problems getting my proper nutrition.

I am about to change doctors as I am getting no support whatsoever.....

[KCaine]

Hi Maryelle, from my experience doctors are not very helpful, same goes for specialists. I paid for a private consultation with a qualified nutritionist and she was fantastic. She considered every aspect of my life and gave some very good advice. Money well spent. x

[Penel]

Having CD and lactose intolerance shouldn't matter too much, but the IBS can certainly be a problem. Taking supplements does not have the same health benefits as eating the real food, but taking a multivitamin might help. If you cannot get help through your usual health provider, it could be worth paying for advice as KCaine suggested.

[Regalbirdy]

Hi Maryelle,

My B12 is now given by injection every three months (had to fight hard at the GP's to get this though).

My calcium supplement comes on prescription (thanks to the results of a DEXA Scan).

The jury is still out on how I should be taking vitamin D - injection or supplements (I am not sure yet - that's next on the 'To Do' at the doctors list) because it is so low.

I try to take a multi-vitamin supplement when I remember; and I am almost sure that some of my mineral levels are still screwed up!

Good luck with your new doctor. Overall, I find I have to research what I need to be doing for myself and then go and lobby the GP for it; although occasionally I get lucky and the help is offered automatically.

[Maryelle]

Thank you everyone, I think I will go with the private consultation