Coeliac, IBS or something else?

[KAMorris]

Hello, I've always experienced bloating/stomach pain and cramps after eating (for about 10 years). I put on weight quite easily and feel self conscious when bloated and uncomfortable. I'm often constipated too. I've got a B12 deficiency and also get very big mouth ulcers every couple of weeks. I thought I may have Coeliac Disease, but now thinking it may be IBS. I had a blood test 5 years ago, and it just came up with B12, so I've booked another one for next week. Anyone know what I could have? Thanks.

[Nackapan]

Make sure your folate tested. My daughter had a sore mouth when her folate low. Shes on b12 I jections.

Have you tried elimination diets?

So many things overlap.

My mum has IBS . Diary free helped her. Also low fibre like white bread .

Hers was caused by damage to the bowel from radiotherapy. Before I think it could be administered with more accuracy.

That saved her life from ovarian cancer at the age of 37.

Have you seen gastro ? Or had further investigations ?

Are you getting enough b12.

Many people get gastric problems from that alone.

Hope you find some answers

[KAMorris in reply to Nackapan]

Hi and thanks for replying. I will make sure to ask my doctor about Folate. I has B12 injections, then had tablets. I came off of those recently before my wedding as my acne was bad. I read that too much B12, causes acne. I did try gluten free which seemed to help slightly. I also have been doing a food diet and gluten is the thing that causes the majority of my stomach pains/bloating/constipation. When you say Gastro, is that Gastroenteritis? I just looked at that. That says vomiting, diarrhoea and fever - I don't have any of that. Thanks again, Kirsten

[Nackapan in reply to KAMorris]

No i meant a gastroenterologist referral.

Acne is just a side effect of b12 injections . Your body does adjust . It's actually stated on the leaflet.

I would in that case have a test for celiac whilst eating gluten. Then after give a proper gluten free trial

Alsi try pribiotics.

Some use symprove (expensive) or try another

Then try diary free and so on.

As referral will be slow at present.

[fbirder]

Whatever you may have your really need to see a gastroenterologist.

[JanD236]

For the weight gain it’s worth eliminating thyroid problems so I’d ask your GP to test this.

I suffered severe bloating, digestive discomfort, constipation and occasional stomach pain around the time I was first diagnosed with PA. I’m still slightly prone to all this but nevertheless very much improved. I took a course of a probiotic called Symprove which helped with the bloating and constipation within days. I also take betaine HCL with pepsin with meals containing protein and this seems to keep symptoms to a minimum.

I never suffered cramps after eating nor stomach pain unless I ate a very large meal. As suggested by fbirder it would be a good idea to see a gastroenterologist.