how may crohnies are gluten intolerant or avoid gluten?

Thanks,

Jen

I gave up gluten a few months ago after igg and ige testing showed i was sensitive to it... I felt better for a few weeks then felt mysteriously sick again. I started eating things containing gluten again this week and have had D and felt worse :( so out it goes again...

I just started a gluten-free, low sugar, dairy free diet. I'm also trying to incorporate easy to digest foods, avoiding most meats. Bread is my downfall! I got some tapioca bread and it's not to bad. It didn't cause any pain at all for me. I feel like it's worth a try anyway.

So, you feel better with less D?

Good for yoiu and thansk for sharing!!
Jen

I went of gluten and dairy/lactose 4 weeks ago, definate improvement.  I get gluten free bread from the local bakery (although I have to microwave it before I eat it to soften it up, otherwise it crumbles). and there are lots of gluten free pancake mix, crackers, soup and such.  Dairyland also makes a lactose free milk that is awesome.  There is also gluten free pasta and I used rice noodles to make stir fry.  Hope this helps.

I try to avoid it along with high lactose dairy and sugar. Avoiding these really helps, and I do notice a difference when I stray from my diet.

My GI just did bloodwork checking for Celiac (among other things) since my normal labs and liver function have been abnormal for a while....I'll let you know when I hear back from her (should be in the next couple days) and let you know what the test showed.