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What Are The Signs And Symptoms Of Celiac Disease?

I have all the symptoms of celiac disease, but I have been on Hydrocodone 10-325 for quite a while now. I take usually 1 to 1-1/2 every evening. Could my symptoms be from pain medication instead of a disease. I had a bad wreck at 16. I have no spleen, tail removed from pancreas, Left knee replacement. Left arm rebuilt. Rod in right leg. I have had an ekg and colonoscopy with clean bill of health. I also am on testosterone shots for low T. My vitamin levels were good on last blood test. What do you recommend as a way to narrow down my symptoms. Age 40 Height 6 3 weight 200 Symptoms Daily Fatigue Diarrhea Daily Lack of motivation gas and bloating all the time
Mon, 31 Dec 2018
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Hello,

Narcotics such as hydrocodone can affect bowel patterns. You also have other reasons that may be causing gas and bloating. But there is a blood test (Celiac panel) which can help sort out whether that may be contributing to your problems.

I recommend getting that test done if you have been finding that you have more problems (diarrhea, gas, abdominal pain, etc) after eating foods with gluten (wheat, barley, rye).

If the Celiac blood test comes back normal, and you have already consulted with a gastroenterologist regarding the ongoing digestive problems without specific findings, then you might want to try an elimination diet, avoiding glutens, dairy, and other foods that may be causing problems.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Bonnie Berger-Durnbaugh, General & Family Physician
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What Are The Signs And Symptoms Of Celiac Disease?

Hello, Narcotics such as hydrocodone can affect bowel patterns. You also have other reasons that may be causing gas and bloating. But there is a blood test (Celiac panel) which can help sort out whether that may be contributing to your problems. I recommend getting that test done if you have been finding that you have more problems (diarrhea, gas, abdominal pain, etc) after eating foods with gluten (wheat, barley, rye). If the Celiac blood test comes back normal, and you have already consulted with a gastroenterologist regarding the ongoing digestive problems without specific findings, then you might want to try an elimination diet, avoiding glutens, dairy, and other foods that may be causing problems. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Bonnie Berger-Durnbaugh, General & Family Physician