you may have to undergo an endoscopy to biopsy your small intestine to confirm that you have celiac disease. typically a blood test may be done first since it can be an indicator and is less invasive but a biopsy is better at confirming a diagnosis. you may also want to attempt an elimination diet to determine any food allergies sensitivities or intolerances that you may have. this type of diet starts out very basic and restrictive but you will gradually start to reintroduce certain foods back into your diet one at a time and monitor your body’s response. if you have an allergy or sensitivity you may notice side effects when you reintroduce different foods. this isn’t meant to replace a proper diagnosis but it can help provide you with an association and causal relationship. another option might be to keep a food journal and write down your dietary intake each day. you may be able to better identify triggers and notice trends between symptoms and foods consumed by doing so. it may then be worthwhile for you to discuss treatment and management options with other health professionals like another doctor or a registered dietitian. i'm sorry you're coping with celiac disease which is an autoimmune condition that renders the body unable to process gluten (a component of wheat) and causes the body to attack its own small intestine when gluten is consumed. your doctor did the right thing in advising you to avoid foods that contain gluten. in fact this is the only treatment for celiac disease. however it sounds like you might have been offered more resources and support than you received. you might want to consult a medical provider who specializes in digestive disorders to have your diagnosis confirmed and receive more specific counseling. because celiac disease isn't just a digestive disorder but also causes damage to your small intestine it's important you understand how to manage this disease. a specialist may be able to offer you that type of thorough support. webmd also offers a great digestive disorders community. you might consider checking in there to find the celiac disease group and start chatting with others who share your condition. wishing you well!
diagnosed with celiac disease but not given any care. what is my next step? . i was given a blood test and told by my family doctor that i had celiac disease and to stop eating gluten 2 years ago. i was never referred to a doctor who deals with my disease or given any other tests or scopes. being as its 2 years after the diagnosis should i try to consult a doctor for better care?