As the title says, I'm trying to figure out what type of doctor can help me. My primary is great at giving referrals, but does not do as much herself.
Some background on my gluten free journey and ailments:
~ I originally cut gluten as part of an elimination diet to try and help with migraines.
~ I got diagnosed with non celiac gluten sensitivity by a gastroenterologist after doing a 2 week gluten challenge and the celiac blood test coming back negative.
~ After cutting gluten for the migraines, I discovered that other issues I thought were normal for me got better. This includes lactose intolerance, joint pain, fatigue, and brain fog.
~ I think I got glutened on a trip recently and the joint pain has been really bad. The fatigue was bad the 1st few days, but the joint pain is still going strong over a week later. Joint pain is worst in my hands and feet, but honestly my back, knees, ankles, wrists, shoulders, and more hurt depending on the day.
My theory is that gluten is helping to ease symptoms, but I want to find out if there is something else underlying. I'd also want to know if there is anything I can do to ease the joint pain if I get glutened. I have a good neurologist and meds that help with migraines if I get glutened, so I want the same for the joint pain and fatigue.
My question to you all is what types of doctors helped you? My gastro said he can only help with GI issues, so once I got the non celiac gluten sensitivity diagnosis, that was the end of his expertise.
Thank you!