I am just coming up to the one year mark since diagnosis so not a pro at all. Eating out now makes me somewhat anxious, I would ask all the necessary questions re food prep protocols/utensils/work surface etc and make a judgement on how confident I feel with their answers. Lots of places use a disclaimer like this just to cover their backs which I get, it’s a huge responsibility. I have had places insist they can keep me safe, whilst dodging my questions and just replying ‘you’ll be fine’. That’s not good enough for me, so I refused to eat there. Some restaurants clearly know what they’re talking about and it instantly puts me at ease. Trust your instinct is my advice, good luck!

I haven’t hit the year mark since diagnosis yet so can’t be of much help. Though from what I understand lots of people have to ask for their bloods to be done as it isn’t always done routinely so I would imagine speaking to a dietitian would likely only be done through a referral? Though like I say I’m not there yet so don’t know. Hope it all goes ok

I can’t imagine the side effects will get better but you may just ‘get used to’ feeling that way :( it’s rubbish, I really feel for you. I always try peppermint tea, hot water bottle and buscopan cramps-not sure whether it actually helps but it’s my go to on the off chance. I hope the next 5 weeks pass by quickly!

Welcome You’ll find this group so helpful and welcoming. It makes a big difference having people that truly know what you’re going through and understand that not eating Gluten is often not the worst part of having coeliac disease

How rubbish for you :( I imagine you have lost faith in one of our safest food options. I have been to pizza express several times since diagnosis last year and have always been well looked after and not had any problems. That said I have not had takeaway.