can we ask for a gluten free prescription for

Caz3121

ComeTheRevolution wrote: »

If you find that cutting out wheat has made an improvement, tell your doctor and ask if they are able to prescribe gluten-free food (they were at one point but I'm not sure if this is still the case). You may still be subject to prescription charges if in England.

This was the OPs very point and has been answered by way of the link in post #41 that shows a doctor cannot prescribe unless there is a formal diagnosis and as a few posters have said, to get the test you need to reintroduce the stuff that makes you feel ill into your diet for at least 6 weeks before testing.

Many people (including myself) feel better without eating wheat/gluten but that does not mean we would be entitled to prescriptions for products just by asking the doc. A formal diagnosis is required

Steve-o

ComeTheRevolution wrote: »

I know someone who has become lacto intolerant and has been wheat intolerant for much longer so they saw a qualified nutritionist to check they were getting a balanced diet with all this avoidance. After the consultation the trained professional signed off with 'and remember to eat plenty of wholegrain bread'!!

'Nutritionist' is not a protected title, so anyone can call themselves a nutritionist. Due to this, they can pretty much say whatever they want, because they don't have a professional code of conduct which dictates that their advice has to be based on evidence.

The protected profession title is Dietitian, although there is an assumption that all dietitians do is stick people on a diet. :rotfl:

Logie143

Steve-o wrote: »

'Nutritionist' is not a protected title, so anyone can call themselves a nutritionist. Due to this, they can pretty much say whatever they want, because they don't have a professional code of conduct which dictates that their advice has to be based on evidence.

The protected profession title is Dietitian, although there is an assumption that all dietitians do is stick people on a diet. :rotfl:

Important point from Steve-O. I could be a nutritionalist- eat fruit and veg, don't eat Mcdonalds. It's that easy. Dieticians are properly trained and educated in the science behind diets, not creating a fad that may or may not work.

dawnydee73

Logie143 wrote: »

Important point from Steve-O. I could be a nutritionalist- eat fruit and veg, don't eat Mcdonalds. It's that easy. Dieticians are properly trained and educated in the science behind diets, not creating a fad that may or may not work.

Just to point out, some nutritionists are also properly trained and educated with science based evidence. However you would need to check their qualifications because as Steve-O says anyone can call themselves a nutritionist. This website shows accredited courses and they are aiming to make 'chartered nutritionist' a protected title like dieticians

Gloomendoom

Caz3121 wrote: »

Many people (including myself) feel better without eating wheat/gluten but that does not mean we would be entitled to prescriptions for products just by asking the doc. A formal diagnosis is required

Many people, including myself, feel a lot better after eating things with wheat and gluten in them. They are yummy.

I need to speak to my doctor. Do Boots sell cakes?

Person_one

dawnydee73 wrote: »

Just to point out, some nutritionists are also properly trained and educated with science based evidence. However you would need to check their qualifications because as Steve-O says anyone can call themselves a nutritionist. This website shows accredited courses and they are aiming to make 'chartered nutritionist' a protected title like dieticians

Why? Can they not just study to become dieticians if that's what they want?

dawnydee73

Person_one wrote: »

Why? Can they not just study to become dieticians if that's what they want?

What if they don't want to be dieticians?

Steve-o

dawnydee73 wrote: »

What if they don't want to be dieticians?

Dietetics is a 4 year degree, or 3 year compressed (no breaks) at some universities, so I can see how some people would want the option of a shorter course, especially if they did not want to work in a healthcare setting, or be held by a rigid professional code of conduct.

meer53

You know what ? If you eat something and it makes you feel rubbish, try not eating it. Eat something else instead. Why do you need substitutes ? Gluten free this, gluten free that, it's all a huge and very successful marketing con.

I'm sure it's possible to live a long and healthy life without having to buy (or expect the NHS to buy) products which have had the gluten removed. I discovered that i feel much better when i eat fresh, unprocessed foods, so thats what i eat. You don't need to do hours of research (if you can call it that !) on Youtube, or articles in the press, just listen to your body and give it what it likes.

meer53

March2012 wrote: »

http://www.internetslang.com/WUW-meaning-definition.asp

WUM - wind up merchant. You quoted incorrecty.