DEAR DR. GOTT: I recently underwent an endoscopy. My doctor wanted to check things out because I have acid reflux (which is currently under control with Protonix). From the biopsies taken, I was diagnosed with eosinophilic esophagitis. My doctor said this was caused by a food allergy and recommended test.
I went to an allergist and tested mildly positive to wheat, soy and oat. I have been advised to avoid these foods due to the long-term effects they will have on my esophagus, which apparently already has rings on it.
I am also hypothyroid (taking Synthroid) due to Hashimoto’s which, as you know, is an autoimmune disorder. I have been reading recently about a possible connection between allergies causing havoc with the immune system and Hashimoto’s. [Read more...]