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My husband want to do a double blind test? kinda long?

My doctor checked me and thinks I have a gluten sensitivity/ intolerance. As my doctor explained it there are 5 known levels of gluten issues and the blood test can only test for celiac's and a wheat allergy. he also diagnosed me with IBS. Per his instructions I went gluten free and felt much better. Now (its been almost two month) every time I have gluten in a more than minimal amount I get really painful twisting, bloating intestinal pain.

My husband is being very unsupportive and thoughtless, mocking that since the test was negative there is no way I can have a gluten sensitivity or intolerance. (He's a psychology major, works in cancer and often acts and speaks like he know better then others on many issues including doctors) He will probably also read this question since he is so afraid I will talk about him to "people".

My husband is strongly suggesting (demanding) a double blind study to see if I have a reaction. Basically he wants a stranger/ friend to give me something with gluten one week and something without another week and see if i get sick. I think thats really messed up. I saw a doctor, I am doing as my doctor suggested, I didn't just go gluten free for a fad and my husband is being such an insensitive ***** about it. So should I agree to do the double blind test, even though I know I will be in pain and sick from it, if it makes my husband believe I have real issues?

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  • Kate
    Lv 7
    7 years ago
    Favorite Answer

    No. Why would you put yourself through pain just to help him prove or not prove a point? Would he do a double blind test with insulin if he had type two diabetes? He's being childish and petty and it sounds as though he feels threatened by the doctor. Follow the doctors orders and bring him to the next appointment so the doctor can explain it. IBS is different from celiac, but it doesn't mean you don't have a sensitivity to certain foods. I can't eat really high fat foods or I get symptoms like you described. I don't have an allergy to fat, but my body is sensitive to a lot of fat and it's better for not to eat it. Lots of people are like that with different foods. There are all kinds of degrees of lactose intolerance, for example. Your husband isn't as educated on IBS or food issues as he thinks he is and you shouldn't have to suffer for that.

    I also feel that even if you go through pain and discomfort and prove his double blind wrong, he'll likely come up with an excuse, like you suspect or knew. This sounds like it is more about his ego than any other issue.

  • .
    Lv 7
    7 years ago

    Do what is right for YOU...if you don't want to go through the pain and crap that goes along with your consumption of gluten, tell Mr. Insensitive that he's free to eat what he desires, but you are CHOOSING to cut gluten from your diet...

    What's the real issue anyway??? Is he upset because since you aren't eating gluten, meals/food at home has changed??? Whether he believes the doctor or not is irrelevant...what's the actual issue here?? You could just as easily been perfectly healthy and decided to get on the gluten-free bandwagon...

    OR you could tell him you'll be happy to do the double-blind test AFTER he ingests something that causes him to be equally as ill/uncomfortable as you are when you consume gluten...

  • Krull
    Lv 4
    7 years ago

    no, if you feel better after going gluten free what's his issue. I say if he has any allergies then subject them to him and tell him you want a triple blind test.

    just because he is a psychology major doesn't mean he is smart. look how narrow minded he is, nothing like an electrified cattle prod to bring some common sense to him. :)

  • Anonymous
    7 years ago

    Why not. If you are right, it will give you a chance to prove him wrong. I think that you are afraid that he's right. I kind of agree that the gluten thing is a made up condition, kind of like the low testosterone thing that's all the rage these days. It is just something that keeps the doctors in their Porsches

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  • Anonymous
    7 years ago

    You should explain to your husband that he of all people should realize how wrong he is to be such a jerk, and what effect his actions can have on your marriage, then point out that he should already know this due to his major.

  • ?
    Lv 7
    7 years ago

    Your doctor is your doctor not your husband. That is not his job. You should follow what your doctor suggested and be firm about it with your husband that you trust your doctor and not him to handle health issue.

  • 7 years ago

    I'd tell him to fvck off. If he wants to get laid regularly he'd want you healthy and that means cutting gluten out of your diet. Period.

  • 7 years ago

    I think it's a good idea, I'd do it.

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