How did you find out you had food intolerances?

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For years I have had gastritis. I've seen doctors for it and other digestive tract disorders. Of course, as doctors usually do, it was take this pill or that one. When I reached Medicare I went to a gastroenterologist as Medicare requests. It was supposed to be only for a scope of the intestinal tract, but I didn't find that acceptable with all the stomach issues I've had. After talking to the doctor and telling him the symptoms and his exam, he ordered blood work. The blood work showed I am intolerant of wheat and lactose. No other doctor took this approach. It was always here is another anti-acid pill, try this. He did keep me on the anti-acid but suggested after sometime for my body to readjust to the new diet, then see if I needed them. He also ordered an endoscopy and found my stomach was mildly inflamed. After the results, he gave me directions in regards to a gluten-free diet and lactose intolerance. Fortunately, lactose can be dealt with by using a lactose inhibiting pill and I do not have to eliminate dairy unless I find it to be a problem still. Today, more than a year since I found I was wheat intolerant, I find it still presents a problem since I'm married and my husband doesn't suffer with the same problem. He is the cook, and bless him, he has done his very best to change our diet to eliminate wheat rather than cook two separate diets. I feel very fortunate today to have learned finally what the major problem causers were. I have eliminated taking anti-acids on a regular basis only if needed. It sure would have been nice to have known it years ago, and I still don't understand why it was so difficult to find. It sure wasn't because I didn't seek help!