I have Celiacs Diease

I sort of suspected and was suspicious for a few years due to getting gallstones in my teens (actually probably closer to 12-13 years old) when I didn't eat that fatty of a diet, and was very much underweight then. In fact until the last two years I've always been underweight.. which can be a symptom of celiacs, too.

The reason I was getting so sick and not digesting food well is because of all the inflammation from it. And back to the ER visit when my heavily wheat gluten laden meal of pasta made me extremely sick - not a virus or even bacteria, but wheat that made me so ill.

If anyone else has had digestive issues from fairly young, gallstones with no risk factors, get tested for celiacs.

I'm dreading going through the cabinets to find something edible for the next couple of days, I think I'll be stuck to meat only.

I know. Though there are a lot more things with wheat hidden in them then without. There are, for example, no places in town that I could go out to eat to (small town) with this.
The smaller grocery stores in town don't carry many specifically marketed toward gluten intolerance foods either, which is nice....

I've had it by itself before, not made into other products. I gagged, the texture was awful. I have a lot of weird textural food issues though… just thinking of couscous makes me shudder (it's much worse). That's actually something of a problem, I'm not too keen on some foods due to texture - anything that's more gritty or feels weird. (Corn tortillias for example )

What about V8? Is there anything hidden under "natural flavors" that I need to worry about?

I certainly hope not. Many beetles have a bitter taste (opinion of my reptiles and keepers odd enough to taste test insects). Though they'd certainly be gluten free… Usually it's how they sneak odd things in like gluten and lactose. I'll figure it out and I have an appointment with a dietition to cover the smaller things.
I didn't have time to dig around for a safe lunch, so I defaulted to one of the Ensure shakes in the fridge as I usually do when I have problems eating. I never noticed before that they are gluten free, though that explains why they settle ok.

Endoscope biopsy of the duodenum (first part of the intestine just passed the stomach). The changes it cause were present. The other way is through a blood test, but they were down there poking around with the scope so the biopsy was easier. If one doesn't need a scope, go for the blood test.

What is important is that if anyone thinks they have it and wants an official diagosis of it. Keep eating wheat gluten, otherwise the tests will show that you don't have it. As far as GI disorders go, it's not too uncommon, but not everyone has it and the diet isn't needed for someone who doesn't have it. (In otherwords its not a fad cure all diet for other disorders)

If you're considering it, get tested first. If you do have any gluten issues, go off it, then go back on for tests you can get very sick from it.

Not everyone needs this diet. Again, it's not a cure all for other issues. It's actually possible to have a placebo effect even if you don't need it, too.


As for being healthier. There's plenty of ways to still eat unhealthy foods that don't have any trace of wheat in them. Fats and sugar. I can't have much of the former, but eat far too much of the latter. (eating some chocolate, atm)

And again, my problems are largely going to be from living in a small rural town. Whole Foods? - If I wish to drive close to a 150miles. Resturants? Again, 120 miles or so. It's literally fast food and some small restaurants here that don't do that and/or can't be trusted to keep the wheat products away. (mostly Mexican food, an Italian restaurant, and another steak house place that has waiters/cooks that speak poor English and can't even understand "No Mustard")
There are plenty of gluten free products that aren't specially labeled as such, but no breads, mixes, cereals, or specialty items of the like at the grocery stores I have available. Shipping... is expensive and won't be an option for me.

Get it checked out. If you don't have it you won't get better by going off of it, and you'll be giving up a lot of whole grain foods that actually are good for you. Btw, if someone in a store comes up and really starts on about stuff like this please remember they're salespeople. A good one will talk you into buying something you do not need and you won't even realize they're doing it because they seem so nice and helpful. (been there, done that to people )
Otherwise get some tests done, it may be something else entirely. Especially get your B vitamins and vitamin D checked along with a few others. Maybe you'll find an answer.

IBD is a whole 'nother ball park. Maybe work with a dietitian as well as his doctor?

I don't believe I have a problem with corn, but then I don't eat that much of it.

I did remember that you've worked in bakeries and I'm sure you know a few tips that you may find me randomly asking you.
I didn't know that the premade items had more calories. This really won't be an issue for me, though, since I rarely meet what should be my daily caloric intake anyways (usually hit 1000 or 1200 at best ). A lot of premade stuff is just for my DH, really, as I quite a bit pickier.

One thing I realized last night is that I'll probably need to make my own salsa(among other things). Any suggestions for a nice high heat/drought resistant high yield rich flavored tomato? The romas my in-laws grew last year didn't do very well (nor the year before) so I don't believe they like this area. The early girls I grew went nuts, though.
And what the heck is the proper name for those little sweet peppers you see in stores now?

I do have some concern that there are people that this diet doesn't do any good for. Apparently that's linked to other bacterial growth problems.… (which I've had, hopefully that didn't set me up for more trouble).

ETA: I just realized that the shredded cheeses in my fridge (from a shopping trip at Sam's - I sometimes get to go every couple of months) are all gluten free. Maybe because they're large bags that are intended for restaurant use? I'll have to see what other bulk items they offer that are gluten free.