Such an ugly thread.

Just in case anyone anti-GF is reading this with a halfway open mind, I’ll just mention that it isn’t always easy to get a celiac diagnosis. Few doctors really understand it and there are so many symptoms of celiac (mood being one of them) that it can be extremely hard to get a diagnosis.

This difficulty is compounded by the fact tang testing must be done while the person is actively consuming gluten. So if someone cuts gluten and feels better, testing may not be accurate (or the doctor might not be willing to test).

I have mixed feelings about the non-medical gluten free people. It is difficult when semi-GF have contributed to someone in the food industry deeply misunderstanding the severity. (Imo this should be part of required training but that’s probably another thread.)

But!! I am someone who tried gf exactly because of the “trend”. I decided to try it for a week to see how I felt and was shocked when 24 hours later I felt like a different person.

One other thing I’ll mention for those who are curious ... there is a gene for celiac but it needs to be turned on. Usually this is preceded by a stressful event, health event, etc. So even if you know someone used to tolerate gluten just fine it doesn’t mean they are faking. It probably means that their gene was activated.

I do get that some people can be generally difficult and it can be irritating when people unpack their annoying ness into food situations. My MIL has no problem asking us to accommodate her food issues (much more extensive than mine) but she will then turn around and “sample” (aka eat) other foods that aren’t on her approved list.

But you know what? Maybe if she’s strict on certain foods it allows her more wiggle room when it comes to a favorite treat. Maybe her willpower isn’t the strongest—no judgment. I’m not that way with my celiac but maybe I would be if I didn’t puke for 12 hours immediately after exposure. Basically, who am I to judge where she is with her food journey? And also, who are you to do so?

I recall a craze about fat being bad for you. Now, eating fat is all the rage, more fat the better.
If I live long enough, I am sure I will see another "don't eat this, if you want to be healthy." fad.

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Anonymous wrote:I’m actually diagnosed celiac and I am deeply grateful for all the “fakers”. Celiac is rare, and if it weren’t for all the “fakers” it wouldn’t be profitable for stores to carry gluten-free products, or for restaurants to offer gluten-free dishes. The past 15 years have been an amazing progression. When first diagnosed I had to buy many ingredients at expensive health food stores and I couldn’t eat out ever. Now I can go to most restaurants and find gluten-free stuff at most supermarkets. It’s wonderful, and I care 0% that it inconveniences you and makes you cranky. In fact, that’s kind of a bonus.

In short, suck it.

We will all gladly "suck it" for you and for legitimate illness.

But the point is that my legitimate illness is made much easier to bear by all of the “illegitimate” gluten free eaters. So OP needs to sit down and stop complaining about a phenomenon of “fakers” that affects her life minimally while improving the life of those of us who have no choice wrt gluten.

Strange, most celiacs state the opposite: that the fakers are so ridiculous that nobody takes it seriously at restaurants and such - oh yes Karenla, the rolls are gluten free. Enjoy! eyeroll by the waiter. That makes it much more dangerous for the celiacs.

I was waitress for many years when I was young. If you think gluten is the only thing they're rolling their eyes at, you're a fool. Enjoy your 'decaf' Karen.

LOL "It's so strange that I'm completely caffeine-free but I'm jittery after eating out and I get such migraines! Must be the gluten!"

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Anonymous wrote:Wait til you find out I’m sensitive to dairy too. And not just lactose.

Dairy allergy is a real thing. Sensitivity is not. Don't post nonsense. I am OP and I am not disputing legitimate health problems and diagnoses.

You’re right. My vomiting ave migraines after dairy is entirely in my head. FWIW my doc only considers anaphylaxis as a true allergy. I’m definitely having those symptoms too, but not quite life threatening enough for consideration.

If you aren’t dealing with these issues, you genuinely have no basis for conversation. Kindly see yourself out, and attempt to remove your head from your nether region.

Migraines often end with vomitting. It is one of the main migraine relief mechanisms that most people experience. Funny that you don't know that but you suffer from migraines?

Funny enough my vomiting comes first. You’re an asshole. Straight up.

Anonymous wrote:Eight pages and not one scientific study posted. Except one meta analysis that indicated that gluten might affect mood.

Can you go back to bothering people on the political forum? Well perhaps take your lithium?

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Anonymous wrote:Let me elbow my way in here.

First, thank you celiacs for paving the way and being vocal and advocating for enacting a sweeping change in food labeling. This has been life-changing for me as a parent of 2 children with anaphylactic food allergies. We are deeply grateful.

I follow and have followed a strictly GF diet that was doctor-initiated and ordered after I suffered debilitating migraines with ever increasing intensity and duration for years. In desperation, I sought saw a new to me practitioner thinking I’d refill my Imitrex, but instead got a diet plan. No exaggeration to say this was life-changing. I now can pop an Advil at the first sign of a headache, but this is rare. My migraines are now rare.

So a colossal FU to you, OP and Good Day!

So unhinged and rude. Typical gf faker, that is ready to F others just to make a fuss.

I enjoyed what they wrote, found it well balanced.

We know you’re a troll. Or OP copycat. Anyone that needs to follow a food restriction neither needs nor cares what your ignorance allows.

Eight pages and not one scientific study posted. Except one meta analysis that indicated that gluten might affect mood.

Anonymous wrote:I wonder if the OP also thinks people with heart disease are fakers when they go on low cholesterol diets. I mean, one piece of buttered toast won't give them a heart attack...

It was not one piece of bread that cause heart disease..

Anonymous wrote:OP is brave, and correct.

Thank you!

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Anonymous wrote:Wait til you find out I’m sensitive to dairy too. And not just lactose.

Dairy allergy is a real thing. Sensitivity is not. Don't post nonsense. I am OP and I am not disputing legitimate health problems and diagnoses.

You’re right. My vomiting ave migraines after dairy is entirely in my head. FWIW my doc only considers anaphylaxis as a true allergy. I’m definitely having those symptoms too, but not quite life threatening enough for consideration.

If you aren’t dealing with these issues, you genuinely have no basis for conversation. Kindly see yourself out, and attempt to remove your head from your nether region.

Migraines often end with vomitting. It is one of the main migraine relief mechanisms that most people experience. Funny that you don't know that but you suffer from migraines?

Anonymous wrote:Let me elbow my way in here.

First, thank you celiacs for paving the way and being vocal and advocating for enacting a sweeping change in food labeling. This has been life-changing for me as a parent of 2 children with anaphylactic food allergies. We are deeply grateful.

I follow and have followed a strictly GF diet that was doctor-initiated and ordered after I suffered debilitating migraines with ever increasing intensity and duration for years. In desperation, I sought saw a new to me practitioner thinking I’d refill my Imitrex, but instead got a diet plan. No exaggeration to say this was life-changing. I now can pop an Advil at the first sign of a headache, but this is rare. My migraines are now rare.

So a colossal FU to you, OP and Good Day!

So unhinged and rude. Typical gf faker, that is ready to F others just to make a fuss.

I wonder if the OP also thinks people with heart disease are fakers when they go on low cholesterol diets. I mean, one piece of buttered toast won't give them a heart attack...

Anonymous wrote:OP is brave, and correct.

LOL yes, she is the brave Black Knight mentioned upthread.

While I don’t have either condition, cutting gluten has dramatically helped my stomach feel a lot better and lose weight.

So I will continue to go gluten free.

OP is unpleasant, and incorrect.