So much ignorance here. Allergies are not the only reason to avoid a food.

My friend has chronic kidney stones and has to avoid oxalates (strawberries, spinach etc) -- she's not "allergic."

I have an autoimmune disease that is worsened (not caused) by dairy and gluten. It sucks big time to not eat these foods, but I wouldn't have an allergic reaction if I did, yet it would be terrible for my health.

I agree you don't need to make a fuss about things, but you don't know everyone's medical history.

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I agree the people who don’t eat gluten for their own personal reasons unrelated to medical issues just need to handle that themselves. That means not requesting special meals at gatherings other people host. Because that’s not a need, it’s a preference.

This is my story; at 36 and newly postpartum, I began to have (true, diagnosed not just a “bad headache”) migraines that would have me down for the count, in bed, missing out on life. Determined through a GP that gluten was a likely trigger. Went to a nutritionist to further clean up my diet. Nearly immediately, my migraines stopped.

That was a decade ago and I only get an occasional migraine if I go off track and indulge or intentionally glutenize myself or if it’s accidental like the time Noodles gave me regular and not GF pasta!

All said, I never! expect any special accommodations! I will politely decline cake or anything that isn’t obviously GF. I also come prepared with my own snacks, can eat later, have just eaten…I won’t even mention my GF preference.

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Anonymous wrote:OP, why didn't your friend who ordered pizza, just order a gluten-free pizza? Most chain places even now have them.

My mom has dx celiac's disease so has to eat gluten free. It's not hard to have options for her. As for kids, its not hard to get gluten free pizza, chicken nuggets and even a cupcake (grocery stores have these).

I don't spent time worrying about if someone's dietary restrictions are 'fake'. I try to have options for everyone, and make sure to let folks know what is what so they can make their own choices. It's not hard.

As a celiac with a celiac kid, I don’t expect people to accommodate but the worst is people who think they are accommodating but aren’t really. Dominos(or any chain) GF pizza is NOT safe for celiacs because of cross contamination. So please don’t try and force me or my kid to eat it because you ordered it “for me”. And make a big deal to everyone about it. This GF trend for everyone has good points but mostly it just makes it harder on those of us that really need to be GF

No, people trying to be considerate of your needs are not "the worst." Simply explain the cross-contamination issue to them. And pack your own food.

Anonymous wrote:My teenage son with celiac can eat Domino's pizza just fine and he appreciates being accommodated. Some are more sensitive than others. He's been GF since he was a toddler and he's not super-sensitive from cross- contamination but if he orders a burger and get a wheat bun by mistake and doesn't realize it, he will throw up all night (looking at you, Great American Restaurants).

I would just say just because he doesn’t have immediate symptoms does not mean his small intestine is not getting damaged. Silent celiac is a real thing.

My teenage son with celiac can eat Domino's pizza just fine and he appreciates being accommodated. Some are more sensitive than others. He's been GF since he was a toddler and he's not super-sensitive from cross- contamination but if he orders a burger and get a wheat bun by mistake and doesn't realize it, he will throw up all night (looking at you, Great American Restaurants).

Yeah, it's the person who makes a big to the waiter about adapting the dish to be GF, but then gets hungry waiting for their specially prepared meal and eats a piece of bread from the table. Ridiculous.

My elementary aged son is gluten sensitive, I am more than happy to bring his own food with me to a party. I usually buy GF hamburger/hotdog buns and it solves the problem. I do not expect anyone to accommodate his diet, he is my responsibility. I have a really good friend that will buy him GF cupcakes and it is super sweet of her.

Judgey people who don't need to be are also annoying.

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Anonymous wrote:OP, why didn't your friend who ordered pizza, just order a gluten-free pizza? Most chain places even now have them.

My mom has dx celiac's disease so has to eat gluten free. It's not hard to have options for her. As for kids, its not hard to get gluten free pizza, chicken nuggets and even a cupcake (grocery stores have these).

I don't spent time worrying about if someone's dietary restrictions are 'fake'. I try to have options for everyone, and make sure to let folks know what is what so they can make their own choices. It's not hard.

As a celiac with a celiac kid, I don’t expect people to accommodate but the worst is people who think they are accommodating but aren’t really. Dominos(or any chain) GF pizza is NOT safe for celiacs because of cross contamination. So please don’t try and force me or my kid to eat it because you ordered it “for me”. And make a big deal to everyone about it. This GF trend for everyone has good points but mostly it just makes it harder on those of us that really need to be GF

Totally- if you ordered me gf pizza from a chain or gf cupcakes from a regular bakery I wouldn't touch them.

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Anonymous wrote:Wow--you all know some crazy people...my DH has celiac and if he could eat gluten without suffering awful cramps and explosive diarrhea he would (he wasn't diagnosed until his late 20s)....who would not eat gluten just because??? Crazy.

Op here. I have a friend with celiac and another with hashimoto. I know they have this. They do not burden host with their dietary restrictions and make it about them when we go out to eat. These are not the people I am venting about. They quietly order what they can eat. The kids who have true life threatening allergies bring own food or won’t trust what is on the table often.

It is the fake GF who annoy me. They are NOT allergic. They just make it inconvenient for the host.

One mom decided it is healthier to be GF and makes school parents suffer through this GF for every school meal. She is so annoying.

Yes they just do not eat when they go out. It is so fun!

1000% this. I have celiac and just don't eat out unless it's a safe restaurant or the friends buy prepackaged safe gf food for me. And yes our house is 100% gf and no my husband and kids aren't starving at all

I have a non gluten related autoimmune condition. If I eat gluten, I just feel unwell. My muscles ache and I feel bloated and sluggish and achy. Kind of like a bad hangover. It isn't an allergy and I never tell anyone as there is always something to eat at parties. Also if I eat a little it isn't a big deal and occasionally I indulge and deal with the consequences, just because a lot of really good food has gluten.

I feel like the gluten intolerance is starting to be passe now, you don't hear about it as much. It was all the rage a few years ago.

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Anonymous wrote:OP, why didn't your friend who ordered pizza, just order a gluten-free pizza? Most chain places even now have them.

My mom has dx celiac's disease so has to eat gluten free. It's not hard to have options for her. As for kids, its not hard to get gluten free pizza, chicken nuggets and even a cupcake (grocery stores have these).

I don't spent time worrying about if someone's dietary restrictions are 'fake'. I try to have options for everyone, and make sure to let folks know what is what so they can make their own choices. It's not hard.

As a celiac with a celiac kid, I don’t expect people to accommodate but the worst is people who think they are accommodating but aren’t really. Dominos(or any chain) GF pizza is NOT safe for celiacs because of cross contamination. So please don’t try and force me or my kid to eat it because you ordered it “for me”. And make a big deal to everyone about it. This GF trend for everyone has good points but mostly it just makes it harder on those of us that really need to be GF

For the year end school party, we ordered pizza for everyone and made a point to order two GF pizzas. The room parents made effort to order these and keep them separate. At the end of the party, we realized no one ate the GF pizzas. I don’t know if the GF didn’t eat, just ate regular pizza, didn’t know there was GF pizza or what. I’m pretty sure parents are not actually told which kid has the allergies.

One year a mom made a huge stink about having Oreos. I can’t remember if it was the GF mom since it is anonymous.

Anonymous wrote:OP, why didn't your friend who ordered pizza, just order a gluten-free pizza? Most chain places even now have them.

My mom has dx celiac's disease so has to eat gluten free. It's not hard to have options for her. As for kids, its not hard to get gluten free pizza, chicken nuggets and even a cupcake (grocery stores have these).

I don't spent time worrying about if someone's dietary restrictions are 'fake'. I try to have options for everyone, and make sure to let folks know what is what so they can make their own choices. It's not hard.

As a celiac with a celiac kid, I don’t expect people to accommodate but the worst is people who think they are accommodating but aren’t really. Dominos(or any chain) GF pizza is NOT safe for celiacs because of cross contamination. So please don’t try and force me or my kid to eat it because you ordered it “for me”. And make a big deal to everyone about it. This GF trend for everyone has good points but mostly it just makes it harder on those of us that really need to be GF

Here are just some of the reasons that this newest fad of GF can actually be harmful if you don't have a medical reason to go GF (which VERY few do).

https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/3-reasons-not-put-child-gluten-free-diet-unless-doctor-says-201606079760

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Wow--you all know some crazy people...my DH has celiac and if he could eat gluten without suffering awful cramps and explosive diarrhea he would (he wasn't diagnosed until his late 20s)....who would not eat gluten just because??? Crazy.

Op here. I have a friend with celiac and another with hashimoto. I know they have this. They do not burden host with their dietary restrictions and make it about them when we go out to eat. These are not the people I am venting about. They quietly order what they can eat. The kids who have true life threatening allergies bring own food or won’t trust what is on the table often.

It is the fake GF who annoy me. They are NOT allergic. They just make it inconvenient for the host.

One mom decided it is healthier to be GF and makes school parents suffer through this GF for every school meal. She is so annoying.

Yes they just do not eat when they go out. It is so fun!

So, yes that is more fun than being sick all night. I tried to accommodate a celiac friend at a party and she was like-- nope don't even try-- she was super nice about it. Everything I could think of would be cross-contaminated and she's the expert, not me. She even brought her own wine. True celiacs are serious. They are not demanding of their hosts because they know the food will still be dangerous. They truly do take care of themselves even if we try to offer or think of options for them!

Op here. I recently hosted a celiac friend and I did try to get GF dessert. She still didn’t eat it. My other guests enjoyed the dessert. I know she is celiac and she never tells people. She always eats prior. I had a charcuterie board and I think she ate some grapes and salami.