OP is brave, and correct.

I was snide too, until it was very clear wheat was making me quite ill. Cleared up a ton of other discomforts when I cut gluten and most grains. I still eat rice but feel better when not.

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Anonymous wrote:Imagine being this upset over what other people do and don’t eat.

I was referred to a rheumatologist for extremely high ANA. As part of my rounds of testing, I was screened for celiac which was negative. However the doctor recommend going gluten free so I did. Only thing I changed. My levels are normal now, no more inflammation in my body, and I feel so much better. There’s a lot more to gluten free than just celiacs. Sorry that bothers you so much OP.

This is similar to my family member's situation. I might be skeptical if I hadnt seen what they went through. Giving it up is no picnic, but it made a world of difference in their life.

It's increasingly becoming established that gluten (especially the high-gluten wheat we have in the US) can exacerbate auto-immune diseases. And auto-immune conditions are also becoming more common, though I don't think it's known why.

I can tell you that I was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis 25 years ago. I don't need to be as strict as a celiac, but going GF for the past 5 years has helped me control my disease much, much better and with very low doses of medication. Eating a piece of bread won't land me in the hospital, but reducing the number of flare-ups I have over my lifetime *will* reduce my likelihood of getting colon cancer. So I take my GF diet pretty seriously. Sorry if that isn't enough of a medical diagnosis for OP...

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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.

Anonymous wrote:Imagine being this upset over what other people do and don’t eat.

I was referred to a rheumatologist for extremely high ANA. As part of my rounds of testing, I was screened for celiac which was negative. However the doctor recommend going gluten free so I did. Only thing I changed. My levels are normal now, no more inflammation in my body, and I feel so much better. There’s a lot more to gluten free than just celiacs. Sorry that bothers you so much OP.

I relate to this PP, only I had RAGE, real bad PMS, bloated feeling. Eating less gluten helped me feel more normal. I never got tested but I believe there is a range like spectrum when it comes to healthy mind and physical health. unlike cancer. That's my 2cents

Very similar to the idiots who don’t believe in allergies (that other people have) ignorant and proud of it.

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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.

Anonymous wrote:Imagine being this upset over what other people do and don’t eat.

I was referred to a rheumatologist for extremely high ANA. As part of my rounds of testing, I was screened for celiac which was negative. However the doctor recommend going gluten free so I did. Only thing I changed. My levels are normal now, no more inflammation in my body, and I feel so much better. There’s a lot more to gluten free than just celiacs. Sorry that bothers you so much OP.

This is similar to my family member's situation. I might be skeptical if I hadnt seen what they went through. Giving it up is no picnic, but it made a world of difference in their life.

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Anonymous wrote:OP I would agree with you if what we were eating today was actually wheat. The "wheat" used in everything nowadays is so far removed from actual wheat that it might as well be fully created in a lab. It's some toxic, manufactured derivative that is bound to cause digestive issues in most people as we were never meant to be digesting large quantities of chemical-laden crap. Some people just see it for what it is and others will just call it an upset stomach or whatnot.

Finally a voice of reason. I have been hoping someone will post something that makes sense. Thank you for being that voice. There are smart people here!

Thank Monsanto

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Anonymous wrote:OP I would agree with you if what we were eating today was actually wheat. The "wheat" used in everything nowadays is so far removed from actual wheat that it might as well be fully created in a lab. It's some toxic, manufactured derivative that is bound to cause digestive issues in most people as we were never meant to be digesting large quantities of chemical-laden crap. Some people just see it for what it is and others will just call it an upset stomach or whatnot.

Finally a voice of reason. I have been hoping someone will post something that makes sense. Thank you for being that voice. There are smart people here!

Yes, crazy how many people skip over this simple fact!

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!

I was joking at first, but as the thread goes on I really do think OP has some kind of mental illness.

Anonymous wrote:I have Kaiser. Super awful poor person plan. My doc can’t figure out why foods are making me ill and I can’t afford a functional medicine doc. So I remain undiagnosed, with my doctor’s recommendation that I avoid dairy, gluten, and be cautious with a slew of other foods. Definitely not a faker, but apparently illegitimate to those that don’t have to worry about what they stuff in their opinionated pie whole.

Typo. Bit it fits. Your entirety can stuff it.

I have Kaiser. Super awful poor person plan. My doc can’t figure out why foods are making me ill and I can’t afford a functional medicine doc. So I remain undiagnosed, with my doctor’s recommendation that I avoid dairy, gluten, and be cautious with a slew of other foods. Definitely not a faker, but apparently illegitimate to those that don’t have to worry about what they stuff in their opinionated pie whole.

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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.

Agree. My DD has celiac. I have other family members diagnosed in the early 80s and shopping and eating out is a completely different experience.

Me too pps. I was diagnosed with a wheat and dairy protein allergies and initially just had to eat meat and plain vegetables most of the time. It's been nice to actually be able to go out to eat occasionally and have some convenience foods.

I also have autoimmune issues, and many people with Hashimotos or MS and other diseases find improvement going gluten free for whatever reason.

If you feel better and have more food choices, you really don't care if others think you are a "faker."