Marie1976

Thanks for the info, everyone. 

I agree about certain things not needing "awareness" at this point. Really who the hell isn't aware of breast cancer? That's not to say it's not serious -- I have had several members of my family that had breast cancer. But it's the unknown ones that need awareness! If I had been aware of celiac disease (or bladder prolapse!) I would not have suffered as long as I did.  

Good luck with your family, Adelaide. I have had family members say I'm a hypochondriac even after I was diagnosed! And I know which side of the family too, but it has done no good whatsoever to tell them to get tested. They are stubborn and in denial. I gave information and they can do with it what they will. They're adults and can make their own decisions. Whether I like it or not, LOL!  

Is that the same as Pylori???     I was treated twice for it.    

No. Pyroluria is a genetic condition involving an abnormality in hemoglobin synthesis.

Yep I have those dreams too. I guess from being paranoid all day about eating gluten, that fear gets into our dreams. Maybe do some meditation or affirmations before you go to sleep. Or at least remind yourself that you didn't eat any gluten today before you drift off.  

I do as Adalaide suggested.  However i do not ask if the med is gluten free. I say I am allergic to wheat since wheat starch is considered to be gluten free by processing.

I don't do that only because I don't want people to think it's just wheat. A lot of stuff has barley malt, right? I drink a lot of herbal tea and I had to throw out a bunch because of that. I guess I could say I have celiac and I'm allergic to wheat. Sigh... Why is this so complicated...