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I've only just recently (past month) been trying to go gluten free.  It does seem to be helping me, especially the digestive issues I was having.

But...

This morning has been bad.   The big D, clay colored, and cramping.  I am 99% sure I didn't eat any gluten at all yesterday!  I am wondering if maybe something I had was too spicy for my healing system.  I made a roast in the slow cooker and when it was finished I did add a good bit of steak sauce to my bowl of it.  The steak sauce has no gluten or wheat.  It does however contain Monosodium Glutamate.  Before I never had a reaction to MSG.  But I know that sometimes too much spice would make my system irritated.  Could this be it?   Maybe I just need to eat really bland for a while.  

I am 32 and likely have been gluten sensitive all my life.   Only recently having the digestive problems, brought on by stress at work.  So, I guess I need to just realize I probably have a lot of damage to heal.  Take it easy on myself..  I sure will miss spices though!

Anyone have any suggestions for me?  I know I need to get something for my digestive track.  But not sure exactly what.  

Thank you all for your patience with me!

I need to visit my parents, as they have a working printer and I can use it to print out all the tips I have received!

Hello everyone!

I am 32 years old, and just recently discovered I likely am gluten sensitive. Luckily, my doctor suggested that I might be and to try a gluten free diet. So, at least she should be on board when I tell her what I found out about my reaction.

Some background on myself: I've had migraines for years. I am very easily startled. When I was a child I was in the hospital for respiratory infections. I have anxiety and am easily depressed. My Father has had polyps and his mother died of colon cancer. I swear my Mom has some sort of mental issue, she can get *very* angry in a second. She also has the early signs of arthritis.

A recent stressful situation at my job triggered "the big D". I had it nearly every day. Even after the stress was gone I was having cramps and D and gas after eating. I go scared since it wouldn't go away, so I went to the doctor, thinking I might have IBS. > She told me to try going gluten free. She didn't think I had Celiac (and I don't either) but did recommend me to try gluten free. She also gave me some anti-diarrhea medication.

Well, I was reluctant to try this out to be honest. And at first I didn't think I needed to, as I was OK after just one dose of the medication she gave me. I was OK for maybe 2 weeks, but then got sick again... Then my boyfriend mentioned low carb lifestyle, and I just decided to go ahead and do them both. Lower carbs and no gluten.

It is amazing how fast the "big D" went away! I also was no longer waking up anxious. About 2 weeks in, my Mom made some spaghetti, my favorite! I thought, well I can eat a little and be fine!... Yeah right! I was ill again the next morning, and the morning after woke up anxious again. >> This was my wake-up point. I am 99% sure this is what is wrong with me! I actually was happy to know it. Happy to find all the information and know that maybe this will help me more than with just digestion. It would be wonderful to be rid of at least some of my anxieties!

So, I have a follow-up appointment with my doctor on the 24th. I'm hoping I can talk her into getting me the genetic test. I also want my parents to get tested. I really think they could have it to.

I hope I didn't write too much. I just wanted to share what I have discovered so far!

I'll be here a lot I am sure!
~Christina

PS - I told my Mom I can't have regular pasta anymore, but she is willing to try the rice pasta and keep it just for me. <3