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GFD: The First Year Questions

Sara789

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Sara789 Contributor
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I'd love to get your input on the questions below to help us newbies.

 

1.) Once you started the Gluten Free Diet (GFD), how long did you go before your first involuntary glutening?

2.) How many times were you glutened your first year?

3.) How long do your symptoms last once you've been glutened?

4.) How long have you been on a GFD?

5.) What's your record for length of time not getting glutened?

 

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Sara789 Contributor
Sara789
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I'll go first.

1.) Once you started the Gluten Free Diet (GFD), how long did you go before your first involuntary glutening?

     1 month

2.) How many times were you glutened your first year?

     Once in my 1 month, 1 week on a GFD.

3.) How long do your symptoms last once you've been glutened?

     Currently on day 5 after first involuntary glutening.

4.) How long have you been on a GFD?

     1 month, 1 week.

5.) What's your record for length of time not getting glutened?

     1 month.

icelandgirl Proficient
icelandgirl
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1. Once you started the Gluten Free Diet (GFD), how long did you go before your first involuntary glutening?

1.5 months

2.) How many times were you glutened your first year?

3

3.) How long do your symptoms last once you've been glutened?

Gut symptoms for a week, other symptoms for a month or more.

4.) How long have you been on a GFD?

3 years today!

5.) What's your record for length of time not getting glutened?

1 year

Ennis-TX Grand Master
Ennis-TX
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1.) Once you started the Gluten Free Diet (GFD), how long did you go before your first involuntary glutening?

Less then a week, Living with my family then.

2.) How many times were you glutened your first year?

Too many to count

3.) How long do your symptoms last once you've been glutened?

Wanes off after a day or two but all the symptoms can take 2-6 weeks til I am back up full.

4.) How long have you been on a GFD?

Over 3 years about 4

5.) What's your record for length of time not getting glutened?

Period? about 3 months, major bed ridden I am going on month 7 since I was last on the floor.

Sara789 Contributor
Sara789
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Thanks icelandgirl & Ennis_TX. Hopefully more people will respond.

@icelandgirl - Congratulations on your 3 year GFD anniversary!

It's good for me to read the different responses. I was really upset (and still am) about getting glutened after 1 month. I was finally starting to feel better and get some energy. I'm also upset because it was in my home, which I cleaned multiple times like a mad woman. I threw away the pan that I think was the culprit. I'm at 5 days since my last glutening  and hope to break my 1 month record. :P 

icelandgirl Proficient
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Hi Sara,

Thank you!  I can't believe it's been 3 years...so crazy.  The first time I was glutened I was devasted...I remember it really well.   You will continue to learn and things will get easier and easier as you go along.  As diligent as you are, I have no doubt that you will beat that record quite soon. ?

I hope you get more responses as well...I find this really interesting!

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