Navigating a gluten-filled household when you're the only one with celiac can be tough—especially with airborne flour or cross-contamination risks. Here are some strategies that help: Dedicated GF Zones: Keep a separate prep area, toaster, and utensils just for you. Some families even use color-coded kitchen tools to avoid mix-ups. Cook First: Prepare your meal before others start cooking with gluten to reduce cross-contact. Airborne Awareness: If family bakes with regular flour, ask them to use GF flour (or avoid it when you're nearby), since flour can linger in the air for hours. A mask during their baking might help temporarily. Education: Gently explain that even crumbs...

It sounds like you’re taking proactive steps toward healing, which is great—but it’s frustrating when symptoms like mouth ulcers and throat irritation flare up again despite your efforts. Those sores and cough can definitely be linked to celiac, often from accidental gluten exposure or lingering inflammation. Even tiny amounts of gluten can trigger them, so double-check your diet, cross-contamination risks, and hidden sources (like sauces, medications, or even toothpaste). The GI Reset powder might help support gut healing, but if symptoms persist, it could be worth discussing with your doctor—sometimes nutrient deficiencies (like B12 or iron) or secondary conditions (like acid...

Your journey with gluten sensitivity and celiac disease sounds incredibly challenging, especially after decades of managing symptoms that were misunderstood or overlooked. It’s frustrating how long it took for proper awareness and diagnosis to emerge, leaving you to deal with the physical and emotional toll of dermatitis herpetiformis and other severe reactions. Staying gluten-free for two years is a huge accomplishment, and it’s encouraging that your lesions are finally receding—progress, even if slow, is still progress. The social discomfort of visible symptoms is so hard, and it’s unfair to feel isolated because of misconceptions. Hopefully, with continued strict adherence to your...