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My Twin Brother Says...after 5 Days gluten-free...

JerryK

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JerryK Community Regular
JerryK
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E-mail from the bro...

I am convinced you are right

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Lisa Mentor
Lisa
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And perhaps the wiser one!

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darlindeb25
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That's great Jerry and isn't it wonderful to help another feel better. I'm happy he listened to you and without a diagnosis too. My sister told me to go gluten free and I thank God she did.

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JerryK
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Just got another email from him...

I feel great! I think its time to tell mom

Fiddle-Faddle Community Regular
Fiddle-Faddle
Posted

:P You crack me up!

Seriously--great news! I'm glad it's working so well for you and your brother.

Yenni Enthusiast
Yenni
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Haha! Great that he decided to try it even if being skeptical. I am trying to get my mom to try it, but she wont.

Out of curiosity; how tall is considered short stature? Anyone know?

Rusla Enthusiast
Rusla
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Well the other way you could have convinced your brother Jerry, would have been to tell him that only Celiacs look young for their age, and are incredibly hot.

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Posted
  JerryK said:
Identical Twins

Identical Symptoms

Identical Response to gluten-free...

I am the good looking one.

Yeah, but who's older?

Nancym Enthusiast
Nancym
Posted

Ha, ha! 2 skeptics into believers! It is amazing how many minds this diet can change.

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