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I Never Show Symptoms Of Being Glutened

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I've been thinking lately and reading topics of people describing of how they feel and their symptoms when their glutened. I just now realize that I don't know if I HAVE any symptoms. I never know if I am glutened or not. I suppose that's probably a bad thing because if I am eating something I'm not supposed to how am I suppose to tell? I never have any problems with my stomach except for one time almost a year ago when I knowingly ate french fries from a non-dedicated fryer. But that's it. I don't really seem to present with any symptoms except I was thinking maybe my symptom is depression because sometimes I get very depressed but I do get really stressed out and I'm just a teenager so I thought its probably just hormones. Anyways I wondering if anyone had any thoughts on this and maybe could help me figure this thing out. Thanks:)

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Before I went gluten free, I always had stomach problems, but bread and pasta made up 80% of my diet. Now that I am gluten free I never get sick, even with cross contamination. I don't know if I'll get more sensitive as time goes on, but for now it's a double edged sword. On one hand I have time to get use to being on this diet without getting sick at every error, but I don't know how often I'm making mistakes. I just figure it is what it is and go with it. I live for the most part as if I am super sensitive. I changed all my make-up, lotion, shampoos, and soaps. I use a different cutting board than the family. But I have gluten in the house for my kids, and I eat out, and don't have to worry if the cook grilled my steak on something flour touched.

Your right, the stress and depression could be from the gluten, or from teenage hormones. Just remember even if you don't have symptoms your body is being damaged and that could lead to long term problems.

Good luck

JNBunnie1 Community Regular
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I've been thinking lately and reading topics of people describing of how they feel and their symptoms when their glutened. I just now realize that I don't know if I HAVE any symptoms. I never know if I am glutened or not. I suppose that's probably a bad thing because if I am eating something I'm not supposed to how am I suppose to tell? I never have any problems with my stomach except for one time almost a year ago when I knowingly ate french fries from a non-dedicated fryer. But that's it. I don't really seem to present with any symptoms except I was thinking maybe my symptom is depression because sometimes I get very depressed but I do get really stressed out and I'm just a teenager so I thought its probably just hormones. Anyways I wondering if anyone had any thoughts on this and maybe could help me figure this thing out. Thanks:)

For the first six months I couldn't tell if I'd been glutened or not, and then it started being obvious and now when I do I'm down for the count for three days. Maybe it depends on how long it's been that you've been gluten-free?

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super-sally888
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Hi,

Yes, it is hard without clear symptoms... me too.

Once I cut out gluten, the chronic C & D stopped and GI symptoms stopped (so it was pretty clear that gluten was a factor). However, now if I have a little gluten there is no major reaction.... (so far that I can tell, though have some other food problems to get sorted out)... so hard to tell...

My take, is do your human best to exclude gluten and cc, and live with knowing you are doing your best. Try not to fall into the trap that because you don't react obviously you cheat (I have been having issues with this... but obviously it will complicate the other stuff). Be glad that you don't have major debilitating symptoms like some on this board do with even a little cc.

Have a great day.

Sally

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What specifically made you wonder if you might have celiac disease?

Keep in mind that the majority of people with celiac disease are what is called "silent celiac". Meaning no observable symptoms, certainly no digestive issues. You just may be in this group.

beaglemania Rookie
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What specifically made you wonder if you might have celiac disease?

Keep in mind that the majority of people with celiac disease are what is called "silent celiac". Meaning no observable symptoms, certainly no digestive issues. You just may be in this group.

I know I'm in this group but I wasn't sure my symptoms would be silent too. I have osteoporosis and that's how I found out. Funny, huh? Not many people expect a teenager to have osteoporosis!!! But I'm getting better with the diet and a range of medications. I'm in osteopenia range now.

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Also I have been gluten free for over maybe about 1.5 to 2 years now. Thanks for your comments.

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Our 6yo Daughter is one of those "Silent Celiacs" -- at least in terms of physical discomfort.

She's been gluten-free for about 4 months now. And I am starting to be able to tell when she has been

glutened. She gets incredibly irritable, mopey (depression?) and unhappy. Then these

outward emotions subside in about 4-6 hours. So I wouldn't rule out your emotions as

just being hormonal. It very well could be gluten affecting your overall well-being.

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