Do You Get A Reaction From Every Bit Of Gluten?

[Mballerina]

I have a huge reaction from the tiniest amount of gluten. Even from touching something and then puttin my finger to my lip, it starts to tingle really bad. I am usually poisoned by stupid habits like that. But i here some people say that they don't feel it when they are not firmly gluten-free. My problem is that i feel it with the tiniest amount like i got whacked with a pickup truck.

[lovegrov]

To me, some of what's happening to you sounds like you're also allergic. Tingling, immediate reaction.

richard

[FreyaUSA]

I consider myself very sensitive, but for me that means after eating even a small amount (one crumb is enough) half an hour later I'm hit with a migraine. My daughter is about the same, but rather than a migraine, she's throwing up half an hour later. I wonder if Richard isn't right. What you describe sounds more like a reaction people allergic to peanuts or shellfish (like my husband) have. (Wouldn't that be like a double insult, intolerant AND allergic?! )

[OhNoes]

I'm new to Celiac (or rather, new to knowing I have it) and have found it very frustrating.

Yesterday over at my mother-in-law's I ate some rice crackers from a jar also containing rye crackers. I didn't think it would be a big deal, but I paid for it all last evening, through the night and am still not at my best this morning. It's very frustrating to be so sensitive. And what a CRUEL way to learn about cross-contamination! GEEEZ!

[Guest gfinnebraska]

I am very sensitive as well ~ a single crumb will throw my body into a spin... not fun!!! You need to remember NEVER to put your finger in your mouth!! It is SO hard when mixing cookies, cakes, or whatever not to lick your finger off if you get the batter on it, but you need to learn! Good luck!!

[tarnalberry]

It does sound like it may also be an allergy. I'd encourage you to talk to your doctor about an IgE test - if the allergy is severe enough, you may need to carry an EpiPen.

[aaascr]

I found in talking to a mexican restaurant owner that "flour" is all over their kitchen. This is a place I've hung out with friends for years and can bring in my own food. I ordered a specific beverage from their bar which is not in the kitchen - next day had all nasty symptoms - owner's daughter fixed it for me. Next time I went with my friends, had the daughter wash out my glass and then prepare beverage, no reaction

So.... sensative - yes

allergic - don't know

careful - extremely

I've quit eating restaurant food when I'm required to go - I either bring my own,

or eat ahead of time.

aa