Symptoms

[Mr.Dan]

Hello,

I am new here and looking for support! I have celiac disease and I hate it!!

These are my symptoms. Just wondering if anyone else suffers from any of these if they accidently infect them self?

exterme weasing and coughing (flem)

runny nose, digestive problems.

The one that bugs me the most is the weasing makes it hard to sleep like right now have to get up in 3 hours for work but cant breath. I accidently infected my self. I bought a roasted chicken not looking at the contents. DO THEY HAVE TO PUT WHEAT FLOUR IN EVERYTHING !!!

Mr.Dan

[Canadian Karen]

Hi Dan!

Welcome to the board!

Yep, they put gluten in the darndest places, eh? It could be incredibly frustrating, that's for sure......

Your symptoms sound like gluten reactions. Many people react differently, some people don't react at all. For some people, they are asymptomatic. Personally, I think there are pro's and con's to both worlds. I sometimes wonder if I didn't get a reaction every time I was glutened, would I be as careful as I am now? Human nature being what it is, I probably wouldn't be as vigilant if I didn't have to worry about the short term consequences of gluten. But then, those who don't get reactions, who decide they don't have to be as careful, (not accepting the seriousness of this disease) have to worry about the long term consequences......

I remember I used to get a runny nose every so often. I am not one for allergies, but sometimes, for no reason, all of a sudden my nose would run clear liquid just like a faucet, not dripping, and actually running water out of my nose..... Weird, eh? That was pre-gluten-free diet, I don't have it happen anymore.....

There are a bunch of really great and supportive people on this forum who will also welcome you. Any questions you have, just post away!

Karen