JenM.

I went to an allergist last week who tested for wheat and when it came back I am not allergic was the dr. to finally send me to get the blood test. Here is what I learned: The allergist can't tell if you have an intolerance. I know if I eat wheat (gluten) products I get sick. I know if I eat corn or red meat I get black eyes and lethargic for a day or...

Hi Judy, I am still at the stage that I am concerned over the cost difference which is the main reason I was thinking I would let the kids still have the gluten stuff. I have been having trouble finding any alternatives for me to use at all. I am going on a bigger hunt today and I guess if that fails I'll go on-line.

Thank you Takala! That was a lot of very useful information. I am definitely going to have to write some of that down as I go on the hunt for alternatives! I guess there is a bit more to cross contamination than I was aware. There certainly is a lot to learn.

I am a single mom with 2 kids (ages 6 & 12) I wasn't planning on making them go gluten free. I don't usually have gluten in the dinners I make anyway so the only things I really need to change are the breakfast and lunch meals. I figure I can get that under control once I figure out a flour substitute since I like baking anyway. I plan to start really...

I did it. I got the blood work done. I'm just waiting for the results now. I have decided to go gluten free anyway. I am sick of feeling sick. While originally I was really overwhelmed by everything, I have decided this is doable and it doesn't need to be as hard as I was thinking it would be. I do have questions though. Do you really need separate cooking...

You are right I should. My mom had suggested I get tested 6 years ago (she's been off the stuff closer to 20 years now) I guess I am scared that I will have it. The thought of the whole new diet is overwhelming. My gut reaction was how am I supposed to give up bread? I guess I have finally hit the point where it is looking like I have to give it up anyway...

Hi I just stumbled across this site today while trying to do some research. I don't know that I belong here but I have questions. Some background first I guess. My mom suspects that she has this, but she had never heard of it before she cut gluten out of her diet and she wasn't about to go back on it for testing. She had done some digging into the family...