GF4LifeinWI

I was diagnosed with celiac disease 1-1/2 years ago. I recently ate at a neighborhood restaurant chain and had an item on their "gluten free menu." About 6 hours later I was in the bathroom with cramps and diarrhea. Does this mean that I was "glutened?" Did I do any damage to my healing intestines?

When I was first diagnosed about a year ago, I had it on my elbows (mostly just my left elbow). I would also get small blisters on my fingers. Now I get outbreaks on my face around my lips. My best advice.....the stuff you read elsewhere on the Internet is "textbook." I have learned to come here and listen to the people who live it. Even most doctors...

My DH/celiac was discovered when I went to a dermatologist because of an allergic reaction to cold medicine. I broke out in hives covering my legs after taking cold medicine. At that time, the dermatologist also questioned a rash on my elbows which was flaring, something I had on and off for a couple years but nothing I or other doctors felt was that severe...

I'm recently diagnosed celiac and leaving home for the weekend for the first time. I don't know if gluten-free foods and gluten-friendly restaurants will readily be available. I purchased a soft-side cooler and am looking for good ideas on what to take to supplement what may be limited choices out there. Will be staying in a hotel that will have a small...

Happy to hear I'm not alone in this. I'm 47 years old, and before my diagnosis, I was very regular, every 27-30 days, and my period only lasted about 3 days. Now, I am so unpredictable. I skip periods, or it can show up after only 21 days. And now it usually lasts about 6-7 days. I haven't had my first followup appointment with my doctor yet since my...