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I'm wondering if there have been any studies or information on athletes with Celiac and the effects on endurance sports. I'm working my way back into running with several 42 km full marathons and a 105 km race behind me. This year I'm entered in 2 marathons and one 50 km trail race. I'm interested to see if there is information specific to this. Thanks...

I have a 4 year old who, while eating a bagel (or other gluten containing food), will start crawling over me and dropping crumbs everywhere! But, hey, kids will do this sort of thing (make messes) but, as long as I don't eat the mess and wash myself off before eating, it's no problem. Watch what goes into your mouth but with things like cross-contamination...

I am a corporate entertainer. This usually means that I am performing following a company banquet. I am always invited to eat beforehand (but prefer not to even though most hotels now could cater to me). I keep it simple: "Thank you but, because of food allergies, it's best for me to avoid feeling ill before my show." I realize that "allergy" is the...

Both allergies and intolerance could produce similar outward symptoms? I don't get any skin reactions. I should mention that I was tested negative for signs of diabetes on a recent physical (didn't bother talking with my general doctor on this at the time as I wanted to speak with the specialist first).

Thanks everyone. What is the difference between a sugar allergy and a sugar intolerance? The reason I ask is to try to figure out who to visit next (ex. my allergist that I already have for my air-borne allergies). Could an allergy be missed - or not considered - by a Gastroenterologist? I realize that a specialist in one area may not think of potential...

I've had intestinal reactions over the past couple of years even though I am VERY careful about my gluten-free diet. (note: it's been 9 years since I'm on a gluten-free diet) After some experimentation over about a year, I talked with my Gastroenterologist last year, informing him that I suspect that it is sugar that is causing me difficulty, but he assured...