Denise121

No, it is my understanding that they do not require it now. The only thing I have read is that the host must contain some minute amount of gluten in order to be considered bread and thus, a valid sacrament. I believe all you need to do is speak with the priest. In some cases, a bishop might need to give permission, but in most instances, the parish priest...

It still counts as fully receiving Communion if you take the Precious Blood alone. Usually, this is what I do because while my parish has the Vatican-approved gluten-free wafers, I have to arrange it before mass and I usually forget to. It's not so far-fetched about the doctor's note, really I looked it up when I was trying to figure out what to do...

Thank you for telling me! I have a paper that lists it as an unsafe ingredient.

I'm sorry you're feeling bad. I just noticed today that I did something similar. I accidentally grabbed a different brand of cottage cheese than the one I verified was safe and I ate some last night. Woke up during the night with heartburn and cramps, but couldn't figure out why. I went to get some for lunch today and realized that it wasn't what I...

I still have some issues, and the diet is difficult because I am the only one in the house that is gluten-free (out of a household of 6), but it gives me a lot of hope to see things improving so quickly. It helps me to stay motivated to stick with it, especially with the holidays coming up. That is an impressive theory on adrenal fatigue. It really makes...

Its been two weeks since eliminating gluten and I feel amazing! I honestly didn't realize just how bad I felt. I was getting to the point where I was so depressed because I knew something was wrong but doctor after doctor told me it was nothing, that I had no reason to have agonizing GERD symptoms or that my debilitating cramps were just IBS and I needed...

So I've been extremely diligent with my diet since I started it about a week ago. Well, as much as possible. I read all labels and mostly stick to veggies, fruits and meats. Carbs are potatoes or rice, so I think I've been okay. After about the third or fourth day, I noticed I don't get the bloating or horrible cramps anymore. Still have issues with GERD...

Thank you for all for the advice and understanding! I know the gluten-free foods in general aren't that great for you, so I've been trying to avoid them. I just wanted pizza so bad I caved yesterday. I've mostly been eating veggies, fish, rice and fruit since going gluten-free. I've had some potatoes here and there, and some rice cereal with fruit for...

It's good to know about the withdrawal because I was seriously starting to think maybe I was imagining all this. This is only my third day and it seems like its just gotten progressively worse. I keep getting this spacey feeling and can't concentrate. I either want to snap at someone or cry. We went to a pizza place today that is known for gluten-free crust...

Thank you guys so much for the kind responses!! I was so nervous about posting here without an official diagnosis. I truly don't understand what the atrophy could be from, but my GI assured me I don't have celiac and seems unconcerned about the other issues. I think one of the reasons she is convinced it can't be celiac is because I'm overweight. I have had...

Hello, everyone. I have been having celiac type symptoms for several years now, most notably severe GERD. I've had reflux issues all my life, so bad that I was failure to thrive as an infant. I got better as I got older, but when I became pregnant with my first child, it got so severe I'd vomit. I've been on PPIs since he was born (9 years)and nothing seems...