ThatGuy

The smell of Wetzel's Pretzels. I've never eaten there but I like to stand in front of them for a few minutes and imagine tasting whatever that scent is.

If it feels right to you, stay off the gluten and don't get the test done. It's not worth it. My mom was on her death bed when she got diagnosed. I had a lot of the symptoms so I went on the diet with her - they went away. 10+ years later, I'm still not diagnosed, but I happily eat gluten free. I have no doubt about being celiac. Doctors like confirmation...

I've been gluten free for a little over 10 years (currently 22 in school), and it's not really on my mind anymore, but I love reading about other people with the issue. My best advice about it all is to relax. It's a huge change in your lifestyle but it's not a big deal. Don't be scared to go out and eat or be panicked about eating at friends' houses. Just...