Malisa1

From all of the research I have done, it is only Celiac Disease if the villi in your small intestine are damaged. A positive blood test would still mean you are gluten intolerant, though. I also learned that untreated gluten intolerance/sensitivity (gluten free diet) can result in full blown Celiac Disease (damage to the villi in your intestine). You...

You can buy it from an online Canadian pharmacy because the US doesn't have an equivalent home test. I suggest that you squeeze the tip of your finger, though, so a lot of blood will collect there. I did not and couldn't squeeze out enough blood to save my life. Just an FYI

I appreciate all of your replies. As far as the not cheating, I am doing very well at home, trying to see it as an adventure and not a curse. It is the food outside at restaurants that will take more discipline. Again, thanks.

My mother had severe digestive problems as well as other issues. She died 6 years ago from an abdominal anurysm. About 6 months ago, a lightbulb went off and I began to think she had celiac disease. Besides cramping and diarrhea, she was fatigued (even as a child), late bloomer, thin, fine hair, short stature, diverticulitis, low cholesterol, chronic hives...