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Hello everyone!

I am 32 years old, and just recently discovered I likely am gluten sensitive. Luckily, my doctor suggested that I might be and to try a gluten free diet. So, at least she should be on board when I tell her what I found out about my reaction.

Some background on myself: I've had migraines for years. I am very easily startled. When I was a child I was in the hospital for respiratory infections. I have anxiety and am easily depressed. My Father has had polyps and his mother died of colon cancer. I swear my Mom has some sort of mental issue, she can get *very* angry in a second. She also has the early signs of arthritis.

A recent stressful situation at my job triggered "the big D". I had it nearly every day. Even after the stress was gone I was having cramps and D and gas after eating. I go scared since it wouldn't go away, so I went to the doctor, thinking I might have IBS. > She told me to try going gluten free. She didn't think I had Celiac (and I don't either) but did recommend me to try gluten free. She also gave me some anti-diarrhea medication.

Well, I was reluctant to try this out to be honest. And at first I didn't think I needed to, as I was OK after just one dose of the medication she gave me. I was OK for maybe 2 weeks, but then got sick again... Then my boyfriend mentioned low carb lifestyle, and I just decided to go ahead and do them both. Lower carbs and no gluten.

It is amazing how fast the "big D" went away! I also was no longer waking up anxious. About 2 weeks in, my Mom made some spaghetti, my favorite! I thought, well I can eat a little and be fine!... Yeah right! I was ill again the next morning, and the morning after woke up anxious again. >> This was my wake-up point. I am 99% sure this is what is wrong with me! I actually was happy to know it. Happy to find all the information and know that maybe this will help me more than with just digestion. It would be wonderful to be rid of at least some of my anxieties!

So, I have a follow-up appointment with my doctor on the 24th. I'm hoping I can talk her into getting me the genetic test. I also want my parents to get tested. I really think they could have it to.

I hope I didn't write too much. I just wanted to share what I have discovered so far!

I'll be here a lot I am sure!

~Christina

PS - I told my Mom I can't have regular pasta anymore, but she is willing to try the rice pasta and keep it just for me. <3

I very much hope I can encourage my parents to at least speak with their doctors about this. As the more I read, the more I believe they could also be sensitive to gluten. My father has had both hemorrhoids and colon polyps, his mother died of colon cancer. My Mom is already developing arthritis and she has always been very moody.. Since I have confirmed my own sensitivity I just want them to be aware. I believe very much that they could have it to, especially my father, who also had to have triple bypass due to blocked arteries/high cholesterol.

I think my Dad will at least listen to me. Not sure about my Mom, but I will give it my best shot!

I realize this is an older thread, but I was doing an online search for anxiety and gluten to see if there was a relationship. Just 2 weeks ago, I found out I am sensitive to gluten. I had cut it out, only have the occasional bit of bread. But the night before last my Mom made spaghetti, my favorite food. I though, "Oh I can have just a little bit." Famous last words... I was so sick the next morning in the bathroom... I also felt like I was having allergy response. And this morning I woke up anxious...again.

I've been a nervous person all my life. Some of your stories could be me. I also startle very easily and people find it funny. I let it go, but I have known I was not normal. I've always thought that a lot of it was due to how I was raised. My Mom was less that loving and rather mean to me. I've forgiven her, now that I am older and know a little about her own past I don't think she could help it. But I never knew that the gluten could cause alot this!! I get nervous in public and I had been waking up anxious for "no reason" for months.

I just wanted to thank you all for having this forum! I know in the coming days and weeks I will likely have questions as I go gluten free. It's just comforting to know what has been wrong with me all my life! I'm 32, and relieved to know that maybe I can feel 'normal' in time. I sure hope so!