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I'm amazed at your story - we've got a lot in common. I get bad headaches, a weird rash that looks a lot like poison oak when it's first breaking out, and weight gain. I was generally under 120 lbs in high school, under 125 in college, and by the time I hit my 30s I was struggling to maintain 140. I get some sharp stomach pain and low-grade nausea but no...

Nice to meet you, Celiac MW, It's really hard to get excited about eating 20-30 grams of gluten a day for weeks so my innards are messed up enough to test positive. On the other hand, if I get messed up good I'll know for sure. The reverse of the elimination diet! The downside is all the clothing I'll have to buy due to the weight I'm sure to gain. Gah...

Hi folks, I'm new to this board, and already appreciate the wealth of experiences and knowledge accumulated here. Thanks for the insight I've already gleaned, and here's my story to add to the collective narrative. I've known about my wheat issues for about 7 years. After a lifetime of inexplicable headaches, I started gaining weight in my 20s. Not...