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I had both doses of the Moderna vaccine, the one that is supposed to have the worst symptoms. It wasn't bad at all. Yes, my arm was sore both times, but the second time, I asked to have the shot put in a little lower in the muscle, further...

I read a good article today about how different types of vaccines and contracting covid all teach your immune system in different ways. https://www.bbc.com/news/health-58270098

Even if you had COVID already, that does not mean...

Before going gluten free, I would describe myself as either being asymptomatic or suffering. In hindsight, I realize that, for me, it was job dependent.
If I had a job where there were few options for eating out, I would bring...

DevJac, I'm sorry to hear that you are facing some major life changes and don't seem to be ready for them, but congratulations for getting a diagnosis before your symptoms were too bad. You got lucky.
I spent two decades going...

I used to have problems with hives. Turns out it was actually a reaction to mold that I didn't know was in my house, which was causing my immune system to be suped up, which was causing my thyroid to be overactive, which was causing my...

Congratulations on getting a diagnosis!
Going gluten free can be tough. I think one of the most-helpful things I did was to make sure I found ways to see the positive and try to make eating an adventure instead of a hardship. ...

Soup. I make big batches of it and freeze most of it. Two big pots nets me about 20 servings.
Yes, you do have to take a couple hours to make them in the first place, but if you can get the kids to help out on the prep, you may...

Congratulations on getting a diagnosis!
Going gluten free can be tough. I think one of the most-helpful things I did was to make sure I found ways to see the positive and try to make eating an adventure instead of a hardship. ...

DevJac, I'm sorry to hear that you are facing some major life changes and don't seem to be ready for them, but congratulations for getting a diagnosis before your symptoms were too bad. You got lucky.
I spent two decades going...

DevJac, I'm sorry to hear that you are facing some major life changes and don't seem to be ready for them, but congratulations for getting a diagnosis before your symptoms were too bad. You got lucky.
I spent two decades going...

Before going gluten free, I would describe myself as either being asymptomatic or suffering. In hindsight, I realize that, for me, it was job dependent.
If I had a job where there were few options for eating out, I would bring...

Before going gluten free, I would describe myself as either being asymptomatic or suffering. In hindsight, I realize that, for me, it was job dependent.
If I had a job where there were few options for eating out, I would bring...

I read a post a while back from someone else here that could explain your lack of reaction after five years of being gluten free. Apparently, your body produces little factories that make the antibodies that attack gluten. The longer...

I really enjoyed reading this. Not the subject matter, because that is heartbreaking (and familiar). But the writing drew me and was extremely relatable. I felt every bit of frustration and angst. Great story telling!

Yeah...

It sounds like you’re not dehydrated but over-hydrated. Too much water can lead to the symptoms you list. Urine should not be colorless.  If drinking less water makes you feel better, why not just drink less water?
Too much wa...

I don't know why symptoms would get worse on a gluten free diet provided baking of gluten free food is done in a clean environment and that later LiJ  starts a gluten free bakery .
LiJ, do you actually feel unwell after eating ...

Yes, it's a tough decision. No one can tell you what to do. But let me share with you something I have learned in my 70 years on earth. We start out with dreams and goals that aren't always possible to fulfill in their original form....

A lot of them will have issues with them sooner or later.  I bet you aren’t even gluten intolerant so you have no experience with this.

I was officially diagnosed with celiac disease 20 years ago using both the antibody test and the endoscopy/biopsy. Besides gluten, I have developed a partial intolerance to eggs so I don't eat many of them. So, I am not self-diagnosed...

As someone who won't go into traditional bakeries or pizzerias because of the high volume of wheat flour dust in the air, I think I would make an exception for finishing your courses. There are definitely gluten free bakeries that will...

Actually, I was trying to figure out if celiac could be related to my mother's severe personality disorders. I was thinking that malnourishment as a child could have affected brain development or something of the sort. I will probably...

Most definitely, and we have summarized the important ones over the years in these two categories:
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I don't eat out at all, so I understand your hesitancy to trust anything coming out of a contaminated kitchen. But you should definitely go to the dinner. Just make something that you can bring with you so that you can be eating at the...

I really enjoyed reading this. Not the subject matter, because that is heartbreaking (and familiar). But the writing drew me and was extremely relatable. I felt every bit of frustration and angst. Great story telling!

Yeah...

OMG. Marry your fiancé as quickly as possible! What a great family that they are willing to try something new to help others be included! 
I wouldn't worry too much about the next time. The novelty of your celiac disease will w...