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I am so thankful to find this thread! I have been gluten-free (apart from 1 early experiment) for almost 3 weeks, and, last night, I wondered whether I was going to eventually die of fatigue. I am so relieved to learn that gluten is addictive and that I am likely experiencing withdrawal. I realize this is not scientific data, just my experience, but within...

I had been nearly wheat-free for a week when I went to my doctor, and he said that the tests would still work. Don't wait around, though.

Hi multiplemoods, I'm new at this (and fairly new here); according to what I've read here and a couple of other sites your symptoms could be caused by some kind of gluten or wheat intolerance, although it may not be celiac disease. If other causes have been ruled out, you could try eliminating wheat, barley and rye from your diet to see how you feel...

Even though it's inconvenient, I agree with the others who recommend getting tested so that you rule out other serious ailments and have the diagnosis in your medical records, should the need arise, and also for the sake of the children you want to have.

Marie, how awful that this happened to you, and I think you should indeed file a complaint about it, so that they might not do it to someone else. It's incomprehensible that they didn't care enough to stop what they were doing and relieve your pain.

I've been gluten-free for 3 weeks, and had a fat-free mocha (and a pack of almonds) for lunch. Two hours later I was extremely sleepy for a while, and somewhat bloated. The feeling passed, and I had a cup of decaf with a teaspoon of raw sugar; now I'm horribly sleepy again, very quickly this time. I'm crossing sweets (other than fruits and a bit of semi-sweet...

I had a reaction this very afternoon to Planters honey-roasted peanuts (a small pack), but I have been eating Jiff Natural peanut butter wil no ill effects. 20 minutes after eating the peanuts I felt as though I'd been sedated; thirty minutes later my teeth were hurting and my eyes starting watering.

Hi Ann, I had my first blood test yesterday after a week off gluten (and all grains). My doctor said that it takes six months for the antibodies involved in celiac to clear out. I suggest you go ahead and get tested asap, and also ask to be tested for the genetic marker. Even if you don't have celiac disease you may be seriously gluten intolerant...

Hi julissa, I, too, was having difficulty with my eyes refocussing after using a computer, reading a book, etc, for years. I have been off gluten for a week, and my eyes now refocus immediately. I had blood drawn today for a test. Thank you for posting good news; it is encouraging.