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PaigeyPants

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  1. That's what I was thinking, right now I am having such a difficult time pinpointing what is going on, it seems like it will be a lot easier to determine with the limited diet. 

    I agree it could be something other than gluten, but I have had everything tested that my doctor is willing to test. Next time I go in I'll see if we can check my antibodies, but he has never suggested it, so might not be willing. 

    I am thinking that after following this diet for a while, if I try to reintroduce other foods slowly I might discover other food issues, but most days I feel a mild form of what I have felt when I have been severely glutened in the past, so it would make sense if I was being mildly glutened! 

    I have definitely learned so much in the past few weeks about how gluten free labelling and certification work, and all of the potential for cc, I had always just been a label reader but I'm discovering that is not always enough!

  2. Thanks for the suggestions, I have no idea about my antibodies, I don't have a family doctor I just try to see the same doctor at the walk-in when I can, and he suggested I make sure I have eliminated every trace of gluten from my diet for a while and if I don't see improvement he will refer me to a dietitian.

    If this doesn't work after a while I am definitely keen to try some other type of elimination diet or protocol, this just seemed like a good place to start. 

    I'm a very impatient person, how long do you think it would take to feel an improvement if this is effective for me? I don't want to give up too early, but I also don't want to waste time if this isn't helping and I need to be trying something else!

  3. Hey there! I have been struggling for years to find an iron supplement that did not upset my stomach, and recently discovered Heme Iron by New Roots Herbal. Have you tried a heme iron? It is derived from animal sources rather than elemental, so wouldn't be suitable if you're vegetarian, but is apparently easier to absorb. I haven't had any problems with it! I think there are other brands of heme iron available now too which should be similar!

  4. I have been 'gluten free' for over 15 years, but still have not felt well. I've been tested for everything under the sun and have recently  concluded that I am probably just reacting to hidden gluten in something in my diet. I have cleaned my kitchen, given away anything questionable and still feel like I am being glutened by something! In the past I had always thought that things that didn't have gluten ingredients or a disclaimer were probably fine, and that things labelled 'gluten free' would be definitely safe, but now I am questioning everything! Getting really frustrated with trying to figure out what it is, as I seem to have a more delayed reaction than most, so makes it difficult to pinpoint even which meal has made me sick. 

    In an attempt to figure this out, I thought I would try the Fasano Gluten Contamination Elimination diet and see if I start feeling better, and then slowly try to reintroduce foods one at a time to determine whether I react or not. Has anyone tried this? It's a very restrictive diet, if anyone has any tips that would be helpful, I'm on day 2 and don't want to get discouraged!

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