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I'm 25. Blood work looks great besides slightly low WBC + platelets and slightly elevated billirubin (Gilbert's syndrome diagnosis). My celiac blood tests came back completely normal...no further testing or investigation of gluten issues from dr. Sent to hemotologist for further testing (awaiting results) 2 years of horrible migraines, tingling in hands, feet, fingers and toes (not constant), severe leg fatigue/pain (constant), severe general fatigue, dizziness upon standing, extreme heat/sun intolerance (causing migraines, fatigue, and nausea), extreme brain fog. *Diagnosed with ADHD, anxiety, and depression during the 2 years of these symptoms.* *Mom says she also had these symptoms begin approx. my age. Now she has severe mobility impairments (non-MS), non-epileptic seizures, even more severe heat intolerance. Seen many doctors, specialists etc...clear presence of autoimmune issue but not sure which yet.* Started magnesium supplement (500 mg), per GP advice as "hail mary" to help sleep. I was completely taken aback when GP wanted to test for celiac. After doing the blood work BEFORE getting results i went gluten free because "it couldn't hurt" and I would've done anything to be okay on our 5 day hiking/camping trip to a local nat'l park which had been pure hell for me on other occasions during these 2 years of symptoms. -Combo of magnesium/gluten free and I have not had a migraine since....fairly severe headaches that are relieved with upper back/neck massage (true blessing after years of migraines) -no more heat intolerance -no more tired legs/extreme fatigue -anxiety and depression completely lifted as well as severe ADHD symptoms (although we had no doubt i had minor ADHD symptoms which are definitely still present). Questions: -I was accidentally cross contaminated on 2-3 occasions and got a mild headache and upset stomach (mild stomach ache with either constipation or diarrhea). -Had same reaction after eating Safeway brand gluten free spaghetti and costco salad mix. Checked both that say they are gluten free. My husband is just grateful I am finally feeling better and checking back into life, but he has voiced that Non-celiac gluten problems shouldn't be effected by cross contamination. What has your experience been? One of the times I got cross contaminated I got the classic headache. Next evening I started having strep throat symptoms. Not super surprised as my husband is a carrier and my WBC is mildly low. Have you ever experienced catching sickness after being glutened? Could being glutened make me more susceptible? Ate an entire personal pizza to test if I would get a reaction after nearly 1 month gluten free (except unintentional cross contamination), Didn't get headache, but had few days of horribly tired/fatigued legs, extreme general fatigue, mild tingling return in extremities, nausea....nausea....nausea, upset stomach, more severe brain fog +ADHD symptoms, and abnormal BM. The problem is that I can't prove these were all gluten related symptoms since I recently finished penicillin antibiotic (digestion upset, abnormal BM is side effect) and also had PMS like symptoms the day I ate the pizza (can't prove PMS as I do not get periods due to IUD). Do you get a different or more severe or different AND more severe reaction when you eat a larger quantity of gluten?

I have had a multitude of symptoms for an extended period that have seemed to get worse throughout the past year including: constant fatigue, severe migraine, inability to concentrate, "brainfog," unmotivated, poor mood, diarrhea/constipation, hemorrhoids, etc... for about 6 months I eaten very little gluten. When I eat no gluten for about 1 week, nearly all of these symptoms go away until I eat bread or oatmeal or other gluteny foods. I had a blood test for IgA, TTG, IgG, and TTG IgG Quantitative; all of which returned a negative Celiac diagnosis. BUT, I hadn't eaten gluten for about 2-3 months before this test. I also had an ultrasound which showed a prominent gall bladder and have bilirubin levels at 2.6 with a standard range of .2-1.3. I am seeing a GI next week seeking answers to try to feel normal again. Do you think I may have Celiac, or is it worth testing? Testing would likely mean going on a gluten challenge... Any insight would be very helpful!