I can’t stand being Gluten Free

Being Gluten free is probably one of the most complicated things I have ever encountered in my life. Everything is made out of Gluten! I can’t believe I have to give up my favorite foods. I don’t think I can do this. I would just rather eat gluten and not feel very good.

Does that sound like you? Do you hate the fact that you have to give up all the wonderful tasting food God has placed on this earth? Well, that is exactly how I feel. I do not want to eat gluten-free, its way to hard, way to expensive, and the food doesn’t even taste as good. If you feel the same way then we will get along very well.

Yesterday and Today was a very hard day for me. I am pretty sure that I ate gluten in both Lunch and Dinner. I told myself that I would be fine, but I haven’t been I have been so sick that I can hardly move. I have a bad habit of telling myself that eating gluten in one or two meals will be okay, but really it is not. Number One rule for the day is Do Not Lie to Yourself! Gluten will hurt you even if you can’t feel it. People who have an allergy to Gluten but still eat it are letting the food they eat put holes into their intestines. So, please take the challenge of not lying to yourself with me.

Symptoms of Gluten Sensitivity and Celiac Disease

Gluten Sensitivity and Celiac Disease have many different symptoms, so do not be overwhelmed by all the symptoms. If you feel like you could be allergic to wheat in anyway then please take a few minutes to see if you meet any of these symptoms.

I just thought I would share in helping people who are ill figure out if Gluten is the problem

Here are some of the symptoms:

  • Nongastrointestinal symptoms: Interestingly, although gluten sensitivity and celiac disease affect the gut, most people’s symptoms are not gastrointestinal in nature. This partial list includes just some of the more than 250 symptoms not centered in the digestive tract.
    • Fatigue and weakness (due to iron-deficiency anemia)
    • Vitamin and/or mineral deficiencies
    • Headaches (including migraines)
    • Joint/bone pain
    • Depression, irritability, listlessness, and mood disorders
    • “Fuzzy brain” or an inability to concentrate
    • Infertility
    • Abnormal menstrual cycles
    • Dental enamel deficiencies and irregularities
    • Seizures
    • Clumsiness (ataxia)
    • Nerve damage (peripheral neuropathy)
    • Respiratory problems
    • Canker sores (apthus ulcers)
    • Lactose intolerance
    • Eczema/psoriasis
    • Rosacea (a skin disorder)
    • Acne
    • Hashimoto’s disease, Sjögren’s syndrome, lupus erythematosus, and other autoimmune disorders
    • Early onset osteoporosis
    • Hair loss (alopecia)
    • Bruising easily
    • Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia)
    • Muscle cramping
    • Nosebleeds
    • Swelling and inflammation
    • Night blindness
      • Gastrointestinal symptoms: These are some of the “classic” — although not the most common — symptoms of celiac disease:
        • Abdominal pain and distension
        • Acid reflux
        • Bloating
        • Constipation
        • Diarrhea
        • Gas and flatulence
        • Greasy, foul-smelling, floating stools
        • Nausea
        • Vomiting
        • Weight loss or weight gain