So.. apparently I am now gluten free.

OxAMYxO · July 2011

My doctor advised me to try out a gluten free diet to see if it can cure me of my anxiety issues (in lieu of meds). She swears that I'll be able to tell a difference in a couple days.

WTF can I eat for lunch? I am already pissed!

julandjo · July 2011

Thumbs up! Anxiety was one of my worst symptoms pre-diagnosis. I'm amazed that your doctor advised this - that's a really, really progressive approach. She's a keeper!!

You can eat gluten free bread (Udi's is the best), rice products, corn tortillas, potato/sweet potato... I know it seems daunting at first, but there's PLENTY you can eat! GL - I hope you notice a huge difference!

ETA: Also, be sure to read up on gluten free eating. Gluten is in things you might not think of, like soy sauce, Rice Krispies (there's now a GF variety too though!), malt flavoring... the problem is that "gluten" doesn't have to be labeled. Wheat has to be, as it's a top 8 allergen, but not the other sources of gluten. Here's a quick list: http://www.celiac.com/articles/182/1/Unsafe-Gluten-Free-Food-List-Unsafe-Ingredients/Page1.html

OxAMYxO · July 2011

Julie, will you message me on facebook if you get a chance.. I would like to pick your brain.

mamarazzi · July 2011

Bummer.

See the link I just posted above!

October30 · July 2011

Bleh, I had to do that in my quest to become pregnant. I thought it sucked.

lisac113 · July 2011

I visit the What's Cooking board alot and there are a few girls who have gluten free blogs or sections of their blogs are gluten free. Take a look there if you want any recipes

sarahlindsay · July 2011

I've had a hunch that gluten might be the source of some of DH's issues (anxiety, otherwise unexplained stomach issues). I'm close to getting him to agree to go gluten free for a week to observe the differences.

Thanks for that link, julie!

princess.jessi · July 2011

I suspect DH has celiac, due to stomach issues. He does have anxiety, no idea that was part of celiac too, thanks Julie for the link -- good luck Amy!

shannie21 · July 2011

We should all do this together for a week and compare notes. I've wondered about it for our stomach issues as well and for the ADHD factor as well.

Haven1 · July 2011

Good luck to you. I'd love to hear what effect it has on you. Be sure to report back.

robynlynn83 · July 2011

We eat gluten free at home, I don't at work. I often think about cutting it completely to see what it does for me. It has made a huge difference in Peyton healthwise and Berkeley with some previous constipation issues we had.

I figure, it can't hurt. It has to be one of the healthiest diets out there.

julandjo · July 2011

robynlynn83:
It has to be one of the healthiest diets out there.

Actually, this is a common misconception. There's still PLENTY of gluten free junk food out there, and more being manufactured all the time. I know you know this, just putting it out there for anyone who may believe that gluten free automatically = healthy.

robynlynn83 · July 2011

That's true, Julie. We don't buy much of the pre-made GF food (that stuff is $$ anyway!) We load the girls with veggies and fruit and meat (not me, I don't do much meat).

The one thing we do cave on though is mexican. I blame it in DH eating it so much growing up. We will make Mexican since it can easily be GF

Temp357000812505019 · July 2011

I've noticed a lot of gluten free items at the grocery store lately... HyVee has a bunch in their healthy section. Also, I was at Jason's Deli for lunch and they have an entire GF menu. I think Godfathers even carry's a GF pizza

The good thing, to look on the bright side, is that GF seems to be more common now then ever before so there are a lot more options and it's more widely advertised at restaurants and on packages. Good luck!

dingwomancake · July 2011

Your doctor sounds awesome. May I ask what her name is?

Sara

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