Hi @nettasaura : I will add as a friend. Depends on whether you have Celiac disease or are NCGS (Non celiac gluten sensitive)... Adding back in small amounts DOES NOT work if you have CD, but may be ok if you are not that gluten sensitive, and you don't let the additions get out of hand. I cannot eat einkorn or kamut even though my CD tests were inconclusive. If it's really worth it to you, give it a try once you are completely symptom free from this last glutening, but be prepared in case of nastiness. You could also try to get a hold of European wheat flour or products, as GMO wheat is not allowed there. A couple of friends who are NCGS are able to eat European wheat products (Dr. Oetker's pizza was one example although that may have changed since it was bought by McCain's) without issues.

I've been curious about gluten intolerance either CD or just more mild intolerance/sensitivities for years now. I actually did do gluten free for about 3 weeks years ago when I had tried it out for my daughter who was having stomach pain around belly button and constipation(according to dr even though she, daughter, denies it was like that). her symptoms are bloating with pasta, gas, constipation off and on, stomach pain and that "chicken skin" on the backs of her arms. She has not been tested. She was a very slow gainer as a child. Doesn't like most bread and never has but adores her pasta. Thankfully such wonderful options on gf market when I do eliminate again. I'm considering the testing for myself and her if the Walgreens blood testing is the price I found online. I will have to call and see after my tax refund comes back. I may get us both tested because its a run around to get it with our insurance. We are both lactose intolerant. I became aware of mine in my teens(self diagnosed by the fact it goes away when I avoid dairy and I was nearly vegan for years as a teen only consumed eggs occasionally) and my daughters I learned of when she as just 2 weeks old.

I'll add you but I won't be making the switch for a little while longer because I do want to do the testing before I go off if possible. To me having a Dr say yes you have this problem isn't required. If I feel better without it then I'll avoid it. I should be avoiding processed foods(and the carbs in most of them anyway due to prediabetes and PCOS).

Hi, Just joined after starving (or so it seemed) at Slimming World, only managed a week. Been coealic diagnosed 10 years. Find g/f eating just about a normal day to day thing at last, but trying to avoid high calorie foods now. Would like some CD buddies

I'm gluten-free due to an allergy to wheat - causes terrible eczema. Constant muscle aching also improved when I eliminated it.

Hi new gals & welcome! Friend if you like but my diaries are from way back there as I am in maintenance and eating low carb, gluten free celiac style. You are always welcome to lurk as well since my diaries are open.