wheat/gluten free?

gluten/wheat free here. i have sensitivities to it that result in stomach issues (feels like i've eaten glass for a a few days, constipation, etc) then it turns into burning itchy hives that get so bad that my throat constricts.

i'm not celiac but my doctor seems to think that they more i eat the less tolerant i become, so I directly avoid it as much as possible since it's in so much stuff that i figure i'm already getting small doses of it on a daily basis. before I cut out gluten I was continually getting itchy hives on a daily basis and that was from 1 bagel in the AM and sandwich bread at lunch which was part of my normal daily eating.

I seem to be doing OK with the reactions as long as I keep my gluten down to 1 serving every 2-3 weeks. i usually will save that serving for a cheeseburger from my favorite gourmet burger place. i will eat it open face so that way i can also get a small serving of onion rings. it probably isnt right that i do that but i'm so used to intestinal issues that they dont really bother me anymore. my 1 serving every 3 weeks does seem to avoid the hive situation.. which i absolutely hate with a passion

i hate all the gluten free breads i've tried mainly cus they taste like hockey pucks ( Udi's brand is OK, but it horrible for sandwiches. when i do have it, i only eat it as toast with butter and jam). I bought a few gluten free cookbooks and will be making some gluten free biscuits soon. Whole Foods has a large selection of gluten free flour (even boxes of pre made gluten free flour). I would generally avoid their gluten free prepackaged gluten free stuff though because they seem to compensate with way more sugar than the normal.

My goal is to eventually start making some of the stuff that I miss.

@indyink i think you're right. Me having to eat yogurt is a small price to pay to avoid something else that can potentially kill me. Hot and itchy hives are no fun, especially when they leave you feeling like you've had an asthma attack.


ETA : i didnt notice that once I gave up gluten, I no longer had issues with things I thought i had problems with, namely dairy and beef.

I also have celiacs so I don't have a choice, the only real reason people should eat gluten free is if you have a sensitivity to it. It seems like it is becoming a popular "it thing to do" its not healthier than just eating clean whole grains. Its not lower calorie especially if you buy the gluten free products to replace regular it can actually be higher calorie. I don't get why people are doing it like its some kind of fad diet???


The people that have to do it don't think its as "glamorus" as society is making it out to be...... its actually a pain in the *kitten*!

I also have celiacs so I don't have a choice, the only real reason people should eat gluten free is if you have a sensitivity to it. It seems like it is becoming a popular "it thing to do" its not healthier than just eating clean whole grains. Its not lower calorie especially if you buy the gluten free products to replace regular it can actually be higher calorie. I don't get why people are doing it like its some kind of fad diet???


The people that have to do it don't think its as "glamorus" as society is making it out to be...... its actually a pain in the *kitten*!

I don't think people are just going gluten-free to be part of the in crowd or whatever. A lot of folks feel better going grain or gluten-free. Its not just celiacs that benefit.