My test came back negative too, but I think that's because I've long suspected being sensitive and cut out the wheat on my own. It's possible to just be sensitive and not test positive for it.

If you're dining out and still want the burger, a lot of places are starting to offer wrapping it lettuce instead of a bun. Sometimes you have to ask, if it's not listed on the menu. Granted, it's not quite the same, but it allows you to still enjoy the burger without having to use a fork. And you may decide that you actually prefer burgers this way. : )

don't feel bad. I think we all had enough denial at first to test fate and eat some wheat. You probably have to try it to convince yourself that "yep. that's it. I really can't do that anymore." It will get much easier with time and when you find that brand or recipe for gluten free bread that hits the spot, you may not have fond memories of wheat bread anymore. I don't. The recipe for "White Sandwich Bread" in Elizabeth Barbone's cookbook, Easy Gluten Free Baking is soooo good (and it is almost half brown rice flour as well), it is exactly what I crave when I think of bread. I think I'm about to go bake a couple of loaves. yummm

Actually you should go back to the resturant and re create the meal..Just ask for either no bun or if they can wrap it in lettuce..You may have a slew of other things..Like fat intolerance, gallbladder issues or who know what.

If I eat out sometimes..Like Outback..and I over eat..I am in the bathroom. If I use to much coconut oil in a recipe or eat alot of things with that oil I am in the bathroom..Prior to my celiac diagnosis (which was like 10 yr ago) they diagnosed me with IBS and then fat intolerance. I think they all go hand in hand.

Your digestive system is not a well oiled machine. Some people have better ones then others. Women tend to have the worse. Gluten intolerance is common in most people along with dairy issues. However you may find that you can eat certain types of grains. You may find that if you mix them right certain grains are easier to digest at certain times. I hate when people get rid of a food item but really dont need to.

Some people feel better eating GF or DF or going Paleo but its not always bc you cant tolerate the food. Its bc on those diets you "tend" to eat better..Its not so easy to hit McDonalds or order a pizza anymore.

Don't be so hard on yourself. I had a pretty bad weekend myself. IMy test for Celiac also came back negative but through eliminating gluten myself then reintroducing it is very clear that I have an intolenance. I am also somewhat in denial as this all happened only a few months ago.

As an Irish gal, St Patty's day is my favorite! It took a lot of willpower not to eat Irish Soda Bread! I found comfort in knowing I could eat my father's Shepard's pie, which is my favorite! I noticed my dad used gravy which has gluten in it, but didn't have the heart to tell him since he was proud that he was making something I could eat. I decided to eat it anyway and boy did I pay for it. This was last weekend. I was sick for three days after ,including that night. It was horrible. I was really mad at myself.

This weekend I went to a bachlerette party at a Winery where they had NOTHING for me to eat. My choices were a plate of steamed rice or lettuce with grilled chicken on the side. BLEH! It kind of put a dark cloud over my weekend because I love to eat and try new foods and this has been really hard for me.

I will join your pity party

I had the very same experience last night with pizza! I even posted using the topic of being a "slow learner"!
My labs were "positive" for celiac, while my biopsy was "normal". Like you, I guess I had a hard time believing
I had celiac. I had decided on my own that it wouldn't hurt to at least try a gluten-free diet and see how I
felt. (My entire life, since birth, I have vomitted and or been nauseated every single day! I even vomitted as
soon as I was born and vomitted daily until my early teens! I had daily nausea that had gotten so bad (before
going gluten-free) that it woke me up at night! Once, I started the gluten-free diet, no more nausea! I couldn't
believe it! Well, last night, I totally made myself sick eating pizza! I was tired, over-worked yesturday (a 12 hour
shift) and I just wanted something quick and easy! BIG mistake. Tonight, my hubby ate the left-over pizza and
yours truly had her safe, gluten-free dinner and I feel just fine! I feel for you! I hope you feel better very soon!

I'm new to this, too, and am slowly getting a handle on it. But I had the same idea of bringing my own bread to the restaurant. I'm glad someone else is doing the same thing--I won't feel so weird knowing others are doing this, too. Udi's makes a great white sandwich bread, too. Trader Joe's makes a great "rye-less" rye bread so that saves a bread lover like me.

The tip about asking for your burger to be wrapped in lettuce is a good one. I used to get sandwiches from Jimmy John 's that way--how could I forget. Great reminder.

I too have difficulty staying away from the gluten - even though I know better. I am so tired today and it's most likely from having a sandwich yesterday. I think I'll use that idea of taking my own bread to the restaurant. I've never been tested, I just say that I'm allergic to wheat.