Time for a Change
Posted by Mike in Mike's JourneyDec 31st, 2008 | 5 responsesWhy make the change? Over the past few months, I have not felt very well. Even though I do not have the typical symptoms of Celiac, I think I am being affected in other ways. I sleep way too much for no reason and am generally lethargic about everything. I suspect gluten is the culprit. It is time to make a change!
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Mike, I’m so proud of you for getting serious about your health. Rich and I will do everything we can to offer you gluten free choices when you come to visit.
Sam
Except for missing a cold beer, the GF diet isn’t that bad. I cook almost completely gluten-free. Stir fry, pizza, pasta and desserts are still easy to make. If it makes you feel better, it’s worth it.
I was diagnosed when I was 3. Never had gluten until I declared myself well at 16. I have always had weight issues, but didn’t have stomach problems during my “cured” days. Two and a half years ago I experienced a migraine that lasted 3 days. It was determined through blood work that I too must go back on a gluten free diet. I haven’thad a migraine since following the diet. I have had other medical concerns this past year. I was told to not follow the diet for 3 months by my GI doctor and made it only one. During that time I felt tired, sluggish, achy and experienced constant headaches – never stomach pains. I went back on the diet and had my 2nd endoscope of the year, which confirmed that I have celiac. There is so much available in so many different locations – had there been resturants, bakeries and foods available to me when I was 16, I may never have experienced gluten. It can be challenging, but it is very livable. At least your not the only one who has celiac and it is commonly heard of – when I was little it was uncommon and it seemed that when I was the growing up I was the only person to have this diesease, now it is more common and easier to live with. Even if you have a weak moment and “cheat” just remember to not make a habit of it and get back on track.
Hi Mike. I have been diagnosed for less then a year. I did feel bad all the time and not one doctor thought to test me for celiac. My father has it and he begged me to read The Gluten Connection. My sister and I both read it and went gluten free and started feeling better. I was tested positive. My son has a lot of symptoms also but it’s so hard to keep him gluten free. He is twenty and stays gluten free until he goes out with his friends and I can tell he has eaten gluten. His mood changes and he can’t get out of bed. I will be glad when decides to take a stand and not eat it anymore. I have lots of good recipes for pizza and other foods. I love cooking so experimenting to me was fun. I felt so bad when you said you were going to limit yourself and not bother with gluten free bread or pastas. I would love to cook for people who share my disease. I don’t know anyone who lives close to me and I could share food with. I need to join an organization locally or something. Well anyway if you have any questions or want some recipes feel free to email me. Good luck to you!
Thanks Renee! When someone searches for celiac on the internet, they rarely find anything about someone sleeping a lot or having mood swings. I can relate to all this. Finally, I have confirmation that those were symptoms!
I am starting to venture into some GF products… When I crave certain things, I used to just eat them, but now that I am 100% GF, I have to find a substitute.