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Nicholas

Updated 10mo ago

Need tips for going gluten-free

hello,I'm currently going through so much testing to see if I have celiac or something else. however,I was told to start eating gluten free since they're are pretty sure it is celiac disease. so....I need tips and help. in my years struggling with my helath, gluten being an issue never crossed my mind but seems obvious the more I look back.

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3x3

2y

I'm curious what kind of testing they're having you do - I was explicitly told not to eat GF until after they did an endoscopy so they could confirm
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Nicholas

2y

I've had an endoscopy and they're looking for blood test to I guess.....really confirm celiac. Doctor' s NP told me because of the endoscopy results and talking about symptoms
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EddieKnee

2y

Been eating 100% gluten-free for 4 years now. I started by finding a few basic things that I would normally eat, but gluten-free! Finding a comfortable flour brand helps a ton too! I don't recommend any nut-based flour substitutes, but anything white rice/potato/tapioca works a wonder! Xantgum gum will give it that gluteny rise of breads and things, but switching to more veggie and rice heavy meals have been a lifesaver!
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Nicholas

2y

thankfully I already really like rice! I have my favorite mircowave sticky white rice since I don't always have the energy to cook
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Kay2002

2y

I've been eating gluten free for about 3ish years now since I've been diagnosed. I have a love-hate relationship with the diet 😂 But the biggest tip I can give you from personal experience is once you go gluten free, make sure you're still eating enough calories and protein. You can definitely lose some weight from the diet, and I accidentally lost way too much weight at the beginning of my journey.
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Kay2002

2y

Also, gluten digestion supplements are a must to keep with you, in case if you ate something that got contaminated.
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Irelan

2y

Been eating gluten free and dairy free since I was nine. Definitely eat some good amounts of meat or starch because gluten free isn't all that supplying. I use brands like schar, daiya, and udis but if you would like some other tips then feel free to dm me. My celiac is going to be for my whole life, and my sister was before me so I normally ate gluten free. I can give you recipes and other things if you like. Oh, and welcome to the club my friend.
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LadyLynn

2y

I believe if you are getting the blood test it’s best to not go gluten free just yet, unless the endoscopy was very clear. Just so you don’t get a false negative.
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Babsmd

2y

I was diagnosed with celiac in 1985 by endoscopy. For years there were few gluten free options and they were very expensive. Now the gluten free market has exploded and I don’t feel like I’m missing much at all.

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