tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8889677026904054314.post5425733454533232557..comments2023-03-25T05:03:47.647-04:00Comments on Part II: Bless Us O Lord: How I'm feeling about wheatBarbarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00747308009364094199noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8889677026904054314.post-17927215902415403152012-08-29T17:12:21.290-04:002012-08-29T17:12:21.290-04:00Hi, I found your blog via Margaret in MN and am en...Hi, I found your blog via Margaret in MN and am enjoying all of your posts. I just had to comment as being or not being gf has been a major issue in our house the last few years. I decided that I was better off without the gluten, even though tests said nothing, and then my daughter started having some anxiety issues. Anyway, long story short we had her tested at Enterolab (online company works through the mail) and found that she had gluten intolerance. The great thing about this company is that you do not have to go back on the gluten. Even though she had been almost free of gluten before the test she must have been getting some because now, being TOTALLY gluten free she is a different kid and feels like her normal self again. <br /><br />Oh, and I agree completely with the sugar observations. My cravings are gone whereas before going gf I would get ravenous for sugar. <br /><br />You probably know this but it is common for people with Celiac to also have Thyroid problems. My sister found out she had Celiac by chance when she was tested for thyroid disease and they included the test in with her blood work. Anyway, good luck with whatever you decide. God Bless.Betsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01854792843189067866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8889677026904054314.post-44345616832098995472012-08-07T05:26:07.771-04:002012-08-07T05:26:07.771-04:00This is interesting to me. Now that you mention i...This is interesting to me. Now that you mention it I definitely suffer more cravings when I have wheat-intensive foods - which is more often since my daughter got on a health kick. I thought I'd feel better too but truthfully I haven't. You've given me something to think about. Thanks! JaniceJanicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11156532270342555947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8889677026904054314.post-86546506208176877582012-08-02T09:59:56.123-04:002012-08-02T09:59:56.123-04:00I've been basically wheat free for 6 months. I...I've been basically wheat free for 6 months. I did find it drastically reduced my inflammation and pain, but I also noticed I had to eliminate other triggers, such as the Nightshade family foods and alcohol. I also went off Diet Coke and noticed an improvement in pain with that, too. I guess it's baby steps.<br /><br />But the loss of cravings and everything else you mentioned I also had. My blood sugar is much more normalized, which is huge.<br /><br />I haven't noticed great wait loss or great reduction in belly fat...just a little looser, but I definitely need to work out to get my waistline back. <br /><br />I wish it had made some difference.Jennifer Gregory Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03677077951743177153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8889677026904054314.post-61380135814606878142012-08-01T15:55:01.486-04:002012-08-01T15:55:01.486-04:00Barbara, first of all congratulations on going a w...Barbara, first of all congratulations on going a whole month without wheat. That takes a real committment.<br /><br />I don't know if you're approaching this as an allergy issue (it sounds like that to me) but I thought I'd share what I learned from our family doctor when going through this with young children: when eliminating something from the diet it takes 2 weeks after stopping for the body to clear of the allergen, then another 2 weeks for the allergic symptoms to begin to subside.<br /><br />So, you might want to give it a little more time before going back to the wheat. And I'm wondering (and please don't take this the ~~wrong~~ way) if being older (than say a toddler ) and with the slower metabolism that can come along the way, might not also play into seeing if you're body is not heading in a new direction. <br /><br />Just my .02. <br /><br />Bless you, TamiUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17505217362092589113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8889677026904054314.post-75607022108242429202012-08-01T13:19:32.890-04:002012-08-01T13:19:32.890-04:00Thanks for caring, Linda. I was actually at the do...Thanks for caring, Linda. I was actually at the doctor today and she ordered a lot of blood work. Hopefully rule out any autoimmune diseases and find out if I am defficient in some essential vitamins and minerals. I have an appointment with a gastro doc in a few weeks to see if I have an underlying intolerance to wheat.Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00747308009364094199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8889677026904054314.post-8167000716940789652012-08-01T13:05:08.382-04:002012-08-01T13:05:08.382-04:00I read your report with much interest, and I see t...I read your report with much interest, and I see that you have reached many of the same conclusions that I have.<br /><br />Now, because you are still suffering with pain in various places, do you think a doctor visit is in order? Just sayin'...... love you, Barb.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16604074624431418358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8889677026904054314.post-12362488921255085442012-07-31T21:33:00.822-04:002012-07-31T21:33:00.822-04:00That's a pretty fair assessment. It does caus...That's a pretty fair assessment. It does cause cravings like crazy, and yes, the perfect tirfecta is wheat, sugar, and fat, and it's perfectly yummy. :-/<br /><br />I wish it had made a huge difference in your issues; then you would know for sure. As it is, it's hard to know if the sacrifice has done any good. It has, but it's nice to be certain, isn't it?Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12072984925282936743noreply@blogger.com