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LMcCormack
Hi all. I'm very new to this so I'm just getting used to it. I'm a 23 year old from Boston who has never really felt well and always just thought it was nerves or something else. I got a blood test that came back "mildly positive" for celiacs disease because I finally decided to run a ton of tests to figure out why I haven't felt well for about 10 years. I started the gluten-free diet and it has been up and down. I still don't feel well sometimes and don't know what it is that I am eating that is making me sick. I also don't know exactly what it feels like to be "glutened" because I think I just confuse it with not feeling well. If anyone could explain what it feels like to them that would be great! I'm also not a fan of my doctor so if anyone has one that they love in the Boston area that would be great as well. Any and all information I will take because I love to bake and I miss doing that as well... I also miss beer... of course. Its tough being a single 23 year old female who can't eat pizza and drink beer anymore!!

Thanks for everyone's posts as well, they have been helpful when trying to find things quickly!

-Laura
RiceGuy
Well, it sounds like there may be hidden gluten and/or other intolerances. Have you tried avoiding dairy? This very common for a Celiac, especially when the damage to the intestine has continued for so long. Consider other things too, like soy, corn, eggs, tree nuts, peanuts, and nightshades. Sometimes these other intolerances subside or disappear, and sometimes not.

I'm sure others will have some wonderful advice for you.

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