"Do not follow after the crowd to do what is bad." Bible. The world is full of crazy people who have little love for their neighbor. Eat what is best for you and ignore their recommendations. 

I do have chronic pain in my back & sciatic nerve. The IC causes great pressure & pain In my pelvis. I am hoping that gluten free diet will reduce the inflammation & therefore, reduce my pain. 

Hello, For those of you who have been brave enough to travel, do you have any tips? I am interested in Western Europe, Australia and Africa. Does anyone know if any particular country is Celiac friendly? How do you navigate eating when traveling? TIA.

Thanks, @knitty kitty.  I've been tested and don't have it, but there is certainly something odd going on.  If I get indigestion that can set off palpitations, my sister has that too.

Well, @mswhis I too have IBS, and I think bloating has a similar effect to constipation.  Any changes that can lessen that internal pressure should help.  Do you have pain in your sacroiliac region, or along the pudendal nerve?  I have that.  But it does seem to be a lot better now than it was several years ago when I first started the gluten-free diet.