SunnyJ

Hi, gluten-free friends! I am 40, female, severely gluten-intolerant and casein-intolerant. I also have a laundry list of other health maladies, including severe allergies and asthma, GERD, muscle pain and cramps, weakness and fatigue. I suffered into my 30's before doing an elimination diet on my own, gluten first and then dairy, which improved my life greatly. It actually likely saved it! I had been misdiagnosed with MS, chronic fatigue, lupus, a heart blockage and various other ailments. I also had chronic shingles and mouth ulcers, leading them to repeatedly test me for AIDS. After confirming with doctors and various tests, life now goes on, and relatively med-free. Each day is a learning experience and I often find I am my own best doctor. I dutifully log my symptoms, dietary changes, pollen levels, etc. daily to track things. I keep in touch with my family doctor, who turned out to be my best supporter, much more helpful than the many specialists who labeled me psychosomatic, stress-induced, etc. So, one day at a time, with great faith in God and His wisdom, I persist. I go with my gut and don't waste time with doubting docs any longer. I eat healthy and cleanly, without chemicals as much as possible, exercise and take my vitamins. And smile! A LOT! My goal is to help make anyone's gluten journey as easy as possible if I can, and to learn from others. I look forward to hearing from you.