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I have been gluten-free since June, no cheating with only a handful of CC problems. I went gluten-free due to a migraine that lasted several weeks without relief, and that went away within 24 hours of going gluten-free. I have also experienced relief from other symptoms (anxiety, depression, joint pain from my lupus, less fibromyalgia flares, etc), so my...

At first I thought changing hair products was overkill, but then I realized that I touch my hair Open Original Shared Link and I often eat finger foods and touch my lips with my fingers. As others have mentioned, anything you wear can end up in your mouth, and I think a lot depends on your personal habits. My eye make-up, for example, I'm not too worried...

- Within the first couple of hours: major C, followed by random anxiety attacks that aren't justifiable and come out of nowhere. - First 24-48 hours: extreme moodiness, and headaches that don't go away with my trustworthy Excedrin Migraine... if 4 Excedrins don't get rid of the headache, I know I have a major gluten-triggered migraine on its way. - Next...

My anxiety has decreased about 80% since going gluten-free. Two and a half years ago, I'd quit my job, couldn't drive due to blacking out from anxiety in my car, had problems going to public places like grocery stores, and I was pretty much agoraphobic and depressed. Took a few months (last year) of trying different medications to get me to the point...

Yes, it's a risk eating out-- or eating in. Any meals prepared by other people could contain sneaky gluten, and even food we prepare could have traces still. I went gluten-free due to a month-long migraine that wouldn't quit... it quit after 24 hours of being gluten-free. Last Friday I wasn't able to pack my own lunch, and decided to order a gluten...

From what I've seen in this board so far, it's common to feel worse on the diet before you feel better. If any of your tests were high enough to concern/impress your doctor, it suggests there's a lot of damage already done to your system, which means your immune AND digestive system are affected, not to mention neurological, dermatological and other complications...

I have the same issue. I'm trying magnesium supplements, Pearls acidophilus, lots of fruit... and when it gets too bad, I try Target brand's women laxatives. They're easier on my system.

A few days after going gluten free I also had awfully itchy skin, though mine was food/medication related, I believe. Hives and the whole nine yards. To be safe, I did get gluten free shampoo, conditioner and soap. I'm still itchy occasionally, but it doesn't stick around.

My mom had low BP issues, and ate olives in bulk. Easy and quick snack

A month-long migraine was what made me research Celiac and gluten-free diets. I've had daily headaches for YEARS that would subside with a daily dose of 2-6 Excedrin Migraines per day. Then this migraine came that nothing would fix it, including every migraine medication out there... I spent an entire month nauseous and sick. Second day of being fully...

Hey guys, Thanks for all the suggestions. Got new cutting board, utensils (bright red & in separate drawer so my SO won't use them by mistake), set of pots and pans. Working craaaazy hours, but it seems the fatigue is finally on its way out. I had bad C last week, and took a cocktail of lax, acidophilus bifidus, magnesium and fruit... after...

Those sound a lot like my anxiety attacks. When they were really bad, I couldn't go into stores without getting the racing heart/difficulty breathing. I also had them in my car, which is why I stopped driving for almost 2 years. Then I began having them as a passenger, out of the blue. My anxiety has dropped about 80% since starting the gluten-free...

I have been wondering about shaving creams and DH. If a shaving cream contains gluten and if there are antibodies in our blood (and under the skin), it would stand to reason that a nick while shaving could cause a reaction. But I haven't found any info on that :\

Thank you! I've had my thyroid checked many times and they never found a problem. Next time I get bloodwork from rheumatologist though, I'll ask for a fresh panel. Also, I do have Lupus as well, so I can explain away all the symptoms just not why they're here *sigh* Stress from going gluten-free, body healing, weather changes, work stress... or gluten...

Thanks for all your answers, guys! I "decontaminated" my kitchen two weeks ago and separated everything in the pantry (left side is gluten or unknown, right side if gluten-free, all of my stuff is clipped or sealed. There's one bag of regular flour in the kitchen and it's closed and in a completely separate cabinet from my gluten-free flours and other...