Gearig up for GF

[GeishaGirl]

So I won't find out the results of my endoscopy until September 3 (my gastro doc only works Thursdays, and I'm on the other side of the country on vacation until Friday :)). In a weird way, I've actually been hoping that I have celiac, because then there's a really solid (if restrictive) way to fix what's wrong with my stomach. In fact, there's a possiblity that going GF could fix my "random" symptoms, also -- constant exhaustion, muscle weakness, joint pain, migraines, etc. One book I read quoted it well -- the author said she was alwats "half sick" but never enough to go to the doctor. That's how I feel all the time -- like I'm not really sick, but I'm certainly not well.

I've also been reading that gluten intolerance can cause the exact same symptoms, but not leave enough of a trace to be officially diagnosed. So, if I'm diagnosed, I'm GF forever. If I'm not diagnosed, I'll be doing GF for the month of September and then reevaluating how I feel. If I still feel like ****, then I'll go back to non-restrictive (well, as non-restrictive as diabetes makes it!) eating.

I've already got one recipe book, and we've tried one recipe and liked it. I'm hoping that's a good sign :)

[Moonglo]

Have fun on your vacation! Get in some much needed relaxation. :)

Keep us posted.

[butterflykisses]

Amanda,
I hear you about kind of hoping that it is Celiac, having a diagnosis that has a fairly simple treatment. I didn't have to go through the endoscopy procedure because I had a rash biopsy. The one thing I would urge you to do is during the month that you're gluten free, make sure that you really are gluten free. You might want to avoid going out to eat to eliminate the chance of cross contamination. If you're getting even small doses of gluten without knowing your "experiment" might lead you to believe that it's not gluten that's your problem when it really is.

Good luck!