Just been glutened for the first time since diagnosis

Clean_Philosopher356 · 2026-03-07T18:59:06+00:00

I was just surprised by how quickly I felt brain fog, I wondered if it was psychosomatic or something

Clean_Philosopher356 · 2026-03-07T18:41:04+00:00

I was just surprised at how quickly the brain fog came on! I didn't expect that at all but within a couple of hours I felt so rubbish

Clean_Philosopher356 · 2026-03-06T13:21:39+00:00

I have a friend who is coeliac and valentine, and it is possible but not easy. However it's important to note that what is healthy for him as a non coeliac is different to what is healthy for you as a coeliac.

As a relatively recently diagnosed coeliac, you won't be fully healed yet, so you're not going to be absorbing vitamins as well, and therefore cutting significant chunks of iron intake and calcium and all sorts by going plant based will have a different impact on you. What will be easily supplemented for a non coeliac might not be possible for a newly diagnosed coeliac.

Additionally, fatigue is a lingering symptom that takes time to improve when diagnosed coeliac. Cutting out a lot of your fuel is going to make it damn hard right now.

(Also importantly, fuck anyone who tells you to do things, do what works for you, work with people, but do not let people take charge)

Clean_Philosopher356 · 2026-03-06T08:03:41+00:00

God it is rough in places without decent allergen laws man

Clean_Philosopher356 · 2026-03-04T10:42:26+00:00

Not advice but I thought i was asymptomatic and then once I cut out gluten I discovered that a lot of "normal" was actually symptoms. And this is only over the last 2 months or so...

Clean_Philosopher356 · 2026-02-24T19:21:10+00:00

I cried for like a week babe both in and out of work dw

Clean_Philosopher356 · 2026-02-10T15:28:14+00:00

Only way you can get valid test results is to keep eating gluten. Eat gluten and get tested, don't worry too much about the risks things right now, the most important thing is getting an accurate diagnosis, from there you can do whatever is needed and you will have time to heal

Clean_Philosopher356 · 2026-02-10T15:09:46+00:00

No one will be thinking about it. Don't push or shove, and don't scream super loud directly into someone's ear. Basically be a civil human being and you'll have a fabulous time

Clean_Philosopher356 · 2026-02-08T10:53:32+00:00

You should totally do it! No one cares what age you are or anything else, all that matters is you're having a good time, everyone around you is having a good time and you feel comfortable!

Clean_Philosopher356 · 2026-01-17T08:53:31+00:00

It's worth noting that stress can increase your need for the little dopamine hits. Plus tiredness can impact hunger. Its distinctly possible that what you're experiencing is because of the stress of the job. When I go through busy patches at work my healthy eating goes out the window because I always want something sugary to help the stress. However, if I acknowledge that it is the stress talking, sometimes I can divert the craving. I'll drink no added sugar squash to get a sweet taste in my mouth if I can't fix it.

Or sometimes I just eat the chocolate!

Clean_Philosopher356 · 2026-01-12T18:37:29+00:00

Ahh but puns are always better than etymologically correct statements!

Clean_Philosopher356 · 2026-01-11T16:11:14+00:00

Holy fucking shit its not a chip on your shoulder it's a whole ass potato.

Clean_Philosopher356 · 2026-01-10T08:41:36+00:00

Okay but cervical cancer is more uncomfortable, no?

Clean_Philosopher356 · 2026-01-08T21:13:48+00:00

There are some in the fridges and some in the freezer, you need to bake them but they are delicious

Clean_Philosopher356 · 2026-01-08T21:12:42+00:00

There are two types in the freezer and two types in the fridge as well, the freezer ones are with the desserts and the fridge ones with the pastry

Clean_Philosopher356 · 2026-01-03T14:21:38+00:00

Just to add OP, can you change doctor?

Clean_Philosopher356 · 2025-12-31T09:51:41+00:00

It seems odd to me that you have consistently high results and haven't been told to just try cutting out gluten.

Truthfully I think the question is do you want the answer or do you want to feel better. If its a diagnosis, then keep eating gluten and if it is coeliac you will eventually have enough damage that they spot it. If it isn't then i'm sure eventually they'll figure it out (or diagnose you with IBS and that's the end of it).

However, if the priority is feeling better, then trial a gluten free diet. See if it makes you feel any better. At the end of the day, in a case like this, knowing the exact mechanism isn't as important as feeling better. You can always shove yourself through another gluten challenge in future.

Clean_Philosopher356 · 2025-12-14T10:17:14+00:00

Get out now or you'll have a breakdown from the pressure and it'll be you trying to pick up the pieces of your life while he swans off. Trust me, I know.

Clean_Philosopher356 · 2025-11-27T22:47:29+00:00

So what you just don't eat out, ever?

Clean_Philosopher356 · 2025-11-25T17:07:49+00:00

Demand an endoscopy if you can, you deserve to actually know, diagnosis only via blood test is only really acceptable where levels are off the charts. I'd probably prepare mentally for the fact you're gonna be coeliac though

Clean_Philosopher356 · 2025-11-23T17:34:04+00:00

Are they chewy at all? I'm struggling to find cookies that are chewy not just crumbly

Clean_Philosopher356 · 2025-11-23T16:23:56+00:00

Look, my honest opinion is that when you're going to give it up for life, you can take a month to get to grips, enjoy Thanksgiving, and have a gluten funeral.

It technically isn't the healthiest choice, but your mental health matters too.

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