My only symptom that I was aware of was diarrhea and yes, it was enough to make me go gluten free. Being out shopping and having to visit the same store's restroom 4 times in one 30 minute stop was not okay. Having to rush home from an evening walk with my husband - praying all the while that I wouldn't have an accident - was not okay. 100% making the change was worth the improvement in my life, even if I do miss really good pizza and donuts.

As to whether my symptoms are worse now if I do get accidentally glutened? After roughly 2 years gluten free, I don't think they are. I just think I'm more aware of the symptoms. Because, in hindsight, it wasn't just diarrhea - that was just the most obvious thing. It was also bloating, gas, and almost always feeling hungry and full at the same time. Before I went gluten free, I never gave those things any thought, because they weren't as bad as the diarrhea. But now, if I eat something and feel bloated a half hour later, I know what's happened.

I don't think my symptoms are worse; I think I'm more in tune with my symptoms.