*blergh*

[razzleberry]

I have discovered that wheat and I are no longer compatible. I won't know if it's a wheat allergy, gluten allergy, or wheat intolerance until I see a doctor, but after yesterday I know I won't be eating any wheat products any time soon. I did a week-long elimination test, then ate a yummy piece of artisanal bread at dinner, followed by dire consequences starting about midnight. I have been scouring the web for wheat-free recipes all day. I did find some gluten-free baking mix at the grocery store that can supposedly be used for pie crust. I'll test it tomorrow.

Meanwhile, I'm curled up on the couch under an afghan, clutching my belly and moaning while watching old Dr. Who episodes.

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[birgitts_place]

And it's not soy, right? Because artisanal bread didn't contain soy, unlike virtually every bread, cookie, cracker, tortilla etc at the grocery store? Wheat and soy are pretty much married these days. Soy sauce is a fine gluten product...

(Yes, either is hellish in our society, so you have my absolute sympathy.)

Also, the test for celiac needs to be done before you eliminate gluten, not after a month of abstenance. I received much wrong info about that.

Good luck dear!

[razzleberry]

You raise a good point about the soy. I will ask to be tested for it as well. I did have a little soy sauce on some sushi roll, with negative consequences.

So far I have been trying to eliminate wheat, but not gluten. My reaction to the bread was so awful, I would have to think very seriously before inflicting that on myself again just to prove to a doctor that I have an intolerance.

My neighbor is home from vacation now, so I can find out the name of her allergist and get an appointment.

[birgitts_place]

If you're not trying very hard to eliminate soy, then you're not. Soybean oil is in everything. For me, it's not the soy sauce or tofu that it's a problem avoiding, it's the oil.

Most reactions are intolerances and not the standard IgE allergies that they test for. Your reaction sounds like an intolerance, but ask anyway. also, get the list of ingredients in the bread and bring it with you.

Also, look at preservatives. Sulfites and nitrites bother me. Also in a lot of things.

[razzleberry]

Good suggestion about getting the list of ingredients on the bread. I do think it's an intolerance and not an allergy, but like you say, I want to get tested to be sure.

I've never heard of soybean oil! That must be such a challenge for you, I can't even imagine.