The symptoms of Gluten sensitivity

The symptoms of Gluten sensitivity are many but my experience was gastroenteritis like symptoms.

 

These symptoms started when I was young but I didn't really know about gluten sensitivity then and neither did my parents.

 

I continually had trouble with stomach upsets and bloating. I have a picture of myself when I was nine, where I look six months pregnant. Not a good look.

 

I also suffered with eczema and have since found that this is another symptom of gluten sensitivity, as are many things such as Asthma, Diabetes, Anaemia and unexplained weight loss or gain.

 

Weight was always a problem for me as I would put weight on so easily. When I grew older I heard about gluten sensitivity but did not relate it to my problem. It seemed to me that most people with Coeliac disease were extremely thin, and as I had a weight problem I believed this couldn't be me.

 

When my illness finally came to its peak, I began to pass blood from having diarrhea continuously and my weight dropped dramatically. I also began to run high temperatures. My doctor didn't know what to do for me so he admitted me to hospital.

 

While in hospital a different doctor came to see me. He took one look at me and said that I was gluten sensitive and that I should stop eating bread and go on a gluten free diet. Well, it didn't happen over night but since I started this diet I have never felt so healthy. My weight is great and I feel that I have a new lease on life. Sure, it is hard sometimes when you want to have something to eat out and you get a blank look when you mention your 'gluten intolerant', but I have found that more and more restaurants can accommodate dietary problems now as there seems to be a better awareness.

 

For those people who live in Australia a company called Country Bake make gluten free bread and it is sold in most supermarkets, for example Coles and Woolworths .

 

And for a special treat, DefinitelyChocolate have wonderful Organic and Vegan chocolate that is gluten free. Just click on the banner below to check them out. You won't be disappointed.