Celiac Disease Support Group
Celiac disease is an auto-immune disorder of the digestive system that occurs in genetically-predisposed individuals. It is characterised by damage or flattening to all or part of the villi lining the small intestine, which interferes with the absorption of nutrients. This damage is caused by eating anything with gluten (gliadin), a protein found in wheat, rye, and barley...
Yesterday was the first day I knowing ingested gluten. I'm sure I've had it at other times, unknowingly, and have felt the results. But, yesterday, we took my boss out to lunch and they set down these adorable little treats that I KNEW I should NOT have. The smell was amazing and I watched the others at the table just gobble them up and "Oooh" and "Ahhh"... I don't know why but I just popped two of them in my mouth. They were so incredibly delicious that I ate two more!!!! About 20 minutes later, my tummy hurt and I had a horrible headache. Today, I feel lethargic and crabby. Why did I do this to myself. I knew those were a no-no. This si the first time in a year that I have done this and now I'm scared that I crossed the line once, what will keep me from doing it again? I am feeling so ashamed and guilty (not to mention bloated!) Aaargh! Why can't this be easier??? ~ Wish
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Hang in there! You have to have willpower. At my job, someone's always bringing in treats, which usually means bagels or donuts. Sometimes when it's lunch, it means a sub or pizza. I just have learned to leave it alone, rather than complain. It's going to take work and willpower, but you can do it. I passed up donuts today, pizza yesterday and sub sandwiches on Tuesday, all at work. But I feel you. A couple weeks ago, I ate two pieces of pizza and I paid dearly for it. For days, I was tired, run-down, had achiness in my legs and I looked as bad as I felt. Just from two pieces!!!!!
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I have been soooo tempted time and time again. So far I haven't eaten anything wrong on purpose. I have enough trouble with accidents. Hang in there and we feel your pain. (We feel your bloating too! Aargh)
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Hi wish! It's me again! Just a thought for those at work with temptations. I had lots of those at work also, and I just felt left out of having special treats. So, I just make or buy treats for myself - like cookies, or apple bread, or special candy, or slices of bread for hamburgers/sandwiches, etc. and take them with me when I know I'm going to be somewhere without GF foods that are fun. I also took my own pizza and stuff to work that I could ooh and aah while eating and feel great about! Maybe when going out to eat with folks from work, they would go to a restaurant you pick that has GF items worth eating - like Outback Steakhouse. Then you won't be deprived of goodies there either! It's really all about being prepared, and having things with you to eat, or going where there are good choices to eat. That's helped me!
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