Originally Posted by msmum1977

Just to point out that wheat/gluten sensitivity doesn't usually have a 'reaction' like say, a peanut allergy does. Unless it's a true allergy, one might not, say, have an anaphylactic reaction or may not even experience gastro distress or symptoms after eating it. This is what makes it hard to believe that it can be so problematic: the often lack of an immediate response.

Myself, I've had a host of issues pertaining to my gluten sensitivity including, bloating, skin conditions (acne, dandruff, rosacea), joint pain, heart palpitations, sinus issues, debilitating fatigue, light headedness, not to mention the intermittent gastric issues, that seem to flare out of nowhere.

Be aware that the effects of gluten are cumulative, so the more you eat (and for longer), the worse you may feel and the more severe obscure symptoms you may have. And bc the symptoms may not be exactly what one would expect from a dietary allergy, you may not connect the dots. The good news is the benefits are cumulative as well: the longer you stay off it, the better you feel, and the symptoms will ease and/or disappear. Such is the case for me - most of the symptoms above are now gone after two years off it.

Originally Posted by Luckyk26

This makes complete sense to me. Never thought I had a gluten problem until I started LC and went gluten free. After a few months I splurged with a beer - big mistake and I was so sick. Never again. ON Easter Sunday I went to mass and took communion without thinking. Another big mistake as I spent all of Easter so sick I wanted to die. Apparently, for me anyway, when I was consuming a large amount of gluten I didn't feel any effects (although I'm sure they were there). Now that I've been off of it for awhile the effects are monstrous. Funny how that works.