Gluten free?

[bedlam_n_bedlah]

Forgive me if this topic has been brought up before, I was wondering how many people on here have tried the gluten-free diet? And if so--did it or does it work for you

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[missingkeys]

I've tried it, though not so much for me. My husband's father and grandmother are both coeliac and he had some symptoms so we tried it just to see. It did nothing for either of us and it was such a pain in the butt that we gave up. That said, I'm almost desperate enough right now to give it another go, because nothing else is doing anything for me right now.

[bedlam_n_bedlah]

I'm sorry nothing is working right now. Sometimes it is just like that! I hate dealing with this mess.

[missingkeys]

Ah, it's okay. I was getting a bit bummed, but I'm sure there's an answer out there if I just keep searching. It's a nightmare, sometimes, but I try most days to keep a more positive attitude. I hope things get better for you too!

[tryslora]

I have been gluten free for over a year now, and am finally really settling into the diet. For the first few months, I swear I ate potato chips at every meal because I was rushed and they were easy. Anyway, my situation

[bedlam_n_bedlah]

Thanks for sharing your experience!

[somniumdraconae]

It didn't do anything for me, and i found it too difficult to maintain given other dietary restrictions I have to adhere to. I don't think there is anything wrong with limiting carbs from wheat-based products, because most of those products are heavily processed and not all that great for you anyway. If it works for you, go for it.

[bedlam_n_bedlah]

It sure is a pain, that's for sure.

[bedlam_n_bedlah]

Thank you for your insight!

[oneworldvision]

I tried it briefly. It didn't help with my symptoms and there were times I broke down crying because I couldn't find anything to eat that sounded remotely appealing. What GF food I did find was also way out of my budget, so there's no way I could maintain that diet on a regular basis. I think that was the one and only time I've ever been relieved when a treatment didn't work.

What has worked for me is going low-carb, although that's also very restrictive and difficult to maintain. But when I manage to stick to it I do notice a difference in my symptoms.

[bedlam_n_bedlah]

Low carb has been good for me in the past. As I mentioned in another comment, I think sugar (or things that turn to sugar easily in my blood) is usually my biggest dietary villain.