Comments for Gluten-Free Guidebook

Comment on Would You Pop a Pill to Eat Gluten Again? by Audrey

Audrey — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 16:45:04 +0000

VERY VERY EXCITED!!! i cry at the thought of being to eat all my favorite foods again

Comment on Would You Pop a Pill to Eat Gluten Again? by Kari

Kari — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 21:14:00 +0000

Absolutely not. There is nothing I miss, nothing I would cheat for, not even if I had a pill that assured me I would have no reaction. I would, however, take a pill when I eat out to avoid worrying about cross contamination. But there is nothing with gluten that I’ve not been able to create GF, even to the satisfaction of my non-GF friends.

I do agree with the comment that a pill would ensure more people were diagnosed with CD. Awareness would increase, since our medical system is totally based on money. But I don’t think it is likely these newly diagnosed people would choose GF if they can take a pill and keep eating their same diet. People don’t like change. Unfortunately, I know people with CD who won’t eat GF because they don’t want to change their diet. It’s unbelievable to me, but it happens.

Why can’t they make a pill that stops the IGE reaction to dairy? If there was a pill that would allow me to eat dairy without a reaction, I’d totally be up for that! I miss cheese more than I have ever missed any gluten containing food.

Comment on Would You Pop a Pill to Eat Gluten Again? by Kata

Kata — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 12:07:49 +0000

I agree with You, Hilary. I wouldn’t take that pill. The diet is not a problem for me, I am celiac for 23 years (I am 25), i don’t even know the taste of “normal” bread, etc.

My reason for not taking the pill is my nerves: ) It is so fixed in my mind that I am not allowed to eat anything ( in my childhood I had very memoriable symptoms that took away my mood of cheating for a life), that I show the symptoms because of my nervousness if there is a chance I ate something wrong before.

This 23 years were enough to get used to it. I would not be able to change

Comment on Would You Pop a Pill to Eat Gluten Again? by Alix

Alix — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 02:21:06 +0000

If something existed for gluten like Lactaid for lactose intolerance, I might take it every once in a while for a special treat. I’d much rather just skip the gluten than be tied to some daily prescription medication, though.

Comment on Would You Pop a Pill to Eat Gluten Again? by Jenna

Jenna — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 22:08:17 +0000

If I had been asked 9 months ago when I was first diagnosed with celiac, the answer would be YES! And HURRY!

Now? I’m not so sure. Being able to once in a while have the option to eat “normally” when out with friends and family would be nice (and I’ll admit – as yet I’ve not found a “real” pasta that tastes right to me. There are days when I could, well, not kill for a slice of lasagna… but smack an evil dictator? That I could do.) but the changes in both MY health and my non-celiac but gf husband (I love that man so much – he’s gf at home to keep me healthy, his idea) health are enough to make me pause. I LIKE knowing what is in my food. I’m not so sure I could go back, even if given the choice.

Comment on Would You Pop a Pill to Eat Gluten Again? by Jeri

Jeri — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 20:24:45 +0000

Thanks for posting this. I’m actually shocked that I am the only that responded saying that I would definitly take a pill to enjoy a meal and not have to ask a million questions about what is in it and how it was prepared. I’m in my late 20’s and having celiac has really taken a toll on my social life. I attend meetings and events almost every night for work and am not able to eat anything. Food is the center of our social get togethers and it really sucks to “be different”. Even when I do go out to dinner, while everyone else is enjoying warm French bread, I have to sit there and watch. When I go out with family and friends we can only honour where I cam eat and I hate putting that burden on everyone else. Yes the diet can be a healthier choice but i would trade in the diet for a “normal” diet that can still be healthy.

Comment on Would You Pop a Pill to Eat Gluten Again? by Ilise

Ilise — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 01:12:09 +0000

This was a refreshingly stated and exactly how I feel as I would not want to take a pill to be able to eat processed food again. And no, I don’t miss rye either . No, I don’t cheat, nor do I miss much of anything except sponteneity. I always ate well and now I am eating RIGHT for me! I do feel much better. My intention everyday is to eat meals that are healthy and 100% gluten free. I couldn’t be happier! Thank you again for this writing.

Comment on Would You Pop a Pill to Eat Gluten Again? by Tracy

Tracy — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 01:00:54 +0000

I am not gluten intolerant, but the other half is, and we’ve had this same discussion. His interest in a pill or heck a vaccine would only be to feel more comfortable in a restaurant, or friends and relatives. The fear of well meaning but uneducated folks accidentally dosing him would be reduced. He would not go back to a gluten filled diet though, while he misses some things what those things have been replaced by are things like home baked bread from scratch…which can’t be beat. I agree long term studies would be great for medications. Sadly the pharma companies are cheap and don’t like forking over the money for them.

Comment on New Websites for the Gluten-Free by Simon

Simon — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 20:08:46 +0000

Hi,
If you are ever in need of some L.A. GF resources or some sarcasm..you could check out my blog. http://www.celiacsunited.com
I’m interested in trying out some of the places in other areas that you have mentioned.

Comment on Would You Pop a Pill to Eat Gluten Again? by Kathy Kuzemchak

Kathy Kuzemchak — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 20:01:58 +0000

Interesting to hear there is work being done on a pill and vaccine. I need more time to consider whether I would take either. But am thrilled for the option to be there for parents of children who are celiac.