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"Denver Is Stuck In The 90s" (denver80222)
03/20/2016 at 18:57 • Filed to: No more cardboard!

Slightly personal, but no jump needed. I was diagnosed with Celiac-Sprue disease in 2002 at age 6 and was put on a gluten free diet. My last gluten containing meal was a soy-nut butter sandwich on whole wheat bread. But last wednesday I took a fairly new genetic test that didnt exist when I was first diagnosed, and awaiting results I have a colonoscopy scheduled for the 29th (my 10th since 2002). My doc wants me to eat a bit of gluten every day until the procedure, so I got some cheesy bread at dominos.

OMG I’m in heaven. Hopefully I’m not actually celiac so I can continue eating this glorious food for the rest of my life.

DISCUSSION (32)

iSureWilll > Denver Is Stuck In The 90s
03/20/2016 at 19:01

Good luck! I went to high school with a girl with celiac’s. Should be a delicious 9 days!

Denver Is Stuck In The 90s > iSureWilll
03/20/2016 at 19:06

The issue with my initial diagnosis is I also have Crohn’s disease, and while it was very active in 2002, its in remission now. And while celiac affects 2% of the population, within that 2% another 2% also has Crohn’s. Considering the statistics, the going theory is my crohns was manifesting as celiac. Also no side effects so far, so yay

jkm7680 > Denver Is Stuck In The 90s
03/20/2016 at 19:07

Good luck man!

Denver Is Stuck In The 90s > jkm7680
03/20/2016 at 19:08

Thanks! Ive been eating gluten since friday, and no issues yet.

Mark - Sixpots None The Richer > Denver Is Stuck In The 90s
03/20/2016 at 19:10

Good luck!

We are waiting for you on the other side... ;-)

samssun > Denver Is Stuck In The 90s
03/20/2016 at 19:11

“My last gluten containing meal was a soy-nut butter sandwich on whole wheat bread” Isn’t that like finding out your license will be canceled tomorrow, and spending the day at the Toyota dealership?

Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap > Denver Is Stuck In The 90s
03/20/2016 at 19:38

Isn’t bread with butter and garlic the best

punkgoose17 > Denver Is Stuck In The 90s
03/20/2016 at 19:40

Good luck. Celiac’s disease is awful. Hopefully you don’t have it and can eat gluten again. Have some pizza for me.

Spaceball-Two > Denver Is Stuck In The 90s
03/20/2016 at 20:18

Good luck buddy!

My wife has several food allergies one of the main ones being allergic to all things wheat based. Several biopsies and lots of trips to the doctor. It’s a tough life to live but doable. She hasn’t had a reaction in over 5 years. So far it looks like our son dodged that bullet. Stay strong!

The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock > Denver Is Stuck In The 90s
03/20/2016 at 21:52

I’m lactose intolerant my self. Want some almond milk?

Jake Huitt - Two Alfas And A Nissan, Not A Single Running Car > Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap
03/20/2016 at 22:20

And cheese. Don’t forget the cheese.

Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap > Jake Huitt - Two Alfas And A Nissan, Not A Single Running Car
03/20/2016 at 22:23

Oh shit. How could I forget the best part?

Jake Huitt - Two Alfas And A Nissan, Not A Single Running Car > Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap
03/21/2016 at 00:03

Not enough cheese bread. :)

Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap > Jake Huitt - Two Alfas And A Nissan, Not A Single Running Car
03/21/2016 at 00:11

I mean.... i grabbed some pizza on Friday night. Does that count?

Jake Huitt - Two Alfas And A Nissan, Not A Single Running Car > Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap
03/21/2016 at 00:35

Eh, close enough.

I’d recommend a cheese bread or pizza in the next few days to be safe though.

Stef Schrader > Denver Is Stuck In The 90s
03/21/2016 at 00:46

Good luck! Cheesy bread is the best.

Denver Is Stuck In The 90s > Stef Schrader
03/21/2016 at 04:10

It really is, the best part is my girlfriend works at dominos so I got to use her discount on it :)

Nibbles > Denver Is Stuck In The 90s
03/21/2016 at 10:27

I can’t put in words how awesome this is

Jcarr > Denver Is Stuck In The 90s
03/21/2016 at 12:11

Hope things turn out well! My wife is kind of on the other end. She was tested for Celiac, but it was negative. However, she gets very sick if she has any gluten. It sucks how much stuff you have to give up or compromise on.

Moves-Like-Senna > Denver Is Stuck In The 90s
03/21/2016 at 12:27

Are you allergic to nuts?

Denver Is Stuck In The 90s > Moves-Like-Senna
03/21/2016 at 12:36

Yea

Moves-Like-Senna > Denver Is Stuck In The 90s
03/21/2016 at 12:40

First, I hope everything turns out with the test! Also, hurray! I’m PA and TA (as well as seafood/cumin/mango/bamboo shoots) all anaphylactic.

Denver Is Stuck In The 90s > Moves-Like-Senna
03/21/2016 at 12:52

Im PA, TA (except almonds), im also allergic to freshwater fish, sesame and sunflower seeds, as well as all non steroidal anti inflammatories (ie: Advil, ibuprofen, aspirin, etc...) All anaphylactic as well

Moves-Like-Senna > Denver Is Stuck In The 90s
03/21/2016 at 13:06

Same for me on the almonds! Have you actually gone ahead and eaten them? I haven’t gotten the bullocks to try yet, nor have I found TA/PA free ones.

Ouch :( sesame sucks :/ but NSAIDs really sucks :/ what do you do about pain?

Denver Is Stuck In The 90s > Moves-Like-Senna
03/21/2016 at 13:31

I found a brand of almonds out of california that doesnt make any other nut; Madi K’s. So yeah, Ive eaten almonds. http://madiks.com/

And for pain I do only tylenol, if it gets bad enough I have to see a doc about vicoden

Moves-Like-Senna > Denver Is Stuck In The 90s
03/21/2016 at 13:37

I’m going to see if I can find them locally anywhere. Otherwise it’s time for another trip to cali!

Ahhh okay, that makes sense!

Denver Is Stuck In The 90s > Moves-Like-Senna
03/21/2016 at 14:05

I used to be able to find them at sprouts, but they stopped carrying them. So every 3 mos or so I order a case from amazon.

Moves-Like-Senna > Denver Is Stuck In The 90s
03/21/2016 at 14:06

Oh good idea! I’m north of the border but will see ifI can do that :D how hesitant were you at trying almonds?

Denver Is Stuck In The 90s > Moves-Like-Senna
03/21/2016 at 14:09

Pretty hesitant, but I did alot of research before I even opened a bag. I even abraded my skin and rubbed an almond on it to do a redneck skin test before I tried them

Moves-Like-Senna > Denver Is Stuck In The 90s
03/21/2016 at 14:16

I will likely be doing the same haha

brianbrannon > Denver Is Stuck In The 90s
03/21/2016 at 15:27

Why would you want to start eating wheat? A little mouth pleasure isn't worth the ill health effects from it that everyone has regardless of celiac

The Snowman > Moves-Like-Senna
03/21/2016 at 16:58

My friends kid spilt a sippy cup of almond milk on my arm once.(3-4 drops)It was horrible.