#Gluten intolerance symptoms

[shadelorde]

okay so I saw someone say celiac disease isn’t a disability because ‘all you have to do is avoid gluten’ and I. I’m about to lose my shit.

are you not fucking aware of how much gluten is present in everyday life? Are you not aware how mild cross-contamination can KILL people with celiac? Are you not aware how some kids are raised EATING GLUTEN, IRREVERSIBLY destroying their immune system and the lining of their stomach because their parents didn’t know or didn’t bother to find out what was wrong?

You can help mitigate the effects of some disabilities by doing certain things, but that doesn’t make them NOT disabilities.

Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder. It is not the same as a mild intolerance. It can and will destroy your stomach and intestines.

Jesus fucking Christ.

[dayz-ina-daze]

My body hates me and I am NOT here for it

[trainingdummyrabbit]

listen i know you shouldnt really look up health stuff and believe it, however, hear me out, yknow whatd be really funny

[hylianengineer]

Speaking of my grandmother, she's writing a cookbook. And the sibling and I have been recruited as editors - because we both love that sort of thing.

Mostly it's been really fun going through it all, and the memories that go with it, but also? I can't eat most of what's in that book, at least without serious modification. And it makes me a bit sad. This cookbook is explicitly about tradition and family memories, and I feel a bit cut off from that. It's not just me either - we have two other family members with gluten intolerance, and a few other food restrictions. My grandma has talked about trying to label gluten free recipes, but as is, this book just makes me feel left out. It's not even like I blame her for it - it's just the way everything is when you have a major food intolerance or allergy, especially one so ingrained in your culture. And the way it is really sucks.

[mythicalcoolkid]

After too many years here I've final what hornets' nests I am not brave enough to kick

[p0tat0-g0ddess]

OH YEAH. I PROBABLY DON’T HAVE CELIAC MY DOCTORS OFFICE WAS JUST INCREDIBLY MISLEADING

[brennacedria]

I 💜 everyone at my sbux and everyone at my sbux 💜 me.

(they applied my bday discount to my coffee and "forgot" to ring up my red velvet cake)

[chimonystack]

I hate being gluten free due to Celiac diseas so much, because people constantly misunderstand in one of two ways.

Either they misunderstand it as an allergy and act like I'll have an allergic reaction such as anaphylaxis.

Or they think it's completely unimportant and "just a fad."

[natugood]

Does anyone know if pizza places (specifically not chain places like Pizza Hut or Dominoes, I mean artisanal pizza places or local places that only make pizza) use a special type of flour to make their pizzas, or if they use flour with a specific type of wheat or wheat that is processed a certain way?

[gastroenterologist]

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[wellhealthhub]

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[nicoandindy]

it’s all fun and games until your body decides to hide all of you symptoms to all the things you need to get check out

[gaypornluvr420]

these oreos got me sooo fucked up rn

[consolecadet]

Going back to celiac awareness month, though, if you have...

a vague IBS diagnosis from a dismissive doctor

inexplicable chronic diarrhea

and/or mysterious vitamin deficiencies

...get tested for celiac disease! The initial screening, the tTg-IgA (tissue transglutaminase immunoglobulin A) test, is a simple blood test that any primary care doctor should be able to do.

Celiac can develop at any age. People live with celiac symptoms for an average of 6-10 years before getting diagnosed. I know I did, and I was really surprised when I found out I had it. I never noticed a pattern between when I ate foods with gluten in them (which is what triggers celiac symptoms) and when I felt sick...I just felt kinda sick all the time.

Celiac is an autoimmune disease, not a food allergy or intolerance. It can make you really sick, and not just because eating gluten can mess with your stomach. The long-term effects of untreated celiac include bone density loss, severe vitamin deficiencies and malnutrition, and a higher risk of getting certain types of cancer.

Right now, the only treatment for celiac is to avoid gluten (a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye, common ingredients in things like bread, pasta, and beer). It's a pain in the butt, but trust, it's way better than nearly sharting because you ate a croissant.

[hybridzizi]

Here are some things that are true: if you don’t have gluten intolerance, gluten is not going to hurt you. Gluten does not cause autism or ADHD or whatever.

Here are some other things that are true: Up to 20% of people will suffer from IBS during their lives. IBS is more common in people with autism and other mental disorders. IBS symptoms are uncomfortable and having them all the time can distract you and push you towards a meltdown. Bread is a common IBS trigger.

I’m going to ramble, so here is the important advice: if bread upsets your stomach try switching to sourdough (check the ingredients -- if it contains vinegar or acid it’s not real sourdough) and make an appointment with a dietitian (not a nutritionist. Dietitians have training. Nutritionists have opinions).

Now let’s pretend you don’t know the above facts. You just know that dealing with meltdowns is hard. One day a friend tells you that cutting gluten helped them and you’re desperate for anything so you try it. You feel better. You have less meltdowns. You make an appointment with your doctor to tell them about this. The doctor runs a test and tells you you aren’t gluten intolerant. The doctor doesn’t ask any more questions. Maybe you try reintroducing bread back into your diet and your symptoms come back. Do you conclude that your doctor knows what he’s talking about? Or do you conclude that gluten is bad for you despite your apparent lack of gluten intolerance -- maybe it’s just a poison! Maybe no one should be eating it!

I don’t have a point. Rather, I have several points.

The first and most important point is to get yourself checked for FODMAP sensitivities. Wheat is not the only FODMAP and if you tweak your diet a little you can have a much better time. 

The second point is that if someone tells you something stupid try to meet them with compassion. It might not be true that they have a secret gluten issue that the doctors are lying about, but it might be true that bread upsets their stomach and makes them miserable and they are telling you about this with the best language they have. It might be true that everyone else is either dismissing their problems or telling them that gluten is a poison, and by giving them a more even view (it probably isn’t gluten but did you know that wheat has other components?) you are opening up the world to them! This will be a lot more persuasive to them about the gluten thing than just telling them they’re wrong will be. 

The third point is that even if someone is wrong about why something helps they might have a point about it helping. Homeopathic hospitals had better survival rates in the 1800s because the doctors washed their hands. Buying gluten-free bread can help your autistic meltdowns by not triggering the IBS you don’t know you have. Asking why someone thinks something will get you a lot farther than just telling them they’re wrong. Curiosity is an awesome tool. Use it!

Shit’s complicated. We’re all just doing our best.

[astrobiscuits]

Chiron: where is our physical (and mental) wound?

I'm currently reading a book about Chiron (did you know it's actually half asteroid, half comet? me neither), which inspired me to make this post. I'm in no way an expert in medical astrology, just a curious owl that wants to learn more about every branch of astrology out there (my Sag Venus loves it!!🤭)

DISCLAIMER!!! I'm not a doctor. If you've been feeling any symptoms described here, TALK WITH YOUR DOCTOR, NOT WITH ME

Observation: Before we dive in, i'd like to mention that the position of Chiron in the houses is important. Not every house placement suggests having a poor physical condition. The most prominent Chiron placements when it comes to having a medical condition are: Chiron in 1st house (house of self, visible illnesses), Chiron in 5th house (illnesses since birth/early childhood), Chiron in 6th house (house of health, if Saturn is also sitting there it points to chronic illnesses), Chiron in 8th house (house of death, may point to severe diseases or poor reproductive health) and Chiron in 12th house (house of the unconscious, deals with mental illnesses)

Honorable mention to Chiron in 3rd house and Chiron in 9th house as they represent accidents while travelling. If Chiron is heavily afflicted in these houses (unless it's also conjuncting Jupiter), it may point to...let's just say you're gonna be in a hospital bed in a vegetative state, but remember, nothing has a 100% possibility of happening, you're just more susceptible to it happening. I suggest checking the position of Chiron in Solar Return charts for the possible timing of it happening (look for Chiron in 3rd house/Chiron in 9th house as it activates your natal Chiron)

Without further do, let's dive in⚕️

Chiron in Aries: frequent headaches, frequent nose bleeds, teeth problems (sensitive teeth, tooth decay), deafness, skull fractures, cerebral anemia, brain tumours, hemophilia, epilepsy, BPD

Chiron in Taurus: frequent colds, frequent voice loss, thyroid problems (goiter, hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidis, etc.), tonsilitis, OCD

Chiron in Gemini: lung problems (asthma, tuberculosis, pneumonia, etc.), speech problems (stuttering, cluttering, mutism), alzheimer's disease, ADHD, OCD

Chiron in Cancer: frequent stomach pain, prone to lactose intolerance, (for girls) breast lumps, breast cysts, breast infections, nipple discharge, depression, anxiety

Chiron in Leo: prone to insolation, frequent heart palpitations, chest pain, hypertension, hypotension, arteriosclerosis, scoliosis, kyphosis

Chiron in Virgo: frequent bloating, prone to gluten intolerance, chronic allergies, diabetes, rabies, autism, ADHD, OCD

Chiron in Libra: prone to acne, frequent lower back pain, disc herniation, spondylolisthesis, chronic kidney disease, kidney stones

Chiron in Scorpio: frequent pain down there, chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, HIV/AIDS, depression

Chiron in Sagittarius: frequent pain in the hips, prone to hips dislocation, cirrhosis, sciatica

Chiron in Capricorn: prone to knees dislocation, osteoarthritis, bone problems (osteopenia, osteoporosis), gout, depression

Chiron in Aquarius: electrical injuries, shin splints, osteofibrous dysplasia, ankle sprain, ankle fractures, poor blood circulation, schizophrenia

Chiron in Pisces: prone to break toes, athlete's foot, bunions, addison's disease, hormonal deregulation, aphantasia, psychosis, schizophrenia, anxiety

Yes, i'm aware of the fact that it's a generational planet and it moves very slowly through signs

BONUS: It's important to take into consideration all planets that conjunct, square or opposite Chiron (regardless if they're personal or generational) + the Ascendant for additional info about our illnesses

Ex. Let's take me as an example. My Chiron is in my 10th house in Capricorn squaring Saturn in 4th house (so double Capricorn energy) and Aries Ascendant. Guess what? I've got TMJ (basically a jaw disorder affecting the joints) and i've got it from my fam -_- (Saturn rules tradition i love my fam)

I also believe that having a heavy afflicted Chiron in general makes someone prone to having a medical condition, even if it's not in the houses mentioned previously (like in my case). However, these people are more focused on the main meaning of the house, not their health problems. They tend to ignore their health problems or they just don't care

I hope you enjoyed my post and found it insightful :)

What's your wound? Lmk in the comments your placements and your illnesses

Kisses xoxo