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Long COVID and gluten sensitivity
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I am adult that was diagnosed with Celiac two years ago. However, I was told gastro issues are on the rise in the U.S. There are theories of Residue from crop pesticides, over processed foods with added preservatives, and GMO’s. Covid definitely creates internal havoc and is another log added to the fire of stomach woes. Your post is dead on and exclusion is how you feel. My office provides bagels, I have to bring my own. If the office orders a pizza, I either have to order a salad or, once again, brown bag it from home. I can’t imagine going through this at 13. I am hopeful, in the years to come, there will be gluten free restaurants (no cross contamination) and Bakeries.
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At least in some cities there are GF restaurants and bakeries; there are apps that can find them (such as findmeglutenfree). There is also the NIMA gluten sensor, but it is pricey. Navigating through the gluten world gets less messy through time, but it is never fun. One can take GF cooking lessons as well.
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There were few GF options years ago. GF food choices are better now, but GF is still isolating. A fair percentage of GF people cheat on the diet because of this and other factors. Gluten is hidden in so many things. Also, along with celiac, there is gluten intolerance, difficulty digesting gluten, and inflammation/impacts on other diseases and conditons. Wheat is also one of the major allergens.