Friday, December 31, 2010

Gluten Free

I went to a headache specialist in mid-November who quickly determined caffeine is the most likely culprit as a trigger for my 3-4 migraines a week.

I happily quit caffeine and cut the headaches to about 1 per week.

Back to the doctor in mid-December and my labs showed a class IV allergy to wheat and rye. Not Celiac Disease, just an allergy. This type of allergy has been known to trigger migraines. So, off wheat and rye for a two month trial.

My wife and I have been researching how to avoid wheat and rye. Seems it's in nearly every type of food in some capacity or another. The good news is that I am definitely NOT the first to have to deal with this. And, at least it's not Celiac Disease.

I've found many websites dedicated to gluten free diets, gluten free foods, where to shop, where to dine. I want to be able to offer whatever I find for others living in my neck of the woods.

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