By LaineyLove - 09/05/2009 07:05 - United States

Today, I went to the doctor. For the past year, my stomach would get upset every time I ate. Attempting to ease the pain, I would always eat a piece of bread. My doctor told me I have Celiac disease, which means I'm allergic to gluten. I'm allergic to bread. FML
I agree, your life sucks 55 539
You deserved it 8 211

LaineyLove tells us more.

LaineyLove 0

I'm the one who wrote the FML. I'll clear some things up for those of you who think I deserved it. The FMLs have to be short so I couldn't write the whole story. My main symptoms were severe joint and muscle pain along with cramping and headaches. The stomach pain was constant, not just when I ate bread. I had a hard time even digesting vegetables. I went to doctors practically every week and scoured the internet. I was finally "diagnosed" with fibromyalgia and IBS. My first Celiac blood test came back negative, but finally my gastroenterologist figured it out. I'm now gluten-free, and I'm feeling much better (although hungry). And I'm a pre-med student, so I'm not an idiot. I saw at least 5 different doctors and specialists. I even went to Mayo Clinic. Celiac can be a very difficult diagnosis as the symptoms are often non-specific. Thanks for all the tips on gluten-free food. It's time for me to start cooking!

Thanksgiving: Turkeys and Skids
Family meals that turn absurd, because Thanksgiving is also about laughing at little disasters. More…
Previous FML Next FML

Top comments

fretforyerlatte 0

that does suck. but. didn't the bread just make you feel worse? and if so, why did you keep eating it each time?

45 2
Linesksc 0

Im sorry... I know what that one is like... they thought I had that too. There are plenty of support groups out there, and a lot of alternatives.. keep your head up!!!!

19 2

Comments

Zetje999 1

You'll survive. I know having a gluten allergy is hard. Especially in the beginning. When I just had to stop eating gluten when I was 11 I was like "What? There's gluten in this?" Things like tea, sausages, coffee, most candy, soy sauce, salad dressings, enveloppes and stamps, most sorts of gum, beer, other alcoholic beverages etc. hold gluten. But hey! It could be worse, for example, I'm allergic to eggs, milk, soy, pig meat, cocoa,... And have even more intollerances. And... er... you could have been allergic to water?

0 0
Makayla18_18 13

No, you're not. You're allergic to gluten. They make gluten free bread. In fact. They make a lot of things gluten free.

0 0
that_geibel_girl 15

My dad has celiac disease so for dinners they have to be gluten free. Some items are actually better than the original #glutenfreepretzels

0 0
jtamner2013 2

I was diagnosed with celiacs in 2007. it is a constant joy. hit me up if you want to talk about it

0 0
cwl727 32

Lots of people are allergic to gluten.

0 0
mantisman1212 10

My family has a history of it. My sister has it and has for 28 years, she has found many alternatives and ways to make it taste good. Don't worry :)

0 0
nerdistheword123 12

The best flour is definitely Bob's Red Mill 1-to-1 Baking Flour. . . you can't even tell it's gluten-free!

1 0