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My food allergy test came back - I am highly responsive to dairy, eggs, soy, bananas, pineapple, and almonds, and moderately responsive to barley, beef, and wheat. What on earth am I going to eat? I have arranged for some Ezekiel bread from a coworker of my husband's, but what am I going to do for butter? And rice cheese has casein in it, so no cheese at all, and all soy foods are out completely. I am going to go crazy! And is it likely that my sons are allergic, too?

Michelle,

Oh, I know it seems like the end of the world to you right now, but it really isn't. Don't think about what you can't have, think about what you can, and believe me, that's a lot when you start analyzing it. Once you get over the psychological shock you will come to find there are a ton of options out there. It's all about substitutions, not deprivation. Once you find out all the wonderful, tasty things you and your children CAN have, you will settle into the beginning of a healthier, happier lifestyle.
I've been allergic, and I do mean allergic, not intolerant or sensitive to wheat for over 27 years now. I've had IBS for 2 1/2 and was diagnosed gluten intolerant less than a year ago. I eat, and I eat well, in fact to well. You eventually will too.

Do a search here on all the boards for "gluten" and you will find a lot. Go to Celiac.com and read, read, read. If you don't cook or bake, learn to. It will seem overwhelming at first, but in a no time you will be a pro at all this. In the meantime ask any questions you'd like.

BTW, Have you been tested for Celiac Disease yet?

Wheat, dairy and soy are the top 3 allergens so you are not the only one out there that's allergic to those three.

Yes, I would arrange to have your children tested.

Kandee

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