[no wheat]

[nisaa]

This is mostly a question for my gluten-free LJ friends:

What does it feel like if you've accidentally had gluten in your food? I'm just trying to figure out if my reaction to dinner was because of gluten or something that was bad. I didn't think I was that sensitive but maybe I'm wrong. I figure the symptoms might vary but I'll list .

Throbbing frontal headache
Stabbing stomach pain
Feverish feeling
Had to go to the bathroom immediately

There was a deep fried banana in my dessert - I didn't eat it, I just picked it out and put it aside.
There was soy sauce in one of the dishes - again, I didn't think I was that sensitive so I ignored it.

See, to me, those are food poisoning signs. But a month ago when I asked for no flour on a fish dish and they didn't listen, I got woozy and sort of had hot flashes and a stomach ache for an hour or two after. That I knew was because of the flour.

Help?

Going to bed now but thought I'd ask while the symptoms were . . . fresh.

ETA: for my own info mostly: June 5th, 2006 was when I started the wheat-free experiment, so it's been just over two years now. I thought it was longer.

Comments

[kuzu-no-ha.livejournal.com]

Chain restaurants that are really great about gluten intolerance are Outback Steakhouse and P.F. Chang

http://www.outback.com/

http://www.pfchangs.com

If she can bring protein bars and the like to help her along while you search for places that's probably a really good idea.

That way you aren't in the middle of nowhere and she is starving. :-(

I just found this list as well. I hope it helps you

http://www.glutenfreeceliacweb.com/restaurant-chains-working-page/

[jetspeaks.livejournal.com]

Are there brands of protein bars in the US you can recommend? Since we'll be coming from NZ, it might be impractical to bring stuff with us.

Thanks so much.

[kuzu-no-ha.livejournal.com]

I eat Think Thin bars and Lara Bars.

http://www.thinkproducts.com/

https://www.larabar.com/secure/index_.php

I have found that you can find both products at Trader Joe's.
I have found the lara bars becoming more popular and can even find them at the local grocery store.

Depending on the bar they will have varying amounts of protein. But I found them to be glorious for trips, long drives, days at museums, and rehearsals.

I hope this helps you both enjoy your trip.

[jetspeaks.livejournal.com]

I *love* larabars. :)
Thanks, she (and I) really appreciate your input.