Side note

[covenant]

When I started with therapy and went on wellbutrin over two years ago, I had no idea it would lead to the extensive amount of psychology research I've done nor that I would be taking even a fraction of the medication I'm taking daily

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[jumpingjoan]

the gluten free thing will be a big change, but it's getting easier and easier for people with sensitivities. There are many books and cookbooks on the subject to make the transition easier. I think what you'll find is that you feel *much* better after you make the change -- as I understand it, it can just play havoc with you when you are ingesting what you shouldn't.

Casein -- that sucks. That's cheese, isn't it?

[covenant]

Yep. That value was on the vary bottom of the sensitive scale so I think I can get away with things like cheese. And ice cream.

[covenant]

As I understand it it's an immune reaction. While I may or may not be showing symptoms now, over time the immune system will wind up doing physical damage to the intestinal system.

To quote an amusing bit from the results FAQ:
If my antigliadin antibody levels are only mildly elevated, does that mean I can eat some gluten?
This question is more "wishful thinking" resulting from the mind trying to turn a positive test into what might want to be called "low positive" or even the equivalent of negative. However from our experience, a positive antigliadin antibody of any degree is like a positive pregnancy test. When a pregnancy test is positive, you are not a little pregnant, you are pregnant. The same is true for gluten sensitivity.That said overall my numbers weren't very high. The casein value in particular was right on the lower edge of what they consider sensitive. I have noticed some lactose intolerance so that's not too surprising. Since it's on the border I can probably get away with some dairy. That means I don't have to