'It' who shall not be named...POOP

I was carousing good ol' Facebook this morning like I normally do and came across a post that 'Find me gluten free' added and I KNEW I had to share it to anyone who comes in contact with me today - which is a good thing I decided to write a blog post this afternoon. I bet you're wondering what the big deal is so I have taken a screen shot and attached it. -->          

Now I'm not certain how many celiac diseasers all experience bowel issues when glutened but I know I do and it does seem odd when strangers ask me this question: "What happens when you eat gluten?". I am aware they're just curious but how many ways can I avoid the word 'poop' or 'diarrhea' or simply 'spending the whole day on the toilet'? I mean I'm obviously pretty open about the subject but I have dated guys in the past who are still convinced that girls don't poop and it's not exactly a dinner topic.

I know celiac disease and gluten intolerance can affect the whole body, even causing headaches and an overall achy feeling. To us, gluten is a poison and when it gets inside our body, all is fair game. That being said, what do you say when people ask you the harmless question?? Do you provide a sugarcoated answer or do you describe such a vivid image that the question-asker feels like they're being glutened themselves??

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