I know that many people who have MG also have celiac disease, or at least a gluten sensitivity. I also know that in minor cases, the symptoms may be subtle. I don't have any of the digestive symptoms of celiac, but I've been thinking for a while that it would be good to do a gluten-free trial. So I'm doing six weeks (yep, it's Lent) without gluten.

While I'm at it, I'm cutting way down on salt, and really de-emphasizing even non-wheat grains. I don't eat meat anyway. That means I'm eating mostly vegetables, fruits, beans, nuts and seeds, and some cheese.

How do I feel so far? Well, it's certainly not helping the myasthenia. It took two big strong men (husband and son) to get me to the car after church today. On the other hand I'm losing weight, which is a good thing because that's less of me for my weak muscles and strong menfolk to drag around.

I know that it can take a long time to see the effects of a gluten-free diet, and it's been less than a week, so I'll stick with it.

Abby