<<Disclaimer: Verify this information before applying it to your situation.>> Hi everyone, I wanted to thank you all so much for answering my post on reactions to GF diet. I am new to the list and new to this summary stuff so please bare with me!:) The majority said that they became worse starting the GF diet. The worsening periode varied from 3 or 4 days up to a week sometimes up to a month, and then they began to slowly feel better. Some had some set backs after 3 or 4 months. A friend said that the first year is usually weired. Some suggested that you might be allergic to other stuff as well and that makes the diet not work well and hence the setbacks. These things can be canoil, vineger, corn etc. Sometimes the intestines are damaged so they are extra sensitive to pork, beef and things like that which are difficult to digest. A friend suggested the worsening of symptoms starting the diet is natural due to detoxification of the body. A few people didn't feel any worsening of their symptoms starting the diet, they rather felt better as the time went by. One friend was actually surprised that you feel worse starting the diet. Thank you so much for your help and sharing your experiences, you are great:) Lili