<<Disclaimer: Verify this information before applying it to your situation.>> Ok, everyone, I need some help here. I was diagnosed one month ago, so I am not sure what to expect with gluten reactions. I never had problems over the long term like a lot of people with CD. I had a very sudden onset. I used to be plagued by an excess of gas, but nothing more than that, except maybe some spasms very infrequently. Now I have done everything possible to avoid gluten, but on occasion I suppose I must be getting something. Last night after eating out and having filet (plain), baked potato, and salad (all safe), they had put a piece of bread on my plate and given me veggies, which were supposed to be only cooked in butter, and they weren't, as they were seasoned, so I didn't eat them. Perhaps these two things were my contaminants.... hey, I am still learning, but at a high price here. Should I have sent the whole plate back? I figured they would take everything back and just remove the bad stuff and give me back the same steak. Would I have been right?? Anyway, about 3 hours after dinner (10 p.m.), I started getting pains in the lower abdominal area. It felt like gas, but unlike gas, I couldn't pass it. They hurt, but were not disabling. I didn't feel better until almost 6 a.m. So here is my question: What should I expect in the way of reactions? Was this one?? Or will I really get sick? And how long does it take from the time you eat something until you react? And is there anything we can take to knock this out? I remember seeing something once, but didn't write it down. I thank everyone ahead of time for helping me. This listserv has been a wonderful source of information as we have no support groups in my area. Keep up the good work. Bev in Ohio