We eat so many wheat products each day that it’s hard to imagine how anyone with a wheat allergy could manage to live a normal life. But many wheat allergy sufferers do. That’s because they took the time to understand their condition, recognize the ways it manifests, and seek out wheat alternatives to replace the foods that cause an allergic reaction.

What allergies share some symptoms with other food allergies, but they also have symptoms that are very different – and sometimes alarming. For example, someone with a wheat allergy might experience chest pain and dizziness. Others find that they have to urinate more than usual after eating wheat products. Still others might suffer from a swollen tongue, irritated eyes, or mood swings. More common symptoms include gastrointestinal complaints, nausea, skin rash, and vomiting.

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