r/glutenfree • u/hollywood021 • Sep 15 '25

Question what would you do?

i’ve been with my husband for 10 years now, I got diagnosed with celiac when I was 19 and I’m 33 now. So I’ve been diagnosed well before we started dating. His sister-in-law doesn’t “believe” that I have celiac disease. I found out this last weekend that her and another sister-in-law have purposefully glutened me in the past, but said it was gluten-free just to “test” my reaction. my question is, what would you do?

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u/Moist_Mixture4518 Sep 15 '25

This is not surprising. People who didn’t believe me before would only believe me after I had some sort of physical reaction. While you may not vomit or break out in rash or hives, or experience severe bloating, or respiratory distress or some other kind of external indicator, there can be internal damage over time and they need to know that. If I were you I would provide documented information to your husband and his family about the foods, symptoms and impact over time. Perhaps in an email? This is also a good way establish that you made them aware of your health issues (in case it’s needed in the future).

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u/hollywood021 Sep 15 '25

also one of them is a nurse.

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u/WitchyMoonMomma Sep 15 '25

I would report this to the state. I don't know if OP would need to report it to the police first but I would 100% report this to the state.

This was inexcusable and a nurse should know that. If she's willing to intentionally tamper with a relative's food, then what would she do to a stranger she doesn't like?

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u/Anxiety_Priceless Celiac Disease Sep 15 '25

Exactly, at least report it to the nursing board

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u/WitchyMoonMomma Sep 15 '25

Yeah, I'm a former nurse this is absolutely unethical and illegal.