I do not have celiac but I am very gluten sensitive. I went gluten free about 4 years ago. The first year or two were somewhat difficult in that I felt very limited and that I couldn't eat any of my favorite foods any more. But now I hardly ever think about it. There are so many good resources on line and I have found that local restaurants, grocery stores etc are becoming very accommodating because this is becoming a more common problem. I'd search online for your area to see if there are any associations or websites that help you find good resources in your area. I also recommend this website.

https://glutenfreegirl.com/ Reading her story is interesting and she has really great recipes. Also, I woudn't be surprised if your daughter finds that going gluten free helps her in all kinds of areas that she didn't expect. I knew I had intestinal issues but once I went gf I stopped having arthritus problems, skin rashes, brain fog, etc, etc. So if I were you I would try to help her focus on the blessing of knowing the issue instead of the downsides.

Elisabeth, I am late here but I wanted to offer commiserations -- and some words of hope.

First, on the diagnosis...my cousin is celiac but it was not diagnosed until she was a young adult (after years of ongoing health issues and also anxiety). Of course she was scared and disappointed when she learned what was going on -- but what a difference it has made in her life. It has been wonderful to see how much stronger and healthier she is now.

On the cooking...it will definitely be a learning curve for you and the entire family, but it's not too bad once you get used to it. My DD was gluten free for a while (for other reasons) and so the whole family got used to eating this way. I bought a rice cooker (brilliant appliance if you are going GF) and I got onto Gluten Free Girl: https://glutenfreegirl.com (fun backstory...you must read it when you get time!) and got a few decent GF cookbooks, and pretty soon we were doing just fine.

There used to be a fabulous GF bakery down on Cornwall...Oh -- found it: https://www.pannerizo.com

It's not cheap but it is delicious stuff, and if you take her there a few times and bring home a few treats, she will probably be able to handle the whole idea a bit better.

I used to see a lot of older people in there when I'd go, looking shell-shocked but also elated. I struck up a conversation with one of the older ladies once. She told me she had just come from her doctor's where she got the diagnosis, but her doctor told her to go to Panne Rizo immediately on leaving the office. It was the doctor's way of saying, "You will not have to give up the lovely treats you enjoy."

AviaMariah, Suz -- thank you both for chiming in! Great advice. I will check out Glutenfreegirl. We have the appointment at Children's Hospital next week. I'm hopeful that this transition will go smoothly. (I have a rice cooker already and use it all the time, btw!)