I started feeling a LOT better the middle of last week and I have continued to feel better.  I thought it might be that the lupus is in remission, but with the hair loss, rashes and nasal sores, it isn't that.  I think my gut is starting to heal up.  The energy draining "chits" are gone, my stomach feels better after I eat, not so terribly gassy and my energy IS up.  I am not so depressed about what I can no longer eat, but trying to refocus on what I can.  I think I am getting most of my starch from beans, as well as most of my protein. They have a great many vitamins too and I think that is helping as well. 

Some of the recipes in teh Uncheese Cookbook are gluten free and I am enjoying some of those with potatoes and veggies.