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If you're allergic to wheat, you will probably experience a few wheat allergy symptoms that can include anaphylactic shock. Diagnosing a gluten allergy can be tricky as wheat also contains gluten.
Basically when you have a wheat allergy your body will have a reaction to one of the proteins found in wheat which include albumin, globulin, gliadin and glutenin.
When you are allergic to gluten, your body will have a reaction to the gliadin or glutenin proteins found in wheat, rye, barley, and contaminated oats.
Wheat allergy symptoms may be confused with gluten allergy symptoms and diagnosing a gluten allergy or wheat allergy may involve a quick visit to a qualified doctor.
Other Wheat Allergy Symptoms
Depression
Headache
Diarrhea
Hives
Irritableness
Joint and muscle aches and pains
Projectile vomiting
Palpitations
Skin rashes
Sneezing
Asthma
Lethargy
Coughing
Runny nose
Watery or itchy eyes
A wheat allergy can be a severe and sudden reaction after consuming wheat and wheat products.
Anaphylactic shock is a widespread and very serious allergic reaction.
This reaction can include dizziness, loss of consciousness, swelling of the tongue, blueness of skin, low blood pressure, labored breathing, heart failure and death.
Sometimes an allergy to wheat is not as obvious and can be diagnosed with a skin-prick test or a blood test by a qualified doctor.
Allergic to Gluten and Diagnosing Gluten Allergy Symptoms
A gluten allergy is caused by a reaction between your body's immune system and the proteins gliadin and glutenin.
If you are allergic to gluten, symptoms will likely appear immediately following or shortly after ingestion of these proteins.
Gluten Allergy Symptoms:
Hives
Asthma
Fatigue
Diarrhea
Vomiting
Abdominal Cramps
Flatulence
Nausea
Mouth Ulcers
Depression
Mood Swings
Headache
Muscle Cramps
Bloating
Tingling sensation in feet and legs
A more serious gluten allergy is called Celiac Disease and you can actually get tested for this or a gluten allergy by visiting a qualified doctor.
To diagnose if you have Celiac Disease or a gluten allergy, a blood test checking for high levels of certain antibodies will be performed.
A biopsy of your small intestines can confirm the diagnosis if there is any doubt.
Another way, is to eliminate the suspected allergens and see if your health improves.
Possible Help for Wheat and Gluten Allergies
Sprouted wheat bread may be better tolerated by people who are allergic to wheat or gluten than bread made from unsprouted whole or refined wheat flour.
Sprouting breaks down proteins and neutralizes anti-nutrients found in wheat and other grains.
Sourdough bread may also be easier on digestion because the fermentation process also breaks down the proteins in grains along with neutralizing anti-nutrients.
A wheat allergy can be a severe and sudden reaction after consuming wheat and wheat products. 
