Celiac Meeting Room

Gluten Guys!

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:30:12 +0000

Sure would like to hear from more guys with gluten intolerance. It seems to be more of a female issue, but I think girls are more willing to share while guys would rather not.

Travel To Dominican Rebulic

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:17:58 +0000

Hello Everyone! I was just diagnosed on Feb. 2/12!! And, BOY, am I learning a lot! Like many of you, I'm sure, I was diagnosed over 25 years ago with IBS. I am so new at this and slowly feeling my way. I do have a friend with Celiac and another with a child who has to have a gluten-free diet.

Anyway, my husband and I have a 2-week trip (already paid for) to a resort in the Dominican Rebulic. It is all inclusive and most meals are buffet style.

Does anyone have any ideas about the kinds of things beside fruit, eggs, meat (not breaded), rice -that I would be able to have?

We have been to this resort before and know that they do NOT have fresh veggies - only salads in cream sauces, and bean salads (also in liquid). I also have an intolerance to cheese and a few other dairy.

Do you have any food suggestions about what I could take with me?

I appreciate any and all advice! This is a whole new journey for me. While I am no longer in shock surrounding the diagnosis, I am definitely still in shock about the cost of the products!! SERIOUSLY!!

Thank you!

Saskatoon

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:25:17 +0000

Hi
I cant tell you how much I enjoy this site. It is so helpfull, and I enjoy being able to help others. I am not into the whole social media thing, but would certainly enjoy meeting people, gals and guys. I enjoy traveling and meeting people from all over the world, I like to talk and am not shy. My boss says I am one of his favorite drivers. Hats off to the people who run this site, and God Bless everyone here. My favorite Beatle said: "There are no problems-only solutions"

Recently Diagnosed But Ready To Take It On!

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:56:06 +0000

Hi All! I was recently diagnosed and am currently in the "Gluten Free Flu" stage is what I'll call it. I am looking forward to getting to know others that are on this journey and learn alot!

Anyone else here in the Northern Virginia area?

I see ALOT of gluten-free items out there, but many have said to steer clear as they don't taste so good. Any tips on what does taste good?

Thanks!

Hello From A Newbie To The Forum!

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 01:05:19 +0000

Figured I should make an intro post and say hi to everyone. I am 26, was diagnosed with Celiac nearly three years ago after only four months (no thanks to my doctors, only to my pushing for it!) and am happy to feel good these days. I'm a rather crazy dog person and photographer based in Southern California - and I've jumped into the blogging world recently, too. After several friends going gluten-free and changing their life, I figured it was finally time to jump in and embrace the fact that I want to help people in their gluten free journeys! I've long felt that I was diagnosed for a reason, and that perhaps helping educate others is why. So, joining this forum is one way for me to be more involved in the Celiac community! So hi everyone! Look forward to getting to know you all better.

I Have Some Questions About Celiac Disease

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 11:57:41 +0000

I have some questions about Celiac Disease I am wondering if I have Celiac Disease because
1. I have Anemia
2. I have Bloating at times
3. I have Vomiting at times
4. I have Headaches at times
5. I have autism
6. I have Hypothyroidism
7. I have belching or flatulence
8. I am having off and on diarrhea
9. I am having tummy cramps

If you know the answers please message me.

I want to say thank you to anyone that responds to my question.

Channing

Recently Started gluten-free Diet

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 10:21:58 +0000

Hello everyone! I have recently started a gluten-free diet because I've become so fed up with taking medication for problems which I'm pretty sure are directly related to my intolerance to gluten/dairy. I've been diagnosed with ADD (which I'm pretty sure I don't have), I've had gallbladder, bladder, and gastrointestinal problems my whole life, and the past few years I've had a consistent bout of fatigue, brain fog, and memory loss. To say the least, I've been fed up and am finally sticking to a Gluten-free Casein-free diet in an attempt to feel normal and healthy again. I've been on the diet for 2 weeks now and I just have a few questions for those who have taken this path before. 1. Did you notice dizziness in the first weeks of starting the diet? (I've been so dizzy at times that I can barely stand up). 2. Did anyone notice an increased sensitivity to caffeine (specifically to coffee)? (Before going gluten-free I could drink 3 cups of coffee without noticing a difference, now I just drink a few sips and I'm bouncing off the walls). 3. Did anyone have increased gastrointestinal problems (diarrhea, stomach pains, gas) in the first weeks of going gluten-free?

Sorry for the incredibly long post. Even though going Gluten-free Casein-free is extremely difficult (I'm also living in a foreign country which adds another layer of difficulty), and I'm just looking to communicate with others who have gone through this before. I'm still not certain if dairy and gluten are the only culprits, but I'm excited to see if this diet can make a difference

Hello From Md!

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 17:08:47 +0000

Hello! I was just diagnosed with Positive Celiac blood panel results last night. I've suspected this is what has been wrong with me the minute I started researching it. I'm so glad to have a place to talk with others that have Celiac, as I know no one personally that has it.

Hello From Kansas

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 02:51:16 +0000

Hello everyone, I am 23 year old woman, who more than likely has gluten sensitivity, and possible Celiac Disease. Over the past few months I've had horrendous stomach cramps, bad excema, and exhaustion. For my excema, my doctor gave me some steriod cream which has only helped minimally. I've switched laundry detergents, with no results.

He sent me over the asthma and allergy clinic, and they said I'm now allergic to grasses and molds, which I knew, but they also did say, that gluten could be a great contributor to these symptoms. They want me to start a 4 week gluten free diet and see if I should have improvement. If so, keep with the diet. If not, come back?

I also have possible PCOS too so I'm not sure how that is going to play in to all of this.

Anyways,I hope to get some good info from here!

Newbie..:)

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 20:22:15 +0000

Hello folks..I'm new here.. I have had coelicas for 9 years and I live in Scotland.. Come say hi

College Student Just Diagnosed

Sun, 15 Jan 2012 08:28:44 +0000

Hello everyone,

My name is Nick. I was diagnosed with celiac disease about 2 months ago. I'm a 23 year old college student and can say that the transition has been anything but easy. Living life always on the run has made removing gluten from my diet a very difficult process. However, after a year of testing me for liver damage to peptic ulcers, I'm just glad to finally have a conclusive answer. I think my doctor was starting to believe I was crazy. Just wanted to say hey to everyone, I'm sure I'll be on here quite a bit as I have loads of questions. My doctor wasn't very helpful in the discovery process and said that most the info I could just get off the Internet. So to everyone, thanks in advance.

New Gal, ? About Side Effects.

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 11:10:14 +0000

I have been diagnosed with celiac back in Sep. I think I have adjusted well to the diet, and feel so much better. One thing I have noticed since starting the diet is a weird numbing after taste like on my tongue. To the touch the tip is rougher. Anyone else experiencing this same crazy feeling?

Hi I Am New To This Forum

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 22:05:29 +0000

HI my Name is Natalie i was diagnosed with coeliac disease 6 yrs ago and so was my eldest son i was 32 at the time, i was diagnosed after a life threatening bout of pneumonia, and asked to be tested as my eldest sister had been diagnosed because of her diabetes, all i knew is i had been sick my whole life and if I had it wanted to start diet and finally get better and that I did. I was then later diagnosed with lactose intolerance and fructose malabsorption. and I am sure i am not the only one out there with all three.
cheers Nat

Hello From A Canada :)

Sun, 25 Dec 2011 05:34:29 +0000

Hi everyone, and Merry Christmas

So, as everyone (or the majority of the users here), I've been diagnosed with Gluten allergy. To be honest, at the beginning, I took it really badly for two reasons:

I already have other allgies (like most of you), but ones that have been quite new. The weirdest one was when eating salmon caused me an anaphylaxia. Later on, I was told by my doctor, that when the fish is not killed instantly, its system releases a substance similar to adrenaline that runs in its muscle and flesh as long as it remains alive, and doesn't disappear when it dies. And it appears, it's something that is highly allergenic. I honestly thought it was a joke. But well, in short I was already paying attention to what is in my plate.
I LOVE bread. It may sound stupid, but i ate bread at every single lunch. I know there are gluten-free breads' recipes, thank Lord. I'm going to buy a bread machine on boxing days and start my quest for the perfect recipe.

I had been sick for several months, but I spent the whole month of November without eating (well, only a veggie soup a day and tea), while the "doctors" I have here in Canada tried to decipher why I couldn't digest anything. It's actually my doctor from France who thought of Gluten allergy or Celiac disease. He told me to try to eat gluten-free. So I started to eat a bit more again, all gluten-free, and I'm feeling better now. I'm still learning what I can eat or not. Though, I noticed that I cannot drink Coke or Sprite, it makes me sick again.
I will go back to France for a week to see a specialist and run all the tests, as here, you need to wait for at least three months (and it's more likely that the waiting period is going to be longer) before getting an appointment

Anyhoo, I joined this forum, because everytime I google something related to my new diet, I always find the best answer here

Again, I wish you hall a Merry Christmas

Anyone From Ohio?

Fri, 23 Dec 2011 17:10:18 +0000

Hello all! I am a "newly diagnosed" member. I was just diagnosed Monday and am looking for people near me to talk about things you've discovered ect. I'd appreciate discussions