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mbrookes

Member Since 25 May 2008
Offline Last Active May 15 2013 10:17 AM

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About Me

I'm sure I have had this gene since birth, but my first real problems started after breast cancer surgery in early 2005. Very early and small, so I had partial mastectomy and radiation. Clear five years later.

I started having bouts of sick stomach and my energy level dropped steadily.My arthritis (hips and knees) got much worse.

In January of 2008 I collapsed and was taken to the emergency room. BP was 60/40. I was about gone. Thank God the GI doctor on call recognized my symptoms. I was diagnosed with celiac by biopsy.

Since that time I am strictly gluten free. I am strong, feel good, look better and the joint pain is completely gone.

I know I come over as Pollyianna. I don't mean to make light of the problems inherent with celiac. I'm just SOOOO much better!

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Age 68 years old
Birthday July 7, 1944
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Antiques, reading, Beach Music, jazz, cooking
Location
Jackson, MS

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In Topic: Best Tasting gluten-free Beer?

10 May 2013 - 08:38 AM

I used to be a "beer only" person, pre-Celiac, so I really do love beer. In Mississippi due to some weird laws, we are limited in our selections.

Red Bridge (Budwieser) is about like a Bud Light. OK, but not really good. My only other choice is Daura. It is much better than the Red Bridge, and I have not reacted to it. I really look forward to my annual trip to Virginia where I can get Green's.

In Topic: Anyone Hoping For A Certain Time Of Day?

01 May 2013 - 08:32 AM

I always look forward to 5 pm....cocktail time!

In Topic: Jello Pudding?

01 May 2013 - 08:19 AM

Try this:
Make Jello fat free/sugar free chocolate fudge instant pudding according to directions on box, but use 1 3/4 cups 2% or skim milk. Add 1 Tablespoon instant coffee dissolved in 1/4 cup hot water. Add 1 teaspoon almond flavoring. When ready, top with fresh strawberries and fat free Cool Whip. This is a dessert you can serve your gluten-eating friends and they will love it. Bonus: low calorie

In Topic: Amtrak

28 April 2013 - 03:07 PM

I travel frequently on Amtrak. The lunch menu is not easy to eat from, but in my experience the staff will be extremely cooperative. I usually get a salad or burger ( bring my own bun). The dinner menu is more friendly, with steaks, etc. The menu changes seasonally and varies from train to train. I do carry emergency food, but have never had to use it. I love traveling by train, even when it means I have to drive a way to get to the route I want.

In Topic: Whole Foods Product Recommendations

04 April 2013 - 01:49 PM

We are getting a Whole Foods next fall... the first on in Mississippi. I can't wait. Y'all keep adding recommendations so I will ready when they open.