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Things Are Going Well - Mostly. :d
Well, since my last post things have really turned around in a good way. My mom is now on my side fully with going gluten-free. I feel so much better, though I am now having huge flare-ups of new and typical allergies, and also now having loose stool and gastro pain. I think it's my daily pills... I'm having issues with lactose still, gluten (of course), my tea tree organic castile soap (Dr. Bronner's Tea Tree Bar Soap), any shampoo (currently am using Mane and Tail), an organic body wash called
Traveling In China & Japan
I will be traveling in Japan and China and am looking for advice, cautions from those who have already done this.
Hilarious Article by Gluten Dude About Gluten Free Society
This post is outstanding. I've been thinking much the same thing for months now, but was too lazy to actually write something about it. Obviously there is no need to now, as Gluten Dude says it all...perfectly. Open Original Shared Link On one hand I am reluctant to further publicize the "Society" site in any way. After more thought, however, I realized that getting the word out may help some poor celiac not waste their money, and may prevent them from going on an unnecessarily restrictive
Check Please!
So my story begins with me planning a special dinner to surprise my husband for his birthday. Now as you all know being gluten-free, we have limited resources when it comes to eating out, however, I was bound and determined to find some place new and exciting to dine. I will not mention the name of my chosen destination due to the fact that they had only been open for a month, and my intention is not to destroy their good name, but rather to help keep people like us more engaged when it comes to
1 Year Ago
Ok so here goes.. A year ago I was having all these problems with my health. I used to be very fit and active. However, I had to relocate and became very stagnant and caught up with my situation and improving it. I started to eat 'on the go' which I had not really done so much previously. After about two years of eating mostly fast food, with no exercise and oversleeping my body started to fight back. My body became really ill, I started sleeping all the time, had no energy even when I s
Wow Huge Shocker Here!
I am surprised! Mom had been not really all that willing to help me go gluten-free. She was saying "you'll be fine" in regards to cross contamination. I had sent her 2 emails to maybe spark her willingness to help out. Here is what I included in the first email: Here is what I included in the second email: Just copied and pasted from celiac.com I think those emails helped her to understand this is real and this is a real lifestyle change for me and hopefully them at home. I doSecond Day gluten-free And Got Glutened :(
Well I was doing great until lunch today. Yesterday I decided right after I woke up to go gluten free to see if my mysterious symptoms resolve. I had no gluten yesterday (that I am aware of). Since we really don't have much in the way of gluten-free foods here, I ate: Breakfast: Isopure Zero Carb 100% whey protein isolate vanilla powder + water (smoothie) - couldn't finish it because mom had made it with tap water and our tap water is awful tasting. Lunch: Isopure powder + soyCeliac Disease Can Be A Pain In The Joint
Unexplained joint pains (arthralgias) were one of the main symptoms that I dealt with prior to my celiac diagnosis. Throughout my twenties I had pain and stiffness in my fingers, knees and ankles that would come and go with no apparent explanation. I ran track for part of high school and continued to run for fitness during college, but shortly after graduating had to stop running for a long time due to my joint issues. I was evaluated over and over again for lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, Lyme Dis
I Went Camping For The 2Nd Time Since Diagnosis
Well... my boyfriend is a HUGE 4x4 truck enthusiast. He has 2 rigs that are specifically for off roading purposes. Consequently we take these rigs to remote places and drive over lots of rocky terrain. He has rock crawler and a prerunner or something like that. It is very confusing keeping all the classes straight. It's his hobby that I support but not quite understand. He has a forum for his trucks. I have a forum for my bowel. LOL Anyway... we went to the big King of the Hammers race in Jo
Cutting Out Processed Foods
Today Is Friday Feb 7th 2014, I have decided to cut all processed from my diet. I am blogging this because I want to remember the date. If in 2 months I am still having problems I will cut rice out of my diet. If two months after that I am having problems I will cut Beans out of my diet. If after 2 months after that I will cut potatoes. I am really hoping that cutting processed will be the answer I am hoping for Wish me luck So hopefully April 7th will tell. Not sure how to keep this Blog
Trust Your Gut!
Have you ever had a conversation with someone about being gluten free, and in the middle of explaining they look at you like you're crazy and ask how something could possibly contain wheat? I find it happens to me quite frequently. It's easy for people not living the gluten free lifestyle to view our lifestyle as extreme, however if you have done the research and you know what is proven to be safe for you then you have to trust your gut! in other words never let someone dictate what is safe orHere I Am, Send The Other Guy
I am not a volunteer to my current position of transitioning from a life of relishing gluten to lady that shrinks back when gluten is near. When the teacher mentioned "health" or an internal organ in elementary school, I felt weak! Sometimes, I would get dizzy and the field of vision turned black! Once a nurse came to school to take our pulses. The teacher helped some, and she tried to take mine. She couldn't find it, so she called the nurse over. The nurse found the pulse for a brief instant, b
Three Months In - Blood Test Results
So I collected my blood test results after three months gluten free. When I was diagnosed my ttg IgA was >128u/ml, with 'normal' being <7. Today it is at 22u/ml! Poor doc was a bit confused because for many people this would be high, but obviously for me it's a massive improvement. I wasn't expecting it to be that good, as I live between three non-gluten-free houses and although I do my best with CC, I know it could be better (Hopefully just a few more months til I get my own place!) I
Celiac Rage
If there was such as thing as Celiac Rage-- I've got it today. I am still healing my bowel from diagnosis last year. I thought I was making progress when I had a normal stool this morning. But then I had BM after BM after BM. And each one got progressively worse. Can I not be a human cesspool of Poop all the GD time? I just want one normal BM. I want it to be large in diameter, firm but not dry, and not some stupid pinky sized piece of poo pretending to be a normal poo. I know you're not thNot Eaten Gluten In 4 Years . . . Is It Safe To Now Eat Gluten Again
I was/had been gluten free for 4 years. I have heard that (maybe urban myth) that gluten doesn't bother me anymore. How do I know gluten is bothering me again before it is too late? I am still regular even when I ingest gluten accidently or can't resist cheating. All I can think is my gluten allergy has gone away. Is this possible? Or am I just pressing my luck for I relapse in to gluten sensitivity again, Posterboy,
If You Have An Intolerance To Lactose, Soy Can You Develop A Gluten Intolerance.
I started off with a lactose intolerance( not diagnosised by doctor) But every time I eat or get any dairy or soy into my system I get very sick!!! Nausea, diaherra, Pain in stomach sometimes on a scale of 1 to 10 is a 9, weight loss (some), bloating, weakness, tiredness and dizziness. I asked my doctor if it was a lactose Intolerance they said sounds like it!! That was it, no tests, nothing. stay away from dairy of all kinds so I did and no soy because I get the same reaction. Then I started to
Celiac Disease In Children
Drs. Guandalini and Assiri have written a summary of pediatric celiac disease that was published in the online edition of the journal JAMA Pediatrics last week. In this post I will share some of the highlights of their review article. Although the overall prevalence of celiac disease is 1% in the pediatric population, only 10-15% of children with celiac disease have been diagnosed and treated. The celiac genes (HLA-DQ2 and DQ8) contribute 40% of the risk of developing celiac. EnvironmentWhat Do I Do Next?
Ok, so this is all new to me. I have never done a blog, or dealt w/ Celiac til just recently. Never have I worried about the food I have put in my body, and didn't give much thought to what my kids had either. My middle child showed signs of having an allergy. We took him and had him tested, and the only thing that showed up was a mild wheat allergy. I talked to the doctors and they said don't worry if it's not causing too many problems. I didn't worry until it really seemed like he was ha
Gluten-Free: Fad or Future?
I’m not sure when I became part of the “in crowd” but suddenly I find that I’m not weird anymore. Gluten-free is now “cool.” I go to restaurants and grocery stores and whole sections are labelled for people just like me. Stranger still, I meet people who are joining my dietary crowd. They want to be gluten-free. At first I thought they were crazy. Why would anyone want my life of intense dietary restrictions if their health didn’t require it of them? But, then I’ve seen those same people
Mast Cell Activation Syndrome Madness....
At this time last year I had never heard of mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS) and the first time that I heard the name I thought that it was a “made up” disease. Since then I have come to realize that it is a real diagnosis and I have learned a ton about it, including the following: MCAS is a newly recognized disease of the innate immune system (our bodies’ first line of defense against bacteria, viruses, parasites, and other invaders). Women make up the majority of patients with MCAS.Am I Being Selfish And Inconsiderate?
So... a little background about my personal life. I live with my boyfriend in a rented house and we split bills and rent 50/50. We've been together for over a year now and he is, in my eyes, 'the one.' I've had several failed relationships and would like to think I have finally figured out what I want from a partner in my 10 years of dating experience. Back to the topic at hand. I am Celiac. I was diagnosed in August through October. My boyfriend has given me his unwavering support through eMy Family Is Recovering From My Celiac
Disclaimer: My reactions are unique and may be more than celiac, therefore not many people would need to panic they will get like reactions. The reactions aren't labeled, so I really don't know why I am having them this way. Please don't panic . Now, My Family Believes Me! In my illness, I would say daily. I am tired. I didn't mean that I over did it a little, but overwhelmingly tired. My family decided that nobody could say and mean that every day. One simply couldn't say they were-
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Yes, I have one of the older models and have tested many products with it. For me it seems like a valuable tool and I have used it to test foods that I eat regularly, which are naturally gluten-free, for example salsa, refried beans, etc.
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Has anyone tried the NIMA gluten detector? I'm seriously thinking of investing in one. I haven't eaten out at a restaurant since my late diagnosis 4 years ago (I'm 55 in March) Any information would be greatly appreciated
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- trents commented on Scott Adams's article in Winter 2026 Issue14
Can You Really Trust Gluten-Free Menus? What Every Celiac Needs to Know Before Eating Out
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- Peace lily commented on Scott Adams's article in Winter 2026 Issue14
Can You Really Trust Gluten-Free Menus? What Every Celiac Needs to Know Before Eating Out
I don’t know about that it’s your choice. I wouldn’t try it only because I went to a clam boil and got sick then I found out they cooked in beer. peace lily- cross contamination
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A Future Beyond the Gluten-Free Diet? Scientists Test a New Cell Therapy for Celiac Disease (+Video)
I feel the same way. Looks like the research is being done in Switzerland. Thank you Scott for keeping us updated on the research!- 1
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Celiac Friendly Sports Camps - Academy Camps - Virtual Open House
Hi everyone, I’m Mike, one of the co-founders of Academy Camps, a sleepaway sports camp for kids ages 10 to 16. I’m posting here because one of our camp families whose daughter has Celiac encouraged me to share our experience wit... -
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Celiac Friendly Sports Camps - Academy Camps - Virtual Open House
Hi everyone, I’m Mike, one of the co-founders of Academy Camps, a sleepaway sports camp for kids ages 10 to 16. I’m posting here because one of our camp families whose daughter has Celiac encouraged me to share our experience wit...
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