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mis-chiff
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I am diagnosed (biopsy) 2 years ago. I am 41 years old.

I have been sick since giving birth in 1983....I am so grateful to

find this forum. I still don't know what I can and can't do!

But for what I see so far, looks like I'm in the right place!

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welcome to this board, feel free to vent away about frustrations, share joys and accomplishements and just chit chat with other celiac and gluten intolerant individuals!

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Welcome! As a member just since December, let me say, you're in the right place. I've never found an online forum that was so helpful and worth my time. Ask whatever questions you have. This is a "there are no dumb questions" environment.

mouse Enthusiast
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Welcome to the forum. I only joined summer of 2005 and had been gluten-free for over a year. But, I learned more here then I did with my over 300 hours of on line research. This is a great place to get answers. And as everyone said "there are no dumb questions".

Canadian Karen Community Regular
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Hi! Welcome to the board!

You have found a place that has a great bunch of people who are supportive, helpful, knowledgeable and great listeners when you need to vent!

As the others have said, our motto is "The only stupid question is the one not asked". Also, don't be shy - we've had pretty candid discussions about every kind of poop out there! We're definitely not queezy here! We also enjoy celebrating when someone has a nice, normal "O'Henry"! :lol:

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Welcome to the boards here! Everyone is awesome and really helpful, so as everyone else has said, don't be afraid to ask questions or join in on the discussions. You've joined a great group here!

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Welcome to the board. this helpful group of people will have you gluten-free in no time! :-)

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evie Rookie
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:) welcome chiff. I have been here only a month and have learned so much from the very helpful members. some have had diagnosis a long time some only a few months like myself. we learn from all!!

Feel free to ask questions...you will probably get your answer. evie ;)

mis-chiff Explorer
mis-chiff
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Thanks everyone for your welcome. I was diagnosed in Dec 2003.

At that time, like the other member stated, over 300 hours of online stuff.

There is lots of information now, but as you all well know, it's hard

to get the right information. I struggled for the first while.

But - I still don't know how to cook fancy stuff. So, quick fixes for me...:)

I am looking forward to learning more, but still keeping my site

simple for the newbies. I needed a quick fix on an extremely tight budget, that of course

changed because of this. 3 family members and they hate my food...lol so lots of meal preping.

lots more information now though. thanks again :)

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Welcome to the board. I come here everyday to read the posts and I swear I still learn more and more everyday. I thought somethings I knew the answers too, and boy was I off!

Just dont be afraid to ask anything! someone here will know the answer

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