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The Funny Pages - Tickle Me Elbow - The Original

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flourgirl Apprentice
flourgirl
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Hi everybody! I am here, afterall. No, you didn't ditch me. :rolleyes:

Had a hurk of a day today. It actually got cold enough for the last of the rain to freeze (on the deck and on the grass at least). I decided to walk out to get the paper by way of the back door. I stepped out onto the deck, enjoyed watching the birdies feeding and bathing in the waterfall. Then proceeded to play slinky down the stairs....flexible flyer without the snowbank and without the sled....arse over teakettle and all of that. It's fun to watch a slinky but not to be one. Once I got over feeling all shook up (not Elvis style) I decided I was fine and probably would live another day. However.....many sore spots, joints achy more than usual, and one knee that definitely looks melon-like.....big and round.

Went on to have a fairly normal day otherwise. Church was nice, started the crockpot, made bread. Am so glad I didn't have to work today. I normally do on Sundays.

We're about to get a cold snap for the next day or two....teen predicted over night. Then back to better temps. Still too cold for me when it's "normal". Guess I should have moved even further south!

Anyway....am loving the posts.....adore the elfing yourself!!!! So clever! Carry on all...I'll be back :D

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jerseyangel Proficient
jerseyangel
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When I came back there were frantic kitty prints pacing around all the doors, so I called him. Lyle shows up, well past mad, thoroughly into 'Thank God' and waddles inside.

Poor little Lylesicle :(

elye Community Regular
elye
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Tureeeesah! :o Gawd, glad to hear you're okay .. . . ...

Watch for bruises.....you'll need to report to us any resemblance to famous effigies....Michael Jackson, The Hoff, perhaps Oprah. . . .. . ...

:lol:

Jestgar Rising Star
Jestgar
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Put some snow pics on Spacebook. I realize 90% of you will look and them and think "Your excited about THIS??" but hey, this never happens here. I can't even remember the last time we had more than 2 inches of snow.

Jestgar Rising Star
Jestgar
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Poor little Lylesicle :(

:lol: :lol:

Maybe he'll decide to stay inside now.

Poor boy is completely sacked out on my bed. At least he was kind enough to curl up on the towels I put down for him.

DingoGirl Enthusiast
DingoGirl
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Oh Lemon Squeezee Did she eat yer crispy tree? Some ornaments perhaps??

:unsure: I am starting to think that the Sassy Face is also used when she's just plain mad at me for leaving her. :lol: we are RARELY apart.....'tis wildly dysfunctional :blink: She has not snacked on any part of the tree, nor scavenged through any trash.....nor left a phecal nugget anywhere. :lol:

BTW I have posted new photos of her very animated face on the 'book ;)

JULES!!!!!!!!! I shall STEAL Nik's tiger pig and LOUNGE about yer divan and eat snacks and drink tea and we will all watch English Christmas movies!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Did I not just say this very thing last week?!?!?! Lisa's toaster broke down and then with all of Nikki's electrical/mechanical situations over there...I dunno, it's not of a phluid nature any more

:o you DID say it! I KNEW I heard it somewhere! :lol:

the setups.......well, one's a swim coach and wine rep, the other (the hottie that I've known before) is a physical therapist.......but - - he really IS damaged and 'tis not time......

I am not concerned and not really putting much thought into this......have asked God to work out all details. ;) My young neighbor and his wife told me about the swim coach in August or September, for Pete's sake, and I have delayed the meeting all this time......

You need to meet my brother, dammit!!

Here's an old email I found from him that he sent this past March (obviously was around Easter - - should change it to a Christmas theme):

How to Have an Easter Egg Hunt in Solitary Confinement

Send him down, how many times do I have to tell ya?????????????????? :wink:

solitary confinement easter egg hunt *snicker* :lol:

OMG. . . . keep an eye on Weezie's poops, Sooooze. . . . you may suddenly see a li'l snowman's or angel's face staring up at you from the midst of it all. . . . . ..

:lol: 'tis true!

I went to a party down the street, leaving Lyle outside. When I came back there were frantic kitty prints pacing around all the doors, so I called him. Lyle shows up, well past mad, thoroughly into 'Thank God' and waddles inside. So I look to see why he's waddling and the poor boy has about a pound of ice balls stuck all over his tummy!

well past mad and thoroughly into Thank GOD!!!!!!!!!!!! :lol:

Poor little Lylesicle - thawing out on Jess's bed!!!!!!!!!!!! oh, the TRAUMA of snow-matted phur!!!!!!!

Had a hurk of a day today. It actually got cold enough for the last of the rain to freeze (on the deck and on the grass at least). I decided to walk out to get the paper by way of the back door. I stepped out onto the deck, enjoyed watching the birdies feeding and bathing in the waterfall. Then proceeded to play slinky down the stairs....flexible flyer without the snowbank and without the sled....arse over teakettle and all of that. It's fun to watch a slinky but not to be one. Once I got over feeling all shook up (not Elvis style) I decided I was fine and probably would live another day. However.....many sore spots, joints achy more than usual, and one knee that definitely looks melon-like.....big and round.

The-ree-sah!!!!!!!!!!! So glad you're okay! we've missed you!

and yes, watch for Phamous Phigures to show up in yer bruises.......happens a lot here :lol:

psawyer Proficient
psawyer
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:lol: :lol:

Maybe he'll decide to stay inside now.

Poor boy is completely sacked out on my bed. At least he was kind enough to curl up on the towels I put down for him.

Our youngest cat, Riley, loves to go outside on the deck at the rear of the house. She sits by the sliding door and cries plaintively to be let out. Well, there is a good phoot of snaux on the deck. Today, Jacquie acquiesced to her plaints and opened the door. She didn't know what to make of the snaux. She looked at it, but did not venture out. Nevertheless, I expect that tomorrow, and the next day, and the day after that, she will again be at the door whining to be let out.

Nikki, we have a spare kettle you can borrow. It is electric, something our American friends just won't get. Drop by, ring the bell, and we'll let you have it.

Em, that is a marvelous happening.

A quiet day here. We made the staff work so we could stay home and rest catch up on housework (J) and bookkeeping and other paperwork (P). Back into the storm store tomorrow, with full days Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. The store will be closed on the 25th and 26th.

More snaux coming on Tuesday and Wednesday. Bah. :angry:

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jerseyangel Proficient
jerseyangel
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Weezie's Sassy phace! :D

Last night, Suzanne Somers was on Larry King.......I phell asleep and woke up to the last 15 minutes or so of it....and in me sleepy haze I swear I heard her mention Julie :P Could it be???? :unsure:

elye Community Regular
elye
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More snaux coming on Tuesday and Wednesday. Bah. :angry:

Here, too! Blaaaaaaaahhhhh .. ... . . ...... :angry:

Last night, Suzanne Somers was on Larry King.......I phell asleep and woke up to the last 15 minutes or so of it....and in me sleepy haze I swear I heard her mention Julie :P Could it be???? :unsure:

Yes! I think she mentioned tripping over something in her dressing room, and the bruise that is currently forming near her ankle looks remarkably like Jooolie's face . . . .. . . . .

:lol:

Darn210 Enthusiast
Darn210
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Last night, Suzanne Somers was on Larry King.......I phell asleep and woke up to the last 15 minutes or so of it....and in me sleepy haze I swear I heard her mention Julie :P Could it be???? :unsure:

:lol::lol:

Yes! I think she mentioned tripping over something in her dressing room, and the bruise that is currently forming near her ankle looks remarkably like Jooolie's face . . . .. . . . .

:lol:

and a couple more :lol::lol:

nikki-uk Enthusiast
nikki-uk
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I know she's not here but

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JUDY!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ♥ ♥ ♥

Hoe you have a great day!!!!!! :D

....back to the odious task of oven cleaning <_<

curlyfries Contributor
curlyfries
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No snow here . . . just cold . . . 4oF (-15oC for ye metric types) . . . 11 to 21 below wif da windchill (-24 to -29 metric). Not going out today. Don't even like going into the garage!!

Didn't stop me from going dancing :P .......but I couldn't pry hubby out from under his blankie <_<......eh....who needs him........there's always guys to dance with ;)

Yes!! Yer done!! . . . Me mum says everything happens in threes . . . Thank Gawd she's not Leesuh - twould be eleven!!

:o .....hmmmm.....maybe that's me problem :P

sillies - - did I tell you taht both neighbors on either side of me (including Stepford, and I"m changing her name because......I actually DO like her, she's lovely, just intimidatingly PERFECT - we must come up wiv another name) have got SETUPS for me :o

I predict an interesting new year! :D

Where is Leesah?? And Bevel? Tom? Theresa? Amanda??

Awwwwww.........me very phirst 'where is Leesah'! :wub: ..........warms the cockles of me 'eart!

elye Community Regular
elye
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Good Morning, Psillies!!

I hear there were phorum troubles last night. . . ....coinciding with Nik's kettle, dishwasher AND boiler meltdown. . .... . .coincidence?? :huh:

No paid work this week or next, but SO much of the unpaid labour, as with everyone.

MIL's flight touches down at 7:25 pm this evening.

:mellow:

:mellow:

:unsure:

:unsure:

Um, there isn't an emoticon available to catch the phlurry of emotions crossing me phace at this moment.....and over the next fifteen days . . .. . . . .. ...

blueeyedmanda Community Regular
blueeyedmanda
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Happy Birthday Judy!!!! May you enjoy it!!!!

Sillies....brrrr!!!!! it is very cold out!!!!!

Hope you all keep warm today!!!!

jerseyangel Proficient
jerseyangel
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Um, there isn't an emoticon available to catch the phlurry of emotions crossing me phace at this moment.....and over the next fifteen days . . .. . . . .. ...

Aw Em :(:lol: Could be a long couple a weeks fer ya....escape to Sillyville as needed ;):D

Happy Birthday Judy!!!! May you enjoy it!!!!

Happy Birfday to the absent Judith!! :D

It is COLD here this morning--10 wif a windchill of slightly below zero. Sunny, though B)

Darn210 Enthusiast
Darn210
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Happy Barfday Birfday Judy . . . Hope you enjoy yer speshal trip.

psillies . . . have been over-indulging in the cookies . . . might be my barfday today.

nikki-uk Enthusiast
nikki-uk
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THE OVEN IS CLEAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :D:D

I HAVE A NEW KETTLE!!!! :D (I'm sure yer needed to know these facts :lol: , thanks for the offer POeter, do Americans not have electric kettles?????? :unsure: )

Mrs Will's Mum arrives today!!!! :unsure: (the Geordie lass!!)

....was going to make some mulled wine today but see it in me off licence in a bottle, ready to go!! ;) .....excellent, no laboUr...p'raps after dinner :P

Gian-knit!!! ...may the eating COMMENCE!!!!

Unseasonably mild, 12 degrees C <_< (very boring)

flourgirl Apprentice
flourgirl
Posted

Good morning everyone!!!! All of your stories of snaux make me appreciate where I am all the more. Until 2 years ago we lived in the Adirondacks in Upstate NY. They are having lots of nassssty snaux and cold weather, too! Most of my family is still there, so I get reports. Don't miss it atall, nope.

Broozes are being ignored as much as possible. Even if they were exact images of Michal Jackson, I'd never admit it :huh::lol: !!! Been wearing a brace on the knee to keep it stable. I'm a tad concerned about a popping/clicking sensation when I walk. I'll stew on that for a while, hoping I don't need to do anything about it.

Going for a mamogram this afternoon :angry: Hate it, hate it. Then again, I don't know anyone who enjoys it. Think I'll practice slamming myself in the doorway.....or maybe I'll be so frozen I won't feel it. One can only hope. :huh:

Anyway, hope you are coping all right with this winter madness.....no power outs, plenty of gluten-free food, no more hairy ice-balls! 'till later

DingoGirl Enthusiast
DingoGirl
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Nikki, we have a spare kettle you can borrow. It is electric, something our American friends just won't get. Drop by, ring the bell, and we'll let you have it.

:blink: I have heard of them, these electric kettles...think me dad had one at his office....but you're right, we don't get it! :lol:

Lots of snaux, Peter, and lots of work.....pray you have hundreds of wealthy customers who want to pamper their pets!!

Awwwwww.........me very phirst 'where is Leesah'! :wub: ..........warms the cockles of me 'eart!

WHAT? how could we? Well this must mean that you haven't been absent for more than two days? you usually DO check in in the eves, you silly

MIL's flight touches down at 7:25 pm this evening.

Um, there isn't an emoticon available to catch the phlurry of emotions crossing me phace at this moment.....and over the next fifteen days . . .. . . . .. ...

gahhhhhhh! the North Umberland Wonder!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :lol: Yes, as Paddeigh suggested, check in often in Sillyville.....drink more......and, much soaking in the tub, methinks.....

Oh! I have an idea for a fun project!!! hide the crutch tip in strange places repeatedly for her. First, in her bed......she'll bring it out to you, with the disquietingly casual remark: "I found this in my bed, what does it mean?" and then.......in her suitcase, her bath, on the seat of the car before she gets in, pocket of her coat.......finally, her coffee.........it'll be fun!!!!!! *SNACKLE* :lol:

But really Em - - don't bring Man Head over during her stay and put him by her bed at night. That would NOT be nice. :unsure:

psillies . . . have been over-indulging in the cookies . . . might be my barfday today.

same with marshmallows here :ph34r:

JUDITH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Happy Birfday!!!!!!!!!!!!! :wub:

nikki-uk Enthusiast
nikki-uk
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Going for a mamogram this afternoon :angry: Hate it, hate it. Then again, I don't know anyone who enjoys it. Think I'll practice slamming myself in the doorway.....or maybe I'll be so frozen I won't feel it. One can only hope. :huh:

Tear-ee-za!!!

:( Ouch on that gnee!!...take it easy

...ouch on getting yer boobs schmooshed too!!! :blink: ....it could be worse I suppose....you could be getting a pap smear as well :unsure:

DingoGirl Enthusiast
DingoGirl
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Going for a mamogram this afternoon :angry: Hate it, hate it. Then again, I don't know anyone who enjoys it. Think I'll practice slamming myself in the doorway.....or maybe I'll be so frozen I won't feel it. One can only hope. :huh:

*SNICKER* practice slamming myself in the door!!!!!!!!!!! that gave me quite a cackle!! :lol:

Yes, we PHEEL your pain :angry: Must schedule my own, in fact......

the BROOZE! ouch, hope the knee does NOT get any worse!

...ouch on getting yer boobs schmooshed too!!! :blink: ....it could be worse I suppose....you could be getting a pap smear as well :unsure:

<_< Thanks fer reminding me, got to schedule THAT indignity as well.....

Green12 Enthusiast
Green12
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Happy Birthday Judy!!!!!!!

Nicola won the beat down with her oven!!!! :D Does it sparkle and shine?!?!

Em, your brother's Solitary Easter Egg Hunt :lol: And oh no, MIL's arrival is tonight!!! :blink: Stay strong Em, stay strong!!!!!

Lylesicle :lol: Poor little frozen kitteh :(

Theresa getting her boobs schmooshed today :lol: ...and yeah good thing it's not a pap schmear too, although that is one of Emily's favorite topics :lol:

Leesah! There you are :D

And hey, I have an electric tea kettle!!

I wanna come!!! No kids nor big, noisy dogs, plenty of blankies, tea and munchies. . . . .OMG....I am there..... .. .

JULES!!!!!!!!! I shall STEAL Nik's tiger pig and LOUNGE about yer divan and eat snacks and drink tea and we will all watch English Christmas movies!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Everyone come!!!! I have a big comfy couch divan, a big screen telly, tiger pig's to go all around, snacks and drinks! It would be GRAND!!

Put some snow pics on Spacebook. I realize 90% of you will look and them and think "Your excited about THIS??" but hey, this never happens here. I can't even remember the last time we had more than 2 inches of snow.

Jess, I love yer pictures and it is very exciting!!! And even more magical that a winter wonderland came to a place that doesn't usually get such a thing.

the setups.......well, one's a swim coach and wine rep, the other (the hottie that I've known before) is a physical therapist.......but - - he really IS damaged and 'tis not time......

I am not concerned and not really putting much thought into this......have asked God to work out all details. ;) My young neighbor and his wife told me about the swim coach in August or September, for Pete's sake, and I have delayed the meeting all this time......

Did you say swim coach?!?!? Nice. I could totally prep you on the world of swimming :lol:

I say go out and just have fun with it, and you are right let everything fall where it may :D

Last night, Suzanne Somers was on Larry King.......I phell asleep and woke up to the last 15 minutes or so of it....and in me sleepy haze I swear I heard her mention Julie :P Could it be???? :unsure:

Oh dear gawd, NOOOO! :lol: ....cannot get away from that woman <_<

Sillies can you believe tis Christmas this week?!?!? Is everyone ready?

elye Community Regular
elye
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JOOOOOOODEEEEE!!!

:D:D:D:D:D

Going for a mamogram this afternoon :angry: Hate it, hate it. Then again, I don't know anyone who enjoys it. Think I'll practice slamming myself in the doorway.....or maybe I'll be so frozen I won't feel it.

I've an idea, Tuhreeesah. You're on the right track with the frozen idea - - you really will not feel anything if yer boobs are frozen...... . .Might I suggest standing outside the medical clinic, just before your appointment, and opening your coat, lifting up your sweater and bra, and letting them be completely exposed for, say, three or four minutes. You will be numb for an hour, perhaps, and will feel no discomfort from the squishing plates.

Yes, this is a grand idea. Must remember to re-jig my yearly appointment so that it falls in January instead of August. . . . . ....

:lol:

Oh! I have an idea for a fun project!!! hide the crutch tip in strange places repeatedly for her. First, in her bed......she'll bring it out to you, with the disquietingly casual remark: "I found this in my bed, what does it mean?" and then.......in her suitcase, her bath, on the seat of the car before she gets in, pocket of her coat.......finally, her coffee.........it'll be fun!!!!!!

:lol::lol::lol:

SUPERB, Soooooze!!! No, finally in her Christmas stocking. . . .. ....

I also am quite obsessed now with the idea of Sam Hill Manhead in her bed at night -- rather like a Godfather move... . .. ....I'm calling my girlfriend today, telling her I want him back on Christmas Eve. . . . .

:o:lol:

jerseyangel Proficient
jerseyangel
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Sillies can you believe tis Christmas this week?!?!? Is everyone ready?

I'm as ready as I'm ever gonna be :P This year, I just can't wait for it all to be over...... :ph34r:

This morning, I caught John Pinette on The View doing a comedy bit. He was talking about different irritants in his life, and he mentioned health food stores. He said something like--"I tried gluten free bread.....gluten free......I have no idea what gluten is, but apparently it tastes fantastic!" :lol::lol:

Jestgar Rising Star
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HHHHAAAAPPPYYYYYY

BBIIIIIRRRRTHDDDDAAAAAYYYYY

JJJOOOOOOOOOOOOOODDDDEEEEE

!!!!!

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      Hello, @asaT, I'm curious to know whether you are taking other B vitamins like Thiamine B1 and Niacin B3.  Malabsorption in Celiac disease affects all the water soluble B vitamins and Vitamin C.  Thiamine and Niacin are required to produce energy for all the homocysteine lowering reactions provided by Folate, Cobalamine and Pyridoxine.   Weight gain with a voracious appetite is something I experienced while malnourished.  It's symptomatic of Thiamine B1 deficiency.   Conversely, some people with thiamine deficiency lose their appetite altogether, and suffer from anorexia.  At different periods on my lifelong journey, I suffered this, too.   When the body doesn't have sufficient thiamine to turn food, especially carbohydrates, into energy (for growth and repair), the body rations what little thiamine it has available, and turns the carbs into fat, and stores it mostly in the abdomen.  Consuming a high carbohydrate diet requires additional thiamine to process the carbs into energy.  Simple carbohydrates (sugar, white rice, etc.) don't contain thiamine, so the body easily depletes its stores of Thiamine processing the carbs into fat.  The digestive system communicates with the brain to keep eating in order to consume more thiamine and other nutrients it's not absorbing.   One can have a subclinical thiamine insufficiency for years.  A twenty percent increase in dietary thiamine causes an eighty percent increase in brain function, so the symptoms can wax and wane mysteriously.  Symptoms of Thiamine insufficiency include stunted growth, chronic fatigue, and Gastrointestinal Beriberi (diarrhea, abdominal pain), heart attack, Alzheimer's, stroke, and cancer.   Thiamine improves bone turnover.  Thiamine insufficiency can also affect the thyroid.  The thyroid is important in bone metabolism.  The thyroid also influences hormones, like estrogen and progesterone, and menopause.  Vitamin D, at optimal levels, can act as a hormone and can influence the thyroid, as well as being important to bone health, and regulating the immune system.  Vitamin A is important to bone health, too, and is necessary for intestinal health, as well.   I don't do dairy because I react to Casein, the protein in dairy that resembles gluten and causes a reaction the same as if I'd been exposed to gluten, including high tTg IgA.  I found adding mineral water containing calcium and other minerals helpful in increasing my calcium intake.   Malabsorption of Celiac affects all the vitamins and minerals.  I do hope you'll talk to your doctor and dietician about supplementing all eight B vitamins and the four fat soluble vitamins because they all work together interconnectedly.  
    • Florence Lillian
      Desperately need a vitamin D supplement. I've reacted to most brands I've tried.

      By Florence Lillian · Posted

      Hi Jane: You may want to try the D3 I now take. I have reactions to fillers and many additives. Sports Research, it is based in the USA and I have had no bad reactions with this brand. The D3 does have coconut oil but it is non GMO, it is Gluten free, Soy free, Soybean free and Safflower oil free.  I have a cupboard full of supplements that did not agree with me -  I just keep trying and have finally settled on Sports Research. I take NAKA Women's Multi full spectrum, and have not felt sick after taking 2 capsules per day -  it is a Canadian company. I buy both from Amazon. I wish you well in your searching, I know how discouraging it all is. Florence.  
    • catnapt
      results from 13 day gluten challenge - does this mean I can't have celiac?

      By catnapt · Posted

      highly unlikely  NOTHING and I mean NOTHING else has ever caused me these kinds of symptoms I have no problem with dates, they are a large part of my diet In fact, I eat a very high fiber, very high vegetable and bean diet and have for many years now. It's considered a whole foods plant based or plant forward diet (I do now eat some lean ground turkey but not much) I was off dairy for years but recently had to add back plain yogurt to meet calcium needs that I am not allowed to get from supplements (I have not had any problem with the yogurt)   I eat almost no processed foods. I don't eat out. almost everything I eat, I cook myself I am going to keep a food diary but to be honest, I already know that it's wheat products and also barley that are the problem, which is why I gradually stopped eating and buying them. When I was eating them, like back in early 2024, when I was in the middle of moving and ate out (always had bread or toast or rolls or a sub or pizza) I felt terrible but at that time was so busy and exhausted that I never stopped to think it was the food. Once I was in my new place, I continued to have bread from time to time and had such horrible joint pain that I was preparing for 2 total knee replacements as well as one hip! The surgery could not go forward as I was (and still am) actively losing calcium from my bones. That problem has yet to be properly diagnosed and treated   anyway over time I realized that I felt better when I stopped eating bread. Back at least 3 yrs ago I noticed that regular pasta made me sick so I switched to brown rice pasta and even though it costs a lot more, I really like it.   so gradually I just stopped buying and eating foods with gluten. I stopped getting raisin bran when I was constipated because it made me bloated and it didn't help the constipation any more (used to be a sure bet that it would in the past)   I made cookies and brownies using beans and rolled oats and dates and tahini and I LOVE them and have zero issues eating those I eat 1 or more cans of beans per day easily can eat a pound of broccoli - no problem! Brussels sprouts the same thing.   so yeh it's bread and related foods that are clearly the problem  there is zero doubt in my mind    
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