The Funny Pages - Tickle Me Elbow - The Original

[elye]

Wow! Definitely a good call. Are you gluten-free all the time, Nik, or just with the family?

Yeah, Nik, that was my question.... . ......and didn't you say that you were diagnosed at one point with something gastrointestinal, IBS er sumfin'? I was sure I read you saying something like this, long ago.. ..... ..

[Mtndog]

DD came traipsing into the kitchen this am and mumbled, "Happy Birthday. Can you give me a drive to school? And I need a new hair dryer.....mine is starting to stink like burning rubber".

The Ripper followed a few minutes later, and said nothing.

I heard mad whispering in the other room, then he wanders back in...."Happy Birthday, Mom. But, like, it's not ever really HAPPY anymore, is it?"

:lol:

HAPPY BURPDAY BIRTHDAY EMILY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[nikki-uk]

Wow! Definitely a good call. Are you gluten-free all the time, Nik, or just with the family?

Ummmmm, probably around 95% gluten-free I'd say.

E.g if I eat out with girlfriends...... not often.. but of course I don't worry about the finer points (CC, 'may contain' ..etc)

Yeah, Nik, that was my question.... . ......and didn't you say that you were diagnosed at one point with something gastrointestinal, IBS er sumfin'? I was sure I read you saying something like this, long ago.. ..... ..

Yup ...me bowel is irritable

That would be too weird!!!

....anyhoo....just ate 2 slices of Tel's cake 'cos it's got iron in it!! ...... yes REALLY! it HAS!!

WHERE is everyone???

Jan-KNEET FORCING her kids to sing 'Happy Birthday' to her

[jerseyangel]

That would be too weird!!!

Could you just imagine????? I mean, yer already one of us , but what if your small intestine was really on board ? When you do eat it away from home, do you feel odd or crampy or hot and sweaty, er sumphin after? Anemia was one of me first symptoms from years ago--stymied doctors-- and all the tests they did never did uncover a problem.......said it was because I was a woman

I want some o' Tel's magic non caloric, iron fortified cake!!!!!! Bet it also has no sugar......

[psawyer]

I'm here. Been busy cuz it's delivery day, but everything is stowed now.

Good news about Judy.

Welcome back, Rachelle.

[elye]

Hi, Pumpkin POete!

Ummmmm, probably around 95% gluten-free I'd say.

E.g if I eat out with girlfriends...... not often.. but of course I don't worry about the finer points (CC, 'may contain' ..etc)

Yup ...me bowel is irritable

That would be too weird!!!

Um...... . . . .. . . low iron. . . ........bowel acting irritably.... . . .........if it looks like a duck. . ........

Actually, it wouldn't be weird at all! How many humans on earth cannot tolerate gluten, to some degree? Half?

And DH and I are just one couple that I know, of a few now, where both are celic.

You've always been one of us, Nik!!

[jerseyangel]

Actually, it wouldn't be weird at all! How many humans on earth cannot tolerate gluten, to some degree?

When you think about it, they say that 97% of Celiacs are undiagnosed......

[celiac-mommy]

I did not feel swiney. I had no appitite, no rooting around in the mud looking for delish truffles or anything. Just soup, broth and fresh juice for a few days. 1 swollen tonsil and pure exhaustion. I basically slept for 3 days straight. Open Original Shared LinkFeel like when I had that kissing disease when I was 18--oh to be kissing like a teenager again...... Open Original Shared Link

Knik-ers, maybe your problems are all being solved here.....My problems would be solved if you sent me summa yer cake!Open Original Shared Link

Now we have to fix Soozle too. Any idears?Open Original Shared Link

[DingoGirl]

Alexis should be coming home tomorrow .....finally got the knack of feeding vs sleeping. Jaundice is better. Woohoo!

yay!

Don't we all miss the days when our birthdays came to us, finally, after an agonizing wait.. .. . .counting the days, then the hours, dreaming of the gifts we'd be given, the big party, the cake..... . .....revelling in being a year older, more mature.. . .....

Funny how things change.

DD came traipsing into the kitchen this am and mumbled, "Happy Birthday. Can you give me a drive to school? And I need a new hair dryer.....mine is starting to stink like burning rubber".

The Ripper followed a few minutes later, and said nothing.

I heard mad whispering in the other room, then he wanders back in...."Happy Birthday, Mom. But, like, it's not ever really HAPPY anymore, is it?"

*CACKLE* Love this story. and SOOOOOO true!

aw, Emmel hugs for you on this day, friend, with that empty chair. It DOZ get better, just takes time, and Pads is right, you've got a lifetime of memories of your wonderful dad. Les IS looking down with a smile.

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HAPPY BIRFDAY, EM-UH-LEIGH!!!!!

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It was TOOOO PURTY not to copy!!!!!!!!

One of my birthdays . . . hubby was gone on a business trip. Kids were about 2 1/2 and 4. I made myself an angel food cake (before Skeeter was gluten-free). Well, you have to let those rest upside down on a bottle so I had to chug a beer to get myself the appropriate size bottle. At supper I made the children sing to me or they wouldn't get cake!!! The question is . . . why is this one of my most memorable birthdays??

:lol: memorable 'cause it's kooky and enDEARing ♥

Sooz-worried about you, thinking of you, hoping you are having a better day, a better week!

Missed you all! Couldn't raise my head long enough to turn on the computer since Saturday, so far I've been up for 3 whole hours!!

RAH-CHALLE!!!! so glad yer better!! we missed you

I also am doing better.

SILLS - I found the BEST doctor yesterday!!!!!!!!!!! Am slightly in shock.....I have had the WORST doctors since moving back here (except for my beloved GI) who spend no more than FIVE minutes with me for a physical, or whatever.

So - I found this guy on a specific website, and drove out-of-town to see him (not saying which website since my stalker ex-boyfriend still sometimes reads here - AND YOU KNOW WHO YOU ARE, IF YOU"RE STILL READING ALONG, FOR GOD"S SAKE, PLEASE STOP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! )

Anywho. He spent about 40 minutes with me, and it was the most THOROUGH verbal and physical exam I've ever had.....just amazing. He's the ONLY doctor to actually HEAR the "click" of the mitral valve prolapse (no one caught the reason for my fluttering and weird heart stuff until an ultrasound was done). He was APPALLED that my current (former) doctor had not checked B12 levels, Vit. D levels, all hormones, lipids (severe heart disease on my mom's side), cholesterol, all KINDS of stuff. Had all that detailed blood work this morning, including T3 and T4, so I'm extremely pleased!!!! x 10

I just feel so encouraged...this doctor is PERFECT - runs pretty much in between conventional and holistic medicine.....recommends LOTS of supplements....I have to increase my fish oil!

*burp*

oh and BTW - he believes that SWINE FLU is a HOAX!!! Created by World Health Organization to make TONS of money. He says there ARE really wretched new strains of flu, as there are all the time, but there are no more deaths from the so-called swine. I didn't ask him about the vaccine as I don't plan on getting it......but I suspect his answer would be NO.

Sillies--I talked to Judith this morning. The movers are finishing up loading her stuff today after a long day of last minute packing and loading yesterday. She's holding it all together well between all of the good-byes and the stress of the move itself They will clean the house tomorrow, and the closing is scheduled for Friday--after that, they are off to California.

I just called her!!! I hadn't talked to her since my wretched summer of '08, I believe....she will be in a FORUMLESS ABYSS for more than TWO WEEKS!!!!!!!!! Said the move went BEYOND perfectly I'm so excited for them!

All ok,...... except I am REALLY anAemic!!!!

WIH????

He questioned my diet (how dare he! )....which *I* think is pretty balanced. The doc then suggested he test ME for celiac disease ( ... had a good 'inward' chuckle at this suggestion)

I proceeded to tell him that I am already eating gluten-free so there was no point. (good call though!!)

Sooo, he's given me iron tabs to take for 2 months, and then re-test my bloods..... if it hasn't come up by then he wants to start 'investigations'

I clearly need to EAT FILET STEAK everynight!!!

FILET EVERY NIGHT, Nikkers!!!!! this is CRAZY!!!!!!

but...did he check your FERRITIN also? that is the key......and I have the same question as Pads, are you ONE HUNDRED PERCENT G F ? even away from home? methinks those pub lunches lead to cheating <can't blame ya>

and WHOT in hell is this IRON CAKE Tel eats???? I WANT SOME!!!!!!!!

BTW there are going to be some Tesco stores opening here! I'm outta my mind!

In fact one's already here, downtown, called "fast and easy" or summat like that? No.....wait.......that sounds whore-ish...... But they're smaller markets...I MUST go see this!!

I did not feel swiney. I had no appitite, no rooting around in the mud looking for delish truffles or anything. Just soup, broth and fresh juice for a few days. 1 swollen tonsil and pure exhaustion. I basically slept for 3 days straight.

does NOT sound "swiney" - just heinous, and glad yer better!

gotta go sills, a close high school girlfriend found me on 'da book, and I"m meetin' her for cocktails later!

WHERE IS SLEEZIO??????

[DingoGirl]

Just saw this, and it is gross

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[celiac-mommy]

Just saw this, and it is gross

WTF??? Man, some peeps are messed up!

[celiac-mommy]

Uh-oh, I think I just did sumphin bad.......................but man did it feel GOOD!!!!

[curlyfries]

I made myself an angel food cake (before Skeeter was gluten-free). Well, you have to let those rest upside down on a bottle so I had to chug a beer to get myself the appropriate size bottle.

Cuz.......it ....had.......to set.....on an......empty bottle? .....

But all is good. I'm okay! That was just a sudden flood of feeling, and I found myself rushing for the keyboard... .. ......

Cuz you needs yer psillies and you know they will understand.........we should feel honored

I clearly need to EAT FILET STEAK everynight!!!

.....either that or lick yer skillet daily?

Anemia was one of me first symptoms from years ago--stymied doctors-- and all the tests they did never did uncover a problem.......said it was because I was a woman

I can remember before gluten-free, having to lay down and rest everytime I took a shower!

SILLS - I found the BEST doctor yesterday!!!!!!!!!!!

I just feel so encouraged...this doctor is PERFECT

Yay!!!!!....Hope you get some answers, Suze!

Good to see you up amongst the living, Ray-shell!

......and where IS Sleevanka???? Probably lookin fer her psilly. Tis hard, but times like this is when ya let the other psillies carry the load.

I gots me a baby.....hee

[psawyer]

Uh-oh, I think I just did sumphin bad.......................but man did it feel GOOD!!!!

Check your PM inbox.

[celiac-mommy]

Check your PM inbox.

I was like, WTF? Then I was like, Oh, I get it. Then I was like, HaHaHaHa, I'm such a dork!

Like, ya know (you have to throw in that valley girl accent in there when reading this )

Thanks Peetah!

[flourgirl]

WTF??? Man, some peeps are messed up!

Uh-oh, I think I just did sumphin bad.......................but man did it feel GOOD!!!!

Check your PM inbox.

Okay....I guess I'm particularly dense this eve....but is the first quote the really bad thing? (Just normal conversation, these days). Or are you just teasing us to make us guess?

_{Heh heh heh heh....}Kurly Nana has a baybee

[Darn210]

Uh-oh, I think I just did sumphin bad.......................but man did it feel GOOD!!!!

Not even close.

Cuz.......it ....had.......to set.....on an......empty bottle? .....

Well duhhhhh!!! You can get seriously burned trying to drink beer out of a bottle that has a hot cake pan resting on it!!!!

I gots me a baby.....hee

^HeeHee

Glad to hear you found yerself a keeper, Suzee!!

And glad to hear you're pheelin' better Ruhshell.

Emily, you know us psillies will help phill that empty chair . . .

[celiac-mommy]

Okay....I guess I'm particularly dense this eve....but is the first quote the really bad thing? (Just normal conversation, these days). Or are you just teasing us

nope, I went off on sum'n in anerther thread. I lost it. If you cooda seen all the stuff I wrote that I erased, I really would have been a gonner! Don't know what got into me tonight

[elye]

Goooood morning, psillies!

Well, the second morning of my adventure into true, real Middle Age....... . . ...anyone else in their forties who still feel like teenagers? Mentally, that is. So often I stop myself, look around at my growing kids, my house, my job and think "I cannot believe this! I actually am doing all this grown-up stuff? Who put me in charge?"

You guys filled the empty spot at the table last eve. My family knows each of you from your incredible group tree gesture... . ......so everybody knew you were there.

Well duhhhhh!!! You can get seriously burned trying to drink beer out of a bottle that has a hot cake pan resting on it!!!!

Whot in hell? Jyaghnutt.....is this fer real? Does one really rest a cake pan on a bottle for this recipe? Do not understand........and how in hell is it done?

nope, I went off on sum'n in anerther thread. I lost it. If you cooda seen all the stuff I wrote that I erased, I really would have been a gonner! Don't know what got into me tonight

Rah-shell!! Point me in the right direction! Must read this......I miss so much by not regularly perusing the other threads... . ...... ..you gave somebody regular hell? Phab!

[curlyfries]

Well duhhhhh!!! You can get seriously burned trying to drink beer out of a bottle that has a hot cake pan resting on it!!!!

Jeez.......what was I thinking??? ........._{ya coulda used a straw}

[nikki-uk]

I want some o' Tel's magic non caloric, iron fortified cake!!!!!! Bet it also has no sugar......

Y'all need some dontcha??

Fortified with iron *snicker*...yeah....empty contents of me folic acid tab in the cake mix ...VOILA!!!!!!!!!

Anywho. He spent about 40 minutes with me, and it was the most THOROUGH verbal and physical exam I've ever had.....just amazing. He's the ONLY doctor to actually HEAR the "click" of the mitral valve prolapse (no one caught the reason for my fluttering and weird heart stuff until an ultrasound was done). He was APPALLED that my current (former) doctor had not checked B12 levels, Vit. D levels, all hormones, lipids (severe heart disease on my mom's side), cholesterol, all KINDS of stuff. Had all that detailed blood work this morning, including T3 and T4, so I'm extremely pleased!!!! x 10

I just feel so encouraged...this doctor is PERFECT - runs pretty much in between conventional and holistic medicine.....recommends LOTS of supplements....I have to increase my fish oil!

*burp*

This sounds very promising Souze!!! .....hope at last!!!

_{That fish oil repeats don't it?}

...did he check your FERRITIN also? that is the key......and I have the same question as Pads, are you ONE HUNDRED PERCENT G F ? even away from home? methinks those pub lunches lead to cheating <can't blame ya>

TOO many pub lunches!!!!!!!!!!

Me ferritin was slightly low...nowt like yooz peeps have had....I MUST clean up me act TOOT SWEETE!!!!!

BTW there are going to be some Tesco stores opening here! I'm outta my mind!

In fact one's already here, downtown, called "fast and easy" or summat like that? No.....wait.......that sounds whore-ish...... But they're smaller markets...I MUST go see this!!

How interesting!!!!!!!!!! TESCO goes STATESIDE!!! _{<title of a risque movie?? >}

We do have 'mini' Tesco's .... named 'Tesco express' .....very whore-ish

.... lick yer skillet daily?

BAND NAME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I gots me a baby.....hee

I know!!!!.... so pleased for yooz!

nope, I went off on sum'n in anerther thread. I lost it. If you cooda seen all the stuff I wrote that I erased, I really would have been a gonner! Don't know what got into me tonight

I think we've all had a moment like that here

Well, the second morning of my adventure into true, real Middle Age....... . . ...anyone else in their forties who still feel like teenagers? Mentally, that is. So often I stop myself, look around at my growing kids, my house, my job and think "I cannot believe this! I actually am doing all this grown-up stuff? Who put me in charge?"

Everyday!!!!!!!

You guys filled the empty spot at the table last eve. My family knows each of you from your incredible group tree gesture... . ......so everybody knew you were there.

Whot in hell? Jyaghnutt.....is this fer real? Does one really rest a cake pan on a bottle for this recipe? Do not understand........and how in hell is it done?

I also wondered .... but I get the feeling the bottle is crucial to the whole process

Maybe 'fortifying' even

[celiac-mommy]

Rah-shell!! Point me in the right direction! Must read this......I miss so much by not regularly perusing the other threads... . ...... ..you gave somebody regular hell? Phab!

https://www.celiac.com/gluten-free/index.ph...=63251&st=0

[elye]

Meant to mention two things this am, and forgot.....Sooooozle, you've given us such fantastic news!! So wonderful - -a doctor who is listening, proactive, and really ready to get to the bottom of things. How sad that we are in a society that does not recognize this as the norm, and we jump up and down in excitement when we actually find a doc like this.

ANNNNND.....my girlfriend made my birthday cake yesterday. She is a phab cook/baker/kitchen navigator, and she made a sugar-free, gluten-free chocolate fudge cake with cream cheese icing. It was unbelievable. The most rich, moist cake I have ever had. With such restrictions, I long ago gave up trying to make any baked goods without gluten and sugar - - dry, heavy and gross. But she worked some magic. What a treat!

Me ferritin was slightly low...nowt like yooz peeps have had....I MUST clean up me act TOOT SWEETE!!!!!

Nik, the developments here will be just fascinating, as it sounds like you have had more gluten-trouble symptoms than I did.....all I had was borderline low iron - - in fact, my endo wasn't even classifying it as low. Quite remarkable that I was diagnosed at all, considering all the people who have obvious, classic symptoms and often go eleven years before it is found.

Mini Whore-ish Tescos Also a band name... . . ......

.... but I get the feeling the bottle is crucial to the whole process

As is the story of my life.... . .....a bottle (um, FULL, of wine) being crucial to many daily processes. . . .. . .....

https://www.celiac.com/gluten-free/index.ph...=63251&st=0

Aha!!

[jerseyangel]

SILLS - I found the BEST doctor yesterday!!!!!!!!!!! Am slightly in shock.....

This is such great news!!!!! I'm so glad you went. He sounds wonderful

I just called her!!! I hadn't talked to her since my wretched summer of '08, I believe....she will be in a FORUMLESS ABYSS for more than TWO WEEKS!!!!!!!!! Said the move went BEYOND perfectly I'm so excited for them!

She must have been so happy to hear from you! Yes, thank goodness the move went smoothly

Uh-oh, I think I just did sumphin bad.......................but man did it feel GOOD!!!!

You opened the phloodgates Twas much needed

I can remember before gluten-free, having to lay down and rest everytime I took a shower!

Yep--and I also had to rest after eating. Every night after dinner, I had to lay down for a few minutes and then I was able to clean up, make lunches, etc.

. . ...anyone else in their forties who still feel like teenagers? Mentally, that is.

Still.....even in me 50's.....In my mind I don't feel much different at all.

So wonderful - -a doctor who is listening, proactive, and really ready to get to the bottom of things. How sad that we are in a society that does not recognize this as the norm, and we jump up and down in excitement when we actually find a doc like this.

Ain't it the troof!

ANNNNND.....my girlfriend made my birthday cake yesterday. She is a phab cook/baker/kitchen navigator, and she made a sugar-free, gluten-free chocolate fudge cake with cream cheese icing. It was unbelievable. The most rich, moist cake I have ever had. With such restrictions, I long ago gave up trying to make any baked goods without gluten and sugar - - dry, heavy and gross. But she worked some magic. What a treat!

Sounds heavenly, Em! I'm so happy you got to have a yummy cake

Mini Whore-ish Tescos

Sounds like a late night Mexican snack--just pop 'em in the microwave and in 60 seconds you have--ta da!! Mini Whore-ish Tescos!! Serve 'em up wearing high heels and an apron

[elye]

Sounds like a late night Mexican snack--just pop 'em in the microwave and in 60 seconds you have--ta da!! Mini Whore-ish Tescos!! Serve 'em up wearing high heels and an apron

. . . . and nuttin' else. . ........si, senora.. .. ......!!