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Mini Cures

L.A.

By L.A.
in Coping with Celiac Disease

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L.A. Contributor
L.A.
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Hope this hasn't been posted before...I thought if we share our "mini cures" on how we cope with our disease and glutening we may be able to help each other. For example; I have been taking an antihistamine for the past 6 months and have noticed an improvement in the number of times I have been sick...went from every few weeks to every 2-3 months. Also, my cure all when glutened and after getting it out of my system, I drink lots of gatorade and this helps me recover fairly fast. :)

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I eat mostly bananas and mashed potatoes when glutened and try to drink a lot of water and hot tea.

I try to get more rest since I get cranky (putting it nicely) and very tired.

If I need to be anywhere, I use Immodium--2 caplets.

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L.A.
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I eat mostly bananas and mashed potatoes when glutened and try to drink a lot of water and hot tea.

I try to get more rest since I get cranky (putting it nicely) and very tired.

If I need to be anywhere, I use Immodium--2 caplets.

I thought having D was my body's way of getting rid of the "poison" so I have never taken anything to stop it. Does the immodium work or just prolong the process? :unsure:

danikali Enthusiast
danikali
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Well I'm going through a bout right now. I eat plain rice cakes, homemade applesauce (boiled smashed apples) and usually that's it, but this time I might add chicken and carrot soup.

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Well I'm going through a bout right now. I eat plain rice cakes, homemade applesauce (boiled smashed apples) and usually that's it, but this time I might add chicken and carrot soup.

Is this a recovery thing or do you maintain this when you're sick? My reaction to gluten puts me in the bathroom for about 5-8 hours and I don't eat during that time as too sick to do so.

jerseyangel Proficient
jerseyangel
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I thought having D was my body's way of getting rid of the "poison" so I have never taken anything to stop it. Does the immodium work or just prolong the process? :unsure:

You are right about letting things run their course. That's what I generally do, but there are times when I can't have D, so I use it then.

Actually, I have not found that (for me) it prolongs anything. Quite the opposite, it quiets my system and usually by the next day, the D isn't as bad. It certainly helps with the cramping. I think it works much better than the Rx med that the doctor gave me.

But that's just my experience. :)

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You are right about letting things run their course. That's what I generally do, but there are times when I can't have D, so I use it then.

Actually, I have not found that (for me) it prolongs anything. Quite the opposite, it quiets my system and usually by the next day, the D isn't as bad. It certainly helps with the cramping. I think it works much better than the Rx med that the doctor gave me.

But that's just my experience. :)

Good to know. Will have to stock up, thanks! :)

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I drink lots and lots of sparkling mineral water. I also do the plain rice thing for a little while. I sometimes have to resort to a muscle relaxer. Just depends on how bad it gets!

Lollie

pixiegirl Enthusiast
pixiegirl
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I posted this in another thread... I take a Rx called Gastrocrom for another GI issue I have however it helps me hugely if I get glutened. I'm not suggesting that anyone take it as a way to eat gluten (it doesn't work that well but I get pretty severe symptoms and I'd say it cuts them by about 75%) its a med for people with food allergies but in some way really helps with glutening. Its not dangerous as far as meds go so you might want to discuss it with your GI and see what they say about it. You mix it with water and drink, it adds no flavor or color at all.

Susan

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Sipping on my homemade chicken broth and watching a DVD's. When I can eat I'll have soft boiled eggs and a slice of brown rice bread toasted with alittle butter. Then if Im doing ok later I'll have brown rice, Chicken breast and zucchinni (steamed). Maybe some yogurt and fruit.

I have chicken broth frozen for these times. Also chicken breasts are always in the freezer in individual portions. You don't want to have to run to the store. I thank God for net flix. Warm puppy dogs that lick your face also helps. :rolleyes::rolleyes:

Gail

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Sweetfudge
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i drink lots of water. i also like to curl up on the couch with my hot corn bag (like a bean bag), that helps with the cramping and bloating a little too.

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L.A.
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Sipping on my homemade chicken broth and watching a DVD's. When I can eat I'll have soft boiled eggs and a slice of brown rice bread toasted with alittle butter. Then if Im doing ok later I'll have brown rice, Chicken breast and zucchinni (steamed). Maybe some yogurt and fruit.

I have chicken broth frozen for these times. Also chicken breasts are always in the freezer in individual portions. You don't want to have to run to the store. I thank God for net flix. Warm puppy dogs that lick your face also helps. :rolleyes::rolleyes:

Gail

Gail: I have two big silly labs that provide face licks... :)

i drink lots of water. i also like to curl up on the couch with my hot corn bag (like a bean bag), that helps with the cramping and bloating a little too.

OMG! I have one of those bags...but guess what? I think mine has wheat in it--shoot me now!

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OMG! I have one of those bags...but guess what? I think mine has wheat in it--shoot me now!

You can make your own with rice - just put rice in a clean sock, tie the end, stick it in the microwave for 1-1/2 minutes and you have a gluten-free hot pack.

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