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probonohoe Newbie

Well, its been a week and a half on the gluten free diet, and I'm nothing short of amazed. Corey is doing so much better. Granted, he's not anywhere near 100%, but he is able to get out of bed and function without taking morphine. Anything is an improvement from where we were. Hopefully he continues to improve.

Thanks to everyone who convinced us to do the diet before getting blood results. :)

I will try to keep in touch

Crystal

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Crystal,

Your news is so exciting!! This diet, although hard at times, is such a blessing. I am sure you are just thrilled at the progress he is making. He is lucky to have such a supportive and caring spouse.

Make sure you stay a part of the board--this and celiac.com's lists are the best way to keep updated on food products, recipes, and lists of ingredients. Keeping him 100% gluten free will truly be worth the effort. It IS hard, and frustrating, but the payoffs of being TRULY gluten free are so worth it.

Congratulations and I wish you and your husband much health and happiness.

Laura

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lonewolf Collaborator

I'm so glad that he's doing better! Isn't great that something so simple can help so much? I hope he continues to improve. Please keep us posted. Feel free to stick around and be part of our community - you'll get a lot of valuable information here.

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mommida Enthusiast

I'm so glad to hear the great news! :D

Stick with the site, it is the easiest way to start and stay on the diet.

((HUGS))!

L.

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mouse Enthusiast

That is wonderful news. We are all here to answer any questions that you or your husband might have. We don't consider any question stupid. Keep up the great work.

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IrishKelly Contributor
Well, its been a week and a half on the gluten free diet, and I'm nothing short of amazed. Corey is doing so much better. Granted, he's not anywhere near 100%, but he is able to get out of bed and function without taking morphine. Anything is an improvement from where we were. Hopefully he continues to improve.

Thanks to everyone who convinced us to do the diet before getting blood results. :)

I will try to keep in touch

Crystal

WOO HOO!!! Glad to hear he is trying the diet first and seeing positive results...just hang in there and as the months start to pass he will so much more improvement ;) .

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GFBetsy Rookie

CONGRATULATIONS! I missed your initial posting, but I'm still thrilled to hear that your husband is feeling so much better. If you ever need recipes or help, come on back and ask. We'll be happy share!

Good luck on further improvements!

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MistressIsis Apprentice

YAY! So glad to hear it!

And you are fantastic for doing so much for him!

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