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Frustrated With Baking Products..just Frustrated

snapple

By snapple
in Coping with Celiac Disease

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snapple Apprentice
snapple
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Hello all,

I just need to let out some steam! I got glutened a little over a month ago at my parents, and I am still not back to normal. I have struggled with "C" for years, and finally found a way to keep it at bay with the gluten-free diet. Soo, you can imagine how frustrating it is to have to struggle again as I work my way through this. Nothing fits right, I am packing on the pounds! The worst thing is that I bought all this grainless baker goods b/c I thought I was on the mend and now, everytime I eat baked goods, I have a set back. I am afraid that I am going to really have to limit myself for the rest of my life if I don't get this under control!

Too top it off I have a medical procedure scheduled for the 21st of this month; I am worried about the drugs they are going to use; I am worried about the procedure; I am worried about the results; I hate that the procedure is going to be 1 day before my birthday (turning the big 3-0). Generally I am worried. I know that stress can change the way your body reacts to stuff, but I don't know how to turn it off.

I guess I just need someone to say I understand and that everything will be fine. Even if it won't. I know I will get throught this like everything else, but it is just so hard sometimes.

Anyway, that's how it is.

Kate :(

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Ursa Major Collaborator
Ursa Major
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Dear Kate, I truly sympathize. Unfortunately, it is possible that right now you simply don't tolerate any grains or starches very well. You may just have to stick to naturally gluten-free foods for a while, in order to heal properly. I know it sucks, as that is what I have to do (possibly for the rest of my life), but it is worth it to feel better.

And yes, you will be fine. Be good to yourself, treat yourself to nice things you CAN eat, and try not to focus too much on what you can't.

And hey, 30 is still YOUNG! Nothing wrong with being 30. Actually, nothing wrong with whatever age you are, as obviously, there is nothing you can do about it. Might as well accept it!

All the best for your procedure, I am sure it will be okay.

snapple Apprentice
snapple
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Ursula,

Thanks! I guess I just have to wait it out. And you are right, there is plenty that I can still eat, and it even tastes good :P I guess the holiday season is getting to me a little. Oh well, I have made it this far, I can make it all the way!

Thanks for the support!

Kate

NoGluGirl Contributor
NoGluGirl
Posted
Hello all,

I just need to let out some steam! I got glutened a little over a month ago at my parents, and I am still not back to normal. I have struggled with "C" for years, and finally found a way to keep it at bay with the gluten-free diet. Soo, you can imagine how frustrating it is to have to struggle again as I work my way through this. Nothing fits right, I am packing on the pounds! The worst thing is that I bought all this grainless baker goods b/c I thought I was on the mend and now, everytime I eat baked goods, I have a set back. I am afraid that I am going to really have to limit myself for the rest of my life if I don't get this under control!

Too top it off I have a medical procedure scheduled for the 21st of this month; I am worried about the drugs they are going to use; I am worried about the procedure; I am worried about the results; I hate that the procedure is going to be 1 day before my birthday (turning the big 3-0). Generally I am worried. I know that stress can change the way your body reacts to stuff, but I don't know how to turn it off.

I guess I just need someone to say I understand and that everything will be fine. Even if it won't. I know I will get throught this like everything else, but it is just so hard sometimes.

Anyway, that's how it is.

Kate :(

Dear snapple,

I definitely relate to you! I worry about everything because of gluten intolerance. I am going to be 24 the 16th, and I am still stuck living with my parents due to these health issues. I have Fibromyalgia, a possible yeast overgrowth, bad teeth, thyroid trouble, and eczema. Doing anything and going anywhere makes me a wreck. My parents are also less than understanding most of the time. My mother says I just need to go out and get a job, while she lays on the sofa like a beached whale. She is on so many pills, it is a wonder she even knows her own name! You know she actually had the nerve to tell me the dog is more important than me?! :angry: I do have a job, but it is not paying at this time. I began a company two and a half years ago, but finally just got the money to get a Web site designed for an online boutique. I am worrying since I spent all of my Christmas and birthday money on it. I have no orders yet, and desperately need them. :( I owe $50 a month on the site until I am done paying off the total. I am tired of being stuck in this house with her. Dad at least makes some effort to understand. He was not at first, but he is coming around more now. Having this condition is enough to make everyone worry constantly. It is like being paranoid. My parents are not gluten-free, but I am. There are crumbs everywhere. This is all very hard to cope with. Sometimes I feel like I need to live in a bubble. It sucks. At least we can all gripe to each other, and know we are not alone! :) Everyone else may call us hypochondriacs, but screw them! Do what you have to do! It is your body, your health! Ask questions about the procedure if you need to. You owe no one explanations!

Sincerely,

NoGluGirl

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