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ohsotired Enthusiast

I'm fairly new here, and I found this website while looking for answers to my own issues.

There are enough posts here that sound eerily familiar to my own situation that I felt the need to sign up and participate here.

I'm undiagnosed, but fresh into a gluten-free diet (this is day 3) to see if helps - and so far, so good.

It's great to see a community full of such caring people, and I hope to make a few friends along the way that understand what I'm going through. I won't post my big long history here, but it's available in my blog if you care to read it. ;)

I just wanted to say Thanks for such a great resource. I've learned so much in a very short time.


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Lisa Mentor

Welcome!

I remember when I first arrived here. So many people were here to hold my hand and help me through the world of Celiac.

I hope you feel at home here and if we can help in any way, please ask.

ohsotired Enthusiast

Thanks for the welcome, Momma Goose. :)

I guess that's kind why I'm here, for the hand holding. LOL I've felt like I've been enduring all of this by myself, since I don't *look* sick, I just feel sick most of the time.

I do already feel pretty at home here, because I see myself in so many of the posts written here.

Hopefully I can keep learning about celiac disease and gluten intolerance and help someone else down the road.

Thanks again! I look forward to be an active part of this community.

jerseyangel Proficient

I want to add my welcome :D

You've definately come to the right place for support! When I stumbled on this site, I was floored to see people discussing all of the things I had been dealing with for so long. I had never been part of an on-line group, worse yet, I wasn't computer literate and had to ask my son how to post! :lol: I just knew I had to be a part of this!

Let us know how we can help :)

lizard00 Enthusiast

Wanted to add my welcome too!!!

This website helped A LOT, especially in the beginning. I am glad you feel welcome here and please feel free to ask away. The forum is full of incredibly knowledgable and caring people who are always ready to help!! :D

ohsotired Enthusiast

Thanks jerseyangel and lizard00!

I'm still reading and reading and reading and trying to absorb all of this new information, but I will most certainly be asking question soon!

Thanks again all!

curlyfries Contributor

Welcome aboard!!! :D

Like you, when I found this forum, I read tons of old threads. There was so much information to absorb that I now keep a binder for all my notes. I have numerous sections: Safe Foods, Unsafe Foods, Supplements, Books and Publications, Websites, Restaurants and Menus, Recipes, and also a section for related issues. My daughter has finally decided she needs to be gluten-free so I will probably let her borrow it. ;)


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curlyfries, thanks for the welcome!

I've been reading tons of old threads too, and I suppose I should be saving the information as well!

Maybe you should make copies of your binder for sale. ;) J/K!

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