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    Hi! I know I read somewhere here about gluten-free pet food but I can't find it. We have 2 large dogs and 5 cats (Yes, I know- it's insane...) so I'm wondering, first, where you get it, and then how pricey is it? I may have to forego this aspect of trying to have a gluten-free household because of prohibitive cost, but just wondering if anyone can help...
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    Erica, When some people quit smoking there's definitely a withdrawal period that can manifest in all kinds of different symptoms. I am an ex-smoker but never smoked enough for that to happen. A close friend of mine has been trying to quit for months now and he describes anxiety and panic much like what you describe. I wish you both luck in getting through...
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    I am not that far in- 5 monthsish, but I am currently going downhill as well and feeling pretty depressed about it. I like Carla's idea of seeing a naturopath and along those lines I have made a commitment to myself to see my acupuncturist regularly for a bit to see if maybe we can work some of it out together. I, too, had a bad virus, had two rounds of...
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    Quin? You crack me up! I, too, wish I could try your cheeses. Right now the closest I'm going to get to eating cheese is watching Wallace and Grommit- which can be pretty satisfying, actually. I hope you feel better. I have bad nights and they are recently horrible again after being much better for a month or so. Gets me pretty bloody depressed as I...
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    ARCHIVED Drinking

    oceangirl replied to Heater's topic in Coping with Celiac Disease

    I am a wine drinker- pretty much always with dinner. I have to say, it is the ONLY thing that alleviates the pain sometimes. But that is not why I like wine. I love the ceremony, I love the lovely ambience it imparts to dinner, and I use NO other drugs- including cold medications or drugs for this or drugs for that. My kids chastise me about not even...
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    Excellent! I will use stock- that I make, of course. My trust level in things is going right down the tubes; can you tell? Thanks! lisa
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    Marcilab Could you tell us more about the composition of kefir? Thanks, lisa
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    Your symptoms do sound familiar, but probably a good idea to rule out other things. Remember, especially when first gluten-free, it is better to stick with WHOLE foods- meat, fish, chicken, veggies, fruit, nuts and seeds. Trying to replace old foods with gluten-free, is, I think, trickier. Cook things yourself, make more than you need for one meal so you...
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    Cool. Someday I may try millet, too! Thanks! lisa
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    Also, Quin- That is so cool you grow your own seed. I am trying to grow more of my food, but we're in Maine so it's a challenge. My spousal equivalent is building me a cold frame for this winter- we'll see how we do. lisa
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    Quin, Thank you! I am working up the gumption to try that recipe! Thanks for the warning about the cross-contamination. The quinoa I have is Keen.Wa Brand Ancient Harvest. It was nice to hear from you again! lisa
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    Quin, What a cool name... thank you for the perspective. It's funny- I JUST bought my first bag of quinoa yesterday! Now I'm just eyeing it on my gluten-free shelf thinking about what I might do with it. I'm scared of everything and the only processed foods I eat right now are Erewhon's Rice Krispies and Cape Cod potato chips. I have made no gluten...
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    I'm gluten-intolerant (dx Enterolab), 2 genes HLA-DQ1, both, sub-types 5 and 6, respectively, and am VERY sensitive, moreso as I've gone on. A glutening (which I'm enduring right now, but can't find the culprit) lasts a few days to a week of severe abdominal pain (wakes me up at night), bloating, gas, constipation!!!(go figure) and general malaise and depression...
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    Hi, Rebecca, Welcome to the Board! I, too, have FAR more intense reactions now that I'm 5 months gluten-free. It seems to be the consensus of many people who write on this board that this response is common. Right now I am TERRIFIED of eating out because of cc issues and will only go every now and then to a friend's restaurant where I KNOW they are...
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    Hi, Corn Avoiders! I avoid it as well although it's close to impossible. The Omnivore's Dilemma by Michael Pollan is a must-read for everyone in our country, no matter how hyperbolic that sounds. EVERYTHING is made from corn- including our BEEF!, (who should be eating grass), chicken... It's really awful what this country has done to farming. We have...
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    Toni, I had low positive bloodwork after 4 months mostly gluten-free and an inconclusive biopsy and NO diagnosis from the Gastro! Hmmmm..... I haven't gone back to talk with him because I went through Enterolab to confirm I'm gluten intolerant. But I have been meaning to let him know there's a whole range of gluten reactions and he missed the boat....
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    Jenvan Good advice, thank you. lisa
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    Thank you all! April, thank you- that's an old remedy on both my French and Greek side and I'm definitely doing that next- I don't want any more antibiotics! Yes, Elonwy an Tiffany, I've always had problems with them- this just seems off the charts! If we could just get more than two days in a row of sun in Maine maybe I could bake it out of me! Thank...
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    If you're still reading this, I would go ahead with the biopsy- eating gluten doesn't matter that much now. I couldn't do the challenge before the endoscopy/colonoscopy because I got too sick, so was gluten-free (mostly) for 4 months prior. I asked to be put completely under because of my fear of choking and my doctor absolutely agreed. So, I was nervous...
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    Thank you both! They just called me to let me know it's derived from soy. (another thing I'm avoiding) But I'm hoping a trace amount won't bother me. The woman from SunGold foods was VERY kind and listened closely to what I told her about the nature of celiac and gluten intolerance. She said she was very happy to research it because it's something she...
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    Ravenwoodglass, Yes, it was all checked out. I guess my question is: can it still FEEL like a glutening? Thank you for the advice, though. lisa
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    Hi all! Does anyone know if when "mixed tocopherols" are listed as an ingredient, which I think is Vit E, if they are necessarily derived from wheat germ? Waiting to hear back from a company on this, but I think I read something somewhere that said this was from wheat germ. I hope not 'cause I've probably glutened myself with SunGold Sunbutter! Thanks...
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    Jess I have two days left. Of course, my ear is still hurting a bit and feels "full". I started with a bronchial infection, like you- my daughter had it as well and just recovering! I hope you feel well soon! lisa
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    I'm glad I don't have to give up the ship- I'm the Captain and I'm going DOWN with this sucker! Sigh... I'm gluten, dairy, soy and corn- free and today I agree with Ursula- glad I don't have to give up air and all! But I'd have to say wine! lisa
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    Thank you all! Yes, I did check the date and it's Dec. 2007 for the Hall's but I'm not going to have any just to be sure for now. I do know the antibiotics are killing off things both good and bad so I guess I should blame them for now. Today and tomorrow and then I'm done. Of course, my ear infection doesn't feel like it's done with me yet so...sigh...
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