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    Turkey pot pie. We make a couple of pies, and then also freeze some of the filling separately to make into pies later. Could also use it for a Turkey stew, chilli, shepherd's pie. Michelle
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    I love my boys very much too, but I'm happy they aren't interested in playing hockey! The schedule would be all consuming! Michelle who is very glad to have a new furnace this winter!
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    No, she took two biopsies only. I'm sure it's because everything looked fine. I don't think calling her office will do much...she's got a horrible bedside manner (and so does her staff.) I was almost in tears over the dismissive way she talked to me on my initial visit. And, I doubt she would book another gastro just because I wanted more biopsies. Next encounter...
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    I had my gastroscopy yesterday, and it went well (though I have some stomach pain today.) I found out, however, that the dr only took two biopsies. One was from my stomach and one from my duodenum. I had talked to the nurses about how many biopsies the dr would take and I was told "a few." I didn't really have opportunity to talk to the dr ahead of time ...
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    Thanks for reminding me about the holiday, I had forgotten...our Thanksgiving is a month earlier. I'm feeling pretty low today. I'm really frustrated with my ongoing symptoms (a looong list) and the fact that every test I do comes back normal. This stuff isn't in my head (IBS symptoms, hair loss, skin issues, exhaustion, feeling cold, moody, etc, etc...
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    Anybody reading my posts? Anyone have a normal looking system and still have a positive biopsy? I'm feeling a little disappointed today that I spent 3.5 months waiting for this darned procedure to have her only take two biopsies. I didn't get an opportunity to talk to her directly before the procedure either...only to the nurses, who had assured...
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    The procedure went really smoothly. All I remember is having my throat sprayed, then having the "tooth guard" placed and having meds injected into my IV (demerol and something else?) I woke up 2 hours later after a really sound sleep. Apparently my body takes meds really well. It was a very surreal experience to wake up and remember nothing. So the...
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    Brrrrr! It's cold here, and getting colder! The temperature will continue to drop through the weekend...the forecasted high for Sunday is -23C (-9.4F) and the low will be -27C (-16.6F). Yikes! Michelle
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    There is certainly a lot that is uknown/misunderstood about allergies and intolerances...the medical community has a long way to go yet. However, not all allergies are related to the gut/digestive system, and many allergies are due to cross reactions (eg pollens and fruit). I certainly don't have to eat an apple to react to it...I can have a reaction by simply...
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    I got the granola label for all of those things (breastfeeding, attachment parenting, babywearing) plus sleeping with my baby...and when I had a home waterbirth, it was just over the top. Everyone talked about me and my "dangerous" choices behind my back, including my mother. I've also got the hypocondriac label, not to mention being the only one in the family...
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    The headache could have been a symptom of withdrawl. It can take a while for your body to get used to being gluten free, even if you are celiac or gluten intolerant. Michelle
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    Ditto here. Family can sometimes be the most difficult to deal with! You can't choose your family, but you can choose to be amongst understanding and supportive friends. Michelle
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    My allergies are not now, and never have been anaphylactic. They are still IgE responses, but just aren't that that severe. I get itchy lips, tongue, throat and ears, skin reactions, conjunctivitis (from airborne allergens) and have asthma attacks (also from airborne allergens.) The dr calls my food allergies "oral allergy syndrome." I do not know how...
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    I don't have time to respond in depth right now (I've been a mouse potato for too long today! LOL!) But wanted to pass on this article about outgrowing peanut allergy and keeping it at bay: Open Original Shared Link The reason I outgrew the allergy in the first place was due to totally avoiding peanut for many years . Had I eaten small amounts over that time...
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    I'm concerned that the reintroduction of wheat after a long time of avoidance may trigger an allergic response. I'm basing this concern on how my allergies have changed and increased over the years. For example, I developed an allergy to dogs after our family dog died (15 years with our family and no reactions) and I was "reintroduced" to dog dander after...
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    If you are feeling better gluten free, then what is the benefit of doing a gluten challenge during pregnancy? If you truly are celiac, then why risk further damaging your villi while you are pregnant? Because damage means you may not fully absorb the necessary nutrients, it may affect the essential nutrition that you provide your baby. Michelle
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    Maybe try a rice stuffing. There are hundreds of recipes out there, with all sorts of ingredient combinations...just Google for "rice stuffing recipe." Michelle
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    I've read many stories of adverse reactions to the Hep B vaccine...most of which tell of resulting autoimmune issues, some debilitating. Yet this vaccine is still required in many places and the stories of reaction are dismissed as unrelated. I definitely wouldn't be surprised if it triggered the onset of celiac disease. Giving the gluten free diet a serious...
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    There are many homeopathic preparations that work very well to treat ailments/improve your health. However, homeopathy has it's limitations, just as allopathic medicine does. What works best is when the different types of medicine are used to compliment each other. I used to have a family Dr that combined the best of all worlds to support body, mind and spiritual...
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    The UK cereals have malt too (note my earlier post). Kelloggs is saying that the gluten level from the malt falls below the Codex Standard 200ppm, so is considered "safe" for European celiacs to eat. Michelle
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    If you feel well-rested, then you've had REM sleep...you're likely just not remembering your dreams. Michelle
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    It think it can work that way for allergies, but doubt it's the same with intolerance. I worry a bit about it myself. I'm going to go gluten free after my endoscopy (on Thurs!) regardless of the results, but wonder if I'm setting myself up for developing a wheat allergy. I already have numerous allergies, including to foods (and the list keeps growing...
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    Yes, all the tests can be done with one blood draw (fills a few test tubes,) provided the doctor asks for them all on the requisition. If your son is concerned about pain, you can use an EMLA patch on the blood test site. You can get it from a pharmacy...you simply apply the patch 1 hour prior to testing...totally numbs the area. Michelle
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    Belated congratulations! I have to say, if it's a "pain in the butt," then your not breastfeeding correctly! LOL! (Sorry, couldn't resist!) Seriously, it will take a few weeks to get into the groove of breastfeeding...it's a learning experience for both you and baby. Once you've got the method down pat, you'll find it's actually a breeze...and...
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