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  1. Marlene
    I take a digestive enzyme from the NOW brand. They are really good but don't take too many or they will bother your stomach. I found that out the hard way. They have helped me immensely. When it comes to probiotics, make sure you take one that is enteric coated. That means they will last long enough to get past the stomach acid and make it to the...
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    ARCHIVED Another Uninformed Doctor

    Marlene posted a topic in Doctors

    So, my 11 year old niece has been having major stomach/ bowel issues ever since she had parasites last summer. She has been extremely lethargic, has stomach pains, and is so constipated that her parents have to give her laxatives just to get her to go (which they don't like doing - obviously). Someone at my sister-in-law's work mentioned Celiac to her so...
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    Hi Tummytrouble, I have been through the same thing as you... right down to having my gall bladder removed. None of the doctors I went to ever suggested gluten intolerance. I went to one Gastroenterologist after I was already on the gluten free diet for about 1 month (and noticing improvements then already) and he said since my blood work came back negative...
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    OK, I am drooling over here. You guys who can have dairy are so lucky! Does anyone know of anything we "casein intolerants" can have to take the place of cream cheese? Thanks! Marlene
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    Good advice! I'll try chopping everything up into smaller pieces next time. Dates are pretty sticky so they're harder to chop up but probably worth the effort. I used pre-packaged "chopped" almonds but next time I think I'll try the ones that are more sliced than chopped. Thanks for getting back to me regarding this recipe. Marlene
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    Hi there, Don't forget that it takes time to heal. I have been gluten/casein free since this past summer and I still have the exact pain as you describe -- it's off and on. And it's worse if I am under a lot of stress. I am seeing an exceptional homeopathic doctor and he said that even though I have eliminated the foods I am intolerant to (gluten and...
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    Hello all, I made these on the weekend. They tasted good but they crumbled very easily -- when I tried placing the dough on the cookie sheet and afterwards as well. Since I can't use butter, I used Crisco. Is that the problem (although I can't see what difference that would make). Did anyone else's do this? I could hardly get the dough to stick...
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    I tried taking St. John's Wort but it did not seem to be strong enough for me. I tried Effexor as prescribed by my family doctor. I took 1/2 dose and embarked on the worst night of my life -- horrific side affects (every single one of the side affects where it says CALL YOUR DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY IF YOU EXPERIENCE THE FOLLOWING ......) So I got on the net...
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    Sophiekins, Thank you for the advice. I looked up my BMI and if I weigh 135, I am still at the low end of normal. Whew. I will definitely be keeping an eye on this. If I lose any more weight, I will get medical attention. Could an extremely low fat diet be causing this? I am hoping things will level out (in all areas) once my body heals. Since I...
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    David, I definitely hear you on the weight loss situation. I don't own a scale so I am not sure how much weight I have lost but I am thinking it's probably around 35 pounds (I have gone down 3 or 4 sizes). I am female, 5 feet 8 and I don't think I have an ounce of fat on my body. I lost some of the weight last year because I was having gall bladder...
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    ARCHIVED Family

    Marlene posted a topic in Coping with Celiac Disease

    So this weekend we are having my family's annual get-together turkey dinner. I was actually looking forward to going because other than stuffing and gravy, I can eat everything that we usually have at these dinners. (I would be bringing my own dessert.) Last night my sister calls. She is in charge of what everyone has to bring this year and she decided...
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    My dear thoughtful husband got me a Black and Decker bread maker for Christmas. I used it to make a loaf of Pamela's bread mix. I am thrilled to have bread that I don't have to toast before eating -- it makes life so much easier. However, the bread did come out quite dense and because you have to use oil with the mix, I find that it has an oily flavour...
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    The reason why I started this thread is because I get so discouraged when I am following the diet faithfully but still feeling sick. I think it is good to try and put things into perspective -- there are people who are going through things much worse than gluten intolerance and I remind myself of that. Imagine if we had gone to the doctor and been told...
  14. Marlene
    Thanks all for the responses. I am a little leery of taking medication to control the bile because from what I understand, the medicine that binds the bile also keeps your intestines from being able to absorb other medications etc. I take a number of supplements spaced throughout the day so I don't want to screw that up. I guess I am leery of medicines...
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    I can handle being on the gluten/casein free diet. I can't handle feeling sick anymore. My digestive system is completely haywire since having my gall bladder removed this past spring. I was diagnosed gluten/casein intolerant about 2 months later. I just want to feel better. I feel sick if I don't eat, I feel sick if I do eat. I was doing better for...
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    Hey, I know exactly how you feel. I have had this symptom off and on over the past few years. It felt like there was a brick right under my sternum/ribs which was going to explode. My gastro specialist felt it was my gall bladder (this was before I was diagnosed gluten intolerant) so he sent me off to the surgeon to have it removed. Big mistake. I...
  17. Marlene
    Hello Lisa, Are you taking any probiotics at all? A good probiotic AND L-Glutamine help to heal the lining of your intestines quicker. It should help with the diarrhea. (Unless you are eating something which is causing the diarrhea.) Marlene
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    Thanks a lot, everyone! Lots of good ideas here. Marlene
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    From what I have researched, it is possible for the gall bladder to begin functioning better after you go gluten free. (Darn that *&%$# surgeon who took mine out!!) Even though someone has gall stones, that does not necessarily mean the gall bladder has to be taken out. I just hope that as I heal, my body will better be able to cope with not having...
  20. Marlene
    Hi Steph, Gluten intolerance/ Celiac affects the duodenum area which is where a lot of enzyme production takes place. It can also affect your pancreas, gall bladder, and bile ducts. When this happens, you will have difficulty digesting your food. (If you still have your gall bladder, do whatever it takes to keep it. I had mine out and my symptoms became...
  21. Marlene
    Yes, it is wonderful to get this type of support at work! Especially since I don't get it from my family. My own family - husband and kids are great. I'm talking about siblings and parents. My sister recently had a get-together. I was in a huge hurry and forgot to take anything gluten free with me. There was not one thing there that I could eat and...
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    Every year our company goes out for a Christmas lunch. During this past year I was diagnosed as gluten/casein intolerant. My boss has seen what I've gone through as far as being so sick for the past few years and losing a lot of weight. He often asks me how I am feeling and if the diet is helping. Anyway, this year instead of going out to a restaurant...
  23. Marlene
    I have always made traditional bread stuffing but now that I am gluten/casein free, I would like to try something different this year. I know I could probably just substitute gluten free bread but am wondering if there are other yummy options out there? Thanks! Marlene
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    Hey, I have always been such a nervous person -- I think it's just another symptom of being gluten intolerant. Anway, after I started having episodes of D at rather "awkward moments" (before going gluten free) I have developed a real fear and nervousness about eating. When I am at home and I know I'll be there for a few hours, I am fine. However, if...
  25. Marlene
    Here's my list: No more diarrhea (except when my liver dumps excess bile into my intestines since having gall bladder removed -- this is not a gluten thing although it drove me crazy because I thought it was. I do believe that as my intestines heal this will happen less and less) Hardly ever have gas anymore No more cramping and gurgling Eyebrows are...
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