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  1. Marlene
    Hey, I know from reading previous posts that a number of you have had your gall bladder removed so i'm hoping someone can help me with this question. I had my gall bladder removed in May because my specialist was so sure that was what was causing my diahrea and pain. After I had the surgery I became much worse and it was then that I discovered I am...
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    ARCHIVED Flair Ups

    Marlene replied to Kiki's topic in Coping with Celiac Disease

    Just wondering why you started taking Colestid? I had my gall bladder removed this past May because my specialist was sure that was my problem. This was before I knew I was gluten intolerant. Needless to say I got much worse afterwards -- my food flew right through me and was not digested AT ALL. I am doing much better on the Gluten-free Casein-free diet...
  3. Marlene
    I find eliminating dairy and eggs harder than gluten too. I am scared to get tested for anything else because I am afraid I will end up eating carboard (unless that contains gluten too, of course ) Our culture really does include so many food related activities. I used to LOVE food and always had a healthy appetite. Probably because I was starving due...
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    ARCHIVED Swiss Chalet

    Marlene posted a topic in Gluten-Free Restaurants

    We went to Swiss Chalet last night (I think they only have these restaurants in Canada but I'm not 100 % sure) and it was great! I already knew I could have their chicken and baked potato from a previous post by Canadian Karen, however, last night they gave me a brochure which goes through everything on their menu and lists all allergens including wheat...
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    Carla, Did you find another probiotic to take instead that gave you good results? Thanks, Marlene
  6. Marlene
    Thanks all for the speedy response! I think I have the answer I was looking for and will definitely not be taking any more of those! And here I thought I finally had a health practicioner I could trust completely. Shucks!! I am going back to see her in a couple of weeks so I will be bringing this up with her. Marlene
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    Hey all, I went to a Naturopathic doctor a few weeks ago and she put me on L-Glutamine and Primal Defense Probiotic tablets. I didn't think to check the labels because I figured she knew what she is doing. I have had some off days ever since and kept thinking I was glutened by something. The other day I read the label on the Primal Defense and it says...
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    Hi Pauliina You make a valid point and it is something I am working on. Sometimes it's hard for me to give stuff over for other family members to do -- they don't always do it "right" meaning I have to be involved anyway so I figure it's just easier for me to do it the first time. My oldest daughter is working part-time and going to University so she...
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    Thanks to all of you for your concern and words of encouragement. I work as an administrative assistant and can't do this job from home. I have to work full-time because my paycheck takes care of the mortgage and another loan. As I stated in my first email on this post, we have lived in Latin America as missionaries so we had sold our previous home...
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    Hey, I am just really feeling very down right now and need to "talk" to someone. After having been very sick for the last 4 years, I finally found out 4 months ago that my problem is gluten/casein intolerance. I have been gluten/casein free ever since but as you all know, we don't heal overnight. I have been so overwhelmed with trying to figure out...
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    I get the same thing. The first 2 days of my period I feel perfectly horrible -- between going to the bathroom more often (I must say that after 3 months gluten free it's less diahrea but still not the greatest) and the pain from my uterine fibroids. My period gets stronger and weaker then stronger again within the same cycle and every time it gets stronger...
  12. Marlene
    You might want to talk to a knowledgeable person in a health store or a Naturopathic doctor about which enzyme to take. There are tons of them out there. Some of them have hydrochloric acid in them which could make you nauseaus. I need a pretty strong one myself because I don't have a gall bladder (which was removed in error GGGRRRRRR ) The one I take...
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    Have you tried taking digestive enzymes? Gas can be caused by undigested food sitting somewhere in the intestinal tract. It just sits there and basically ferments, causing gas. This type of gas usually has a bad smell to it as well. I take digestive enzymes and they really help me. Actually since going gluten free and taking the enzymes I rarely have...
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    Hey, I went to see a Naturopathic doctor last Saturday and she was fantastic. The first health practicioner I have been to in the last 4 years who actually gave me hope -- tons of hope. Anyway, she put me on L-Glutamine because this helps to heal leaky gut. I googled it on the internet and the information is so encouraging. We can actually speed...
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    Thanks for the replies. I went to see a Naturopathic Doctor on Saturday and asked her the same questions. She was great!! She really knows what she is talking about it and gave me a tons of hope. Anyway, she said all the problems I am having is because of a leaky gut/intestinal damage. So, it doesn't necessarily mean that I ate something that I am reacting...
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    Hey, I am really discouraged. I have been doing so good but the last few days have had a lot of pain in the area under my ribs, and weird bathroom visits. Yesterday afternoon after work I went grocery shopping when suddenly I got this pain across my upper abdomen, followed by cramping, gas and a strong urge to go to the bathroom. I just kept walking...
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    There have been times I had to leave my shopping cart in the middle of the grocery store and go home. It's also amazing that I haven't been in any accidents and/or pulled over by the police driving 100 mph trying to make it home. The worst time was when my husband and I went away for a romantic weekend to Niagara Falls. We ate supper up in the Skylon Tower...
  18. Marlene
    It's hard to believe there are actually people in this world who poop, wipe, and flush without nary a backwards glance I am really glad to see all the comments on this thread because it makes me realize I am more normal than I thought! I can go from logs to rabbit turds in the space of one hour. My main concern is colour because lighter (yellow) poop...
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    Thanks to all for your practical suggestions. I can't eat yogurt, unfortunately, but I will try some of your other ideas. I am so thankful for this board, it's great to get feedback and know that we are not trying to make sense of everything on this diet etc by ourselves. Marlene
  20. Marlene
    Hello there, Well, I have been gluten free for just over 3 months now. For the last couple of weeks I have been noticing a feeling like I am on the verge of a yeast infection but it never gets beyond that. Things feel a little irritated and I am noticing more discharge. I have only ever had about 3 yeast infections in my entire life. Is this common...
  21. Marlene
    Hi there. I can totally identify with you wanting this to be Celiac. I cried when my blood test came back negative because I was so sure I had it and was sick and tired of trying to find out what was wrong with me. Turns out I am gluten/ casein intolerant but not Celiac. I can also identify with your morning scoots and the bloating under your rib cage...
  22. Marlene
    Hi Terch. Not sure if I am replying to this properly since I am still trying to figure out how to use these threads. Anyway, I did not have the endoscopy. I have had every test imaginable but not that one. I had the blood test which came back negative. I went gluten free anyways and noticed real improvement. That's when I decided to go through Enterolab...
  23. Marlene
    I was just doing some reading on the internet and came across a very interesting site on mercury toxicity. I have a mouth full of fillings and have often wondered if and how this affects my health. The website mentions a number of symptoms which are also common among people with gluten intolerance. Actually, intolerances and sensitivities is one of the...
  24. Marlene
    I went back to see my GI specialist for the first time since getting back results from Enterolab. I showed him the test results from Enterolab and his exact words were "Well, we can't argue with that! Congratulations for digging deeper and finding some answers." At this point I didn't know whether to smack him or not. After all, isn't finding answers...
  25. Marlene
    Hi there. On September 29th and 30th I am going to a conference in another city and am really worried about meals. We are all going on a bus. Friday night we have to bring along a bagged supper to eat on the bus. (Yikes!) I am not too worried about breakfast Saturday morning since we have a small fridge in our hotel and I will just have a bowl of cereal...
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