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  1. Gemini
    I don't think Skylark was dissing anyone but provided some excellent points on that article. In fact, most of the lectin containing foods are some of the healthiest and nutrient packed in the human diet and should not be excluded from the diet unless there is a clear problem with them. I agree with Skylark in that you have to be suspicious of anyone writing...
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    ARCHIVED Go Ask Connie

    Gemini replied to conniebky's topic in Doctors

    Many times, you will end up having your mother's menopause....that's how it works. As you share DNA and physiology, look to your parents and you will see many similarities. I am having my mother's menopause and it has been challenging but you pick up and move onwards. I have heard that Prozac can be used to treat hot flashes but I think the medical...
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    I don't know where you live but Whole Foods market does rotisserie chickens and they have one which is plain with no salt. The plain ones always are roasted on the top racks so there will not be any CC from the ones with seasonings and sauces. I have had 2 of these and nary any kind of reaction at all. I am about as sensitive a Celiac as they come and always...
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    ARCHIVED Rant

    Gemini replied to conniebky's topic in Coping with Celiac Disease

    Connie dear.....I had only one molar pulled in January and thought that a pain in the butt as far as all the things you ranted about so I cannot imagine what pulling 6 teeth must be like. It was 6, wasn't it? My implant will be started in October so there's more fun coming for me down the road. Take a shower and wash your hair so you'll feel cleaner...
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    Airborne gluten, if in the form of flour or anything which is small particle and can be physically inhaled, can definitely cause a reaction. You have to ingest gluten for it to spark your autoimmune system. Your symptoms sound more like an allergic reaction to me. However, I know what you mean about smells and the effect they have. I cannot stand the smell...
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    The reason you are feeling so hungry is because you are no longer eating foods that bloat you up. I had the same problem initially and I realized that I was no longer inflating like a balloon after eating gluten containing foods. If your gut is full of gas, you aren't going to feel hungry. I am in awe that a 14 year old male would take the time to look...
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    The problem is most likely the fat content of bacon. It's very common to have deficiencies in pancreatic enzymes if you are a Celiac (I do) and this can make digestion of fattier items difficult. Fat will tend to shoot right through you. There are enzymes you can buy to help digest fats and proteins. They really help.
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    Actually, what Raven pointed out about the use of straws and smoking is correct, other than that, unless you are a heavy smoker, it will not cause healing problems or other issues. I had a tooth pulled when I smoked (I was a 6 cigarette a day smoker) and I did not smoke for 4 days after the tooth was pulled. After that, I went back to my original amount...
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    The problem with this is that your blood work is good and if you were being repeatedly glutened by flours, it would start to show in your blood work. Small hits on rare occasions would not elevate blood work but repeated hits would. If you are confident that you are not ingesting gluten and your blood work is really good (assuming your doctor tested for...
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    All protocol for cleaning anything to avoid CC is plain ole' soap and water. No need to use isopropyl. However, you won't be able to do that as it's a friends grill so in cases like this, I use tin foil.
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    Spelt is not wheat free, it is wheat in all it's glory. It is a more ancient form of wheat and has been around for a long time. It's a no-no for Celiacs and those allergic to wheat and I still cannot figure out why this is so confusing to so many.
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    I am a little confused about the message from the doctor. If your antibody levels look good and your vitamin levels are good, how is it they think it's refractory sprue? Usually a patient is still sick with symptoms and their blood work does not return to normal...meaning the vitamin deficiencies. You wouldn't have normal levels if you have refractory sprue...
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    Nope...not weird at all! I got them on the sides of my mouth and on the sides of my tongue also. My dentist actually freaked out and thought I had mouth cancer because one of them would not heal. That was right before I was diagnosed and when I went gluten-free, all sores disappeared, never to return. The dentist, along with myself, got quite an education...
  14. Gemini
    I think, over time, that you might be able to relax a bit and not be so anxiety filled with regards to this diet. It really is not that hard but if new to the game, re-learning some old habits is what can be frustrating. That, coupled with the vast majority of Americans being overly obsessed with food and not even understanding what is in the food they eat...
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    I like your thoughts on this, Peter,and think this the best approach. Unless you choose to live in a bubble and put up walls, nothing is guaranteed in life. I was just reading about this issue in Peter Green's newest version of his book on Celiac Disease and his thoughts on this were very common sense. He made the point that very small amounts of CC will...
  16. Gemini
    Most likely because untreated Celiac Disease produces extreme inflammation all over the body. Inflammation is responsible for the initiation of many disease processes.
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    I also have a very high RF and it does not mean you have it or will get it. Other autoimmune diseases like Sjogren's Syndrome and maybe Celiac can elevate this number. My PCP wanted to refer me to a rheumy and I have refused so far because I have zero symptoms of RA or FM and am not a negative thinker so keep positive about ever developing it. I do have Sjogren...
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    I stopped eating all Alexia products, which blows because they are excellent. I thought I was having a small reaction to their fries and saw that they no longer print gluten free on their packages. I really think they did so because of liability concerns. I think they have a shared facility and, even though the ingredients listing shows no gluten, there...
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    I don't think that UK citizens have free health care....they pay hefty taxes on everything to fund the system. That part of the equation is never published. I have friends in Britain and go there quite often to visit and they definitely pay more taxes than the average American does. Good luck with obtaining a diagnosis. You will have to do a gluten...
  21. Gemini
    Most of the fiber a person needs to go to the bathroom regularly can be obtained in fruits and veggies. I'm not big into grains no matter what the gluten content and derive my fiber from large salads and fruit for snacking. The other major component to going normally is water. Very simple yet something most people forget. If you drink diet soda or ice tea...
  22. Gemini
    I also have Celiac and Sjogren's and I will tell you that your pancreatic problems most likely stem from a combination of both diseases. The longer you go without a diagnosis and gluten-free diet, the more damage is done. I have a total of 4 autoimmune diseases and I am convinced the other 3 might not have happened if I hadn't gone 20 years without a diagnosis...
  23. Gemini
    So sorry to hear of your troubles, debmidge. I know how hard it can be to maintain weight (I am one of the truly malnourished Celiacs) so maybe I can share some idea's with you. One of the best ways to pack on weight that I have learned from going to weight training classes is to eat protein but that is not always an easy task. It will give you muscle...
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    Roda...do you have Sjogren's yourself? It sounds like you do. I have never been a contact lens wearer as I just couldn't stand them. Maybe I had developed Sjogren's earlier than I thought but I wear glasses for driving and don't have to wear them all the time. It's the small print glasses for reading that are worn more than anything else. If you have dry...
  25. Gemini
    If you are concerned about being hungry all the time, concentrate on eating more protein, which you will need if you are backpacking. Potatoes are another great source of nutrients and keep you full. Protein is easy to do and find in restaurants and can be prepared gluten-free without much of a problem. I think you will be surprised at how much Europeans...
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