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  1. Gemini
    Hi Stacy........yes, some of those symptoms can occur with Sjogren's but the hallmark is the dry eyes and mouth. I would wait to get copies of all testing for thyroid as they are hypo-thyroid symptoms also and what some doctors consider normal, just aren't. Healthy thyroid numbers are different for everyone so don't believe anything they say until you see...
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    My husband and I received a box of these from a family member and the complete ingredients list was included in the box of strawberries, along with allergy warnings. It appears that some of the dipped strawberries are gluten free and some are not. There are versions that have a lot of stuff on the berries and some are just plain chocolate dipped. I did...
  3. Gemini
    You probably don't know any others with Sjogren's because doctors suck so badly at diagnosing it! Symptoms that stem from Sjogren's usually do get better on the gluten-free diet, so that is why doctors become confused. There is so much symptom overlap with AI disease, patients usually can figure it out before their doctors do, by tracking symptoms. I...
  4. Gemini
    Yes, you absolutely need to be tested for Celiac! Sjogren's seems to be another close friend to Celiac, unfortunately, and if your SSA was positive, then you have Sjogren's. I have both diseases and found myself that my Sjogren's symptoms calmed down once I had been gluten-free for awhile. I still have moderate symptoms but they were almost unbearable pre...
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    Notme has the best sense of humor ever! You have to with this disease or you'll go crazy. I can just picture her doing that too. Ha, Ha!
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    The only time I have ever come across a time when I had to do a teaching moment to those eating gluten at the same table with me is when rolls are being served, or crusty bread, and they do that thing where they TEAR it apart, as you do, and the crumbs go flying everywhere. That is cause for concern because you know the crumbs will land on the Celiac's plate...
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    I am not being dismissive and I never said that I did not believe you had a reaction. You are so new to the diet and when it's early in the healing process, this will happen. It happened to me in the early days but I did not assume I was glutened every time a food did not agree with me. Sometimes you never figure it out. What you do is pick up and move...
  8. Gemini
    You took the words right out of my mouth, kareng! Geezaloo........why do some people become so food afraid? Sometimes the internet isn't such a good thing because there are too many people with fear who post untrue statements about food suppliers and think there is gluten in everything. There isn't. If you learn how to correctly read labels, and this...
  9. Gemini
    I cannot imagine this forum without our bartfull. You are such an integral part and always dispensed the very best advice. I always admired your attitude regarding the challenges that were thrown at you and am so grateful for all the great posts you made. Your acceptance and peace are amazing and to be admired. God Bless you and know how loved you are...
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    I have been using the chocolate chips and eating the squares since I was diagnosed with Celiac 11 years ago. The squares I have regularly because it is one of my safe, go-to treats. I mean, way more regularly than most people.....I am one of those skinny Celiac's. I have to not buy them and take a break because they are so good, if there is a bag in the...
  11. Gemini
    I have been eating the Ghirardelli squares and using their chocolate chips for YEARS and have never had any problems. I think the white chocolate chips are not gluten-free and I do not use those but all the rest are safe. I am extremely sensitive and if there were any gluten in them, from any of the 3 grains, I would not be this well. I recently had my...
  12. Gemini
    There is so much to say regarding this post but I do not have a lot of time right now. I have been to the UK, Ireland and Scotland many times over the past 20 years and eaten in many a French restaurant in London......with real French people. I have to agree that the food, overall, is much better than here in the States. You can get great food here and...
  13. Gemini
    Hello Lisa......I am another Lisa. I have met a lot of people with Celiac whose names are Lisa so it has been joked around here that having the name of Lisa is a symptom of Celiac Disease. On to your question.......I have had candida and was diagnosed with Celiac in 2005. Your doctor is correct......the two problems are not strangers to each other...
  14. Gemini
    It is recommended that all those new to Celiac invest in one of the many great books out there, written by nutritionists or medical professionals that teach about label reading. Many companies will not put the easy gluten free stamp on their products, even though they are gluten-free, due to the sue happy people who exist today. Can't say that I blame them...
  15. Gemini
    Low WBC's are common for those with autoimmune disease, and that coming from a very good hematologist I saw about 6 years ago. She see's this all the time. After 10 years gluten-free, I still have lower WBC's but it doesn't matter as long as you are not getting sick all the time. I would say that if you have pain and are losing weight, there is something...
  16. Gemini
    Michael........I have Celiac and Sjogren's Syndrome, which is another autoimmune disease that is often seen with Celiac. It is one of those which is badly overlooked and missed by doctors. I diagnosed myself and then when I found a good PCP, she ran the blood work and discovered I was right. What tipped me off was your mention of swollen salivary glands...
  17. Gemini
    I would imagine, and this is just my opinion, that the DGP might drop faster as that is the test which checks for reaction to gluten. Once you stop eating it, the numbers should start dropping. This is why you need to be ingesting gluten right up to the testing date. The tTg tests for tissue damage (intestinal) and that number drops as a person heals. But...
  18. Gemini
    I was in no way rude to anyone, cycling lady, and if we have posters coming on here making ridiculous claims that have no roots in fact concerning Celiac Disease, then they should be corrected. We have had trouble with people on this board before making such ridiculous claims that no reputable celiac organization would endorse or agree with. If this forum...
  19. Gemini
    Dishwashers and vegetables and fruit are not suspect, unless you are talking a fruit pie made with wheat crust. The wax coating on fruits and veggies is safe also but should be washed off before consuming the produce. I know that sounds stupid but believe me, lots of people don't bother to wash produce and I am more concerned from a germ point of view than...
  20. Gemini
    Brilliant post! :lol: :lol:
  21. Gemini
    Again, here is just a small example of why your posts are so loaded with error and misinformation. If you want to believe you are well informed, have fun with that. We had other people on this board in the past who seemed to think they were always right and did nothing but spread erroneous info, make wild claims about being glutened from garden produce and...
  22. Gemini
    C'mon Barty........that makes too much sense. There are just some people who love making thier lives harder than they need to.
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    There is so much misinformation in this post, I felt the need to answer. I am also very sensitive to gluten and as a diagnosed Celiac, do not need to live in a bubble to live well and healthy. I am beginning to think there needs to be an information thread about cross contamination, because there are many people who clearly do not understand the basics...
  25. Gemini
    Geezaloo.......digestive enzymes DO NOT digest inflammation, they digest food! Let me tell you this....I went to a lecture given by the founder of Enzymedica. Don't get me wrong, I like their product and it is very good BUT as far as gluten is concerned and other dietary issues, the guy said some things that made my blood boil. They have a product called...
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