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  1. Gemini
    Oh, Lordy...where to begin? The first thing you need to do is get a new doctor because what he told you is only partially true. The wheat in Europe may not have as high a gluten content as wheat made in America has BUT gluten is gluten and ingestion of any is forbidden to a Celiac or gluten sensitive person. I have no idea why you did not react,...
  2. Gemini
    Awareness is good but unnecessary fear is something else. At least from what I have learned from visiting vineyards in the US for wine tastings, it's not an issue in the States. This sounds like a pretty old technique and it still may be used in other parts of the world, like France maybe, but for US wines and those from S. America, I have not heard of this...
  3. Gemini
    You have the ability to come here and relate your experiences and no one has ever said you couldn't. No one is blowing anyone off or implying that their reactions are imaginary. However, it is prudent to remind people that wine has never been listed, on any reputable Celiac website that I have looked at over the past 7 1/2 years, as a forbidden drink or...
  4. Gemini
    Peter's response was correct and that's what we aim for here on this forum.....not continuing inaccurate information which states there is gluten in wine from flour paste used to seal barrels. I have yet to run into any reputable vineyard that does this and I drink enough red wine to kill a Celiac if there were any gluten in red wine. Alcohol is harsh...
  5. Gemini
    I completely understand what you mean about being slammed. I went into full blown menopause at 45 and 1 year later, exactly, hit the wall with Celiac and came very close to not making it. It was awful and I was a mess. It took another 3 years to feel significantly better, after going gluten free but things are much better now. I am exercising and feeling...
  6. Gemini
    Marie....yes, Celiac can cause early menopause. Every female in my family went into full blown menopause by 45 years of age. I started having hormonal swings and hot flashes at 38 and everything stopped at age 45. I was diagnosed with celiac disease at 46. If you are not sure if you have had a hot flash, then you haven't had one. Trust me, you would remember...
  7. Gemini
    I love snow...really. My favorite time of year is winter. It does wonders for the hot flashes. I also love gourmet cooking and eating. I would be willing to shovel for some of the menus you have posted here! I also would love to visit that part of Canada.
  8. Gemini
    JNBuunnie....this post was a riot! Boston baked beans are the best. Not those wimpy, tomato based things but real beans swimming in a molasses based sauce and slow cooked to perfection. You people haven't lived until you've had them. I never liked any carney food...always made me sick. I wonder why?
  9. Gemini
    King Arthur Gluten-Free Flours Info I use King Arthur flours routinely and I do not have a problem with certified gluten-free oats. I looked on line at their site and linked their information page. It looks like they do not process oats in the same facility as their gluten-free flours. Could you please reference where you got this information?
  10. Gemini
    You have no need to apologize for an argument that didn't happen. I was not offended by Skylark's remark...I just think it was overreaction to a statement I made that I stand by. You are correct....the Nystatin in oral suspension will help to keep you sick if it is a true candida because it's all sugar. You may have a tough time in the beginning because...
  11. Gemini
    Skylark...you are being a scaremonger here. People who take Rx anti-fungals are taking it for systemic candida infections that may have plagued them for years and just taking probiotics will not get rid of the problem. It's part of the therapy but not the sole cure. Systemic candida can kill you and that is not a scare tactic..it's true. I can assure you...
  12. Gemini
    Well then, consider me your first person who achieved this! I tried taking the Nystatin alone and it did not work without following the diet. I did do both, though, as you cannot get rid of candida with just the diet alone. If you keep feeding the candida, then it's difficult to eradicate it from your body. However, there are varying levels of infection...
  13. Gemini
    The most important thing to do is not eat any sugar or food that will break down into sugars...refined carbs. They feed yeast. For an example, place some yeast in warm water and add some sugar...this is called "proofing" the yeast. It proves the yeast is still good or active. The yeast goes wild! Nystatin is a Rx anti-fungal. It is the big guns as...
  14. Gemini
    I know exactly what you are going thru as I did the Candida diet twice in my lifetime, when I thought my problem was all Candida and knew little to nothing about Celiac. Turns out I had both problems but following the Candida diet and taking Nystatin made me feel a whole lot better. You are also correct in that the Candida diet is much harder to deal with...
  15. Gemini
    The reason you may feel cold after eating is because blood is drawn to the stomach muscles to aid in digestion and certain foods and hard physical exercise will inhibit that response. Reynaud's may do the same thing as it constricts the blood flow, usually to extremities but may also affect the stomach. I have Reynaud's, along with 3 other autoimmune diseases...
  16. Gemini

    Thank you for the warm welcome. :) I appreciate you!

  17. Gemini
    Unless you have a topical allergy to wheat or some other substance in these products, the use of shampoos or bleach should not affect Celiac Disease. You have to ingest these products to cause a reaction by your immune system and you definitely don't want to make a habit of ingesting bleach! Besides, I highly doubt there is anything harmful to Celiacs...
  18. Gemini

    Thanks for your comments regarding milk substitutes - appreciate it! You may be right too - just having a small amount and not too often!

  19. Gemini

    Every time I go to the dentist, I think about your helpful messages. Thanks! I did have an awful reaction to molds made for a TMJ appliance..wow!...automatic head fog and fatigue, but the one for the crown was no problem. The NOVACAINE was a whole 'nuther story...UGH...that stuff is a D inducer LOL Ah well, it's got to be done. Hope you are doing well and again, thanks a bunch f...

  20. Gemini

    Thanks again Gemini.I'm new to this.Only gluten-free 5 weeks but it is a wonderful feeling to know that how i felt the past 30+ years was NOT NORMAL.Feels like I have a whole new life.As you know dealing with family members is frustrating, even though we love them and want the best for them.I was sorta hoping that this next kidney stone will change my dads mind about his diet.Good luck with your hubby

  21. Gemini
    I am an extremely sensitive Celiac and usually only eat commercially processed foods from dedicated facilities(there are a few exceptions where their production practices are excellent) yet have never had any problems with RPBC. There really is no way to prove cc in small amounts anywhere because they cannot test down to levels below 5 ppm. You still may...
  22. Gemini
    Celiac Disease does not suppress your immune system....it is a disease of overactive immune response. You may become run down from anemia related issues from mal-absorption but anyone suffering from Celiac disease has an over active immune system.
  23. Gemini
    I also went my whole life as an undiagnosed Celiac and wasn't diagnosed until I was 46. The low white cell count, for me, was from childhood so your experience is different than mine. Anytime you have a sudden and dramatic change means something is going on and needs to be investigated. Do you exercise? I hit the gym 3 times per week and it has made a...
  24. Gemini
    The doctor I saw did not specifically name certain autoimmune diseases as being linked to low white cell counts but, as I have so many, she said this was common and a well known subject for doctors. There are many issues which doctors are privy to but never discuss with their patients. I also have many family members in the medical field and they have also...
  25. Gemini
    Yes, the source is the hematologist I saw after being diagnosed with Celiac Disease. I have 3 other autoimmune disorders, all due to a ridiculous diagnosis time with the Celiac. Other blood conditions which may be caused by autoimmune disorders are high protein counts. High total protein counts are sometimes a cause of concern with regards to multiple myeloma...
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