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Happy New Year! And happy belated birthday, Florence! I'm joining you all with the anti-candida diet, or at least trying to. Not sure if I actually have a yeast overgrowth, but I just feel better when I treat myself for one. I'm gluten, soy, nightshade, poultry, legume, brassica (broccoli, cabbage, et al), coconut, brown rice, sunflower, artificial...

OMG, I've been looking for a recipe like this...thanks for sharing!

Rum and coke (regular or diet) is gluten free.

I'm so sorry you're feeling bad! Just a suggestion: Maybe you've developed a new food intolerance? I started reacting to soy after being gluten free for one month. Then after 3 months, I started reacting to nightshades. At six months, it was legumes. Each time, it seemed to happen overnight. I'm at 10 months now, I still have to avoid those foods...

When you figure out gluten is a problem ON YOUR OWN through an elimination diet, and you go to the Dr for a celiac blood test, and she says, "You don't have diarrhea. You can't have celiac disease unless you have diarrhea." When the blood test comes back negative and the Dr says, "See, I told you so. You have IBS. Let me give you a prescription." ...

If you would feel more comfortable, by all means, replace the containers. That way you'll know for sure they are safe. I washed mine by hand in the sink, several times, with lots of soap, and several rinses. It's a smooth plastic, tupperware-style container with no scratches. I'm very sensitive to gluten and haven't had any problems. But I know not...

Hi Kelli, I got glutened by a kiss once. My husband had eaten gluten about an hour before the kiss. Now he brushes his teeth before kissing if he's had any gluten. Better safe than sorry! As far as testing, I used an elimination diet to identify my intolerances.

The blood tests I took while still eating gluten were negative. I did the Enterolab tests to placate my spouse, who was worried there might be something else besides gluten intolerance. You can see my results in my signature. I also found a GI that accepts Enterolab, by calling celiac support group leaders in my area. Again, I only went to make my husband...

I'm sorry you feel bad, Courtney! I saw my dentist yesterday, first time since going gluten free. Very nerve-wracking. I was super paranoid, stressing I have allergies, allergies, and more allergies. Actually they are intolerances, but the dentist didn't seem to know the difference, and "allergy" makes them sit up and take notice. So anyway, I asked...

Negative bloodwork while still on gluten. Enterolab results positive for gluten sensitivity and malabsorbtion. Positive dietary response. Then I went out and found a smart GI that knew the Enterolab and dietary response could only be caused by celiac disease. I voted for self-diagnosed, because I already knew what it was when I saw the GI.

Bring your own plate of gluten free, tasty food that can be microwaved when you're ready to eat, and enjoy yourself. I'm going to be the devil's advocate here - your sister may just have been having a bad day. Or something else could have been going on. We all get wrapped up in our own dramas occaisionally. Don't write her off just yet. Take charge...

How true! Congratulations!

I use evening primrose oil for PMS mood swings/bloating, and Aleve for cramping.

What a great idea, I'm going to have to try this!