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I am allergic to just about anything that grows outside and have taken Allegra as well as Nasonex for years. Once on a gluten-free diet for the past few months, I have noticed that my allergies are significantly less....almost nonexistant. So while my friends and husband are suffering greatly, I am fine. Anyone else had this happen once going gluten...
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ARCHIVED How Can I Gain Weight?
LisaP replied to lauderdalehawk44's topic in Related Issues & Disorders
I am newly diagnosed myself and have enjoyed the fact that if I eat gluten-free, I can eat just about anything else. That amazes me. So, I have let my sweet tooth have a ball as well as my love of carbohydrates and I buy the whole milk, real cream, etc. I am sure it is not the best solution, but it is slowly starting to work after about 2 months. I am... -
ARCHIVED 9 Days Gf - Swollen Hands, Feet & Ankles
LisaP replied to ChrissyInNH's topic in Post Diagnosis, Recovery & Treatment of Celiac Disease
How does lemon in the water help? I drink lemon water b/c I like the taste, but how is it better than just plain water for swollen ankles? -
ARCHIVED 9 Days Gf - Swollen Hands, Feet & Ankles
LisaP replied to ChrissyInNH's topic in Post Diagnosis, Recovery & Treatment of Celiac Disease
One of my symptoms when I was diagnosed with celiac disease was swollen ankles. I have been gluten free, as best I can tell, for about 1 1/2 months and I can tell my ankles are fighting to stay down. One is fine and the other sometimes feels like a rubber band is around it, but it never swells like it did when I was not gluten-free. And somedays they... -
ARCHIVED Tortillas
LisaP replied to LisaP's topic in Gluten-Free Foods, Products, Shopping & Medications
Thanks guys my confidence is building. I was afraid of cross contamination if the production plant made flour tortillas as well, but sounds like from experience you guys have been able to trust just the ingredients. Thanks! Sounds like I 'm having Mexican for dinner tonight! -
Anyone know what Corn Tortillas brands really are gluten-free? I live in Dallas,Texas and LOVE Mexican food and the one thing I really miss that I have not been able to replace is tortillas. Anyone know of any alternative flour tortillas? If so, where do you get them? Thanks for the help. I look forward to enjoying some yummy Mexican soon.