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  1. JenKuz
    Hi everyone-- I went gluten free last November, after much testing (results listed below). In that time, I got to feeling much better. I had a lot of energy, was feeling very happy, sleeping well, and my gut symptoms cleared right up. Lately I have had some kind of relapse. Over the last few weeks, it seems that my immune system is going crazy. ...
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    I haven't browned any roasts or other meats since going gluten-free. Now I want to make some short ribs. All the recipes I see recommend dredging the meat. I'm trying to decide, is it better to dredge the meat in a gluten-free flour, or to forego the dredging? If the former, which one is best? If the latter, what is the best way to brown it? Any help...
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    That's good to know! But I thought Air France had a gluten free option? At least they told me on the phone that they did...perhaps it's a recent addition to their options? I just know that the Delta-run flight didn't have it... I loved the gluten-free options I found in Germany when I was last there...I plan to stock waaaaay up on the crackers, cookies...
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    Ugh! What a pain! I'm going to have to bring some gluten free crackers and cheese spread I think. I found some corn wafers in Germany that taste better than wheat--with cheese and salami, they should be great (as long as I can get in the cheese and salami!). The security I will go through will be Italian, and there's a lot of awareness of celiac...
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    I'm in anthropology and at Rollins in epidemiology.
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    I'm in Decatur--at Emory as well, for grad school. What do you study, Sokie?
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    Instant soup = genious. Cheese and salami > genious Thanks
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    All right, so my boyfriend lives in Berlin, and I will be doing some research there beginning soon...there will be lots of travel between the US and Europe in the next few years, with a trip coming up in March. Most european carriers have gluten-free options, but unfortunately Delta does not, and since I live in Atlanta, it's usually the best choice...
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    Eosinophils are immune cells. As such, if they appear in too-high numbers, they can do so in response to any kind of allergic response (or parasitic responses, too). Eosinophilia is not *strictly* a result of celiac disease. However, it is quite possible for the eosinophils to show up as part of an allergic response to gluten or wheat.
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    There was a great post earlier this month reminding everyone that gluten intolerance/celiac is a systemic autoimmune disorder. It can express itself in many ways, in a variety of tissues--not just intestines. Some people might have it in several other tissues and *not* in the intestines at all. The problem is that celiac diagnosis is defined by the...
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    I've had this happen many times with shrimp. I actually love shrimp...but now and then I'd have it served to me, with the strongest, worst fishy smell, ugh! And I'd think, 'How on earth could any chef let this leave the kitchen?' but no one else could smell it. Finally I figured out that when shrimp hasn't been properly deveined, if any vein is left at...
  12. JenKuz
    If not foamboard, maybe you can make a bake-able playdough style dough out of corn starch and tapioca flour, or something like that? I guess any hard cookie recipe would do; you could always stir a little ginger in to be authentic. Here's a recipe. I imagine it will bake hard...but I don't know for certain. GLUTEN FREE PLAY DOUGH Ingredients...
  13. JenKuz
    Hops is a tree-bud used to flavor beer and control fermentation...see here: Open Original Shared Link Totally grain free: drink away! Wish I could try it, too! What grain is it made with, incidentally, do you know? In some places, corn beer is really popular, and I've been wishing that it were available here in the US. In fact, if I recall, some...
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    That's very good advice! I don't even use iodized salt, actually, but I do eat seaweed like it's candy. I try to take kelp tablets, but often forget. I will check out the Dr. in Cuming and see what she's about...Cuming is a bit out of the way, but not too far for a good doc! I wonder if there are OTC iodine tests online?
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    Hmm. Yikes is right. Actually, the Dr. wanted to send me for an ultrasound of the nodule. But I was broke and couldn't afford it at the time. When she checked it later, she said it was teeny tiny and she didn't think it had grown in the past 8 months. So I decided against the ultrasound then, too. But I think I will go back and have her check it...
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    I've seen quiches that use grated hashbrowns for a crust. I don't know exactly how it's done; you might need to brown them before laying them in the ramekin to make them crispy...or if you did a large quiche, maybe you could do it in a cast iron skillet that could go right into the oven. Brown the hash, then flip and brown again, then pour in quiche and...
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    Thanks so much for this information. I've had many thyroid tests over the years, but I know I've never had an antibody test. I dread going in to have it done, though...another "You're paranoid!" moment. Fortunately, I do have one Dr. who wants to monitor the nodule that I have. So maybe I'll bring it up with her and see what she has to say.
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    Oh, wow. I don't believe there's a history of thyroid disease, but certainly of other autoimmune disorders, on both sides (diabetes and MS). The thing is, I had hyper-thyroid. Can that still be caused by an autoimmune attack on the thyroid?
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    I had really bad problems after eating that cereal, as well as a similar one by Nature's Path. I suspect that my problems were related to the peanut butter but you might be careful with it, anyhow. I was *really* unwell after eating it....
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    Here's a question, thyroid experts: When I was five months old, I had temporary hyperthyroidism. After learning of gluten intolerance, I asked my mom if they had been feeding me wheat yet then, and she said no. Later on, she told me that they had had me on a soy formula when I stopped growing. Soy. Which I also have problems with. (hand to forehead...
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    Yes, trawl your local outlets or discount retailers for close-out bargains for things like that...but make sure to price similar items on eBay before you shop, so that you know how much you should spend. Clothes are especially good, because they're relatively cheap to ship. Thrift stores can be good places to come up with stuff; people go to eBay for...
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    I have the same problem. Legumes are as bad on my system as gluten! And I'm telling you, it was hard to give up the peanut butter. But saying goodbye (well, somewhat....still have some healing) to gas and bloating and heartburn! Toooootally worth it. BTW, I have always had problems with tofu--but never made the connections until the last few months...
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    I had hyperthyroid at 5 months (an unusual age). It was resolved after supportive medication, and since then I've had regular check-ups on my thyroid. I have had various symptoms for several years, including brain fog, lethargy, and of course stomach problems. My temperature averages 96.5 to 97. I also have a small nodule on the thyroid, currently being...
  24. JenKuz
    For me, I would approach it like a focaccia or something. Probably I would drizzle *generous* high-quality olive oil, then sprinkle with rosemary and thyme, lightly toasted pine nuts, chopped oil-cured olives, maybe some mushrooms and fresh basil or mint leaves, and snipped sun-dried tomato. Mmmmmmm, yummy Tomato paste with herbs and a vegan 'cheese...
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    I cut out wheat first, and was still eating soy pending several tests. I traveled in Hawaii and California, and was eating a short ton of Japanese food...complete with soy sauce (which also had wheat, I learned). In any case, on the last night of my trip, I had nausea and stomach pains so bad I spent half the night in the ER at Cedars Sinai (which, all...
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