txnmaryann

I've been gluten free for about 3 years now. I had severe digestive issues for over 20 years, mainly diahreaha (sp?), had NUMEROUS colonoscopy's with no results, always a diag of irritable bowel with no reason why. I lived on immodium for the whole time, kept it in my purse, took it regularly. Finally, I went to a doctor who did an upper GI, and he discovered...

Hi! What part of Dallas are you in? There's a restaurant called Laura's Bistro in a market called Delicious-N-Fit, which is in Plano. The WHOLE restaurant is Gluten Free, and they have a GREAT chocolate cake. They also sell glutten free cooking necessities. If you're in the area, it's on the Northeast corner of Alma and Parker. Mary Ann

Thanks! I think I've decided to make the original for my family, and make another dressing for myself. I've seen a few receipes on here that sound good...hopefully the family will try them and at Christmas I can just make gluten free .

I make my grandmother's cornbread dressing for Thanksgiving and can substitute the white bread, make the cornbread gluten-free, but what about the Pepperidge Farm Stuffing?? I know when she made it 70 years ago she used an alternative, what should I use??? I realize it's basicaly seasoned croutons......any suggestions??

Dad's side: German & Irish Mom's side: English, French, Scottish My GI asked my "heritage" during the first 5 min of our conversation about my symptoms.

I'm 40 years old, just went gluten free a month ago after 20 years of problems. Had a bone density scan today, I have osteopenia. I have been given Boniva and told to take calcium. I'm concerned that i"m not absorbing the calcium yet since I'm so recent on the diet. I too am hoping to reverse or AT LEAST slow the bone thinning.......

Great, one more wonderful side affect from this lovely condition. I am only 40 years old!!! Both drs., the OB/GYN that gave me the test, and later my GI dr. found it very disconcecrting that I was at this point at such a young age. I have been put on Boniva and told to take mega doses of Calcium. I've been gluten free for about a month but am wondering...

I had the biopsy 3 weeks ago, and like has been said....it's a breeze. colonoscopy, I've had as well.....NOT a breeze for the preperation, the test itself was fine, they put you out. Having said that....... I had been very sick with the Big D for over 6 months during this "flare up" (I've had the Big D for 20 years!). My biopsies came back negative...

Yep.....the Dallas area. The tummy has calmed down some, not right yet, but better Thanks!!!!!! The more I think about it....I use that pan for my DD grilled cheese sandwiches. Guess it's time to throw it out. I do have a new set of Saladmaster cookware that has not been contaminated, I'll just start using those exclusively. I'll cut out the dairy...

Oh great, this just really sucks! I made the omlette in a teflon pan I've had awhile, have basically used it to cook eggs and not much else. I also had enchiladas the night before that I made by a recipe in a gluten free cookbook I just got.....more cheese. I also love yogurt! OK, so I'll cut out the dairy and see how that goes I also think the...

This morning, I had a cheese omlet (dairy has not been a problem for me). A few hours later, I snuck a snack size bag of M&Ms from a stash my son had. About 1 1/2 hours after that, my stomach started hurting and cramping. This is the first time since I've been gluten free that I've had those symptoms. I've been gluten free for about 3 weeks and feeling...

I'd like to thank you all for replying. I have decided to not go further with testing. And, yes, since seeing the pictures of my endoscope, my DH is understanding......before that........ I'll be posting more as I continue to cope with this.........

OK, newbie here.......I had a biopsy 2 weeks ago, the pictures of my duedoem (SP?) showed atrophy consistent with celiac disease. When I got home and saw the picture...it was so gross....I cut out all gluten immediately. I had been suffering w/D for a long time. It immediately cleared up. A week later, my biopsies came back normal. I continued the gluten...