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  1. georgie
    My Mum gave me these gluten-free lollies to eat, and now have crippling stomach pain and D. They have maltitol & isomalt. Is that safe ? They didn't even taste nice Next time I listen to my own body !
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    My favourite Thai restaurant has been good since being dx as Celiac. I just asked, and the told me what was OK and what wasn't. Some of my fave dishes are off the menu now but some of the others are OK too.
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    I don't know if a screen could be built that would work. But we may be able to convert a spare bedroom and have it used as a study. That could then be linked by a normal door to living areas. So - that could work. One thing I haven't understood is his inflexibilty to work in other areas of web design. He only does business applications and refuses to...
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    Not all Drs know how to dx and treat thyroid. Your Dr still hasn't tested Free T3 or Antibodies. You may find like me that the T4 is 1.0 over the line into being normal and the Antibodies are high. If your Dr doesn't even test - you will never know. Did you know that before 1970 that there weren't any blood tests for thyroid ?? So - they are still learning...
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    I think you are right there but its possible that other hormonal inbalances could be at work - influenced by the sick thyroid. Or adrenal issues. Adrenal fatigue isn't recognised by many Endos.. They only know Addisons and Cushings and don't believe in slight inbalances. And remember that Autoimmune Thyroid as in Hashimotos - can and often does swing between...
  7. georgie
    Nicole, TSH > 2 is VERY much possible for HypoThyroid. You must realise that TSH is not the best test for Thyroid. It tests the pituarity hormone which loops into the thyroid hormone but its not 100% accurate. Secondary Hypo is more common that suspected. Lab tests are not black and white. On either side of the 'normal' line you are getting shades...
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    :lol: Oh yes ! I think part of his Christmas problem is the conformity of it all - having to eat turkey and do this, and do that ! I may be able to get him more enthusiastic if the food was brilliant and exciting. Its just a lot of work for one person ( me ) to do everything and be a social butterfly as well. Too late to change the house plan
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    Thanks for the links. Will check them out. One mistake I think I have made with this house is that its all open space. hmm. AS people would like lots of rooms to hide in ? He can look after the dogs - I just miss them if I am always away. Not much in the way of restaurants here, or supermarkets. Interesting to see that you have a choice of menu. Here...
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    Nicole, That lab range is wrong. The new range is 0.5 - 3.5, and even that is under review and anything >2 is now considered HypoThyroid ! My husband had a TSH = 2.2 and having full Thyroid treatment for Hypo ! Please do your research on this. Also - you need FREE T4, FREE T3 tested to show how much T hormone is actually circulating in the blood....
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    I have lots of nerve tingles in my feet and hands. My legs feel numb from knees down. I have very low B12, and need injections every month. I was doing better on weekly injections - so may have to go back to Dr and ask what to do.
  12. georgie
    The savoury version used to be great - so will try gluten-free. Has anyone tried it with apricot jam ?
  13. georgie
    And sleep apnoea is often Hypo related - especially in the early stages. I am not joking - it took my Drs 30 YEARS to dx my low Thyroid !!
  14. georgie
    Nancym,The trouble with xmas is that my mum is elderly and I am the only daughter and my 2 brothers are helpless too. What sort of foods did you prepare before? Sounds a good idea. Ursula, All helpful info. I didn't realise that moving objects was also stressful. That would explain why he was upset when I moved his book and pen to dust yesterday ( moved...
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    And it can be made savoury by adding chopped sauteed bacon and cheese. Or as a sweet - extra sweet with apricot jam etc Guess I will just try it and see.The bread used to go all mushy anyway - so can't see why gluten-free bread wouldn't work.
  16. georgie
    Whoa. Did they test everything for Thyroid or just TSH ? I must have had 100 thyroid tests as normal but found out after 30 years that they were only testing TSH. Get your paperwork ...... 3x check what your Dr has done ....
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    Thanks. I knew you guys would be able to help ! Google just talks of kids - but surely there must be adults too ! Its not something that ever gets cured - is it Ursula ? The problem has been that hubbie has been the cook since our marriage 6 years ago. I was formerally a good cook - although slow and needed cook books. But when guests arrive - I cannot rely...
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    Thanks! I did a google serach but its all about kids with Aspergers - no mention of adults ( or their wives !). Every function our family has now is ruined. I am cheesed off about this....
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    Can anyone offer advise here ? I am going crazy. My husband has Asperger's we think. How can I cope with this at Christmas and at other times ? He acts so weird that it upsets me and my family. He hates Christmas and makes sure we all will too !!! None of my family understand why he acts so weird - and now they are avoiding contact with us. I am feeling more...
  20. georgie
    Has anyone made gluten-free bread & butter pudding ? I wonder if it works just the same ?
  21. georgie
    I am newly dx as Celiac. And this is my first Christmas. How do you cope with Christmas gifts given by family that have Gluten and are totally useless !! All my favourite food is here on the table and I can't eat it !!
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    georgie replied to Felidae's topic in Related Issues & Disorders

    That sounds reasonable. At least your Dr is watching and monitering you. But it would be nice to see how borderline those results are. Can you do that without upsetting the Dr ? And if you have autoimmune Thyroid like Hashimotos for eg - your blood levels change quite a bit from time to time anyway. The autoimmune attacks when they happen - cycle a bit. So...
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    Laura, Great news that you found a Dr you think you can trust ! I had 10 vials of blood taken at my first appt too - awesome - isn't it . Was B12 tested ? That can go with Hashimotos too. I have to have an injection every 3 weeks for the rest of my life. Does your Doc work with Armour ? Adrenal testing ?I am not sure how my Hashis started but remember a...
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    ARCHIVED Iron Levels

    georgie replied to Felidae's topic in Related Issues & Disorders

    My original Dr told me that re my thyroid and I suffered CFS and Fibro needlessly for years. He was my family Dr and I trusted him too. I don't know... It depends if you want to wait for your results to get worse or start treatment now....You may have to shop for a new Dr that believes in treatment at the first sign of a problem.
  25. georgie
    If it was me I would just get the paperwork. I wish I had a $ for everytime I have heard 'it was normal' and found that it wasn't. Get the paperwork and do your own research. Our Dr gives us all the paperwork automatically & free.
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