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  1. Gamecreature
    I don't know how long you've been going gluten-free but I've been about 5 weeks and I've had similar experiences. I'll be hungry all of the time and apples tend to make me feel a little queesy. However, the feeling disapates rather quicky and it seems to be related to the size of the apple. Just about everything I eat these days will cause some reaction...
  2. Gamecreature
    Here's my pumpkin. Notice the resemblance?
  3. Gamecreature

    ARCHIVED Counseling?

    Gamecreature replied to a topic in Coping with Celiac Disease

    That in itself is a good reason to see a counselor. I know finding a support group is easier said than done. I'm still looking myself. Use what services you can until something better comes along.
  4. Gamecreature
    One thing to watch out for in candy bars is nugat. Barley malt is a common ingredient in regular nugat, but Milky Way Midnight uses a vanilla nugat which is gluten free. Also, rice in bars like Nestle's Crunch, Krackle, 100 Grand Bar and M&M's Crispy contains malt as well.
  5. Gamecreature

    ARCHIVED Question

    Gamecreature replied to mbg98's topic in Coping with Celiac Disease

    According to this site: Open Original Shared Link Immodium and Advil is on the list. So is Pepto Bismol. I'm having trouble locating Maalox, Gas-X and Mylicon, though I'm sure I've seen Mylicon on another list. It better be there, it's my only source for gas relief. Okay, a follow up on Mylicon - one of the inactive ingredients is maltitol...
  6. Gamecreature
    Okay. Does anyone have any suggestions about the supplements. Do I need to worry about them not being absorbed properly?
  7. Gamecreature
    Based on what I've read, depression for Celiacs could be caused either by the autoimune response to gluten or malabsorption - not getting the right chemicals because your intestine is out of whack. I've personally noticed some interesting mood swings since I went gluten free just a few weeks ago. I was depressed and fatigued and both of those went away...
  8. Gamecreature
    Thanks for the suggestions. The depression certainly wasn't the worst I'd ever suffered, and even more bizarre how it "came out of the blue." My hope is that it will become less frequent as my intestine heals and I start getting more of the right chemicals in me. My fear was that the last few weeks were a fluke and I was going to have to deal with more days...
  9. Gamecreature
    I have not gotten any information on my thyroid. It's interesting that you should bring it up because my neck has been aching (just below the ear) every time I have a pain in my gut. Also, my older brother has had thyroid problems. I just don't know how much is enough to get it looked into. I'm taking a B12 supplement, but I have no idea how much...
  10. Gamecreature
    I think there's both a short-term and long-term component to Celiac that we have to deal with. The short term we're all familiar with - the immediate reaction to gluten and the relief we feel when we stop eating gluten. However, there's also the long-term effect. After all, it's going to take months before my intestines absorb food normally, so I'm going...
  11. Gamecreature
    First of all, don't panic. The basic rule of thumb is that the closer you get to food in its natural state (fresh, unprocessed) the less likely it is to be contaminated with gluten. Fresh fruit and veggies are perfectly safe to eat. Some folks have a reaction to dairy until their intestine heals, so keep an eye out for that. Avoid contamination - keep...
  12. Gamecreature
    My gallbladder symptoms were within an hour or two of eating and were usually after eating fatty foods (now I'm not so sure). In addition to the quesiness, I had a terrible lethargy, like I wanted to just lay down and sleep. My celiac symptoms showed up about the same time and made me wonder if I was ever going to feel better.
  13. Gamecreature
    I've only been gluten-free for about a month now but one of the symptoms that cleared up right away was a depression that had been following me around for quite some time. So four weeks without depression has been great. But now, for no good reason, it's back again. So which is the fluke, the past four weeks or the way I'm feeling now? This is hitting me...
  14. Gamecreature
    Yep, it's what they add to the meat after it's been slaughtered (sauces, rubs, marinades, etc.) that you have to be wary of.
  15. Gamecreature
    I'm looking forward to that. Mine last half a day or more. But then again, it's early for me.
  16. Gamecreature
    I wish I could answer your question, but I haven't been gluten-free long enough to know myself. But my symptoms have been very similar. Just prior to seeing my GI (having him recomend that I go gluten-free) I started getting excruciating pain in my lower abdomen that kept me up most the night. Then it went away for a couple of days only to return, this...
  17. Gamecreature
    Yes I am. I've been going gluten-free for about 4 weeks now. In spite of it, some symptoms keep coming and going - it's very confusing. I've found a lot of good advice on this board and more than a few good places to shop around here. Interestingly enough, my wife was shopping at Woodman's and overheard another shopper sighing after discovering a product...
  18. Gamecreature
    Yes, I read something to that effect in one of Bette Hagman's books. Carmel coloring here is gluten-free, but foreign carmel coloring may not be.
  19. Gamecreature
    Before I was diagnosed with Celiac my doctor had me taking Mylicon, an infant anti-gas liquid, for my gas attacks. My gas has nearly disappeared, but I find the Mylicon still helps for those flare-ups that I might have.
  20. Gamecreature
    My wife and I saw a dietician when she was pregnant with her first child and her advice was very helpful for getting my wife through the pregnancy without too much rough spots. Unfortunately, most of the foods she relied on (crackers, etc.) aren't on a celiac's diet. However, I think you might be able to get your doctor to set up an appointment with a dietician...
  21. Gamecreature
    Thanks!
  22. Gamecreature
    I'm sure there's no shortage of lawyers that would love to take on a case like that. But another way to put it to them is to ask them if they feel your health and well-being is worth so little to them. If your condition results in an accident, they'll be stuck with the bill. I would think a little prevention would be worth it to them. But if it isn't...
  23. Gamecreature
    Could you share that link?
  24. Gamecreature
    It could be a form of anemia. What I've read is that feeling tired, light-headed, weak, short of breath and having cold fingers and toes can be symptoms of anemia. Folks with celiac are suceptible, because until your intestine heals, you may not be getting enough B-12. If this is a problem, a visit to the doctor might be in order.
  25. Gamecreature

    ARCHIVED Purell?

    Gamecreature replied to Adelle's topic in Coping with Celiac Disease

    I'm sorry, but this borders on discriminating against your spouse because he has a medical condition. Perhaps they think its an acceptable risk that they'll have to pay the price for any downtime when he gets sick. A spare keyboard and mouse is far less expensive than the downtime from an illness. In the long run, it might be worthwhile to see if they are...
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