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ARCHIVED Target & Wal-mart Brand Medications
glutenfreeme replied to horsegirl's topic in Gluten-Free Foods, Products, Shopping & Medications
I had the same experience at Target. In fact, the pharmacist seemed annoyed and just kept repeating that it does not say "gluten" on any of their labels. Gee thanks Target pharmacy! I wonder if anyone knows of a list of gluten free meds for a brand like Target. You are right, the cost effective aspect is worth the extra research. I can't find anything... -
ARCHIVED Ever Want To Shake Your Spouse?
glutenfreeme replied to IrishKelly's topic in Gluten-Free Restaurants
I understand and have felt this same frustration. With family and friends. I have come to the realization that I have to own it when I go out, anywhere. I always take my own food, always check ahead if it is a restaurant. I don't eat anything unless I am aware of the prep and every ingredient. Convenient, no. I have been sick from BBQ's, friend's well-intentioned... -
Hello there. I am a wine lover, but am extremely sensitive to gluten so avoid most other things. I have read the other replies and they are all correct about DISTILLED alcohol. I stay with gin, vodka and the clear stuff. If it doesn't say distilled, don't chance it. Mixers are tough. Most times, bartenders probably don't know and are too busy to find out...
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I have had chronic sleep issues for most of my life. I believe it is due to the anxiety caused by getting the flu symptoms related to gluten intolerance. Being a Celiac, I now follow a pretty strict gluten-free diet, but do get derailed whenever I eat out. On those nights I take 5-10 mg of Ambien. I don't know if it would work for you b/c if you are taking...
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ARCHIVED You're Know You're A Celiac If...
glutenfreeme replied to chgomom's topic in Coping with Celiac Disease
HAHAHA! That's great. Add: You've been sent to every specialist from psychiatry to gastroenterology and you STILL had to figure it all out by yourself. Thank you for the funnies, keep them coming. I've spent so many years thinking I was nuts from chonic flu symptoms and now I can see the light! -
Thank you Lynne! I will get to work on asking around. It doesn't seem like Celiac Disease is known well to the med. community at large so I will dig deeper. I really appreciate your fast repy b/c I suspect at least one of my kids( ages 6 and 3) have this too and they are getting bloodwork in the coming weeks. If I find a great primary I'll certainly let you...
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ARCHIVED How Can I Help My Husband Understand?
glutenfreeme replied to hannahsue01's topic in Coping with Celiac Disease
H.S.- You are not alone. It feels like it, because being ill is a lonely experience. Just focus on telling him simple things, like Wheat and it's derivatives=the flu. I found my husband with his knife in the peanut butter that I clearly labeled G.F. and I thought he got it. I wonder if anyone really "gets it" unless they are in it. You have young children... -
Hi Rachel. I live in the East Bay, Lafayette CA to be specific. I am having trouble finding a primary who is aware of Celiac Disease and other auto-immune disorders. I am seeking this and a dietician who might be on the ball with gluten free diet and lifestyle. Any suggestions? Thank you, Heather