super-sally888

Ensure is gluten and lactose free. Am not sure if it is caesin free.

Hi Georgie. Thanks. Just put in a request to join that group. Unfortunately looks like I won't get back to Australia this year. Usually go to QLD. Think MRI is cheaper over here anyway. Will just watch things for a few weeks and see what patterns are happening.... I presume this is not emergency!!! Dr. said something about not wanting to do MRI too...

I reckon the friend thing is just something to get used to. Like not being able to eat when all your friends are (my good friends are still in the process of learning what I can eat.... so last night after our team training, Janet whose house we meet at, proudly presented fried chicken - but it had been coated in flour) - so I just had soup and rice...

Dr. did ask me if I get migraines. I don't. But recently have been getting base of skull headaches... Had final tests yesterday. All looks fine with the eyes themselves. Retina is fine. Drs. think that it is probably related to the pituitary problem (adenoma). They do not want to repeat MRI yet. I had done last in 2004. They say wait at least...

Oh yes! Excess burping (so antisocial ) was a major symptom for me, along with reflux and hyperacidity were MAJOR symptoms. Pretty much resolved since I've stopped eating gluten. Welcome. Congrats on wanting to get started. Actually not so hard once you get into it. Oh, yeah, 'naked" foods are the cheapest way to go.... Sally

Hi All, Thanks to your encouragement I did go see Dr. today (specialist eye centre, very close to my office). After initial history, they passed me straight to the neuroopthamologist, who read me the riot act about making sure that I have close follow-up given my history and condition, and did I know that pituitary tumors can cause blindness, and that...

Hi, thanks all. Ok, I gotta get this checked. It is a bit scarey. I haven't told anyone (my friends) about this. Have just been hoping it would go away... Last MRI was about 4 years ago (I think). Dr. had me on bromocriptine for a while, but couldn't stand the side effects and stopped. That dr. has already migrated to the US. My new dr. was...

Oh - and a few times after long bike ride (3-4 hr rides) recently it seems like half of my left visual field on the left eye is shaking (moving)... it stops after a while (maybe half an hour)...... geez.... that doesn't look good in writing!

Hi, I've been getting flashing in one eye. Maybe once every couple of hours, and sometimes more frequently.... seems to be becoming more frequent. this is not the first time - but before it seemed to resolve by itself... Was checked before for retinal problems about a year ago and all was fine.... Am also worried that it could be due to a pituitary problem...

Hi, You can do this! Yeah, things can look pretty black, but there will be a way through it... On the job front, have you thought about something other than a college degree.... I know that in technical areas like mechanic, electrician, plumber, builder there are now a huge wait to get people. These courses are also not so long... my cousin is a plumber...

Hi, I am not vegetarian, but would like to say somethiung about the low fat.... maybe you need to consider adding more fat to your diet (healthy fats)..... fat is not bad (except for the transfat, processed types)... in and of itself, is critical for healthy immune system and hormone production, and for satiety. Healthy fats are found in nuts, olives...

Hi, Regardless of what the blood tests say (not all genes are discovered, so even if the tests are negative doesn't mean that gluten is not a problem), you don't need a drs orders to try out this diet or stick with it if it makes you feel better. And this is a healthy diet! Particularly if you stay with natural rather than processed foods... The family...

Those PB cookies look soooo good. Will have to try them out. I am also eating a high fat diet (healthy fats - my cholesterol is low overall, including the good cholesterol, though i haven't tested for a while) - about 50- 60% of my calories usually come from fat. Rice is out as well, so I find my grain choices pretty limited. For fat: avocado, and...

Exercise is what keeps me sane! Yes it does get hard some days, but overall is great. I do triathlon and train most days. I love it. Tips. Vary your exercise from time to time, it will keep you fresh and interested. Work out what you enjoy so that you look forward to going. Exercise should be enjoyable. The social aspects of a gym can also be nice...

Thank goodness feeling a bit better today! Touch wood! Does anyone do ok with cocoa as an alternative for coffee? I can get pure dutch processed cocoa tablets here. They are really delicious with a bit of sugar added (even without milk). Thanks for all your input. lentils! That would work ok! And easy to precook and bring to the office...