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ARCHIVED Coconut Flour A Godsend
draeko replied to draeko's topic in Gluten-Free Recipes & Cooking Tips
Nope I dont find it coconutty at all there are some recipes at www.simplycoconut.com I made the chocolate cake recipe for my birthday and it was a hit ...so yummy, muffins, pie crust meatloaf name it! I have the cookbook and I'd love to type all the recipes for everyone but dont know if it is legal! -
ARCHIVED Gaining Weight Post-diagnosis? Also, Hair Loss?
draeko replied to knav76's topic in Post Diagnosis, Recovery & Treatment of Celiac Disease
Hi I have the same issues. I have gained a total of 6 lbs but it comes and it goes depending on being glutened or not! I have hair loss also and trying to figure out if it is due to a lack of vitamine that is still not being absorbed. Are you feeling better? -
Hi everyone has anyone tried cooking with coconut flour? I just bought the book cooking with coconut flour by Bruce Fife and have been using it everyday the food is delicious and healthy!
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ARCHIVED A Little Insight From Others
draeko replied to Megz's topic in Post Diagnosis, Recovery & Treatment of Celiac Disease
Hi Megz, Sorry to hear you feel that way..but I am also glad because I am going thru the exact same thing. Same symptoms too. I was diagnosed at the end of Nov. 2006 and I am still not feeling all that better. One thing I would like to let you know is that I did get a reaction from Swiss Chalet's chicken. I'm sorry to dissapoint you. I also read... -
ARCHIVED Thyroid Problems And Celiac Disease
draeko posted a topic in Post Diagnosis, Recovery & Treatment of Celiac Disease
Hi Everyone, This past week I have had pain in my neck, mostly inside it feels like I have a lump when I swallow and sometimes the bottom of my neck is very painful. I cant determine if this is problems with my thyroid because lot of the symptoms are the same as Celiac. I was just diagnosed in November 06 and still feeling pretty crappy. Any advise... -
ARCHIVED Is Anybody Here From Canada?
draeko replied to x-tina's topic in Introduce Yourself / Share Stuff
Hi I am also from Canada, Smooth Rock Falls, Ontario, but currently living in Kincardine. I am also still a teenager if you add 16 + 16. Wouldnt it be great if there was a "Canada Only Site" so we could put all Canadian Information in one central location??? Welcome to the board..its a great place to learn -
Can anyone tell me if Dry Mustard is gluten Free? Thanks
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ARCHIVED Kirkland Signature Dishwasher Detergent Liqiud Gel
draeko replied to a topic in Gluten-Free Foods, Products, Shopping & Medications
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ARCHIVED Artificial Flavours, Additives, Preservatives Etc
draeko replied to Victoria.K's topic in Gluten-Free Foods, Products, Shopping & Medications
I am also wondering and confused...Let me know if you get any post. -
ARCHIVED Food Colouring & Natural & Artificial Flavour
draeko posted a topic in Gluten-Free Foods, Products, Shopping & Medications
Can anyone tell me if Food Colouring & Natural & Artificial Flavour are safe. I'm getting conflicting information from all over. Thank you -
What does indigestion feel like? Where does it hurt? Trying to figure out if that is my problem? Thanks Melanie
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Hi everyone, wishing you all a HappyNew Year. When glutened, does anyone get the feeling that your chest is full of mucous?
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ARCHIVED Anyone Have A Challenging Family Member?
draeko replied to a topic in Introduce Yourself / Share Stuff
Hi,my mother is the same as yours except she is addicted to prescription drugs. That's a whole other story. I am currently reading a book called "Emotional Blackmail". It teaches boundaries for people like that and is helping me. When I was pregnant its like it turned on some switch in my mom. She was so bad it caused lots of stress for my family. ... -
ARCHIVED The Emotional Side Of This
draeko replied to Anonymousgurl's topic in Coping with Celiac Disease
I too feel the same way as you do. I have felt good for 2 days now but am afraid to do anything to "jinx" it. Just know you are not alone.... I can't wait for the old me to be back, but I do know Iwill have to work hard at it. Wishing you all the strength and courage. Melanie -
ARCHIVED How To Get Rid Of Gluten In My House
draeko replied to kara7's topic in Coping with Celiac Disease
My husband had opted to join me in the Gluten Free world with my two sons, but my dietician told me that the kids would not get the proper nutrition....After reading this, I think I was mislead. Hmmm I hope he will reconsider.. -
ARCHIVED The Gift Baskets Are Starting
draeko replied to jkmunchkin's topic in Coping with Celiac Disease
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ARCHIVED Vinegar, Vanilla Extract, Natural Flavours And Food Coloring
draeko replied to draeko's topic in Coping with Celiac Disease
Thanking you kindly for the information and the link...I am reading it right now...Thanks a million -
ARCHIVED Mind Chatter.....
draeko replied to draeko's topic in Post Diagnosis, Recovery & Treatment of Celiac Disease
Same thing I have 27 out of the 38 but these symptoms are common in a lot of things so I'm not sure what to think.. Exposed but not infected kinda makes me wonder. What were your numbers for the blood test, mine were over 100, I was just diagnosed 4 weeks ago now and started a gluten-free diet but am still learning alot from this site. Are you feeling... -
ARCHIVED Vinegar, Vanilla Extract, Natural Flavours And Food Coloring
draeko posted a topic in Coping with Celiac Disease
I have read contradicting information regarding, Vinegar, Vanilla Extract, Natural Flavours and Food Coloring. Are any of these safe? After being diagnosed with Celiac I saw a dietician and the only information she could give me was Celiac.com. Are there any other sites with legit information?? Thanks again and thank god for this site. Melanie... -
ARCHIVED Mind Chatter.....
draeko replied to draeko's topic in Post Diagnosis, Recovery & Treatment of Celiac Disease
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ARCHIVED Mind Chatter.....
draeko replied to draeko's topic in Post Diagnosis, Recovery & Treatment of Celiac Disease
Is there anything that helps you? -
ARCHIVED Mind Chatter.....
draeko posted a topic in Post Diagnosis, Recovery & Treatment of Celiac Disease
Hi Everyone, just wondering if anyone had mind chatter as part of the "ongoing list of symptoms" and if so did it stop once the Gluten Free diet was in place? M -
ARCHIVED Lack Of Menstral Cycle Before Being Diagnosed
draeko replied to Smooreberry's topic in Coping with Celiac Disease
I have just been diagnosed about 3 weeks ago, and have had about 2 periods a year ever since I began them at 16. I am now 32. I have had 3 successful pregnancies and lost a baby girl at 21 weeks inutero due to Turner Syndrome. ( also linked to Celiac) I am the same wondering if this could have all been reversed. I never knew when I had conceived because...