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Sorry. I'm feeling very confused and I can't remember if I posted in this forum or another asking about a gluten-free lipstick. One person did write to me suggestion one that I could order but I'm starting today today and I really wanted to be able to pick up something at the store so that I don't have to be lipstick free for the next week or two ;-) any...

Michelle, I put my name in at the library for that book. There's a bit of a waiting list so I can't get it right away... So glad that you are feeling better even though your tests were negative and that your hypoglycemia has improved. My hypoglycemia is really very severe and it was probably caused by gastric surgery because my insulin went 22 times two...

Hmm. Interesting. The doctor also said that she wonders if my IGA levels interfered with the validity of the saliva tests. Confusing for me :-( Thanks! Sigrid

Carla, when it comes to your health, as long as you have the money and the physical ability to get there, it's critical to get the best care. I wrote to the Mayo Clinic recently and sent them all of my lab tests and I was willing to spend thousands of dollars to go out there but they said that they couldn't help me. Is this man in New York can help you...

That's terrific that you finally got an accurate diagnosis after all those years. Boy, your doctor must've had a all over her face! She deserved it. I hate it when doctors say that things are psychosomatic when they haven't properly tested for everything. If I need a doctor to authorize the blood work, I'm screwed because I don't know anyone who will...

Tom and Nancy -- you're right. Why do I need the validation from doctors who have misdiagnosed me almost all of my life? Slapping myself on the forehead. I am going to go gluten-free but I just can't cope with it emotionally before my birthday and the holidays. I'll do it in about 10 days. Carla -- my doctor would never give me a copy of those results...

I'm feeling so ill with a migraine that I hope that people will excuse me if I don't answer replies individually. I'm going to throw everything together in this note. Yes, I was tested for Lyme disease several years ago and it was negative. Rice and bananas could be better than chicken all day. LOL. But I get your point and I appreciate it. Yes...

Carla, I've had digestive problems for 25 years. I was diagnosed with chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia in 1986 but I've had them since 1982. I have early osteoporosis, Gross vitamin deficiencies, and B12 deficiency, along with daily killer headaches. HOWEVER, I had two stomach surgeries that gave me severe hypoglycemia. I only eat 12 foods...

Marcia, I can't add in any of the foods that you mentioned. All of those grains are ridiculously high in carbohydrates for me with the possible exception of buckwheat but I'm too afraid to try it. The others make my blood sugar very bad and I never touch fruit -- it's just like drinking a Coca-Cola for me. Fruit is poisonous to my blood sugar. My hypoglycemia...

I was all prepared to go gluten-free today, which is a massive undertaking for me since I am currently eating 12 foods and have huge vitamin deficiencies that I can't treat it as I react badly to vitamins, and I will be removing two out of my 12 foods -- the only and rich foods, for that matter -- but the my doctors office called and said that my saliva test...

Sunshinen, Thanks for your positive take on the issue. I'm feeling more than a little depressed at the moment -- not that you could tell. LOL. I'm in total food prison but, yes, on the bright side, a positive diagnosis may be a way out of that. Regardless of what the saliva and blood tests show, I'm going gluten free anyway tomorrow. And it's true...

Hey Electra --- I'm not sure if I have polyps but I do have the most outrageous , disabling sinus problems that get worse every year. I've always had some form of allergies since I was a kid but over the decades, they're becoming impossible. I really hope that you can get yours under control with the gluten-free diet. I should be getting my saliva results...

Earlier today, I noticed that someone had answered one of my posts on the board and asked me if it was appropriate for children to be tested for celiac via saliva, if it was covered by insurance, and what the cost was. I must say that because I am in such a brain fog and in so much pain, having had a daily headache for the last YEAR, that I am overwhelmed...

Kathy Ann, that's really reassuring. Thanks so much for that. I know that my results were in because I got a statement from DiagnosTech asking me to contact my healthcare provider. Fingers crossed! It's kind of a no-win situation for me in that it's bad news if I have it and it's bad news if I don't. I'm afraid of the starving to death on the program...

Are there certain lipsticks that are 100% gluten-free? Same with makeup and shampoo. I'ver been told lipstick is more important cuz we do kind of eat it (shudder) during the day. Thanks Sigrid