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    Hey guys! Is oat bran gluten free? I'm trying to find a good gluten free/casein free/caffeine free high protein & low carb shake and some of them contain oat bran. I have found a certified gluten/casien free shake, but it contains caffeine...UHHH! So, the other options have oat bran. Any thoughts? I've got an awesome high protein, low carb shake...
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    i am mostly grain free & losely follow the paleo diet. just look up paleo diet recipes and you'll get loads off the internet, or get the book from your local library. i'm an athlete and train for 2+ hours everyday and haven't had problems getting enough carbs. although i do drink p90x recovery drink after each workout. this drink may not work for...
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    Magpie, you just made my day! I'm going to start rehearsing those lines tonight so when I'm prompted about cheating on a piece of bread, I'll have one heck of a come back. Thanks again! I'm in stitches over here!!!
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    Yikes! I wish I had asked this question before I bought the test. Oh well, might as well do the test and cross it off the list. I think there are so many of us that feel so frustrated with being sick that we will try anything for an answer. My real answer came when I went gluten free and my dibilitating low blood sugar (<50 / 10x per day) was totally...
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    Hey guys! I'm still very new to this whole celiac disease thing, but I've just received my Enterolab box to gene test & test for gluten sensitivity...plus other things. I ordered this out of desperation for some sort of answers after all my blood work has repeatedly come back negative. As with so many people on here, I just want some answers. I'm...
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    I started out with the Paleo Diet (the book is on Amazon) about 5-6 weeks ago. It was easiest for me to just eliminate everything processed and stick with the basics (meat, veggies, fruit, nuts & oils). I went through some sugar/carb withdrawals, but then felt like a new human. My GI symptoms are mostly gone, my hypoglycemia is "cured" and I've only...
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    I tried Redbridge this weekend (thanks to my wonderful hubby for hunting it down) and it was yummy. Rich and hoppy. It's even better ice cold. For gluten-free beer, it's winner!
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    I've done the D3 50,000 IU weekly treatments and they weren't as helpful as the 5,000 IU daily treatments. We didn't know I was Celiac until 5 weeks ago (although it was suspected), so now that I'm gluten free, hopefully my numbers will increase. In case anyone needs this info: You don't need an RX for 50,000 IU D3. You can order directly from BioTech...
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    I'm so sorry to hear about your son's difficulties. You are doing great things by advocating for your son. I can't comment on the gluten ataxia, but my son was gravely ill with Pertussis 2 years ago and subsequently suffered several strokes. He was 11 then. He stopped speaking for 6 weeks and I was told over and over that it was just a severe case of...
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    When I first went off gluten over 1 month ago, I thought I wanted to sleep for a week. I could barely function! I had an intense craving for sweet things and bread for about 3 days, but after day 4 my cravings were completely gone. However, the sleepy aspect took about 7 days to really go away. I would increase your protein and fat (good fat) during this...
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    May I ask which genetic testing you used? I am anxious to get that done as all my other medical workups continuously come back celiac negative, but after following a gluten free diet for over 1 month I'm a new person!
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    I've been gluten free for 1 month now and feel like a brand new person. All my bloodwork (celiac panels) have come back negative for over 10 years, but I fit a Celiac to a tee! I had uncontrollable reactive hypoglycemia until 1 month ago, which miraculously healed after one month free of gluten. I follow a modified Paleo diet. My question is, can...
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    ARCHIVED Should I Even Bother?

    vbecton replied to StephE's topic in Doctors

    Wow, your situation is almost exactly like mine. My son is 13 and has experienced seizures and has reactive hypoglycemia. As for myself, I've been going to doctors for 22 years (since I was 11) trying to figure out why my hypoglycemia is so out of control despite following a strict diet. Last week while meeting with an endo, I asked her if my intestinal...
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    Rachel, I love this analogy about cancer. You have summed up my feelings about the entire diagnosis. This is not something to gamble with and hope for the right diagnosis. I want the right diagnosis For those of us who do not recover or who are still symptomatic... it is best to get all of the details and not make an assumption. You would not make...
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    You guys are all AWESOME, but, if anyone's suggestion is eating meat, or animal products I'd rather starve to death. I have only consumed meat a few times in my entire life and I don't plan on stiffling my ethics now because I can't consume gluten. It just means I'll be that much more devoted to what I can and cannot consume. I don't make a habit of consuming...
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    Hello, I need your help guys! I was diagnosed with Celiac through blood tests and now that I have read over all the possibilities, I don't know which blood test determined my fate! Sadly. I have been suffering with abdominal discomforts all my life. But, never anything that wasn't manageable. I am an runner and have been competing at the professional...
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