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  1. maryjoali
    Here's another link to try: Open Original Shared Link
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    I know there are mixed messages out there, but my doctor told me that throughout pregnancy, I needed to maintain a 100% gluten-free diet, especially during the first trimester. It was much easier for me, though, since I had already been diagnosed and I know how sick I would be if I cheated even a little (I am craving gluteny foods like crazy!) I would definitely...
  3. maryjoali
    why not? both my family dr. and my ob/gyn recommeded it...it's not a live virus that's injected.... Myth: You are pregnant and should not get the influenza vaccine. Fact: An influenza vaccine is safe during pregnancy. In fact, pregnant women who will be in their 3rd trimester during the influenza season, and pregnant women with high risk conditions...
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    I was told that peanut butter in moderation was a very good food during pregnancy since it is high in protein. Geez...if I tried not to eat any of the major allergen foods, I wouldn't be eating!! As it is, I am having difficulty gaining weight! I'd say enjoy those peanut butter balls!
  5. maryjoali
    I am taking Preg Vit which is gluten-free. As I posted in another thread, this particular vitamin separates the calcium (morning pill) and the iron (evening pill), making absorption of each better. It is available by prescription in Canada; not sure about the States. My doc. warned that not all vitamins are created equal and many store brands are filler and...
  6. maryjoali
    I took Folic Acid (5 milligrams) for a few months pre-conception and had B12 shots as well. Now that I'm 18 weeks pregnant, the doctor said even though I've been gluten-free for almost a year, my body still doesn't absorb nutrients through food like it should. I am taking Preg Vit and they are working out well for me. I've never been able to tolerate oral...
  7. maryjoali
    You're not overreacting! I've never heard of anything so ridiculous!! I'm a teacher and it frustrates me how certain allergens are treated so seriously, but others (like wheat) are treated like no big deal. "It's not like it's going to kill you, like peanuts." (even though I do have an anaphylactoid response). I'd definitely use this as a learning experience...
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    Glad I found this thread! I thought I was alone in this battle!! I'm 9 weeks and craving gluten-filled foods like mad! I was craving pancakes this morning at work and was drooling thinking about the McDonald's pancakes and McGriddles. Now that I'm taking Diclectin and my nausea is much better, I'm finding it even worse!!! Maybe this is a first trimester thing...
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    The last time we went to the States we picked up a few boxes of Cocoa Pebbles. I was so excited that they were gluten-free. BUT when I actually ate them I had reactions. Of course, I tried to blame the soy milk the first try and then thought the next day, I thought it was something I ate for lunch. By the third try a week later, I narrowed it down to the...
  10. maryjoali
    I bought the cheddar block and like many others, we can't eat it cold or alone. It was good shredded and cooked on a pizza though. Definitely helped cure my craving for pizza!
  11. maryjoali
    I saw Jenny McCarthy on Oprah a couple of weeks ago and just read her book last night! I'm glad today is a holiday since I couldn't put it down. Being 8 weeks pregnant, I wonder about my Gluten-free Casein-free diet and the impact on my unborn child...I personally feel it's better for the baby and well, had I not been gluten-free there would have been no...
  12. maryjoali
    Thanks for posting about deli meats...I thought I was set now that I found a gluten-free, nitrate-free deli meat. Better to be safe than sorry! Better figure out what I can eat for lunch tomorrow!!!
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    She prescribed it knowing that we were trying. I should have been thinking before popping the pills, but I honestly thought it would take about a year before my fertility would be good to go due to the recent diagnosis of Celiac. I'm even more concerned since it was 550mg tablets she prescribed! Hopefully I stopped early enough to prevent damage. Thanks...
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    Very interesting....like everyone else, I am curious about the topic! Good luck!
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    So, I think I am pregnant too!!! Did a home pregnancy test at home last night and it was positive!!! We don't want to get too excited, though, in case there are complications. I have been having cramping (worse than normal menstral cramps), so I've been taking naproxen which was prescribed by my doctor. I hope that won't cause any problems. I cannot believe...
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    Thanks for posting the direct link! I sent a message. Where else should us Canadians target?? Jack Astors? I tried to get some help from the hostess, waitress and manager on the week-end, but didn't get too far. Great idea BTW!
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    What about Stoneware? I only use Pampered Chef stoneware now since I am hooked. I have never had food bake so evenly before. I also like Paderno pans.
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    I guess I shouldn't really say casein-"free" because you're right...it does contain 0.6% buttermilk powder. When we did my testing I could tolerate small amounts of dairy, which is why I wasn't concerned about that, but maybe in this formulation it sets me off. Seems like such a minute amount, though...0.6% in the whole container and I use a thin layer once...
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    Oh my God! I just posted in another thread that I've been gluten/casein-free for 7 months and have started experiencing the same symptoms as before. We just moved into our new home Aug. 1 and I bought I Can't Believe... when doing out big shop to stock up. My husband and I are both gluten-free so there's no chance of CC here, but honestly that is the only...
  20. maryjoali
    Gluten-free/Casein-free since Jan 2007 and was feeling MUCH better!!! Unbelievable change, but now some of my symptoms are starting to come back again which is so frustrating. I cannot see where gluten is entering my diet, so I'm wondering if there's something else going on. Waiting for an appointment at the gastro-dr. Anyone else experience this??
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    Awhile back, I was all excited when I went to a Kelsey's in Burlington, ON. The manager shared this gluten-free menu with me and described how they don't use white flour anymore, just brown rice flour. I was so impressed. I can't even remember what I ordered now, but wasn't sick. My husband and I decided to go back again a couple of weeks later. As a well...
  22. maryjoali
    red and white? now that I think about it, I seem to have a sick feeling after reds more than white....
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    So interesting that you mentioned wine having casein. I reacted to casein during an allergy scratch test, but never thought of wine until this afternoon....while getting my B12 shot, the nurse and were chatting about allergies and then we moved onto the subject of wine. She mentioned I should look into wine since some do contain casein!!! I thought she just...
  24. maryjoali
    Your profile sounds just like mine. I am now 28 and ever since I was in grade 8, I've been having all of the symptoms you mentioned, plus infection after infection. Been diagnosed with mono, epstein barr virus, chronic fatique syndrome, hiatus hernia, mild IBS, "you just have a weak immune system", etc....FINALLY was diagnosed in January 2007 (went to a naturopath...
  25. maryjoali
    So yesterday morning, at a Starbucks in Mississauga, ON, we ask if they had anything gluten-free....We always ask with the hope that if enough people mention the word GLUTEN, they'll get the idea to start stocking gluten-free items!! The girl first asks what's gluten...I say no wheat....she thought I said no MEAT as so many people do because "How is it even...
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