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  1. gfgypsyqueen
    Hi, Not sure if I missed this in the original post somewhere, but be sure to continue to eat gluten after your blood test. Most doctors want a biopsy in order to declare Celiacs. And you need to be eating gluten to have the biopsy show any signs of damage. You can also request a gene test. I think the avaerage diet for most people contains gluten considering...
  2. gfgypsyqueen
    Hi and welcome to the world of Celiacs! It does get easier to figure this disease out over time. I've had it a little over 4 yrs now. Sounds like you already have a good handle of the basics. Ask tons of questions here, someone always has an answer or some good ideas. I found it helpful to write down al of your symptoms and problems before going gluten-free...
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    How about the ever famous answer of "It's a female thing". Followed in a close second to "It's all in yuor head. Here's a prescription for Prozac." Yeah I'm sure that Prozac is just gonna make me happy that I have lower right abdominal pain, weight loss, diarrhea, gas, bloating, more weight loss, and chronic anemia. We should start a list of favorite...
  4. gfgypsyqueen
    Yes it is noce when noone has to ask how you are doing anymore. Glad to hear you are feeling better. Yes, the watching everything you eat part sucks!
  5. gfgypsyqueen
    I have run into those doctors and they drive me nuts! I have two kids and the youngest is sick and has been for the last year or more (she is only two!). When we moved I started to go to new Pediatricians and I woudl tell all of them about the Celiacs, because I really think the baby has a problem with Gluten. (We recently found that dairy is a major...
  6. gfgypsyqueen
    If you already had the biopsy and blood work completed, you can go gluten-free now. The gluten-free diet can't hurt you and presumably you will feel better. Learn as much about this diet now. Try to understand the naturally gluten-free foods. Fresh fruits, cheeses, veggies, eggs, plain meats, etc. I find breakfast to be one of the easiest meals to eat out...
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    My youngest is on a roller coaster ride in the health area. She is currently doing well on a dairy free casein free diet. This is the best we have seen her in over a year and she is only two. However, she is getting constant ear infections and colds which are resistant to normal meds. Add to that she has a penecillian allergy. We can't get in to see the ENT...
  8. gfgypsyqueen
    Sorry to hear you are going through all these problems. The guilt is just part of having kids with these kinds of issues. I believe other foods are affecting the kids besides just gluten-like that isn't enough! My oldest also was very hard to potty train when it came to poop. Got very constipated, then it hurt, then she would hold it. Created a huge mess...
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    It is amazing how fast scars disappear on babies. I wouldn't worry too much about the scar. Keep the scar out of the sun for the first year to minimize any color changes to it. My daughter got a bad cut that ripped the corner of her lip when she was 1.5 yrs. They used dermaglue instead of stiches (results in bigger scar but less trama for the baby). She is...
  10. gfgypsyqueen
    Yup ...hate hospitals!!!!! Unfortunately nutricionists are just like drs. Some are great and some are clueless. Sorry you had such a hard time in the hospital! Hope you feel better soon
  11. gfgypsyqueen
    everyone has a hard time with this disease periodically. But overall, it is a healthy way to live. Your kids will grow up feeling not like the rest of the group for any number of reasons whether or not they have Celiacs. If your husband is against adopting, have a baby. See how it goes. Maybe this pregnancy will be easier for you. Maybe you'll find it isn...
  12. gfgypsyqueen
    Celiacs can "start" or flare up after a major trama and child birth or surgery qualify. My Celiacs started after my first child was born too. It took 2 1/2 to 3 years of active health problems to finally get a diagnosis. Many people have 10 plus years of problems before they ever hear about celiacs. Many of us have stories of years of stomach problems, bowel...
  13. gfgypsyqueen
    Sorry to hear you got glutened by conditioner. Irritating isn't it Seems like gluten is in all the good stuff some days. I use Panteene products and don't have trouble. The intensive conditioners are really good too. I have to bring shampoo and conditioner with me when I get my hair cut and dyed. They all think I'm a bit touched in the head. Hope...
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    Yes, I found the need for a note from my dr to be obsurd. I don't want the recipes and most restaurant understand that. I'll be calling to talk to a Mgr, so I'll post the result of the phone call. I hope it is just a huge misunderstanding by the legal dept.
  15. gfgypsyqueen
    I really don't know what to tell you about how to approach the doctor. But I would try to get a Celiac blood test, Celiac Gene test, and possible a biopsy. Also, request analysis for malnutrition. If he is that hungry and eating that much while failing to thrive, odds are his body is not absorbing nutrients. You can also request a nutritionalist. Some...
  16. gfgypsyqueen
    We have a new food allergy in the family, so I started e-mailing the customer Service departments of restaurants to see if they could accomodate us. I include basic information about all of the allergies and ask if they can help me find foods that we can eat at their restaurant. I usually state that if it is easier, they can send me ingredient lists. Most...
  17. gfgypsyqueen
    Keep in mind that two years old is not a magic number either. The tests are still not too reliable in young babies. If you can, look into Entero Labs. They do a stool test. Less invasive and many people swear by it when they can't get a conventional diagnosis. The gene test (blood work) would be an option too. That would let you know now if the child...
  18. gfgypsyqueen
    You are lucky your pc dr even saw the signs of celiacs. the dramatic weight loss with no dieting is a big indicator of Celiacs. Most pc Drs. miss it entirely. However, the dr is wrong. DO NOT STOP EATING GLUTEN. You must be actively consuming gluten to have an accurate biopsy and blood work. You do not want to go gluten-free and then be told you must start...
  19. gfgypsyqueen
    Hate to say it, but take the job. If you want children, you will have even less free time once the kids arrive, plus your stress over finances and the cost that go along with kids will only increase. You need the moeny now. Take the job, resolve your finance problems and everything will work out. Many employers are still very flexible and allow 4 days at...
  20. gfgypsyqueen
    I'm not sure how long you have been on this gluten-free diet. Maybe try the strict diet you listed for a few weeks and let your body recover. It is a good idea to get used to listening to your body and you seem to be doing that well. Once you go gluten-free the sligtest amount of gluten will give you a bad reaction, worse than before you went gluten-free...
  21. gfgypsyqueen
    Great topic! I am a Technical Writer for software. I'm the person who writes the manuals and instructions for software or cell phones. I also work on web pages, process and procedure documents, and training materials. It's fun! I have two kids: one with a peanut/tree nut allergy and one going through testing for allergies. So far I am the only...
  22. gfgypsyqueen
    You might want to look into Gastroparesis. It basically means your stomach fails to empty in a timely manner. With you it sounds like the opposite - add there must be a name for that? Some disease name?? Your system is moving the food through way too fast. They have a nuclear medicine test where you eat these loaded eggs and then the take pictures of how...
  23. gfgypsyqueen
    Thanks everyone. I just bought the gluten-free Pantry angel food cake mix. And the Pavlova sounds AMAZING. I like the fact that it is a traditional dessert, so it should be great no matter what!
  24. gfgypsyqueen
    Can anyone recommend a really great gluten-free dessert that the normal gluten eating population would love? I have to bring a dessert to a party. My normal standby awsome dessert is a flourless choclate cake, but this dessert has to be chocolate free. Any thoughts?
  25. gfgypsyqueen
    Hi, my child sounds exactly like yours! Not gluten-free, but I am gluten-free so there is limited gluten in the house. We also have a nut allergy, so no nuts allowed. I try to buy common foods gluten-free like meats, chips, pretzles, butters, cheeses, yogurts - of course all are dairy free too. Vegan fake dairy products are the way to go. I kept finding...
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