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  1. woolwhippet
    Me! I've done it. I started it only after much frustration with chronic 'd' and a bunch of other symptoms. I was really skeptical but 4/5 days after starting the diet I had a solid bm and then reliably solid ones for the duration of the diet. The food is good and actually not that restrictive once you get used to it. I honestly didn't beleive I'd be able...
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    I am DQ 3,7 and DQ4 and my blood work was neg but had 'd' , fatigue, mild depression, anxiety, and an odd rash on my bum. The only thing that has stopped all these symptoms is the gluten-free diet. I am now 5 weeks gluten-free and feel like the energetic positive person I was ten years ago. A truly amazing turn around for someone without the official celiac...
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    Dairy is a great place to start! I'd put money on it that it's the culprit...
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    I am curious to know more about microscopic colitis. The good, the bad, and whatever else. This is such a smart group of well read people!
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    I went with the gene test because I know I react to gluten through many months of elimination diets, so I decided just to have the gene test out of curiosity because I felt that the antibody test would tell me what I already know. I also wanted to exclude celiac disease and differentiate between celiac and sensitivity. I am so glad I did the gene test because...
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    Okay, I have the results. I have neither of the main celiac genes but I do have one gluten sensitivity gene. HLA-DQB1, ALLELE 1, 0301 HLA-DQB1, ALLELE 2, 0402 Serological equiv: HLA-DQ 3,4 (subtype 7, 4) So, I am not celiac but it does support why I am reacting to gluten. I am off to find out more info...
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    well, I am into week four of gluten-free and my issues are now starting to resolve. I have had on and off symptoms just like you and it seems complicated but I have figured out that the symptoms were from accidental glutenings, gluten-free packaged products, too many other grains and starchy foods, and dairy. When I eat very simple foods (meat, veg, nuts...
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    Maybe the save on foods manager could contact the manager at Planet Oranic (my second home here in victoria) and share supplier info? Here is a link to their website: Open Original Shared Link
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    Extreme fatigue, followed by stomach cramps, followed by the big "d", followed later by an itchy butt rash. It's lovely. Really.
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    I am having trouble with cc. I have bought myself cookie sheets, muffin tins, spatulas etc that are gluten free. I use separate butter and mayo etc. I have my own toaster. But somehow I am getting cc'd. So, say I make my child a sandwich and forget to wash my hands afterwards, is that enough to cc? Just wondering what you have experienced.
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    Chloe--I am so glad you brought this up in this safe place with these wonderful, supportive people. What you are talking about is called distorted body image--and you are NOT alone. It effects thousands of people. Usually people have these thoughts or feelings when something else is not quite right for them. It's complicated! If you ever used food to soothe...
  12. woolwhippet
    I've done it. It's actually pretty good! I am eating grains in small amounts now but still use almond meal by choice as my flour because it is much moister than rice flour. I suggest you read up on the specific carbohydrate diet and then modify it to suit your needs (this is what I have done and feel great). I did not feel deprived and loved learning to cook...
  13. woolwhippet
    I have been off gluten for a few weeks. Over the past few days my legs and arms have been burning they are so itchy. I don't see a rash--just intense itching. Is this part of gluten withdrawal or something entirely different?
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    Thanks for the well wishes. I am learning fast!
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    I was trying to figure out exactly what about the sushi I ate made me sick and discovered that imitation crab has gluten. Thought I'd pass that on for those who don't know yet.
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    I am in the healing process right now too. I have been on and off gluten for six months now and my dr tested for chrones and colitis because I still had d off gluten. For me, I had soft stools for a while a few times per day and then the d went from 3 times per day to 7 and the 14. While searching the bookstore for answers I found a book called "Breaking...
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    What's the scoop with mars bars?
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    You know, I am now wishing I had ordered the full panel but I was trying to be cost effective! I had justified in my mind that if I have the genes then I will never again eat gluten so as not to trigger a response. I also thought it would be a good way to rule it out--you know, no genes, no celiac. Wishful thinking!
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    Thanks--I may try your method if I have the courage! Yes, I am Irish. And it is my Irish side that all are confirmed celiacs. I guess the whole Irish conncetion is true then!
  20. woolwhippet
    i had the anti tTG done in may and my result was 4. It needed to be 10 to be positive. So I continued to eat gluten, got terribly sick, stopped eating gluten and got well. My doctor (and I live in a place where you can't up and switch doctors because there simply are not enough doctors to go around) was adament that I must be ill for another reason so ordered...
  21. woolwhippet
    Over the last 18 months I realize that I have withdrawn from most of my friends. I have been sick and feeling gross and worried about being near a bathroom, and feeling a little crazy. So I am sitting here realizing that is has been a very long time since I had a friend over for a cup of coffee or initiated any one on one social stuff. I am telling myself...
  22. woolwhippet
    If they had to sh**t 14 times a day those doctors wouldn't be so dissmissive. Sorry, I am bitter. Been told a few too many times that it's all in my head.
  23. woolwhippet
    How long after being gluten free will it take for nutrient stores to be back to normal? I am sure it's different for everyone but does anyone know a timeline?
  24. woolwhippet
    Thank you thank you! I think what you say makes perfect sense. I will add rice 1st and go from there. I don't think I will go back to those proccessed foods in any great quantity. Thanks again.
  25. woolwhippet
    Hello! I havebeen on and off gluten for the past year or so after gradually getting sicker and sicker. The reason for the off and on was a negative blood test. I took the neg as permission to go ahead and eat as always. Of course, I wound up sicker than I have ever been. So last week I gave up gluten entirely. The 4 days ago I started the specific carbohydrate...
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