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does anyone have any recommendations for either specific restaurants in santa fe and surrounding areas? also, any recs for specific dishes that would either normally be made gluten-free or those i should be on the look out to avoid? thanks!
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Tons! Risotteria lilli & loo (not my fave but still good) bistango (make reservations if you can!) Tribeca grill -- not expressly gluten-free but they are quite knowledgeable pala - east village off of houston street - gluten-free pizzas, excellent
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I wish I did! I'll be going there myself soon!
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ARCHIVED How Should I Handle This In The Future?
DeerGirl replied to BigDogz's topic in Coping with Celiac Disease
Looks like your original question got a little lost. I could make a few suggestions that may help you in your future social events -- there's no reason you can't join in and have a good time with your friends. As noted by other responders, "wine coolers" will be malt beverages. Perhaps you were thinking of a wine 'spritzer' - which is simply wine with... -
ARCHIVED What To Bring? How To Discuss?
DeerGirl replied to DeerGirl's topic in Coping with Celiac Disease
Thanks to everyone for the responses. I think I will try make-ahead foods, and pack some soups, as you have suggested, and ask about a fridge/microwave. I would so much like to be able to just eat with everyone else, since it is a group thing (we'll be taking classes together, et cetera), so I am hoping the catering manager confirms that they will be having... -
ARCHIVED What To Bring? How To Discuss?
DeerGirl replied to DeerGirl's topic in Coping with Celiac Disease
That never occurred to me, to request a microwave or fridge. Thanks I'll look into it. What foods would you recommend? Crackers and energy bars, yes, but I figure I'll want more than that? -
This is the first time I'm dealing with this. Could use any helpful hints! I am going to a resort in a few weeks for a group event (kind of like craft camp for grown ups). :-) The resort is not officially the host, so I called the organizer today. I explained that I needed to speak to someone, probably a catering manager about the food b/c I have celiac...
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Thank you for everyone's responses. I liked the poison ivy idea, except well, I'm not allergic to poison ivy, so it isn't scary to me. :-o I had never considered the salad washing plan prior to last week. And yes, foolishly I did it. Did I have a reaction? Hard to tell but days later I had a reaction to *something* but that may be entirely unrelated...
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Ok, prepare yourselves for this unusual question: you get a salad. No dressing. Just lettuce, cherry tomatoes, onions... and croutons. If the croutons are removed, and the remaining salad is washed vigorously in water, do you think gluten still remains?
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Anyone here had any experiences, good or bad with taking antispasmodics (like hyoscyamine, Bentyl, et al) for a glutening? Or any other medication? If you had a positive experience, what do you take and how often?
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ARCHIVED Worst Pain Ever -- Help!
DeerGirl replied to DeerGirl's topic in Coping with Celiac Disease
Thanks for the tips. I eventually took 2 Aleve and used a heating pad, which helped some, but spent the rest of the night in pain. :-( How much aloe vera do you drink and how often? -
Tarnalberry- that's excellent! I was tested only by 2 docs, and one was to check for hypo/hyperparathyroidism (or to rule it out) and the other was follow-ups with celiac specialists. I know more awareness is growing about the role Vit D has in many diseases and physical symptoms, so hopefully more people will get as comprehensive testing as you did.
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ARCHIVED Worst Pain Ever -- Help!
DeerGirl replied to DeerGirl's topic in Coping with Celiac Disease
Anyone? I'm truly at a loss as to what to do that will bring about some fairly immediate relief from the pain and cramping. -
Vit D & calcium will help with bone density. Supplemental levels are guided by what your starting levels are. My doctor had me take a prescription of D3 when my very low levels were first found. Since stabilizing and going gluten-free, I am now on a lower maintenance dose that is available OTC.
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This is the worst pain I've ever been in from a glutening. My entire abdomen is in incredible pain, bloating. I took some probiotics, been drinking fluids. When I felt hungry I ate some gluten-free mac & cheese. Breathing, moving all hurt. I'm at a loss. Anyone have any suggestions -- NSAIDS? Stronger pain killers? ??
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ARCHIVED Any Tips With Diet For Someone Who's Been gluten-free For Over A Year?
DeerGirl replied to DeerGirl's topic in Coping with Celiac Disease
happygirl - you've been so helpful, from the first time I joined here. Thanks for your help! -
Perfectly put! @Rinne -- thank you :-)
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ARCHIVED Any Tips With Diet For Someone Who's Been gluten-free For Over A Year?
DeerGirl replied to DeerGirl's topic in Coping with Celiac Disease
Brilliant linking to that site, very handy thanks. This may be silly but I am still confused with how the 2006 law really works. This means "starch" on something has to be identified as wheat if it has it? If a label doesn't say wheat it means... no wheat in it? Does this go for all food, including imported (would that fall under FDA guidelines)? -
ARCHIVED Any Tips With Diet For Someone Who's Been gluten-free For Over A Year?
DeerGirl replied to DeerGirl's topic in Coping with Celiac Disease
Thank you. I think I really get stuck with additives, flavorings and other 'miscellany' on ingredient lists. Some gluten free lists I have suggest that any "flavorings" are suspect and should be researched, while others say they are fine. Won't it be nice if/when everything is required to be labeled? (hoping....) Also -- Roquefort, Bleu, Gorgonzola... -
I am a big fan of Liberte Mediterranee yogurts -- Here is the response I got from the friendly folks at Liberte re: gluten -- "We would like to inform you that the only yogourts that contain gluten are the 6 grains line of yogourts (4 flavors) our Minimix line of yogourts (3 flavors) and our Muesli organic line (4 flavors). Also, we have some...
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ARCHIVED Any Tips With Diet For Someone Who's Been gluten-free For Over A Year?
DeerGirl replied to DeerGirl's topic in Coping with Celiac Disease
Thank you. I just hate to think that the Chipotle did me in. Do you find that you need to check things often still? As much as I've internalized, I am still feeling like there are complications. What about products that do not contain any gluten but may have been "processed in a facility that handles wheat...." -- eat it or pass? Also, thanks for... -
ARCHIVED Any Tips With Diet For Someone Who's Been gluten-free For Over A Year?
DeerGirl posted a topic in Coping with Celiac Disease
I've been gluten-free for a bit over a year and have done pretty well. Have had some glutenings. Most recent one this week was either eating at Chipotle (no problem before) or a dental alginate. Or something else entirely different from gluten. Now that I've been at the diet for awhile I feel a bit over-loaded with info. It is as though I have too much... -
Well, firstly a cure is in all probability, not imminent. Focusing on some distant *possibility* (not certainty) while ignoring your own body, is not the best idea. Some thoughts - Have you been tested for vitamin deficiencies, anemia, had a bone density scan, and all the other various manifestations of celiac? You might find it easier to deal...
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ARCHIVED Dental Alginate / Molding Materials
DeerGirl replied to DeerGirl's topic in Coping with Celiac Disease
happygirl, the link didn't work for me. tried googling it, no luck. what is the site?