Rebecca150

Good point, Jessica :-) However, I don't even know if I have celiac yet! Blood test came back in normal ranges. Still need a colon. but need to wait to get insurance reinstated before I can even think about doing that:-0 I'm doing the best I can right now based on the conclusions of the elimination diet. So let me ask you this question, is...

I haven't had any issues with oats. I don't think I'm sensitive to small amounts of gluten. I guess I have to have a moderate amount to experience symptoms. So far with the elimination diet, I discovered I am able to tolerate oats. Just not bread, cereal, biscuits etc. Of course I haven't gotten myself all figured out yet, but I am working on it :-)...

Here is the recipe I am trying to modify. It has a lot, a lot of liquid. I've only made it with regular flour. Its a heavy muffin so maybe it would hold together. I don't know though. 1 cup reg flour 1 cup whole wheat flour 1 cup oats 1/4 cup flax seed 2 tsp baking powder 1 tsp baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup yogurt 1 egg 1/4 cup olive...

Okay, so I travel like 20 or 30 miles yesterday to go to whole foods market and get some gluten free stuf. I got an all purpose gluten-free baking mix (bobs red mill) and now I find out I need xanthan or guar gum to make everything hold together:-( I just wanna make muffins!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Whaaaaa! What's a gal to do! Rebecca

All my test are within normal range! But I had a hot dog bun last night and my stomache had a slight ache in the middle of the night. So, I may not have a diagnosible disease per se, but I don't think my body likesgluten! I'm going for two weeks gluten free and then three days with it to see what my reaction is. I'd be more than happy to eat...

I had my tests done on Tuesday and I am hoping I hear the results today....On one hand it would be really great to NOT have celiac but then on the other, if I do have it, at least there is something very simple and concrete I can do to make the tummy pain go away! I did really good yesterday and the day before and didn't eat gluten anything. As far as...

Well, I had the blood celiac panel done, along with some nutrient/vitamin panels and a thyroid panel. Just have to wait for the results to get in. As I have been reading on the board, I have noticed a lot of people with celiac tend to have bowel issues. I do not have bowel issues. The pain that I feel is entirely in my upper gastric region. Sometimes...

I've worked in a few restaurants as a waitress and I can tell you that the BEST thing to do is TALK TO A MANAGER AHEAD OF TIME. Quite frequently waitstaff is not well versed in exactly WHAT is in the dishes. "What is in the salad" can frequently lead to the response "Uh, lettuce, carrots, I think some cucumbers...." So talk to a manager. They HAVE to...

Thanks Momma Goose! I have a print out from celiac.org about the blood tests needed. I think they listed four. I'll check back to see what others have to chime in about before I call the doc.

Can a family physcian or general practice doctor order the blood tests to screen for celiac disease or do I need to go to a GI for that? Rebecca