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ARCHIVED Gluten-free Hypoglycemia Diet?
mattj replied to mattj's topic in Post Diagnosis, Recovery & Treatment of Celiac Disease
I am not sure about the hypoglycemia, but I have been gluten-free for a year now and I feel no better. I'm looking at other possible conditions. -
ARCHIVED Gluten-free Hypoglycemia Diet?
mattj replied to mattj's topic in Post Diagnosis, Recovery & Treatment of Celiac Disease
Apparently my glucose level was 4.5. (or thereabouts) The range goes up to about 5, I think. This was just a routine blood level, no fasting. Does this definitely mean I'm not hypoglycemic? -
ARCHIVED Gluten-free Hypoglycemia Diet?
mattj replied to mattj's topic in Post Diagnosis, Recovery & Treatment of Celiac Disease
Well, I've had symptoms which I think might be hypoglycemia related (and I sort of hope they are) for perhaps a decade now. There is some fluctuation in severity but basically they're always there. But if I am hypoglycemic then I have been 'assaulting' my body for all that time, so who knows. -
ARCHIVED Gluten-free Hypoglycemia Diet?
mattj replied to mattj's topic in Post Diagnosis, Recovery & Treatment of Celiac Disease
Thanks for the info. I'm not even sure that I am hypoglycemic. Did you get diagnosed on the back of a blood test? I have had simple blood sugar and glucose tests done in the past which have ostensibly been clear, but the symptoms seem to fit better than any other disorder I have ever researched and my Grandfather, Mother and Uncle are all diabetic. ... -
ARCHIVED Gluten-free Hypoglycemia Diet?
mattj replied to mattj's topic in Post Diagnosis, Recovery & Treatment of Celiac Disease
Hi, I have read conflicting things about fruits. I'm not sure which fruits I should eat. I'm also not sure where honey stands and if I must cut out all sugar. What counts as high carbs? The trouble is that these things (carbs, sugars, etc) are in almost everything, so I have to learn what is high and what is low. -
ARCHIVED Gluten-free Hypoglycemia Diet?
mattj posted a topic in Post Diagnosis, Recovery & Treatment of Celiac Disease
I suspect that I might be hypoglycemic for a number of reasons, but I'm struggling with what looks like conflicting information about what I should and shouldn't eat. Also, the dietary information always contains foods that a person with celiac disease can't touch. Could someone suggest what I could eat to remain healthy while seeing if I improve on this... -
ARCHIVED A Few Questions About Candida....
mattj replied to jmengert's topic in Related Issues & Disorders
I doubt if they cultured it or even spent any extra effort looking for anything but the celiac disease. This is the NHS we're talking about. -
ARCHIVED A Few Questions About Candida....
mattj replied to jmengert's topic in Related Issues & Disorders
I'd just like to add a question here: I suspect that I might have a candida problem, but I saw a gastro enterologist the other day and he said that candida would have been seen during my endoscopy. Is this true? The endoscopy (and biopsy) were carried out to confirm my celiac disease, so would they have even been looking for candida? Thanks. -
ARCHIVED Kellogs Corn Flakes
mattj replied to a topic in Gluten-Free Foods, Products, Shopping & Medications
At a celiac's meeting the experts (A doctor, nurse and dietician) said that Kelloggs Cornflakes and Rice Krispies are now considered gluten free. I haven't been able to find the confirmation I need before going ahead and eating them. Does anyone know? -
ARCHIVED After 5 Months No Change - What Next?
mattj replied to mattj's topic in Post Diagnosis, Recovery & Treatment of Celiac Disease
Is there any real evidence that pots and pans and other kitchen items - when washed thoroughly - can still carry gluten and cause contamination? It seems so hard to believe. -
ARCHIVED After 5 Months No Change - What Next?
mattj posted a topic in Post Diagnosis, Recovery & Treatment of Celiac Disease
After 5 months of being gluten-free I can't say I feel any better at all. I do have an increased appetite (that was evident within days) but that's all. I still experience mild abdominal pains after eating and I am wondering if dairy is the culprit. If I am intolerant of dairy products, could this be keeping my gut from healing even though I am not consuming... -
ARCHIVED Diet Is Too Easy - Am I Doing Something Wrong?
mattj replied to mattj's topic in Post Diagnosis, Recovery & Treatment of Celiac Disease
I have avoided anything like that having read that some celiacs can't handle it. I felt it best to see if I can become healed and then introduce things like that gradually. I did initially cut out dairy but it became too difficult. I eat 3-6 cans of rice pudding per day and I don't know what I'd eat instead. Do I need to worry about dry products that... -
ARCHIVED Diet Is Too Easy - Am I Doing Something Wrong?
mattj replied to mattj's topic in Post Diagnosis, Recovery & Treatment of Celiac Disease
Spaghetti squash? I thought that maltodextrin was safe no matter what. In my celiac literature it is given a pass. It says: "Maltodextrin, a common ingredient, even if made from wheat is gluten free with undetectable levels of gluten remaining. Although it is called maltodextrin it does not contain malt." I must say I am confused by the notion that... -
ARCHIVED Diet Is Too Easy - Am I Doing Something Wrong?
mattj replied to mattj's topic in Post Diagnosis, Recovery & Treatment of Celiac Disease
I did feel a bit unwell after eating some gluten free cornflakes the other day. This was my first time eating a gluten free cereal. I have been eating a lot of gluten-free pasta, since pasta was a large part of my diet before diagnosis. I am also eating a lot of meat, usually with veg. A huge plate of pasta (250g dried) is my dinner at least 4 times... -
ARCHIVED Diet Is Too Easy - Am I Doing Something Wrong?
mattj replied to mattj's topic in Post Diagnosis, Recovery & Treatment of Celiac Disease
An example of the kind of thing I notice: I got some rice cakes with a chocolate and caramel favour. I checked the label and it said suitable for celiacs, but the ingredients list glucose syrup (from wheat). I have no idea if I can eat this or not, but I always go for safety first. If wheat-derived glucose syrup is harmful, perhaps it is getting into my... -
ARCHIVED Diet Is Too Easy - Am I Doing Something Wrong?
mattj posted a topic in Post Diagnosis, Recovery & Treatment of Celiac Disease
I have been gluten-free for around three months now. I don't think I've seen any improvement yet, so I can't help but wonder if I'm still consuming gluten. These thoughts are compounded by the fact that I'm finding it very easy to be gluten free. When I first started researching it seemed like everybody was having a hard time with the diet, but I've only... -
How long is a very short time?
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I have got the hang of the gluten-free basics when it comes to choosing food, but it's possible that I'm still consuming stealthy gluten. Do sauces commonly contain it? I'm talking mainly about pasta sauces, tomato and basil, things like that. I can see no ingredients which jump out at me as being likely to contain it, and where there is allergy advice there...
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I used to eat many types of cereal, changing them frequently. I know that there are gluten-free alternatives, but the selection was very limited in the supermarkets I have checked so far, and they were very small boxes for quite high prices. I have seen some great cinnamon/apple cereals from the gluten-free online stores, but I don't really want to order...
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I think this diet will make a good cook out of me. I'm actually quite excited about having to forsake many of the processed and pre-prepared foods that I used to eat and having to create decent meals myself. I never would have bothered making my own rice pudding if it wasn't for going gluten (and this case dairy) free.
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For a few days after going gluten free, I ate rice pudding to fill the huge void left by cereal, but as I've decided to cut out dairy I can no longer eat this. Is it possible to make rice pudding with soy milk, or any other dairy-free alternative?
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ARCHIVED Gluten Withdrawal?
mattj replied to mattj's topic in Post Diagnosis, Recovery & Treatment of Celiac Disease
Well, I guess I should have searched first, as it looks like withdrawal symptoms are common. Why are all threads pinned on this forum? As a result this one is on the last page. -
ARCHIVED Gluten Withdrawal?
mattj posted a topic in Post Diagnosis, Recovery & Treatment of Celiac Disease
I have been gluten-free for about 5 days now and I can't say I feel any different, but there is one major difference - my appetite. I have always had a weak appetite, which seemed to have become even weaker in the past few months, but since going gluten-free I can't stop eating and it seems like eating gluten-free just doesn't satisfy my hunger. Is there... -
ARCHIVED Bloodwork Back On Thyroids
mattj replied to num1habsfan's topic in Related Issues & Disorders
Unfortunately, your doctor is only likely to dose you enough to get your TSH down below that 9, which is a ridiculously high upper range for TSH. You will still fall outside even the more widespread upper limit of 5, let alone the more recent recommended ranges. -
ARCHIVED Warm And Burning Feet
mattj replied to confused's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms
You might want to look into erythromelalgia, which can cause burning extremities. It's something I looked into as my hands burn and turn red, but I was never completely satisfied that I have it. I'm hoping it's just a celiac symptom which might fade away once I start The Diet.