Belinda Meeker
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ARCHIVED Need Gluten-free Cookie/dessert Recipes!
Belinda Meeker replied to blondebombshell's topic in Gluten-Free Recipes & Cooking Tips
Hi ya kbabe, Vanilla Pudding Powder, Nutella where could I find these? Health food store or regular like Wal-Mart? They all sound great I copied and pasted them to my gluten-free recp' book lol can't wait to try some of them. Only thing is son's allergic to nuts Maybe I'll take them to family doings and then I have an excuse to make-em so he... -
ARCHIVED Blister-like Bumps On Hands And Elbows
Belinda Meeker replied to cgilsing's topic in Dermatitis Herpetiformis
Yes it sounds just like mine I use to get while eating gluten Check and make sure ur not getting Glutened in any way shape or form (like hair products, lotions soaps, tolietries and so on) read labels too some products tend to change and alot that say they don't use gluten have hidden gluten Good Luck! Bea -
ARCHIVED Mouth Sores... Any Ideas? Please !
Belinda Meeker replied to Aimee D.'s topic in Coping with Celiac Disease
Hi Aimee, My son use to get them often as well, but he used Campho-Phenique in the tube, he put a dab on a q-tip and placed directly on the sore and held the lip or jaw out for a few second til some of the burning stopped and they were gone in the next day or two. He only used a tiny bit morning noon and right before bed. Good luck! hope u get then gone... -
Hi 'keepinthefaith' Sorry to hear she's feeling so crapy, and hope she will re-consider going and staying gluten-free. I also have DH but mine only flared when I got glutened I know you say she was total gluten free and then the rash came,it takes several days maybe even weeks for the DH to go away, mine took 6 months gluten-free and it slowly went...
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ARCHIVED Gluten In Root Beer?
Belinda Meeker replied to Adare's topic in Gluten-Free Foods, Products, Shopping & Medications
I'm doubtful too hubby has reaction too along with Mt. Dew: I have erecieved a quote from Pepsi and will post later but in Mt. Dew there vegetable oil and orange juice lol who ever would think of that we stick with Sprite only now but will look for the Virgil's RB thanks! A Message from Consumer Relations 011391359A Dear Belinda, Thank you... -
ARCHIVED Macaroni And Cheese
Belinda Meeker replied to bluejeangirl's topic in Gluten-Free Recipes & Cooking Tips
It's just like cheese wiz, sorry didn't think about this :0 It is sooooooo good u will love it like we do -
ARCHIVED Newbie - Test Results, Foods, Questions, Help!
Belinda Meeker replied to sjs123's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms
Hi sjs, You sound just like I was before I dx'd myself and then was confermined not by test but the dh on my foot lol And my advice is until your belly settles don't put anything in it that's going to aggervte it at all, I started with small amounts of one food my stomache could handle and ate it for many days then tried a new one and so on. When... -
ARCHIVED Oatmeal Creme Pie Recipe ( Similar To Little Debbie's)
Belinda Meeker replied to Glutenfreefamily's topic in Gluten-Free Recipes & Cooking Tips
Hey Missy, those pecan thingy's u have on for ur pic look very tastey too wouldn't mind sharing the recp'? Thanks! Bea Gonna have to try these oatmeal ones as well but will have to stick to the no oatmeal -
ARCHIVED Trying To Get Pregnant, Could My Weight Be In The Way
Belinda Meeker replied to kay's mommom's topic in Related Issues & Disorders
Hi Kay, Hang in there, and yes it could be the stress or ur trying to hard like we were for our third when I told my hubby 18 years ago I'd had enough trying I went to the doc and was 14 1/2 weeks prego and didn't have a clue lol Just try to relax more and I know with all that's going on in your life that doesn't seem possible to do,and I feel for you ... -
ARCHIVED Macaroni And Cheese
Belinda Meeker replied to bluejeangirl's topic in Gluten-Free Recipes & Cooking Tips
Hi blujeangirl, I have never made mac&cheese this way but use those noodles alot and they r very easy to use just like the old ones with wheat in them, I make mine the same way I always have just now gluten-free and here my recp' 1/2 bag of spirral tinkyada noodles cooked drained and rinsed in cold water then add them back to pan with a table spoon... -
ARCHIVED I Think My Dd Has Gluten Allergy
Belinda Meeker replied to momof7's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms
Hi momof7, urs sounds just like ours did with my son, and believe me if u have already figured out she's doing great gluten-free then just stay that way for ever I wouldn't let her go thru what they have to in order to get a posative test result (not sounding mean -but u already have the answer) My son was misserable on the gluten diet and now he's still... -
ARCHIVED Pain Relief For The Aging Dog
Belinda Meeker replied to DingoGirl's topic in Introduce Yourself / Share Stuff
Hi DingoGirl, I'm not sure of any pain meds but try a heating pad of some kind where she lays the most,my parents had simalr with their dog and placed one in her bed and it seemed to do some good. Good luck! Bea -
ARCHIVED Kc Masterpiece Bbq Sauce?
Belinda Meeker replied to ptkds's topic in Gluten-Free Foods, Products, Shopping & Medications
well guys confusion here : When my son was dx'd at the age of 13 now 18 we were told that all ketchup was forbidin do to vinegar, did u know that almost all Great Value products from Wal-Mart are gluten free and states it on the bottle. We use there ketchup, mustard and alomst everything they make that's gluten free. I use the bacon bites daily for loaded... -
Hi all long time no type lol Has anyone tired the new recipe for Just Like Wheat Tortilla recipe? It calls for 2 tablespoons of shortening but doesn't tell when to add in. I still have the flour measured in mixing bowl and want to complete asap. any helpers out there? Could anyone tell me where they think it should come in at I"M DESPERATE to make these...
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ARCHIVED Just Need To Get This Out......
Belinda Meeker replied to confused's topic in Parents, Friends and Loved Ones of Celiacs
Paula, Wow u have a plate full and I commend u for ur efforts for caring so much for ur stepson he doesn't know how lucky he is to have u to care so much for his well being . I couldn't imagine ever walking out on my boys (which I have 3) some ppl just don't realize how lucky they r to become parents cuz there r so many ppl out there would give anything... -
ARCHIVED This Is Very Interesting.....
Belinda Meeker replied to Canadian Karen's topic in Coping with Celiac Disease
Karen, WOW we have the same exact dream I just told hubby the other day wht would the farmers of wheat growing do if the world had to all go gluten-free lol He said looks like they would all have to convert to growing "corn" I sure do wish they would take away all the stuff that is killing the world asap I think when the lid... -
ARCHIVED Positive Blood / Neg Biopsy?
Belinda Meeker replied to Tigano's topic in Post Diagnosis, Recovery & Treatment of Celiac Disease
Tiagno, U r not alone same thing with my son (which doc said was okay due to later insurance problems) my son's blood test was posative for celiac disease (Sprue) so they did the bio. and it was negt. at the time, but he has responded beautifully to the diet so my suggestion is to go on the gluten-free diet and stay there and ur body knows better... -
ARCHIVED Embarassing Poo Question
Belinda Meeker replied to tuxedocat's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms
To all sorry for this but ....... I HAD TO LAUGH CUZ OF ALL THE JOY WE GET ABOUT TALKING ABOUT OUR POO ! We just had this same conversation at our house just a few nights ago with our second son (whom isn't sure he has celiac disease yet) he was ?ing his dad about wht his poo looked like and said he had been going like a rabbit does for 3 days... -
ARCHIVED Prayer Request
Belinda Meeker replied to ravenwoodglass's topic in Introduce Yourself / Share Stuff
ravenwoodglass, I would like to "Thank You for caring for these kids" whom have a not so good home life, there r too few ppl in this world to care for them, So hats off to ur kindness And I too will put them and their families in my prayers as well ! For the young best friend my heart goes beyond for him, I too would of prolly been... -
ARCHIVED What Do You Think?
Belinda Meeker replied to angayla17's topic in Parents, Friends and Loved Ones of Celiacs
Well Angayla. If there is the slightest thought of him being any bit of celiac disease then NO bread unless it is wheat, barely, oats, rye, & gluten free As for M&C they do sell gluten-free at the health food store (not sure if it taste good or not) but I make my own ! Good luck to ya ! I too hope he doesn't have celiac disease Belinda -
ARCHIVED Ragu Sent Me Info On Their Products :(
Belinda Meeker posted a topic in Gluten-Free Foods, Products, Shopping & Medications
This is the responce I got directly from them : Hello Belinda, Thank you for contacting us. We can certainly understand your concerns. Gluten is found in wheat, rye, barley, and oats. In our sauces, the source of Modified Food Starch is corn. Because our products are formulated for use by the majority of our consumers, and not specifically... -
ARCHIVED Celiac Episode Clear Without Gluten Free?
Belinda Meeker replied to ItchyMeredith's topic in Coping with Celiac Disease
Meredith, Ummm not to my learning's has celiac disease ever gone away without being on the gluten-free diet U say u have DH ? Well my doc told me that I have DH and then told me I have celiac disease (when u have DH u have celiac disease) So maybe u need more testing's ! ask for some of the other posters that have been here a long time, I'm very... -
ARCHIVED Possible Celiac
Belinda Meeker replied to Dreamergirl's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms
Wanda, Welcome to the family U r not alone, btw there r tons of us with the same symptoms that u have, my hubby had the itching legs and feet every night til he went gluten free ( only now if he gets accidently glutened) So feel free to vent or ask as many ?'s as u want that's wht we all do and r here for ! So whenever u feel lonely or flustrated... -
ARCHIVED Help! Pep Talk Needed!
Belinda Meeker replied to F.deSales's topic in Coping with Celiac Disease
Angie, I feel for u, and will include u in my Prayers as well I always ate pizza rolls by Totino's and wondered why I had those itchy blister on my feet..... well to make along story short they have the nasty word "GLUTEN" right on the package (didn't know about Celiac's then) So u could try those to make ur process go a lil faster I think the... -
ARCHIVED Could It Be Celiac?
Belinda Meeker replied to lilypad23's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms
Welcome to the board Caraline, And u sound like a duplicate of my son all through his child hood It took them til he was so skinny and white complected low blood count, passsing out after BM and totaly fatigued he missed 88 days of school But the first blood draw was celiac disease positive and like Momma Goose said u have to stick with the nastey...