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  1. Lins
    Alright, you're going to think I've lost my mind here. Back story: diagnosed with Celiac in 2007. I've been gluten free since then. No cheating whatsoever, I swear. Of course I've gotten cross contamination and I KNEW it as soon as it happened, every time. The misery is enough to keep me gluten free otherwise. But even being gluten free, I still...
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    Thanks Ladies, I have since seen my OB/GYN who was familiar with Celiac but admitted that she'd never had one as a patient before. Great... Anyway, I also saw my GI Dr yesterday. According to the testing I had done earlier this year, my absorption was good and my guts had healed well, my bone density scan was really good, and my blood tests were negative...
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    Hi! I have been gluten free for almost 2 years and am doing fairly well. I still see my GI Dr for GERD and constipation issues, but believe I am gluten free only because I feel HORRIBLE if I get gluten. Anyway, I see my usual OB/GYN later this week for my first pregnancy visit but I don't have a lot of faith that he will be knowledgeable with Celiac...
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    ARCHIVED Red Robin

    Lins replied to blueeyedmanda's topic in Gluten-Free Restaurants

    I LOVE Red Robin! Mine was in Davenport, IA and they brought me a printout of how to order (I got the low carb lettuce wrap burger and cole slaw). But my little printout told me to avoid the fries, despite them being in a dedicated fryer. But you all have good luck with them?? Hmm, might have to try them next time I go.
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    You are absolutely not the only one!!! I've known I was allergic to tree nuts for years. Even as a little kid I had a hard time explaining how weird my throat felt if I ate a cookie with walnuts or something in it. (Hello?!?!? That's the feeling of your throat closing!) I'm not sure if I would be considered anaphylactic or not, but I react with a swelling...
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    Hey, thanks Cleveland Bob! I am unsure of where we'll be staying. The show is at the IX Center and last time we stayed out by the airport. They guys I will be with tend to like to go downtown for at least one nice dinner. We don't have PF Chang or Carrabbas around where I live so those might be good places to go if I get the opportunity to specify...
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    I am slowly making progress with eating out on occasion. My biggest issue is speaking up, but I'm working on it! So what do you all do when faced with eating out for breakfast? How do you order? I really miss Sunday mroning breakfast with my family at the local dive... Okay, well I suppose a "dive" is not an ideal palce to ask for gluten free, lol...
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    So how 'bout it? Does anybody recommend good places to go in Cleveland who will feed me?? I don't mind figuring out my own breakfasts and lunches, but there are usually large get-togethers for supper, and I'd love to be prepared. Thanks!!!
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    Huge hugs to you for all you're doing. I too immeidately thought they should get you discharged. But it doesn't sound like you consider that an option. So, that in mind, I have to agree with the other gal who said you should increase your water. Sorry, I've forgotten her name.) Way back when, before I even ahd symptoms, I lost weight on the South Beach...
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    I've found that a heating pad set to low really gives me relief when I have stomach pain from gluten. Just try not to fall asleep with it on!!! I didn't realize the acid reflux and stuff goes hand in hand with Celiac. That explains a lot, lol.
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    Aw, jeez, that's no fun! Well, my first thought was to re-gift, so as to get that card out of your sight as quickly as possible. But do you suppose they'd refund you if you went in and asked? Might be more trouble than it's worth but who knows? I've come to the conclusion that it's not that people are mean, it's just that since they don't live with...
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    Well, there's lots of good advice here and I'm only popping in for moral support. In May, oh heck even in June and July, I was in the same boat as you, frustrated and feeling hopeless. I can distinctly remember thinking I might as well just eat whatever since I already feel like crap. But please just keep doing the best you can. Be diligent, and read...
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    Hi Katie! Before I was diagnosed, I found that straight milk and some ice creams really bothered me. But most cheeses didn't seem to. So I avoided milk but kept eating cheese. Now that I've been gluten-free for about 7 months, I've found that milk is okay again. My point is, everyone is different, so if you have trouble with something avoid it. You...
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    Hi All! It's been awhile since I posted, but know I can count on some good feedback here. I was diagnosed via blood test and upper GI in May. It's been a bit of a struggle, but I'm feeling really good nowadays. As with many of you who are healed and/or healing, I didn't know how lousy I felt until I get better! Anyway, for the past month, I...
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    Hi Dahlia! I can't add much if anything to what's already been said, other than to echo that if you were diagnosed years ago, ya still got it! AND I also support the idea that your parents may have been very misinformed back then. There are still people out there who don't understand, and still others who CHOOSE not to understand. Yes, yes, yes, go...
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    Thanks for this brochure! It's full of great information. I can't get into see my dietician for another month, so I am just plugging along, doing the best I can. I felt great the first week I went gluten free, but haven't felt good since. Not sure if it's part of my healing process, or if I am still getting gluten, or what. Anyway, thanks again!
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    Thanks a bunch for the safe foods NoGluGirl and HappyGirl! I snagged that list you posted on a different thread, NoGlu, and really appreciate the information. I am still chugging along, and believe I should invest in the other book everyone is talking about, the "Hidden Epidemic" one. I saw my GI Doc last night for the first time after the biopsy. He...
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    Wow you guys! Thanks so much for the information!! I joined the Prevention forums a few years back to lose weight on the South Beach diet and I've got the same warm fuzzy feeling here as I get there!! I'd forgotten I asked about the modified food starch already. I just had a smoothie and the yogurt had it in it and I'd worked myself up about it and...
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    ARCHIVED Bread

    Lins replied to BridgetteB's topic in Coping with Celiac Disease

    Hi! Am also very new to this new way of life, BridgetteB. My symptoms weren't as bad as a lot of people's and I was very lucky to have been diagnosed within 1 month of seeing a doctor. I've been gluten free for a week now and am doing great. But something I learned yesterday is that even though you were virtually symptom free before, many people find...
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    Hi!! I'm so thankful to have a message board to go to! I was confirmed to have Celiac earlier this week, after blood tests and a biopsy. I've gotten the Gluten-Free for Dummies book and am learning a lot and appreciate her humor. As far as I know, I have been gluten-free since last Friday. And I have some questions if you would be so kind... I...
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