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Hi. I have not been on the forums in a long time, but I still read the newsletters, and occasionally click on the selected topics. Anyway, I logged in to tell you that you should be tested for Lyme disease. The suddenness of your ill health and original rash makes me highly suspect it. Most of us here had trouble remembering a time when we felt well before...

Magnesium. In the book "The Magnesium Miracle" it lays out very convincing evidence that anxiety can be caused by magnesium deficiency. Plus, magnesium will help counter-act the constipation from your medicine.

I really wanted a diagnosis, not so much to convince myself, but to convince others. I was at a point where I KNEW in my gut (no pun intended) I had Celiac disease. I knew from internet research the chances of testing false-negative on the blood test were high, and I resolved to go on the diet regardless. Well, I did test negative to Celiac, but I also...

I feel for you. I have a hard time speaking up too. Part of it is an irrational fear that I will be perceived as being a nitpicky customer. I think we've all had an experience dining with someone who complains to the waitstaff about anythin and everything, too much ice in the water, soup not hot enough, etc... But after a year and half of doing this, I...

This is my biggest frustration for not having an official celiac diagnosis. I KNOW my grandmother had it, and I'm positive my mom does too. I figured it out myself, after realizing all my symptoms felt better on Phase 1 of South Beach Diet. But the GI said my blood test was negative, despite 2 of the 4 values being the absolute highest they could be and...

If you have an actual celiac diagnosis from a GI doctor, I would have him talk to your ex-wife. After all, they recommend all immediate relatives get tested right? Don't under estimate the power of an authority figure telling your wife what she should do.

I'm so sorry your husband isn't being supportive, I know that must be hard. My husband was very supportive, but it was still hard for him, not so much eating at home, he'll eat whatever I make, but it curtailed our eating out, and he likes to go out. One thing we did was start taking ballroom dance lessons. It gets us out of the house and socializing,...

Congratulations! I also discovered I was gluten intolerant by going on a low-carb diet, specifically South Beach. The first time, I thought my feeling great was a coincidence, but after gaining the weight back, and going on it a second time, the light bulb went off. I've been offically gluten free for 1 year, 5 months. I've had lots of great benefits...

Another thing I keep track of in my diary is whether all my meals for the day were prepared at home. Not only do I record that th particular day was all homemade, but I also record streaks such as "4 days in a row eating meals from home" My house is gluten-free, so if I do get symptoms, and I look back over the last couple of days, I can immediately zero...

I actually have a confirmed wheat allergy found by a skin test. Though in my gut (no pun intended) I think it was more than that. Two of my celiac blood values were at the highest value to be considered normal, and I can not tolerate any gluten. Though there is a difference between allergy and celiac, functionally, the solution is the same--gluten free...

It sounds like he's doing his best to be supportive, but that you've found a few things you KNOW are safe, and are now stuck in a rut. Make it an adventure to discover new things you can eat together. DH and I had a great time over Lent making a new pasta dish every Friday. We love Bionaturae gluten-free pasta, DH thinks it is indistinguishable from wheat...

We used my gluten issues as an excuse to get all new pots and pans. We converted from a non-stick to stainless steel because they are easier to clean. We are now a gluten-free house. But in the early days, I washed everything in the dishwasher, because dishwasher detergent has food dissolving enzymes, so I felt confident things got completely clean. I...

I find it disturbing she has a son with a peanut allergy and doesn't get it. Do you think there is any jealousy involved? I hate to say it, but some people love to be fussed over, and your sister-in-law may not like it that her son is not the only one who needs special consideration now. I'm seeing this with my own sister-in-law. She doesn't like the...

I think a huge part of it is curiousity, especially if you've been gluten-free for awhile, and your health has obviously improved. It makes other people ask themselves if they could do what you're doing, and whether it would make them feel better. And pointing out other foods you can eat, it's more of a question for themselves, "Is that allowed?" I'm starting...

I know EXACTLY what you're talking about. It is very hard to distinguish things at times, especially if dairy and/or high fiber foods aren't agreeing with your right now. Miles2go is right though, after a while, you will be better able to distinguish between true glutenings versus a random "tummy rumbling." Also when keeping the diary, I look over...