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  1. Hi All, I'm having a terrible time finding ANY decent hair product for fine/limp hair (such as mine) that doesn't contain wheat. I don't think I have Celiacs, I either have a wheat allergy (most likely) or wheat/gluten intolerance - not 100% sure which. The majority of my symptoms from wheat ingestion are respiratory in nature although I do feel a bit...
  2. I don't think BCP have diuretics in them. If so, this is news to me. I actually had to stop taking them because my blood pressure was too high and I got put on a blood pressure meds with a diuretic. In any case
  3. Wow that is great news! I've been mostly gluten-free since April. (Elimination diet - tried wheat/gluten a couple of times since to read body's response). I've been on BCPs solid for 15 years. I love BCP. I didn't want to come off of them but I had too. I was majorly bummed and scared at how terrible I'd feel while my hormones readjusted. I stopped...
  4. oh and now that it is after 6/21 - what did your doctor say?
  5. Due to generalized inflammation in my body, I went on an elimination diet in April / May and discovered the following respiratory reactions when I eat the following: Dairy (except some cheese seems to be okay), soy, eggs, onions: phlegmy coughing for about an hour or two. It begins immediately after I eat. Wheat: A few hours or even the next day after...
  6. It may depend on what state you work in. For example, I live and work in Virginia and it is a "right to work" state (or something like that) meaning that any company can fire you for any reason and you can leave any company for any reason - at any time. In other words, where I am, they could fire me because of a health issue but to cover their rumps, claim...
  7. Have you thought about adding in magnesium to help with the C? I take magnesium supplements after reading how deficient we are in magnesium - The Miracle of Magnesium by Carol Dean. The only problem in taking too much of it seems to be a laxative effect (hence Milk of Magnesia). Something you may want to consider.
  8. photocat

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    I had actually thought about the toothpaste...after...my appt (I really need to improve my timing). However, once a year - and this was that appt - I get them to "sandblast" instead of polish. It is a high pressure wash with baking soda. Not great on the tongue and it is very messy but boy the teeth feel and look much better!
  9. photocat

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    Hi All, Just thought you'd like to know I went to my dentist Monday for a regular 6 month cleaning. The dental hygienist asked if anything had changed in my medical history. I said, not officially. I had been doing an elimination diet and wheat seems to be causing some issue. She immediately asked "Celiac?" I said no, I think it is an actual...
  10. The trouble with my breathing is primarily the hard time getting a deep / full breath. It also last the longest of all my symptoms - sometimes for several days - and is the most uncomfortable. I yawn a lot, not because I'm sleepy, but because sometimes the yawning actually helps me get that breath I need....sometimes it doesn't. The stuffy nose is a nuisance...
  11. Thanks for the responses. Based on your help, I've been doing more research into wheat allergies and I'm leaning more in that direction since my symptoms are mostly respiratory... although I do feel sluggish and achy too after ingesting wheat/gluten. I guess I'm confused somewhat b/c I thought allergic reactions were more sudden. For me it takes several...
  12. First time post looking for some sage advice. Sorry for the length but I thought some background may be helpful. First let me say, I don't suffer from the normal or typical gluten sensitivity reactions. Never have. My gut and what comes out seems just fine. My grandmother was diagnosed over 60 years ago as having a "wheat allergy" but no one else in...
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