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I am having a very hard time finding a toothpaste that is soy free. It doesn't affect me too badly, not the same as say eating something with soy lecithin in it, but it does provide some discomfort compared to if I just brush my teeth with water, which I honestly hate doing, because my mouth doesn't feel as clean . Is there such a thing as a soy free toothpaste or should I just make one at home? I would really appreciate any answers or advice. Thank you very much .

They're the one thing I haven't given up since going gluten free. In fact, I started smoking again a couple of weeks after I figured out I was supposed to be gluten free . I'm just wondering, because its been a year now, and I'm still having problems. Does anyone know if they're gluten free?

I was just wondering what ya'll's thoughts were on going to salons to get your hair colored and cut. I haven't been to a salon in like three years. I just do my hair at home or go to one of those $5 dollar cutting places, but I've lost a bunch of weight recently and I'd kind of like a completely new hairstyle. Does anyone here go to salons like Penny's or places like that? Thanks in advance.

Thank ya'll so much for the suggestions. I really appreciate it. I'm definitely going to go look at the hair dye soon .

I tried having some chocolate milk about three months after I got my results from Enterolab and it was not fun:ph34r:. I was sick for two days afterwards: headache, stiff neck, and stomach issues. I might have tried too soon, but I don't think I'll be trying any again for a long long time.

I'm sorry I don't have any suggestions for the yogurt. I'm on the Paleo diet right now, so all I eat is meat, fruits, and veggies. RiceGuy's yogurt recipe sounds pretty good though.

I haven't dyed my hair in about two years, but was thinking about adding some highlights. Does anyone know of any gluten free blonde hair dye? Thank you.

Thank ya'll for the advice. I'll definitely be taking my own food.

Depression and axiety were a huge problem for me before. My anxiety was so bad at one point I could barely leave the house. Riight before I was diagnosed, the depression had gotten so bad that I didn't want to live. Since I've been gluten free, its cleared up a lot. I still have my down days and anxiety sometimes, but not nearly as bad as it used to be.

I hope you start to feel better soon.

Thanks for posting it, DD. Its good info to have.

I'm going out of town in about three weeks to visit my grandmother. I'll be there for five days. The only problem is that my aunt, who I'll be staying with, isn't the most supportive person in this situation. She basically thinks that because I won't go out to eat and I quit my job at Pizza Hut that I'm being too careful about it. I'm kind of worried about the possibility of getting CC'd while I'm there. Does anyone have any ideas how I could aviod getting CC'd while out of town? I'd really rather not spend the whole time sick .

Thank you all for the replies. I really appreciate it.

-Your meat: are you buying your meat from a meat section where they also carry things like breaded pork chops and marinated chicken breasts? It is quite possible to get cross contamination from these types of set-ups (from the weighing scale, the counter tops, or just having crumbs fall onto your stuff).

I'd never even thought of that, really. I buy my meat at H-E-B. I just get the H-E-B brand and there are usually cuts of meat that are pre-seasoned and pre-breaded. I thought about it once, like maybe they use the same stuff to cut the meat or weight it or whatever that they use to put all the bread crumbs on the other meat, but then I figured that I was just being over-cautious, so I kept buying it. But, maybe they do. At my H-E-B, they only have their brand of meat. There is a Wal-Mart, though. Do they carry different brands of meat? I hardly ever go to Wal-Mart, just because the one in my area is always so crowded during the day you can't find a parking space. But, if they have different brands of meat, I would totally go there

non-stick pans

any overhang above cooktop (esp. a fan)

All I ever use is non-stick pans, and even though they're only about eight months old, they have scratches. Are there pans that stuff won't stick to easily? I also use the fan on the overhang every time I cook.

As for the spatulas, olive oil, spices, and cutting boards, I have my own except for spices, because I don't use them. I also have gluten free shampoos, conditioners, and lotions. I use the gluten-free Savonnerrie stuff and it works pretty well.

I think I will start an elimination diet. That sounds like a good idea:).

This is probably a stupid question, but when you share a house with someone who isn't gluten free, should you clean every day? I was cleaning like 2 times a day for a while, but after school started in January, I started getting lazy about cleaning:ph34r:. Like, instead of putting my dishes in the dishwasher right after using them or cleaning the counters every day, sometimes the dishes will stay in the sink until the following day or I won't get around to cleaning the counters until the next day. I know that I should probably know all of this stuff already, because I've been gluten free since last July, but sometimes I still don't know for sure about everything.

I do live in a non-gluten-free house, but my aunt and mom don't eat any of my stuff. The only thing in the kitchen that we all use is the silverware.

I usually cook squash and zucchini with olive oil, beef with mushrooms, onions, and celery, or chicken with mushrooms. I also cook fish in olive oil.

I have my own pots and pans, cooking utensils, bowls, and sponges, yet every time I cook anything I get sick. I noticed this because I go on fruit and vegetable fasts about twice a week and I feel fine when I do those as far as stomach issues and brain fog is concerned. However, as soon as I eat anything I cook, I get what feels like a mild glutening. I get brain fog and I get bloated and gassy. I also usually only eat what I cook in the morning and spend the rest of the day eating fruit and start to feel better. I know that this can't be healthy, though. Does anyone have any suggestions?

Gold Bond Ultimate Healing Lotion works pretty well.

Gelatin is supposed to help your nails get stronger and grow faster.

Does anyone know if Bernard Jensen gelatin capsules are gluten free? I used to take them before I got diagnosed, but then ran out. I was thinking of ordering them again, but I've had some difficulty finding out if they're for sure gluten free. Does anyone use them or use some other form of gelatin capsules that are safe? Thanks.

Hi. Sorry I haven't been back in a while. I've been super busy with finals, but now they're finally done and I have a break . Anyways, I really appreciated all the advice and everything but I just had a question. About a week after my first post, I just woke up one morning and noticed that I felt a lot better, and since then I've been improving a lot. I'm starting to feel like I did those first two days gluten-free. The spots in front of my eyes are also starting to lessen. I'm still wondering, though, if I should just get the test done just in case because of all the constant tick exposure. What do you guys think?

Thank you guys very much. I really appreciate the advice. Every time I tell my mother how I'm feeling, she just says that it is my nerves and I'm a hypochondriac. I just don't think that nerves could cause this many problems or cause me to react to everything that I eat. Maybe I'm wrong, but I know my body and I know when something isn't right and right now things in my body just don't feel right.

But, does anyone know about how much the Igenex tests cost and how to order them? Will they send me the test to take at home or do I have to get the doctor to do it? Also, how do you find an LLMD? I live in Texas. Thanks again.

Thank you guys for the advice. I appreciate it. Its kind of discouraging that it might not go away, but I guess I'll get used to it.

I am starting to feel like a hypochondriac, but I think this might be a possibility. I have two dogs and they have ticks and I constantly get bitten by ticks. I mean, practically every day I find a tick on me. I keep my dogs bathed and all of that, but they still have them. Its really annoying . Anyways, I was looking at the symptoms and I have a bunch. I don't know if they're just caused by gluten intolerance or if I could have this, but I'm starting to get a little worried because lately it seems like every day I'm just getting worse and getting back to exactly where I was before I went gluten free. When I first started the gluten-free thing, I felt fabulous, better than I had felt in years. That only lasted for a couple of weeks though and then I gave up dairy and soy because Enterolab confirmed that I was intolerant of those things and I felt a little better. Then I was still sick so I gave up nightshades and still didn't feel better. So, then I gave up rice and corn about a month or more ago and got a little better, but now I'm getting worse again. I figured out that I was possibly getting glutened when I went to work because I worked at Pizza Hut so I quit my job. However, I have not gotten better and in fact have really gotten worse. Everything I eat makes me sick, but if I don't eat, I get even weaker than usual. Sometimes I feel like I'm like 80 or something and I'm only 21. I can't concentrate on really anything and I constantly have floaters in front of my eyes, especially when I'm outside. I don't know if I can deal with this anymore. Maybe I'm just a hypochondriac and everything is all in my head. What do you guys think?

I did a test like that and knew for sure that I had it about four days after I went gluten free. I'm still having problems, but they're not as bad as they were that night. I got super sick. I wouldn't recommend trying it if you suspect that you have this.

In some ways, my brain fog has gotten better. I'm better in social situations and I talk more. Also, thankfully, I've gotten much better at math. However, in some ways it has gotten worse. For instance, I'm a student and I used to be a pretty good writer. Even at my worst, I could still write a decent paper. However, this semester, its like I can't write at all. English is my favorite subject but every time I read something or start writing, its like my brain fog kicks in big time and everything that I just had in my head goes straight out. I don't know if its stress or something else, but its really starting to get on my nerves and its affecting my school work. Is this normal? Should I go to the doctor? I haven't been since July or August, before I got the official diagnosis from Enterolab. Also, how long does it take for brain fog to truly go away?

Thank you guys for the advice. I really appreciate it.

SB, my family basically labeled me a hypochondriac, lazy, etc... for years and my mom still thinks I'm a hypochondriac. But, anyways, that's awesome that you were able to help your neice.

I work at Pizza Hut and I get sick every time I go to work. I wouldn't recommend it.

Does anyone know of any gluten free nail polish? Also, is nail polish remover gluten free? Thank you.