Nadtorious

Hi gang. I'm sure everyone can relate to that wit's end moment with dealing with Celiac and I feel like I'm finally hitting mine. I was diagnosed 15 years ago and through that time have had lots of ups and downs teaching family, friends, partners, loved ones and restaurant staff how to safely make a meal for me (or anyone else with celiac for that matter...

Haha, so I'm a dietitian, and I work with other dietitians. Once had a dietitian (an old boss, who has a MASTERS DEGREE in nutrition mind you) give me a bag of chocolate covered pretzels as a gift. "I'm not sure if they're gluten free or not...." They most certainly were not. Let's just hope she's not counseling any celiacs any time soon.

Oh my.....it's been a long time since I've posted on this site but I HAD to after reading this thread. 1) Once asked a waitress what salads were gluten free. She pointed them out, then told me a couple I couldn't have because they contained Romaine. Apparently Romaine contains gluten.....? I actually wanted to order one of the salads that had Romaine...

Thank you all for your replies. I guess I should clarify: I didn't expect this host to go out of her way to cook me a gluten free meal, and I brought several gluten free goodies to the party to share. I have a hard time saying no to people who insist what they've made is gluten free without feeling like I'm being rude (not just at parties but at work, etc...

So I went to a party Friday night, the hostess made me some "gluten free" soup and breadsticks....after some polite inquiries into the soup's ingredients, we realized it was not gluten free. She felt bad, and 10 minutes later walked over with a couple of the breadsticks she got especially for me. Well, I ate them, and went up to thank her when I realized...

I had mono in high school and my celiac symptoms developed shortly after recovery. I guess you could say I haven't been the same since

I had the same thing happen after I went gluten free, but I think it was a combination of a few things. Your body is absorbing more iron, but you're also able to use all the nutrients and energy from the foods you're eating. Iron deficiancy will definetely make you tired though! The first 6 months I was gluten free I CRAVED iron-rich foods all the time-I...

I haven't eaten out in 3 years. I've taken my own food into restaurants and enjoyed eating with friends and family, but I won't risk it. I've worked in a restaurant that had a "gluten free" menu (before I was diagnosed) and I know none of the people who prepared the food took it seriously. I'm too sensitive, and will be sick for days if I get any kind of...

You may want to try white rice-like Lundberg, which says gluten free right on the bag-if brown rice is giving you problems. I've been diagnosed for 3 years and (knock on wood) haven't had a reaction in months, but brown rice still gives me issues Definetly try cutting out dairy and the almond milk for a while. I didn't start feeling better until everything...

I've always used the excuse "I've been sick" to keep people out of my water, but sometimes I wonder if they're catching on I've never gotten sick from kissing my bf, even a couple minutes after he's had a beer. I thought I was the only one who did the "are you safe?" check before kissing him-to which he usually responds with an eye roll. Nadia

I agree with avoiding energy bars and the like. I race mountain bikes comptetively and train between 25-30 hours per week. I don't eat anything processed as well. I rely on lots of fruits, veggies, eggs, fish, nuts, grass fed meat, and whole grains for my energy, and I've never felt better-no need to struggle with weight or energy levels). I second (or third...

I went to SIU (go Salukis!) and lived in the dorms. I went to the school dietician and told her I was a celiac. They gave me a huge catalog I could order food from-Ener-g, Amy's, all the good stuff.....I ate like a queen when I was in school! I didn't eat out a whole lot-usually just at steak places (plain meat and potatoes and veggies), but when I went out...

I've been dx'ed for over 3 years now. I guess I should think of the things that didn't get better after switching to a gluten free diet because so many things did! No more seasonal allergies, no more depression, hypoglycemia, breathing problems, stomach issues, skin problems, frequent illnesses, anemia, feeling faint, anxious, oh jeez, so many..........my...

A couple of years ago the company got in trouble with the governement (Canadian, I believe) because their gluten free cookies were contaminated. I got terribly ill from them a couple years back and haven't tried them since they put the warning on the back. Good luck and hope you're feeling better-if you think they're making you sick, then by all means, don...

Already said, but Vitamin Cottage has an awesome selection! Better than Whole Foods and Wild Oats combined! I don't eat out, so I can't help you on that end. I used to live in the Chicagoland area and actually have an easier time out here now finding food. Good luck! Nadia