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  1. jenngolightly
    Well you know what they say about women with heavy drawers... Yeah, neither do I. But it's important to keep things that will fill you up so you're not tempted to run to the vending machines.
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    I have emergency stashes in my drawer at work that fill me up and aren't expensive. Canned manderine oranges, raisins, rice cakes, craisins, canned tuna...
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    My reactions would be horrible and I don't have enough sick days to try it. But I can understand why you did it. I had cravings for the first 3 years. It gets better.
  4. jenngolightly
    Another scary part is that it's so hard to wash off the outside of the produce, too. It's hard to get away from e Coli, like you said - it's just part of nature. And it lives in/on us, too - that's why we wash our hands before we eat.
  5. jenngolightly
    I see that you're feeling better... but although you've eliminated a lot of foods, you're still eating many of the foods that people on this forum have problems with. Dairy, nightshades, corn, eggs, and rice. I don't think you need to do the GAPS diet to pin down the problem (if you have one). Since you're feeling better, maybe you don't have problems with...
  6. jenngolightly
    I heard that on several different news stories. NPR did an interview with a doctor from the US CDC who stated that it can live inside - Open Original Shared Link
  7. jenngolightly
    1. Keep a food diary 2. Find a support network (like celiac.com)
  8. jenngolightly
    Happy to hear that you're feeling better. I had the same reaction! I didn't have to stay on the diet forever. I started adding other foods back in at about 11 months. I'm still mostly SCD, but not completely. I feel great now!
  9. jenngolightly
    Not to worry, I still plan on doing that. Can't pass up the excuse to frighten showroom salespeople.
  10. jenngolightly
    I had the same problem as you, but I found relief after going on the Specific Carb Diet. I know that a lot of people have luck on various elimination diets. You might try one of those and start with a few foods you can eat and work upwards instead of eliminating foods you think you can't eat until you feel better.
  11. jenngolightly
    I talked to my boss yesterday - a chemist in her previous life - who assured me that the process they used to create the corn-carpet changed the corn into a synthetic material. So no worries! It's set to install next week. Thanks for the lively discussion!
  12. jenngolightly
    It's my understanding that since you have Celiac disease, an illness that is covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), you can bring your own "safe" food into this kind of establishment - no need to sneak it in.
  13. jenngolightly
    I think you should talk to them about making mistakes. Even though they're grown ups, it is bound to happen and you need to emphasize that you expect it in the beginning. They will dig their hands into the gluten-free chips. But instead of hiding it and not telling you, they should make sure to tell you and write their name on the bag (or strip your tape...
  14. jenngolightly
    It took about 3 years of gluten-free living for me to fully heal and handle dairy. But since I've been off it so long, I just don't like the taste of it anymore. I was lactose intolerant for a long time before my diagnosis and then abstained for several years after - so I grew to do without it and it doesn't appeal.
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    I emailed the company earlier today and I'm waiting for a response. I'd love it if you emailed your neighbor's son! I'm pretty sure the chemical composition is changed significantly so it's no longer in a form that is dangerous, but it would be really helpful to have an expert confirm. Here are a couple of links so he can dig right in: Open Original...
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    It's hard to tell from your post whether you've seen a doctor yet... I agree that you should get some blood work done. Celiacs very often have vitamin and mineral imbalances because of the improper digestion of food over many years. The results might help not only with your hair and skin issues, but may reveal a lot of hidden issues that commonly afflict...
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    No problem. I have a good sense of humor and it wasn't a terribly important question... I'm well past the intro to Celiac phase... I went through books and books of samples - all manufacturers put together sample books. I ended up with two books with really soft, thick, durable carpets with colors I liked, of course they were both made from this new...
  18. jenngolightly
    You are having WAY too much fun with this! Did you take your happy-pills today?
  19. jenngolightly
    ROFL. I spit out my tea when I read this. I had to wipe off my monitor. "Excuse me. Can I roll around on your carpet for five minutes?" They'd think I was a crazy-lady!
  20. jenngolightly
    Yes, I know it's funny. A silly question that seems to have an obvious answer. I was second guessing because the guy selling the carpet looked worried. I don't eat off the floor (gross), so I'm not really worried about it. It's not an allergy, it just makes my stomach hurt, headache, and makes me tired. I'm pretty sure that the carpet won't get on my...
  21. jenngolightly
    I did it faithfully for about 11 months and then started adding regular foods back into my diet. It was the best thing I ever did, but it was also very challenging. I feel better than I have in 10 years! Good luck. Check my profile for some resources.
  22. jenngolightly
    I've got a new home that I'm carpeting next week. I've narrowed my decision down and one of them is a name-brand carpet that is produced from corn sugar - the fiber is called SmartStrand. Question, does anyone know if that will affect me because I'm corn intolerant? I'm highly doubtful, but it caused me to think twice before making a decision. Open Original...
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    Sigh. Okay, I fell off the wagon this weekend. But it only happened once and I'm back on board today. It happened because I went to the movie and everyone around me was eating candy. Not punishing myself too much. Just have to start over again today. Thanks everyone for admitting to your weaknesses. Makes me feel better to know I'm not alone...
  24. jenngolightly
    I am very proud of myself. It's hard to give myself pats on the back, so I'll start with that. I did the Specific Carb Diet for almost a year and it did wonders for me. But... then I started eating normal foods and I slipped into old habits. About a month ago I started adding some foods into my diet that weren't on the SCD approved list. I was...
  25. jenngolightly
    It's important to get an epipen like gfmanna suggested. You never know when you'll unintentionally eat something with soy in it, and you should be prepared. Your reaction now can suddenly intensify into a life-threatening anaphylaxis episode. Like you, my allergy only developed recently. My doctor gave me an epipen and an albuterol inhaler, even though...
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