Nuala

Thanks for bringing me to my senses. I was only in two minds about it because of the family-factor. I am satisfied with the result of the test, and deep down I know I don't need any further tests, and I certainly do not need to put myself months behind in the healing process by resuming a gluten-filled diet. Yes, I'll have to be quiet about it, since...

I have a positive result Gliadin AB (AGA) following a saliva test: 31 [positive > 15U/ml]. This result came after about 6 weeks of a gluten-free diet ( I was glutened along the way numerous times) I had gone on a gluten-free diet at my drs advice, and after researching the connection between celiac and thyroid disease. I am hypothyroid [diagnosed...

I have experience with a lot of psych symptoms, including depersonalisation, mainly caused by my untreated hypothyroid condition (10+) years. The most common cause of depersonalization is clinical anxiety. I view my anxiety as very physiologically based, not "in my head" . Now, I understand that my gluten intolerance also plays a role in this. It can affect...

Is your thyroid ok? I have not lost the 30+ pounds I gained a few years back when the thyroid went totally out of whack. I have tried everything from low calorie, extra exercise, moderate calorie (1600 cals), vitamins, fasting, ...you name it I have done it. I might drop a bit, but never more than 10 pounds from the starting point, then it all comes back...

Having been around my sisters and their babies - we often talk about the florescent green poo we have seen over the years. My one sister's husband is a physician, so when my sister and I were talking about her new baby and I asked if he had had any green poo, she said no and went on to tell me that he husband had solved the mystery for her informing her that...

Thanks for all your very informative suggestions. I guess I am worrying too much about the perfection of my food. You are right - I will try to come up with as gluten-free a menu as I can. I guess I am worrried about the "second star" of the dinner - the stuffing - I haven't found a suitable bread I think will be a decent substitute for the traditional...

I have ony been gluten-free for a few weeks. I realized at some point after I started the gluten-free diet, that I should not taste my non gluten-free dishes I make for other members of the family. This has not really been a problem so far. However, I am the cook on Thanksgiving, and I just can't figure out how I can cook properly without tasting the dishes...

This attitude of the medical community about celiac "touch of sprue" is very similar to how the medical community views thyroid disease. Maybe some of you, like me, have thyroid disease too, and know from first hand experience how hard it is to get a diagnosis, and what reaction you received from medical professionals when you told them that you might have...

That sounds great! I had not even considered the sweet potato. I am down in Florida, so it is still warm here and I have not really gotten into my autumn mindset and associated foods. I am sure it will be yumm!

Thanks for your replies! I dont think it is due to my thyroid medication, but I am keeping an eye on it. I take my thyroid medication sublingually, so I don't have to worry about any malabsoprtion issues. I still don't have any dizziness this time around after I started gluten-free again, so who knows what happened. Yep. The craving are definately...

I am on week two of gluten free. Luckily, I have a long-standing interest in nutition, which has been helpful, in the process of remaining gluten-free. I must admit, I made an error in eating chinese food the other day, totally slipped my mind that the sauces, esp soy would have a gluten component. I felt so bad the next day, that it showed what improvement...