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  1. GFinDC
    Hi Scarlett, Most people with celiac disease (over 90%) don't know they have it. It is largely undiagnosed. Or diagnosed as some other condition. There is long list of related conditions that people with crliac tend to be more prone to getting than other people, autoimmune diseases. The link has more info. Hashimoto's thyroiditis is one of them...
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    That's great, GRH, an improvement is sure worth keeping on the gluten-free diet for. Wheat, rye barley and sometimes oats and possibly corn for some people are the grains to avoid. It might be easier to just go grain free completely for a month or so to see if that helps. Some starting the gluten-free diet tips for the first 6 months: Get tested...
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    Yep, she did good with that one. It's very helpful for any new person.
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    Well, I'm glad to help Dave, we all have similar problems so it is nice in a way because we can share and learn from each other. Dairy has both lactose and casein, and they can both be a problem or just one of them. Hard cheeses are mostly casein so that is one way to test if you want to explore. Milk has lots of lactose and casein, unless you get the...
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    Hi Dave, I'll watch out for the bird food. I usually get the sunflower seeds and millet type. Still have some of it left from last year as I mostly put it out when there is snow on the ground, and we didn't get much snow this past winter. I wonder if you can do sweet potatoes? Regular potatoes are nightshades and some of us have reactions to them...
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    Welcome to the site Gemme!
  7. GFinDC
    Hi, It's great that you have an explanation of why you have been tired and feeling off for so long. Going gluten-free should help a lot with your symptoms. It may take a while for your body to adjust to gluten-free eating, but if you stick with it the improvement will come. Healing is not a first day thing though, it can take months to get you gut...
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    Hi, Your kids will be eating a much healthier diet if they switch to gluten-free and whole foods. All those chemiclas and preservatinves an d food colorings and GMOS in our modern processed foods are not helpful to us. They do help food companies make money though. Check out the meal threads for breakfast, lunch, dinner etc. Lots of ideas for things...
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    Hi, You can also use corn tortillas instead of bread. Look for tortillas with minimal ingredients, and you can check their gltuen free status with the company or by doing a search on line. Mission brand is a good one. But I have tried others also and had no problems. There are also rice tortillas from a couple of companies that are cheaper than the...
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    It doesn't sound like you are overreacting to me. We shouldn't ignore our bodies attempts to tell us something is wrong, if we want to get better. I suggest you wait 6 months before trialing gluten if that's is what you want to do. And then just try a little like NCDave suggested. IMHO there is no need to be in a hurry to get sick again. For an...
  11. GFinDC
    Hi U853 Thanks for taking time to explain the no meat thing. Some people do have physical problems with eating meat so I was wondering if that might be your case which would in turn help us figure out a way to help you. There is a tick in the southern USA that can make people intolerant to red meat, Actually there is no help for that I guess but at...
  12. GFinDC
    Good to see you back. We are glad to help when we can. Let us know how the Enterolabs testing works out if you do it. Another method is an elimination diet. Elimination diets works well when you have obvious reactions to a food.
  13. GFinDC
    Thanks Prickilly, I may have to hare this with some friends.
  14. GFinDC
    Oh well, probably for the best then. All those cougars hanging around the school could be bad. Just kidding!
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    I am curious about the maternal grandfather with a non-celiac gluten rash. Sounds a bit odd. Dermatitis herpetiformis is the skin condition that some celiacs get. It is diagnosed by taking a bipopsy next to a lesion. Since the scope is already scheduled, I'd go ahead with it. But do put her on the gluten-free diet regardless of the results. At least...
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    Hi U853, I hear your frustration. You are right, starting the gluten-free diet is not easy, it is a steep learning curve for most people, and it takes a while to get used to it. But there is no real choice if you have celiac. Unfortunately the testing for celiac disease is not the same as a math test, where the answer is either right or wrong (mine...
  17. GFinDC
    HI, It's good to know what the problem is! Here are some threads that might help. Some starting the gluten-free diet tips for the first 6 months: Get tested before starting the gluten-free diet. Don't eat in restaurants Eat only whole foods not processed foods. Eat only food you cook yourself, think simple foods, not gourmet meals. Take...
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    Hi Christine, Celiac is a legitimate disease, just like diabetes or heart disease or any other condition. It requires certain steps to be taken to ensure your health. Other people generally accept those requirements when it comes to other diseases, but for some reason people sometimes think food is not a valid concern for celiacs. But the same people...
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    @K Hi K, I hope you do get back to normal health. Our bodies do have an amazing capacity to heal. Whole foods are a good way to avoid many chemicals and cross-contamination issues. I gave up coffee several years ago myself after going gluten-free. It just didn't work anymore for me. @Kitty Same here Kitty, coffee and caffeine in...
  20. GFinDC
    HI Chilli, Glad you are feeling better. I've read that DE (diatomaecous earth) is good for parasites. There are different kinds of DE, some are labeled for human consumption and some are not. So might eb something to think about as a naturla treatment. I've taken DE a few times to see if it had nay wonderful affects (the web sites make it sound glorius...
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    Thanks Lisa, I'll be looking more at magnesium. I've read before that people who have problems with D when taking it can reduce their amounts . And also read hat if you build up slowly your gut can adjust to it and not have a problem. Magnesium is well known as stool loosener, hence the Milk of Magnesia sold in the USA. So people should be aware that...
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    GFinDC replied to bossley's topic in Coping with Celiac Disease

    Planters is a Kraft company and they have a policy of labeling any food with gluten in it. So if yo see a Kraft or one of htei companies, (like planters) product the lingr3e4dinet should include the gluten ingredients if they are present. You still have to read the labels. My feet and ankles swell instead of my face. Not sure that is better since it...
  23. GFinDC
    Ha ha , clueless whiners are the worst! I much prefer informed whiners with their knowledgeable complaints. well, maybe the daughter could find some friends in that group to share lunches with or something. Has she been keeping a food log with her symptoms? Seems like that might help her eliminate some fear. If she has in writing what she is eating...
  24. GFinDC
    Well, if it does turn out to be an ulcer, you can try some natural cures for it. DGL is really good for ulcers, mastic gum can also help. Take them both morning, noon and before bed. And don't stop until a month after the pain goes away.
  25. GFinDC
    HI, Your digestion should not have changed when you went gluten-free, f you don't have an issue with gluten that is. People with no gluten reactions don't have any change when they stop eating gluten, it just doesn't matter or affect them. You had digestive symptoms on removing gluten, which is pretty typical of someone with celiac or NCGI when they...
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