KimmyJ

There are so many great foods that you'll be able to eat while gluten-free! Like others said, quinoa is a fantastic grain, very high in protein, and complete protein at that. Millet, amaranth and teff are also gluten-free grains that are high in protein and vitamins. Beans and legumes of course are good choices, all foods soy-based. All the great fruits and...

Meline - I didn't read through all of the responses, so sorry if I'm repeating anyone, but I really think you might benefit from going to see a nutritionist. You have quite a list of foods that you cannot eat there, and I think it might be of benefit to you to see a nutritionist because they can help give you ideas for meals, and also make sure that you...

You don't necessarily need to see one before you start your diet, but I would strongly recommend seeing one at some point. I know a lot of people here won't agree with me, and I can see where they are coming from, a lot of health professionals are not really as familiar with Celiac and the gluten-free diet as they should be, but it will most definitely be...

How wonderful that you have found someone that you want to share your life with! That is probably your biggest reason to follow the diet. My mother died back in November of CLL, not at all related to Celiac disease, I think the Celiac comes from my dad's side, but it was absolutely excruciating to watch her get sicker and sicker and eventually die. That experience...

DH does equal Celiac, the ONLY thing (other than pregnancy ) that helped my DH was going gluten-free. Once I was gluten-free, my rash disappeared in less than a week. I have had a few minor flare-ups since then, but nothing crazy like before.

Sounds like a thyroid deal to me. I would have it tested - make sure to ask to be tested for the autoimmune diseases that cause thyroid problems if you suspect Hashimoto's. Have them test your T3 and T4, as well as test for the thyroid antibodies. I'm going through this whole thyroid mess too right now, only with major symptoms of hyper-thyroidism. I hope...

A good point about children, but maybe I'm missing the point of medic-alert bracelets - aren't they worn in case you become unable to communicate your medical problems to someone? I don't have one myself, and I actually don't know anyone who wears one, but in that sense, it seems like a good idea to me, even as an adult, just in case I ever got into an accident...

I'm sorry that you're struggling with this. My MIL's whole life revolves around food, so it's very challenging to be at her house. Just the other day she was complaining about how she wished I was comfortable eating at their house because food is so important. Oh please. It's just food, and I don't care about her feelings enough to make myself sick. I...

I have no answer for you, but I just wanted to say thank you for your willingness t be a donor. My mother died last November of CLL, and was waiting at the time to get well enough to have a bone marrow transplant, had a donor and everything, but her lungs were in such bad shape that she never was considered healthy enough to go through with it. Secondly...

I didn't read all the replies, so I apologize in advance if someone else has already made this suggestion: I would ask to talk to the owner or manager of the supermarket and ask them to order some gluten-free stuff for you. Do some research before you talk to them about what you would like, and then explain your situation and ask them to dod the ordering...

Welcome! It's so great that you are feeling better and sounding so positive! It's great to finally have a diagnosis and move on with life, isn't it?

The PP had some really great ideas! Another suggestion for you if you want larger portions is to bulk up your meals with foods that are low in calories and high in fiber and nutrients. Add more veggies to your meals - not necessarily as salads or sides, but that is good too. You can add tons of veggies to soups, stews, pasta dishes (assuming you like and...

Interesting to hear that other women experienced this. My DH actually cleared up during my pregnancy, but hit full force after I delivered my baby. (It wasn't until after my baby was born that I was diagnosed.) Is she gluten-free? My DH cleared up within a few weeks of going gluten-free. I didn't want to take anything that would hurt Layla, especially not...

I have DH - have for several years now, but was misdiagnosed with eczema (I had no idea about DH or Celiac). The rash you're describing sounds EXACTLY like DH. I still have my scars from the DH, but the rash itself has cleared up. I fully expect that those scars will never completely heal, although they are not quite as scary as before. Like the PP said...

Thanks!