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  1. 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...
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    ARCHIVED Starving

    KimmyJ replied to MELINE's topic in Food Intolerance & Leaky Gut

    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...
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    ARCHIVED Dietician

    KimmyJ replied to jrose's topic in Coping with Celiac Disease

    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...
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    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...
  5. KimmyJ
    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.
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    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...
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    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...
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    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...
  9. KimmyJ
    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...
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    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...
  11. KimmyJ
    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?
  12. KimmyJ
    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...
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    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...
  14. KimmyJ
    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...
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    Thanks!
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    Quick question - I've replaced my baking pans, but I was curious whether o r not I should replace my bowls. They're stainless steel, and I would tend to think that a good scrubbing would make them safe to use, but I wanted to cjeck with those who are a little more experienced in this area. Thanks!
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    I'm so sorry that you're feeling badly. I know this may not be helpful, and you probably already know this, but the more you think about how much you're not doing/able to do, the worse you will feel mentally/emotionally. It really sounds like you're doing your best, so that the place to start. Try to remember that you have some serious deficiencies that will...
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    ARCHIVED Is This Ok ?

    KimmyJ replied to Tori F.'s topic in Coping with Celiac Disease

    Oh no! You have not completely screwed everything up at all! I can't speak for everyone else here, but I personally have been accidentally glutened more times than I can count in the past 7 months since going gluten-free. The diet has a bit of a learning curve, and I think eventually something will slip under the radar for everyone, causing a person to get...
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    ARCHIVED Feet?

    KimmyJ replied to MDRB's topic in Dermatitis Herpetiformis

    I've definitely had it on the tops of my feet, so it sure is possible.
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    ARCHIVED Protein?

    KimmyJ replied to bobbymoon's topic in Coping with Celiac Disease

    Don't want to steal the thread, but I wanted to say thanks to Gabby for posting this - having a definite format like this is super helpful.
  21. KimmyJ

    ARCHIVED Protein?

    KimmyJ replied to bobbymoon's topic in Coping with Celiac Disease

    First of all, I'm really sorry that you're feeling so awful. It sure is a frustrating process of trying to figure out what will make you feel better. Secondly, I know several people have talked about eliminating certain foods at first to allow your body a chance to heal and then reintroducing them one at a time several months later to see which ones you are...
  22. KimmyJ
    My personal favorite brands of ice cream are Ben and Jerrys and Haagen Daas (did I spell that right?). Both of those brands are gluten-free, unless it's a flavour that obviously contains gluten (like cookie dough, brownie, etc, just check the label). I'm a big fan of Ben and Jerry's Pistachio ice cream. SO GOOD! I really feel your pain about the weight loss...
  23. KimmyJ
    Hmmm...honestly, and this i probably not the healthiest strategy, but I get really severe nausea when I get glutened, and I basically survive on ginger-ale. I've heard some people on the forum say they use caffeine to get through the overwhelming fatigue. I guess it depends on what he's comfortable doing, and which symptoms are the most troublesome for him...
  24. KimmyJ
    Hey! It is very overwhelming at first - and I really can identify with your weight problems - I can't gain weight either. I don't know if dairy is a problem for you, but I eat a lot of gluten-free ice cream to try to help gain some weight - my nutritionist said that it was perfect because it's high in calories and nutrients. That won't help if you're lactose...
  25. KimmyJ
    I apologize for being insensitive - I was only thinking of what I would need to hear if I were in the same situation, and it was out of line. I sincerely do hope that you can solve your problem.
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