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  1. mushroom
    There definitely is such a thing as gluten withdrawal, and the grieving process is also real, knowing all the foods we used to enjoy so much will now have to appear in our diet in a different form, if at all. Do not despair, because these feelings will pass. You will learn to accept that doctors know little about celiac and learn how to help yourself and...
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    If you want to know if you carry a gene that you could pass on to your baby, then I agree with ENF to get the genetic testing done; this will show if you carry a recognized gene for celiac or for gluten sensitivity. You will then know if you need to watch your child for symptoms of gluten intolerance. This is the only test that will tell if your child has...
  3. mushroom
    Your post is a little contradictory on its information, since you first say "all bloodwork said I didn't have any wheat/gluten issues", but your signature block says "bloodwork confirms gluten/egg allergy" You say you felt great when you stopped eating gluten--does that not give you your answer?? There are many people who test negative for celiac who...
  4. mushroom
    And don't forget folate.
  5. mushroom
    There has been much discussion on here about IBS ("I Be Stumped") and whether or not it is a real diagnosis. Here is an excerpt from one study done on irritable bowel syndrome: "Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a functional disorder of the gastrointestinal tract characterized by recurrent episodes of abdominal pain or discomfort along with changes in...
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    Count me in for soy (even soy lecithin), corn, wheat, lactose, and throw in potato and citric acid too. How is it possible to be intolerant to so many things??? I do sympathise. It would be interesting if you could get a copy of your blood test results because doctors often do not read them correctly. My husband was told he was "borderline" celiac. That...
  7. mushroom
    Nik, forevvins sake! Take good care of theesell; t'is a long time to be crappy. I had often wondered how old "wee" Alzy was; had not pictured 17!! Gads, ya can't call him "wee" nae more, and he definitely needs a more grown-up name to mark his 17th year!! Even if it's only Al
  8. mushroom
    Yes, it is hard at first to find all the gluten because it has so many disguises, but it sounds like you are on to it. Pretty soon it will become second nature and you will stop fighting it and being bothered by it. Have you had your nutrient levels checked by your doctor because I found that my deficiencies in vitamins (D, B12, folate specifically) and...
  9. mushroom
    Wow, congratulations on your new home!! That was quick . When do you get to move in??? Our house took 16 months to build I guess it was worth the wait
  10. mushroom
    Poor psilly Psusan. That would make any silly ass pass gas from the ass Can you not get COBRA insurance in the meantime?? Assuming finances would permit???
  11. mushroom
    I was getting quite distraught about my hair loss, too, especially at the front. I had always had "too much" hair according to some hairdressers, but I was starting to look like a little old lady with receding hairline and almost bald patches at the front, and trying to bulk it up to make it look like I had more, and bring more and more hair forward into...
  12. mushroom
    Three good bakeries come to mind: Marx Bakery, Liberte bread (will try and remember who bakes it and post again they also do cookies--oh yes, I just checked them, it's Bakeworks), and Venerdi's who make a six-grain bread and good Baps. If you can't find any of these online come back and I will try to help you. The bakeries' websites should list who carry...
  13. mushroom
    Well, I'm not going to lie to you and tell you it was a snap!! I didn't go the medical route because I have become increasingly discouraged with that way of doing things. No, I had to do it the hard way...Hang in there, it's a loooong story. Let me digress a bit; I did find out back in the 90's via a skin test that I had problems with soy and corn...
  14. mushroom
    By the way, I really like buckwheat flour and use it quite a bit because I am limited in my flours too. I tried putting some Teff flour in pancakes over the weekend and it was very sandy/heavy and soaked up all the liquid which I had to keep adding and adding.... I will need more experience with that--maybe try some of Carol Fenster's recipes.
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    I don't recall seeing it at Whole Foods. You can always find it in an Asian market.
  16. mushroom
    No one here is holding you back--go for it :lol: I just went on a shopping expedition to Bin Inn on Monday; they carry all the flours, even sorghum now, except for Teff. They have a whole chain of stores each independently franchised, I believe, and you have to find one that is well run. The nearest one to me is a little bit sloppy and I don't...
  17. mushroom
    Oh, Richard, what a little joy-germ you are!!
  18. mushroom
    Can you no have rice flour either? There are three different kinds: white, brown and sweet (or glutinous, as it is sometimes rather anomalously known).
  19. mushroom
    Norcal weather is a little different from Socal. When they say there will be heavy rain, they really mean it!!! And sometimes three days or more at a time. Dry all summer, wet all winter Not so bad south of SF but north, well, Russian River is rushin' and overflowin' a lot of the time. This time of year generally not to worry too much, but come Dec...
  20. mushroom
    Hello Jules, down there in Tazzy. There are not a lot of us on here and those that are tend to visit infrequently , barely enough to start a social club. The Aussies are probably too busy living their outdoor lifestyle, while the Kiwis are their usual somewhat reserved selves. Isn't getting diagnosed a bummer??? Well, I didn't wait for them and just...
  21. mushroom
    Just a heads up, Susan, and this may not apply to you because I believe you are using the patch whereas I went cold turkey. But at about two weeks was when I suddenly went bonkers about no ciggies--maybe was when the last of the nicotine left my system?? At any rate, the next two weeks were really the hardest of all :( , so be prepared for it just in...
  22. mushroom
    I began the gluten free diet to try to combat my RA also, but following internet research and not on the advice of my Dr., who does not believe there is any relationship between celiac and gluten and other autoimmune diseases. Whilst it did not help my RA , it did wonders for my bloating and gas and belching. My new RA doc, when I told her I was gluten...
  23. mushroom
    Sitting here recovering from my third pharma glutening (the only glutenings I have had as I recall) and wonder if anyone has any ideas how we can break through the hold that pharma companies have over congress, and get somebody to kick the FDA into gear about labelling laws. Briefly, I need a low dose of thyroid medication because I am subclinically hypothyroid...
  24. mushroom
    Thai food is definitely off my list. By the time you eliminate the wheat, the soy, the lime, the chili, what's left is not worth eating They can do it, but I wouldn't pay for it again because they don't add anything to compensate for what they take out, and what they take out is the flavor .
  25. mushroom

    ARCHIVED Thanks

    mushroom replied to kenlove's topic in Coping with Celiac Disease

    T'is a good place where we all help each other and hold each other's hands. Thanks is a lovely thought but I think nearly every one here gives as much as they take, or more. That goes for you, too, Ken. Thank YOU!
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