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    Yes! I saw this episode, I got so excited. Anytime someone can publicize Celiac it makes me happy!
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    It is so nice to hear that you are going gluten-free at home for your husband...Celiac can be confusing and frustrating in the beginning and I'm sure you making that decision is helping him heal even faster. My boyfriend is just as supportive as you are and I can tell you it makes things 100 times better. When we go out to eat he is often the one reinforcing...
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    I'm not sure how old your son is but if he's old enough I usually take a Zantac because I have had gastritis before (which is too much acid in your stomach)...maybe that would help him, or for a more natural approach, I've heard peppermint oil capsuls help too. They soothe the intestines which may prevent his symptoms. Hopefully since he is eating lunch...
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    ARCHIVED Dr In Nj?

    kera87 replied to Tiki's topic in Doctors

    I have the best doctor in Princeton NJ if you are willing to travel there. Private message me if you would like me to tell you about her more. Basically she diagnosed me at my first visit, and is always ready and willing to deal with every symptom I have. She speaks about the disease at conferences, researches it and is knowlegable on all of the new research...
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    Hi guys, so I've been gluten free for almost 3 years and basically I still get D once in a while along with gas/bloating. I know that non-celiac people get this too but I feel like I shouldn't be getting it once every one or two weeks anymore (or should i?). My doctor is amazing, always trying to figure out what's wrong, testing me for lots of things, I've...
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    If you want to stop at a fast food place definitely pick Wendys, you can get a baked potato, chili, salad...i get their grilled chicken salad so maybe you could get a piece of grilled chicken there And I didn't know you could get chicken from chick fil a....the grilled chicken patties are gluten-free? I need to look this up! There is one in my mall...
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    I love white zinfandel, riesling, vodka cranberry or sprite, and gin and tonics I've only had redbridge once and didn't like it. Does anyone know another beer I could try that is lighter? (i loved bud light)...it has to be something that would be in stores, i live in NJ. Thanks!
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    I would definitely say that you're still healing and even though you're extremely careful you may still have some episodes. It's been two and a half years for me and I still get D once in a while - I never know if its something I ate, or just my body (people without celiac get it too, i often overlook that I might just be normal now.) Give it some time I...
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    It can't hurt to get tested, it's hard to go by symptoms because they vary so much with Celiac. My friend has it and only had acid reflux. And I was never skinny, never lost weight or anything - it really effects everyone differently. Even if you are tested and its negative, if the diet makes you feel better, stick with it! It's not so bad
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    I struggled with this as well when I was in college (last 2 years). Going out to dinner was the hardest part for me. There is this little italian place all of my friends love (I did too in the past!). Recently I became tired of ordering a salad or plain chicken so I started bringing a little container of sauce, some gluten-free bread, and my own dressing...
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    You can absolutely do it in college, I just graduated after getting diagnosed 2 and a half years ago. The thing I can't stress enough is to be open and honest to everyone. Talk to the cafeteria staff as soon as you know you will be attending so they can help you plan out meals. They will be able to accomidate you, they have to! Be honest to new friends, the...
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    Panera is amazing! I have eaten there successfully many times. I always get the grilled chicken ceaser salad because it is my favorite, and theirs is so yummy. It seems like they have lots of soups too. And you do not have to get the bread on the side, they have chips (i think they're ok, I've never gotten them) or an apple. I haven't had any problems...
  13. kera87
    Try Lomotil....it is precription but much stronger so you won't need it as much. My doctor has told me that there really isn't any harm to take lots of Immodium. Trust me I know, somtimes you just need it, life has to go on and I refuse to stay home with you know what for hours.
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    ARCHIVED Bloated

    kera87 replied to rebe09's topic in Coping with Celiac Disease

    You may have bacterial overgrowth, that happens when you start to heal. I usually have to go on antibiotics for it every 5 months because I start getting badly bloated. Can't hurt to ask about that.
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    My mom found this site very helpful as well when I was diagnosed. We've found that almost any meal can be modified to be gluten/dairy free (and taste GOOD! so the whole family can eat it and not even know). My advice would just think of some good meals that you guys enjoy and then take the recepies apart and change out some ingredients. For example, we still...
  16. kera87
    Try Lomotil....it is precription but much stronger so you won't need it as much. My doctor has told me that there really isn't any harm to take lots of Immodium. Trust me I know, somtimes you just need it, life has to go on and I refuse to stay home with you know what for hours.
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    Wow, its been so long since I posted this topic, and I have to say my outlook has changed a lot. I want to thank everyone who has posted or given me advice, it is GREATLY appreciated - i was able to read almost all of them Since I posted, I've graduated from college which has been great for my health because I am back to eating at home where I know my food...
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    Happy birthday and may God bless you today!

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    hey, email me at lildreamer325@aol.com (its very old and i dont wanna use my new one with my name haha) i am in college and go through it and its very hard. id love to contribute so email me with any questions!
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    Hey guys, I work at a magazine where we get tons of products sent to us daily, and I constantly read the labels before I try something. One product I found and loved is called Desert Essence Organics, they have tons of great products that are affordable! All of their products are 100% wheat and gluten free which makes me feel safe. You can get them from Whole...
  21. kera87
    There is definitely some symptoms in the ones you listed that a lot of celiacs have. The inability to digest gluten could have damaged her intestines which would make her malnourished. I was anemic and would get sick very easily until I started the diet. It couldn't hurt to get her tested, it may make her feel a lot better. I was diagnosed and I still...
  22. kera87
    Since he has only been gluten-free for a few months, it's totally possible that he is still just healing. I've been gluten-free for 6 months and get so frustrated because I still occasionally get sick. It's normal to still have symptoms while the intestines are healing. It's so awesome that you're going to make your house gluten-free soon! But until then...
  23. kera87
    I have four roommates so I definitely understand how you feel. They try to understand but it's impossible to force them not to bake cookies or toast a bagel (even though you'd love to!) Last year I cooked gluten-free pasta in the same pot they use, and made burgers on the same frying pan as well. Recently, I realized that it's probably hurting me to do that...
  24. kera87
    When I go to work I try to bring cold things or foods that don't need to be heated up. For example I bring tuna fish already made in a ziplock container, as well as fruit, gluten-free bars (i like bumble bars), gluten-free lunchmeat (from Wegmans), salads made at home, and there are great gluten-free bagels out there that you could also bring. I'm a bit of...
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    Hey, I'm going into my senior year as well so I understand. If your apartment has a kitchen, you'll probably need to start cooking a lot more. It's not so bad, I promise! If you have to eat at the cafeteria I'm sure you could contact the manager to set something up, they have to accomodate you. Also, if you say you live in an apartment I'm assuming that you...
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