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ARCHIVED Trader Joes gluten-free Mac And Cheese
WendyG replied to lonewolf's topic in Gluten-Free Foods, Products, Shopping & Medications
We LOVE it! My daughter likes it better that Kraft. I dissolve the cheese in milk and add about 2 tbs of butter to make it creamier. I hope you like it. -
ARCHIVED For Those Who Were Diagnosed After Having A Baby..
WendyG replied to foodiegurl's topic in Coping with Celiac Disease
For me it started in the hospital right after delivery. I had D terrible and it never stopped. I was diagnosed one week after my 6 week check. I didn't own a scale at home so after my six week check I knew what I weighed. I was still sick and my ob wasn't concerned she told me to take anti direals. I saw my family Dr a week later and had lost 10 pounds... -
ARCHIVED For Parents Whose Kids Were Asymptomatic W/diagnosed
WendyG replied to linsmad's topic in Parents, Friends and Loved Ones of Celiacs
Your story sounds very similar to ours. I am the one with celiac and I had all three of my children tested this past spring. My 8 year old was positive. She had no symptoms that I saw, I actually wanted my oldest tested and decided to test all three for a baseline. She is doing great on the diet. It helps that we have all our family meals gluten free anyway... -
Thank you all so much! We are very excited to try the pizza! Thank you for all the great suggestions. w
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Hi, We are in Florida and planning to go to Hollywood Studios on Wednesday. Anyone been there recently? Could you please recommend eating options. thanks a bunch!
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My husband has Chron's disease and he has clubbed fingers. I was at his fist GI apt with him many years ago and his Dr. made a note of it. Said it common in Chron's Disease.
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ARCHIVED Thin Hair
WendyG replied to WendyG's topic in Post Diagnosis, Recovery & Treatment of Celiac Disease
I believe its the amount of hair. I have noticed my hair I have is much stronger and healthier. It is just so sparse..Very depressing. I also think the hair is getting larger toward the shaft. If I pull a strand that has come out during normal daily getting ready. It feels bigger toward the end that has the bulb on it...I am hoping this is a good sign. What... -
When I started this journey I had a ferritn of 2 and hemoglobin of 8. It it almost one year later. My ferritin is in the 90's and my hemoglobin is 13.5. I am feeling great. I am still holding out some hope that my thin hair will get better.... I am hoping someone will have some encouragement for me. Will it ever get better or is it the female pattern hair...
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ARCHIVED Is Anyone Here Rh-negative?
WendyG replied to Ellenor Whitty's topic in Related Issues & Disorders
Hi, I am A negative but my daughter who also has Celiac is O positive. Wendy -
ARCHIVED Has Anyone Tried The Gf Menu At Pei Wei?
WendyG replied to Billygoat's topic in Gluten-Free Restaurants
Hi, I eat a Pei Wei at least once a week and I LOVE it. I also get the edamame when the manager has time to make it gluten free. If you order it regular they drop in in the same water as the noodles.... I have not had any problems and I always get the spicy chicken with brown rice. I eat at the Woodbury MN location and have never had any trouble with ordering... -
ARCHIVED How You Found Out Your Child Had Celiac
WendyG replied to kimis's topic in Parents, Friends and Loved Ones of Celiacs
My oldest of three had bad tummy aches, I wanted to get her tested, since I have celiac. My Dr said why don't you test them all for a baseline. I did and my other daughter came back positive and she had no symptoms. Of my three only one has tested positive, I will keep watch on the other two. good luck -
ARCHIVED Hosting Bunco - Need Some Ideas
WendyG replied to Jenny (AZ via TX)'s topic in Gluten-Free Recipes & Cooking Tips
Hi, usually use Crystal's hot sauce but Franks looks safe too. I am sure you could sub the ranch for blue cheese. The light house brand is gluten-free and I think it adds a great flavor! its really yummy I bring it everywhere. w -
ARCHIVED What Happens If....
WendyG replied to milelj's topic in Post Diagnosis, Recovery & Treatment of Celiac Disease
Ill chime in too since I did this for 5 years... severe anemia, bone loss, hair falling out from malabsorption weakness, exhaustion, no energy to keep up with my children I am feeling much better and we found out this summer my 8 year old also has Celiac so now we are both living better healthier lives! w -
ARCHIVED Hosting Bunco - Need Some Ideas
WendyG replied to Jenny (AZ via TX)'s topic in Gluten-Free Recipes & Cooking Tips
We play once a month and sometimes its called Drunko...thats another story. How about Buffalo dip 1 8oz cream cheese 1/2 C buffalo sauce 1/2 C Blue cheese dressing ( I use Lighthouse brand light blue cheese) its refrigerated 2 Chicken breast cut up 3 stalks celery mix all and bake 375 till hot and bubbly, it firms up as it cools serve with Frito's... -
ARCHIVED Gluten Free Foods At Mn State Fair
WendyG replied to sparkles's topic in Gluten-Free Restaurants
I was just thinking of this myself....I have decided not to go and torture myself and my 8 year old daughter who was just diagnosed. I think I will die if I see a corn dog. Here is what I was considering to be safe. You will have to make sure and ask questions and possibly read ingredients if they have anything for you to look at. foot long with no bun... -
ARCHIVED Recipes With Rice Wraps
WendyG replied to fatmom's topic in Gluten-Free Recipes & Cooking Tips
Hi, I would love to hear your ideas for both!!! Wendy -
ARCHIVED Help! My Kids Are Going To Kill Each Other!
WendyG replied to celiac-mommy's topic in Introduce Yourself / Share Stuff
Hi, Well there is no magic solution but I find it helpful to get them outside early in the day....swimming lessons, tennis, Vacation Bible School, library, lunch at the park, community ed programs, girl scout camp. Just going somewhere each day helps. Then when we come home I can get a few things done. lets face it, its summer and things may slide a bit... -
Hi, Are there any good gluten free graham crackers that taste like the ones we remember? thanks, Wendy
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ARCHIVED Gluten Free Adult Drinks
WendyG posted a topic in Gluten-Free Foods, Products, Shopping & Medications
Hi, Are there any bottled drinks that are safe for us? I had read a post that Smirnoff Ice was safe but it says Malted beverage? I did email Smirnoff and they said it was safe because its distilled from corn. any advice would be appreciated. Wendy -
ARCHIVED Ttg Questions
WendyG replied to sallyterpsichore's topic in Post Diagnosis, Recovery & Treatment of Celiac Disease
Hi, I don't know a ton but I was just asking my GI about the Ttg numbers. This is what she said 0-3 Neg 4-10 weak positive greater than 10 positive. I was an 84 in Feb and now am a 4. Testing at labs may have different perimeters. Good Luck! Wendy -
ARCHIVED Mcdonald's French Fries
WendyG replied to WendyG's topic in Post Diagnosis, Recovery & Treatment of Celiac Disease
My intent here is not to cause a debate. I only wanted to post the information because I did read a lot of the past discussion without actually going to the website for myself. I thought they were safe. Now that my 8 year old daughter is positive I will not be putting anything into her body that has the words ALLERGENS contains WHEAT. It is a personal... -
ARCHIVED Mcdonald's French Fries
WendyG replied to WendyG's topic in Post Diagnosis, Recovery & Treatment of Celiac Disease
So some trace wheat is ok for Celiac's. I was not aware of this. I thought any wheat was bad no matter the amount. -
ARCHIVED Mcdonald's French Fries
WendyG posted a topic in Post Diagnosis, Recovery & Treatment of Celiac Disease
French Fries French Fries: Potatoes, vegetable oil (canola oil, hydrogenated soybean oil, natural beef flavor [wheat and milk derivatives]*), citric acid (preservative), dextrose, sodium acid pyrophosphate (maintain color), salt. Prepared in vegetable oil ((may contain one of the following: Canola oil, corn oil, soybean oil, hydrogenated soybean oil with... -
ARCHIVED Fab Blog From A gluten-free Crockpot Goddess
WendyG replied to Ridgewalker's topic in Gluten-Free Recipes & Cooking Tips
Thanks for starting this again. I just added her to my favorites. I just love reading the recipes!