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  1. ShayFL
    Ahhhh...a marriage made in heaven. I do believe that couples that laugh together stay together. :0)
  2. ShayFL
    Great that you figured it out!!
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    That is good to know you had no problems. I will talk to my Dr. about it the next time I go.
  4. ShayFL
    Oh Im not afraid of a "poke". Im arms look like a drug addicts already. I worry about side effects: What are the side effects? The side effects of iron injections may include: l A metallic taste in the mouth l Low blood pressure l Fever and shivering l Injection site reactions l Feeling sick Risks? Iron injections can occasionally...
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    You are already thinking of quitting, so you have nothing to lose IMO. When faced with a difficult situation, I always ask myself, what is the worst that can happen? Then I think of that. Then I ask myself, what is the best that could happen if I do it? I focus on "the best that can happen". I do not allow myself to dwell on the worst for one minute...
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    I just got some of the Carlson's lemon last week. Will start taking it tomorrow. I was using up what I had of other vitamin D. The vit D I was using was working, I just wasnt taking enough. So Im upping it! The Solgar was bringing my levels up too...from 11 to start to 22. Then I stopped taking it and it is down to 19. I should just take more of...
  7. ShayFL
    There is some evidence that certain nutritional deficiencies can lead to eating disorders as well. Research that and see what you find. Celiac often causes many deficiencies, so that could be your calling card. I am a recovered bullimic. I have been binge free for about 15 years. I too often binged on high gluten foods...pizza...donuts....captain...
  8. ShayFL
    Welcome to my world of "bringing my own food". I have done it for so many years, that it is just second nature to me. It is then always safe for me to eat at events. I have put chicken breasts in a baggie in my purse. And even my own grain. I carry a big purse.
  9. ShayFL
    I think it is the other way around. Celiac can lead to anorexia.
  10. ShayFL
    Please share your results with us Joni. I want to know!! I was taking Solgar's Gentle Iron, but I stopped because I got too worried. That is probably why it dropped from 22 to 19. I have read that Florivital is gluten free and good iron supplement. I was only taking 2500 IU of Vit D. I have now doubled it and hope in a few months to be in the "normal...
  11. ShayFL
    If you ever want to have a fun "food based" party with kids, you can have them make "friendship fruit salad". Each mom/kid can bring their favorite fruit. Then everyone gathers in an appropriate spot and using plastic knives to cut some fruit an putting it all into a big bowl, mixing and then serving in fun cups.
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    My husband and I have "date" days. We shoot for 2 times a week. We generally eat out (pack a pic-nic) and do an activity. Well, I can eat at whole foods easy enough. And he as been VERY good about gluten. But he had a brownie after his meal. And later forgot and we kissed. It immediately hit me and I ran to the bathroom and rinsed without swallowing...
  13. ShayFL
    That vertigo crap is the pits!! I am soooo hoping mine goes away along with the neuropathy...back to the dark cave of hell where they came from. I also can have a "hung over" feeling in the morning. Certain foods do this to me and not just wheat. If I eat beef for dinner I get this. But not if I eat it for lunch. It is a heavy food. And my theory is...
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    I just got labs back for Vit D and Ferritin (both tested low 4 months ago). Vit D was 14 and is now right at 28. So I have doubled it, but still below normal. I know what to do here. Higher dose of Vit. D and then retest later. My Ferritin was 11 a year ago and I got it to 22 and now it is down to 19. Here is my delima. Just taking more Iron...
  15. ShayFL
    Armour website says it is gluten-free. It is what I use. Some react to meds because their adrenal glands cannot handle the thyroid. Those have to be addressed first. Get those checked. Also, I take my armour sublingualy which means most of it gets directly into my blood stream via my mucus membranes. I put it under my tongue and let it dissolve. ...
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    I would sooooo not want to be sick on my honeymoon. I like the idea of cupcakes. Or I was going to suggest a smaller version of your cake gluten-free. But as anal as I am, I would make my own to be safe. Just me.
  17. ShayFL
    Your height isnt likely to change unless you are sill an adolescent. But the acne should clear.
  18. ShayFL
    "But from reading this, I guess feeling hungover would be from following a gluten free diet, not from eating gluten?" No you have read it wrong. You have to be 100% gluten free to get rid of the hangover feeling. Removing most of the gluten, but still getting CC will make you feel worse. You become "more" sensitive to exposure to small amounts of gluten...
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    I can understand how you feel. If you rely on pre-packaged foods, yes your food bill can go up. Stock up on par-boiled brown rice (rice cakes), beans (cans or dry and dont forget refried), potatoes (baked and fries), sweet potatoes, corn (cob, grits, tortillas, corn bread) for your carbs. All of these are super cheap. Add leans meats, fruits and...
  20. ShayFL
    It is the "unknown" damage that is scary. Just think you are eating all that gluten and could be feeding lymphoma or colon cancer. That freaks me out!~ Both my grammy's had diabetes. You bet I watch my diet. I have been exercising since I was in my early 20's and started watching my diet about mid 20's. I dont want diabetes. So in the absence of...
  21. ShayFL
    Even tho it is a little uncomfy, I am going to take it as a good sign. It only lasts about a day or so. Not long.
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    Just found this: Open Original Shared Link Looks like I am "fertile" again. I knew I was anovulatory for years. gluten-free seems to have kicked in my fertility. What a boon for women who are having trouble conceiving. A gluten-free diet may be all they need. And certainly worth a try.
  23. ShayFL
    You could get your daughter tested too. Bloodwork, perhaps Enterolab if you dont want her biopsied. But you are lucky in that she is only 2 and you still CONTROL what she eats. So you can start her on a gluten-free diet early and prevent things like autoimmune diseases in your daughter. You could possibly save her from getting Type 1 Diabetes and Cancers...
  24. ShayFL
    I agree with the last post. And adding some yummy gluten-free baked goods has saved me. I feel so much better. Not starving all of the time. No cravings. And for me weight loss was an issue. I am back up to my normal weight (after losing 4 pounds) and I am feeling better. I love (and my family loves) Bob's Red Mill Teff peanut butter cookies (only...
  25. ShayFL
    My periods were always regular. In the past I had some heavy ones, clotting and cramping, but that has been better this past year. Now since going gluten-free, I have this weird cramping and lower backache "mid" cylce with ovulation. This is totally new. Two cycles now gluten free and this both times. And last ovulation a bit of spotting. Wondering...
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