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I ate lunch at the Tupelo, Mississippi, Olive Garden on Tuesday for lunch. I ordered from their gluten-free menu, and immediately after eating started getting sick. I barely made it home, which is 30 minutes, from work, and I also left an hour early! I was deathly ill with flu-like symptoms all night long, high fever, chills, sweating. I missed work on Wednesday and am still not up to par today!

Anyone ever had this experience before? How long will it last? I have been soooo careful, and to have this kind of setback is discouraging

Oh, I did call the manager and let him know I had gotten sick...just so no one else will. The Outback in Tupelo is terrific!

The fever and chills sound more like food poisoning than glutening. Did any one who ate with you get sick? I could easily be very wrong, but that just doesn't sound right.

Camobell's mushroom soup is poison, butr it is in so many recipes.

Go to your bookstore or library and get Robert St John's book "How to Survive in a Southern Kitchen Without a Can of Mushroom Soup" In the book there is a recipe for Mushroom bechamel sauce that can be used in place of the soup. Just use gluten free flour when you make it. Freeze it in can sized portions. When a recipe calls for mushroom soup, pull out your frozen sauce. It is much better tasting than canned soup, plus it is safe.

I read that they do not add gluten containing ingrediences, but cannot verify it's status....blablabla

Would this be the same with chicken and wild rice? I've eaten it with no problems, but it's not on the list.

It is wonderful to hear from such happy, upbeat people. Count me as one. From life as an exhausted sickie I have become energetic and happy.

The Sunday after Christmas my youngest grandson (4 months) is being baptised. I will have a reception at my house after. All food gluten free, and I bet no one knows it. i have found so many ways to "fake it" that I look like I'm cooking and eating like every body else.

Life is good!

I have been called three times and wound up on the jury all three times (a civil suit (innocent), a medical malpractice (innocent) and a home burglary (guity) Each time was differrent and all were very interesting.

I agree with the others who said bring something to read. Also bring snacks, as they brought us donuts and sandwhiches.

I always think that if I am ever on trial I want a jury that is well educated and attentive. During one trial the judge dismissed a jurier for sleeping during testimony!!

I get the mid afternoon fatigue about 2:30-3:00. Quite by accident I discovered that a small can of V-8 and a couple of gluten-free crackers fix me right up. I think I must need something in the V-8, because nothing else works as well.dent, I discovered that a few gluten-free crackers (I love Mary's Gone Crackers) and a small can of V-

Just a short bit, but written on it is the secret password that will admit him to a cabaret down town where he will meet........

CalicoJo, I love your turtle picture. Is he a pet?

Our house is surrounded by anolis (little chameleons) and they are really cute.

I am really distressed by the poor language skills I observe every day. The newspaper, on television, everywhere.... it is as if these people never went to English class past third grade.

Using the pronoun "I" does not make you sound correct. Sometimes you need to use "me". Reflexive pronouns (myself) can't be used unless it is refering to a noun.There and their are not the same. Neither are threw and through.

Where are the proof readers? Do they exist any more? Can you tell I am a frustrated retired teacher???? ARRRGGGGHHHHHHHHH

Of course, you may have not been hungry because you ate two yogurts. I get the same results with a candy bar, and it's a lot more fun.

I am such a smart @ss. Sorry.

I have noticed recently that when my celiac disease comes up in conversation frequently someone will chime in with "Oh, my cousin has that" or "a girl I work with has that" As more and more of us are diagnosed, people are becoming more aware of celiac as a real disease, not a chosen diet like being vegitarian.

What you DON'T do is eat poison to be nice.

Depending on your personal style, comment on how good everything looks and how you would love to eat it all, but you have this goofy stomach (or however you usually talk... I always go for the joke)) If anyone asks questions, explain Celiac breifly and change the subject. No one is as fascinated with Celiac as we are!

If someone makes a snide remark (there's one in every bunch) just don't hear it.I think (and hope) you will be pleasantly surprised at how smooth things go.

If I'm reading you right, your problem is more with her trying to change you rather than her being gluten free.

I think a good heart to heart might help. Maybe start off with You know I only want the best for you. That's why I want to help tou stay gluten free. I however......(Take it from there) Not judgemental or defensive. Just "Let me be me".

The earlier smoking story was a good parallel.

My husband eats mostly gluten free at home, because that's the way I cook. He does have his own bread and pasta. I have to say he is VERY careful about cc. At lunch or when we go out to dinner he eats whatever he wants, and it usually is pure gluten. I eat what I can hve legally.

What I'm trying to say is that it is possible to make adjustments that will feel right to both of you. Just talk a lot!

I hope I'm wrong, but you seem to be overly concerned with calories and perhaps your weight. Right now in your early stages you need to eat healthy and not worry about calories. If neede3d, you can lose weight later.

I agree with the others that you need more protein. Protein digests more slowly than carbs, so will keep you feeling full longer. Fat is necesssary. Don't try to cut it all out. Be sure it is healthy kind.

Try a big ol steak. That does me a lot of good!!!

Redbridge (Anhauser-Busch) is great. I am a beer drinker of the first order, and RedBridge tastes good. So far, I have to buy it at the store. No bars or restaurants carry it, but I am working on my neighborhood watering hole.

Take heart Lads and Lassies. Soon we will have a gluten-free version of everythying. Life is good!

How wonderful for you. I'm happy to see some one else has a supportive family. All of my family and friends are totally supportive. (Of cours, watching me almost die opened some eyes!) I wish you could see the picture my 8 & 10 year old granddaughters sent me. It was captioned "We've got your back." They were in the grocery store holding up packages of gluten free foods.

I work at a high school and every year around the holidays, we have a food gala where everyone showcases a dish. This year, I will be bringing a gluten-free dish since this is my 1st Christmas w/ Celiac. Should I send out an e-mail to my collegues asking if they could prepare gluten-free foods so I can eat more than just my one dish? Or they label their dishes? I feel like I am being selfish, but like everyone has said on these boards, this affects my health.

Thanks eveyone!

Take your gluten-free dish and put some crackers or pretzels in your purse. Usually someone will bring a vegetable tray or a fruit tray, just don't eat the dip. It is a hard thing to learn, but really no one is very interested in our disease but us (and family and a few close friends) Don't make a big deal of it. Just eat what you are comfortable with and enjoy the party.

I just got my first loaf of Udi's bread a few days ago. I spread my first piece with butter and bit in. My husband found me crying in the kitchen. I had given up ever tasting anything like bread again.

Thanksgiving night I had a glorious turkey sandwhich. Life is good!!!

How would a person know for sure that the gluten came from a particular product? We need to be very careful not to "spook" the companies that are trying to provide the foods we want and need. It would be awfully hard to prove cross contamination, but the resulting law suit could convince the company not to even try to go gluten-free.

This is an almost exact replica of the canned onions:

Slice onions very thin and separate into rings.

Soak in milk for about 30 minutes

Shake in a bag of rice flour (not a mixed gluten-free flour) with salt and black pepper.

Fry in deep fat (I use peanut oil) at 360-370 degrees. Watch closely. Thay brown fast.

Drain on brown paper bag or paper towels.

These will stay crisp in a zip lock bag for several days.

I have started making "trash" as a snack. One large recipe lasts for a long time in tins or zip lock bags.

Just use your old recipe (or any from a book) with Rice Chex, Corn Chex, Whole Os cereal, Glutino pretzels, and a can of nuts, if you like them. No one will even knnow they are eating gluten-free.

Any other good snacks? I LOVE snacks.

The Betty Crocker yellow cake is good, too. I used it to make a pineapple upsidedown cake and it was great.

Just cover the bottom of the pan with a paste of dark brown sugar and melted butter. Cover that with crushed pineapple. Bake as the box directs. When done, invert on serving plate.

Gazpacho (That's not spelled right) is a really good cold soup and carries well. Just Google gazpacho recipes and pick one that sounds good.

Bless your heart. It WILL get better and easier.

See if your grocery store has Ledbetter's packaged bacon wrapped filets. Ceasp for a steak and a few minutes on each side in a very hot iron skillet will give you a delisous medium rare steak. Tear up a little lettuce for a salad and pour on the blue cheese dressing.

Wendy's chili over their baked potato is good fast food. Five Guys french fries are legal. Several of the Progresso soups are gluten free (sorry, you have to read the labels)

Any fresh vegetables and fruits are good. Look at vegetables you can eat raw or with a minimum of fuss (carrots, cucumbers, tomatoes, celery,) Make a hole in the top of a small onion (especially red one) fill the hole with butter and microwave for a few minutes until soft.

Most of all, remember there are a whole lot of us out here who know what you are going through and we are all pulling for you. You can do this and you will feel SO GOOD and be so glad not to be sick any more.

Check back in and let us know how you are progressing. Also ask questions. We Celiacs love to share our triumphs and discoveries.

My store has the Betty Crocker gluten-free in with the other baking mixes. They also make chocolate cake, brownies and chocolate chip cookies. I have used the brownie mix and love it. It makes a fairly thin chewy brownie

This week end I'm going to use the yellow cake mix to try a pineapple upside down cake.

Also look in your regular cookbooks (I'm a collector and have several hundred) Many recipes are naturally gluten free and those that use only a little flour (like thickening a sauce) can be made with gluten-free flour or cornstarch.

Since your kitchen is already gluten free (IT IS, ISN"T IT?) you don't have to worry about cross contamination.

We entertain frequently and no one even knows they are eating "without."