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  1. givenupgluten
    I went to PF changs not long ago and ordered off their gluten free menu. The singapore street noodles are GREAT! Plus, I'm a vegetarian, and when i asked if they would be able to leave off the meat, the waitress suggested a five spice tofu to put on it instead. It was incredible. I went back the next day just to have it all over again! And to the poster...
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    Thank you everyone for your help! I appreciate it. I will definitely take the advice and consult my dr. about it when he returns, as well as seeing an allergist just to be safe. Thanks again!
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    I DO eat alot of peanuts/peanut butter....I eat a banana and peanut butter shake every morning AND I consume a decent amount of Thai food on occasion - with peanut sauces, etc. I'm also vegan, so this is a real set-back.....I was just hoping it was not a serious thing, but I will hold off until I speak with my dr. I definitely don't want to overdo it. Is...
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    I had a blood test done awhile back - a celiac panel, but also my dr. wanted to check for food allergies, etc. On my report that I received in the mail, this is what it said re: peanuts....And I can't for the life of me understand it! Any help is appreciated. (By the way, I eat peanuts in some form every day, and don't have any allergic reaction that I'm...
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    I go to Dr. Green in NY, and he orders the tests through Kimball Genetics. I didnt end up having to pay anything at all, b/c I went through my insurance and they covered it. When you receive the tests, you can get codes for the test, so that you can contact your insurance co. and find out if they will cover it. I called before I sent in the test just to make...
  6. givenupgluten
    Well thank you for the support ! It was a really good experience. I even mentioned that my mother was diagnosed so long ago, that at that point, they were telling people that after going gluten-free if your symptoms ceased, then you could introduce gluten back into your diet. He seemed very concerned, giving examples, and ultimately encouraging me to explain...
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    FABULOUS APPOINTMENT! I went to see Dr. Green yesterday afternoon, and what an experience it was. I hate going to see doctors re: this issue, b/c I feel like I have so much unwarranted anxiety about it and discomfort, that surely nobody is going to believe me or help me through it. The last dr. I saw was nice enough, but insisted that after my celiac blood...
  8. givenupgluten
    I have an appointment with Dr. Green tomorrow actually...I just happened upon this thread! I have waited about 5 months for my first appointment with him, so hopefully it's worth it. From all the wonderful reviews and advice I've heard, I think it will be. I'm hopeful at least...I'll fill you all in once get back.
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    Also, I wanted to mention that my mri's found arthritis in the beginning stages in my spine, and degenerative disc disease. There was minor bulding from 2 discs....they once thought this was the cause of my nerve pain, but upon having 2 more mri's done, it shows no nerve impingement. I have achy pain down my legs that doesn't allow me walk for very long ...
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    Thank you so much for your response - It was truly helpful! I AM a person who enjoys researching things, and so I will def. do a search on the words mentioned. I have had an mri on my brain, b/c awhile back I was having severe headaches daily and it became a real issue. They found nothing, although I can't say whether or not they found any 'bright spots...
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    I have many symptoms of celiac and for the past 7-8 years, i've had nerve pain in my legs and feet...along with joint pain and terrible aching, that I would compare to arthritic pain....although I'm only 29. For years, my doctors have assumed I had sciactica due to back/disc related issues. Although my mri's have shown nothing and my emg showed no damage...
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    Well, I was thinking of just going ahead and ordering it myself - but I'll probably wait and speak with the dr. about it before doing so. I've read several places where people have posted that their dr's had never even heard of the thought-to-be more reliable genetic testing companies (enterolab, kimball genetics, etc..) and would not order one for them ...
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    I have all the "classic" symptoms of Celiac (if you can even say there ARE classic symptoms - I realize everyone is different), but had a negative blood test when I was tested this past winter. I was extremely constipated as a small child up into my high school years. Then I moved to a new school, and I had consistent diarrhea. There have been periods of...
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    Thanks everyone! These are some great ideas..I really appreciate it..and I dont feel so alone! In response to the genetic testing - I have looked into it, and wondered whether it would be worthwhile, or does it make more sense to simply see how I feel on a gluten-free diet? I'm not really sure. Part of me wants some verification and substantial scientific...
  15. givenupgluten
    Soo, about 6 months ago i decided to go vegan for my health and ethical reasons. I feel very strongly about my decision and intend on maintaining it. Recently due to a lifetime of stomach issues and depressive tendencies, I decided to revisit these issues and speak with a new dr. I was diagnosed when I was younger with IBS. At that time, I was satisfied with...
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