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Oh, I know they all track some, but when the litter bits are a full 20 feet away, past the litter mats I have to help stop tracking, it bothers me some. Thanks for your recommendation, I've seen the info about it, but it's always good to ask someone else who actually has cats about what they use.

Does anyone here know of a natural (I really don't care for clay) clumping litter that's gluten-free? OK, I know that S'wheat's scoop is out, for obvious reasons, and my kitties really don't like the pine litters (like Feline Pine). I'm currently trying Arm and Hammer's corn based more natural litter, but idk if it's the right choice for my house. It seems to track a lot and the clumping isn't very firm. I have four indoor only kitties, and everyone is happier with clumping litter, the other stuff frustrated all of us, and the odor control was nonexistent.

Sorry if this seems to ramble, I'm struggling with a migraine, and I know not everything I'm saying verbally isn't always clear, let alone what I'm typing.

Thanks for your ideas!

I saw the Asian chicken recipe, but I figured it was normally gluten-free, and didn't realize until now that this was a reformulation. It could be a good thing, but since Mrs. Leeper's seems so incredibly salty, IDK how I'll do with Hamburger Helper again

Biscuit with sausage gravy? I'm not sure what that is but it sounds interesting.

What is a biscuit in America? I know that what we call a biscuit in Australia is what Americans call a cookie. So what is a biscuit?

Somewhat similar to a scone, but they tend to be only savory, not sweet. If you're still curious, google "Southern Buttermilk Biscuit" and see what you think, realizing that this is the gluten version.

As long as you check the herbal teas for gluteny ingredients, they should be gluten-free and caffeine free. I know celestial seasonings is great about marking the boxes gluten-free when the blend is safe. Peppermint tea, fruity herbal teas, I've found them very yummy.

Dh and I did Norwegian Cruise Line this summer and we both did fine. I'm off dairy and he's gluten-free, so when we'd go and sit at the nice sit down restaurant for dinner the matire d would bring out the next day's menu for lunch and dinner and we'd order both then, so they had plenty of time to fix them and substitute if needed. We didn't do the buffet line much except breakfasts the first and last day, but we made it the entire week without dh getting sick. Just make sure to call and confirm that they know they're getting a traveler with multiple food allergies, and if needed, bring up the previous trip so that they understand how serious this is. And if you resort to your epi pen, I'd be screaming for the cruise line to fly me home on their dime, due to them poisoning you

It's been awhile, wanted to see if I'd helped and if you'd gotten your question answered.

You could also ask for a wine spritzer. Here in the states they mix wine and club soda to make a fizzy, low alcohol, drink that sounds a lot like the wine cooler you were asking for. Just be prepared to answer white or red.

Thanks for the replies. The only non-whole food I'm consuming is Heinz Ketchup (I'm the only user of it, no cross contamination). Everything else is fresh fruits, veggies, lentils and unprocessed meats. I do take Centrum Liquid Multi-vitamin, which is supposed to be gluten-free, and take regular tums for calcium. I drink nothing but water, use a variety of Tom's toothpaste, use dial hand soap and prell shampoo. I was using listerine, but for some reason after using it I was getting shortness of breath, so I've been away from that for two days now.

Check your Tums...there was one type we'd had in the house that had wheat in it. I hope it's not the type you're taking.

anybody?

You might list a location. As far as I know, there are no RX gluten-free items in the US, but many British and Australian celiacs do receive them. Hopefully the site will show, but here is a web page of British celiac's and they would have more info about prescriptions: Open Original Shared Link

As I understand it, you have symptoms due to the damage that gluten causes you. Intestinal villi and damaged nerve endings do not heal as quickly as your system vacates the gluten. Also, someone on here once posted about the psychological addiction that one can have to gluten. Personally, eating out at lunch would be given up, as even when they act like they understand, they don't always. Give yourself a month or two truly gluten free, without eating out, and see if things are improving. The neuro symptoms won't be perfect, as it takes a LONG time for nerves to heal, if they can at all, but a solid month should allow your intestinal villi to heal, and the GI symptoms to subside some. Also, if you're now to the disease, you might try lo/no dairy. The part of the villi that absorb dairy is the part that gluten destroys, so if it can't get digested, sometimes the dairy just causes trouble. Also, write down exactly what all symptoms you are struggling with, in as much detail as you can, and review the list in a month. If there are things that were on the list that are no longer giving you trouble, there's a visible sign of healing.

I'm not the OP, but my DH LOVES these cinnamon rolls! He's told me they're the closest thing to gluteny cinnamon rolls he's tasted since going on the diet. HTH

Truthfully the numbers I've always been told to watch the closest are the TSH #'s. The 'normal' rage they have listed is outdated, the newest range says that normal should be between 0.3 and 3.0, which both of your TSH #'s were. The fact that your regular body temp went up while gluten-free is a good sign! That means that you maybe self correcting with the gluten-free diet. I found a very technical link, published by doctors, that has good info if you need to take some with you to your next appt. Open Original Shared Link

Are pistachios ok to eat?

If they're plain pure pistachios, yes. Be sure to read the label, some nut packagers use flour for some stupid reason on the line. Usually the salted roasted ones that are still in the shell are OK, but always check, just in case.

I hate to throw another autoimmune condition at you, but your bloodwork and cysts sound like PCOS. You might read up about it, and see what your doctor thinks. This wouldn't rule out celiacs, but a lot of cysters also have trouble with carbs and grains, and a low card diet helps treat the symptoms of PCOS. A good site is soulcysters(dot)net. I wrote it out so that the spam warning bot won't take the site away. Good Luck!

If they are jerks and still require you to have a meal plan, make that manager put in writing that you are required to have the meal plan, they refuse to accommodate your diet and if you are sick from their food they won't pay medical fees. The local news will love putting that letter on the 5 o'clock news, and then you'll have a lot of legal ammunition, for the pro bono lawyer.

I'm sorry to burst bubbles, but NO bubble bath if you're at the (pardon me) peeing razors and acid point of an UTI. The bubble bath will irritate things and make it worse. I just shower for the first few days, but if you have to take a bath, plain water, and no soaking after you soap and shampoo.

No, no, DO eat with the skin, she was saying if you ARE already eating the fruit with their skin on and you are having a constip. problem, then you might need a gluten-free fiber product to get the amount you need in addition to all of this. You are doing it right - just give yourself some time and maybe you will need an additional fiber product. Going gluten-free won't get rid of constip. by itself, as many times you lose a lot of fiber by going gluten free.

Good luck

Yes, thank you, that is exactly what I meant.

I've had friends think they're getting plenty of fiber, but they peel all their apples, pears, peaches, which takes away a lot of the fiber. Sorry it wasn't clear.

On the fiber front, I have Sam's Club brand (Member's Mark) Fiber capsules that I take. The ingredients listed are: Psyllium husk, blue 1, caramel color, gelatin, polysorbate 80, shellac, sodium laurel sulfate, titanium dioxide. (In case I've missed something with gluten, DH is the celiac, and has no need of this item, I'm the only one who eats these, but please tell, so no one else glutens themselves.) Everything looks safe, and they do help, but you have to push the fluids with them. Anything non caffeinated counts as a fluid, so if you're not doing much pure water, but you drink other non caffeinated drinks and get plenty, don't worry.

On the constipation...are you getting enough fiber? Many people on a standard gluten diet get most of their fiber from whole grain products (which is sad). Do you eat fresh fruits and veggies with the skins or peels? If so, then you might need a gluten-free fiber product, just search and there are thread about safe ones. Make sure you're getting enough water too, as that plays a part in it too.

Sam's/Walmart brand items are usually marked if they're gluten-free. somewhere on the label, usually close to the nutrition info they will print in capitol letters 'GLUTEN FREE.' In the statement at the bottom, they will also say if it's in a facility with wheat, or a line with wheat. Hope that helps!

They are actually really good about labeling. The band around the top that you remove usually says gluten-free right on it.

Because of all your complications from the weight loss surgery, nobody can promise anything good or ill if you do go gluten-free. If you do have celiac's and the blood work and biopsy come back positive, please do try. There are many people on the board who will say how much it's helped. My dh has gone from a 29 inch waist and always ill (IBS, possible Chron's [sp?] disease) to a healthy 36 inch waist and the only time he has trouble is when we get hit by an accidental gluten. I know how much it's helped him, and the diet tends to be very healthy and easy to maintain once you learn it.

If you do test positive, PLEASE, have your DS and grandbaby checked too. Celiac's does run in families.

Good Luck, and I really hope you get something figured out!

Another thought to make it a little easier, create your own 'TV dinners.' Basically, get enough storage containers that you can fill and freeze enough meals for all your lunches and dinners for the week. Then the only meal you have to cook there is your breakfast, the others you'd just be reheating in the microwave, and keeping a storage container covered in the microwave is easier than keeping all your cooking items CC free all week. You can still have your fresh veggies veggies and such, but I'd make sure that they are all prepared to be eaten at your home, just so that you don't have to worry. Also, when you do a clean down, remember that the sponge and rag you use is now contaminated, and don't just toss it back in with your stuff, you'll make yourself sick.

Does anyone have problems with vomiting?

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So anything high in fat makes me vomit. Is it possible to throw up from FAT? ....

I'm not a doctor, but has your doctor checked out your gallbladder? It's supposed to help process the fat in our diets, and the nausea and vomiting sounds a lot like what I had until I finally got my gallbladder removed. Hopefully I'm not sending you chasing a red herring, but it really sounds like a gallbladder issue; even if it's not, your doctor needs to know what's going on so you can start fixing it. Also, since your little ones don't understand CC, you might need them gluten-free for a while until they figure out the concept of CC, just so they don't make you ill.

DH and I did Carnival, and it was OK. The food was fine, but we're married w/o kids, and the entire ship was a childcare madhouse, as this is the most affordable cruise line. Next month we're going on Royal Carribean, and we've talked to them about DH's diet, they can handle his Celiac's, but don't have a box to check for my dairy allergy, so I maybe really bloated and migraine prone. Hopefully after I get there, I'll be able to get more info about dairy.

ETA- whoops, meant we're going on Norwegian, not Royal Carribean.