Meleficent

I was not blaming them, so I hope people do not think that is the case! And I know that I cannot expect them to cater to me, and in fact I try not to ask....but birthday celebrations are still a pain. I think the frustration is just coming from the fact that I was told grilled chicken when it was fried, so I did not bring anything to eat, which I would...

Tonight was my companies picnic/baseball game. Before I gave my RSVP I spoke with one of the organizers to find out what we were having. I was told "Hot Dogs, Burgers and Chicken." I figured that grilled chicken was safe, so I RSVP'd to do (I was not going to go if I had to bring my own food). Fast Forward to tonight -- Softball game ends and I...

Hey all! I was wondering if anyone had any recommendations for a good multi-vitamin? My GI and doc have said nothing, nor advised on additional appointments or tests, even though my levels were through the roof. I have been trying to get a referral to another doc, but with no luck as the hospital system does not have any docs with experience treating...

Welcome to the Family!! I have to tell you you found a great place to land! The people here have been so helpful and have been making it easier for me to manage so I know they will help you!

Where can I find recipezaar?? The one bowl choc cake sounds like HEAVEN!!! And ummmm...choc. oat chip cookie!! Ok, my mouth is watering!

I will say, on the whole, it does get better. I try not to let my fear of getting sick keep me from eating out and for the most part, when I do eat out, I have been ok. I just have to be really careful and really specific. There is some good gluten-free bread out there, and you can have your Grilled Cheese Sandwich!!! Whole Foods Sandwich bread is good...

That sounds so good! I am going to have to go on a massive shopping trip and try this! Only problem is, I live alone, so I do not tend to make a lot of sweets to keep around the house, cuz I want to keep my "girlish figure"

Where do you get the brownies? Or is there a good recipie that you use?? I wish the sweet craving would stop. I am ok with the bread and the donuts, but I have horrible temptation with some cakes and pies (key lime)

I am so glad you asked this question! My GI was next to useless, like you the dietician was useless, and now I am swimming alone. I wonder if I need to have a bone density test or have my vitamin/mineral levels checked. But, I have been running into insurance issues as well, so I do not know what to do. I am almost 3 months into my diagnosis with some...

Please help! I have been gluten free since May 26th and I think I have just gotten through one of the roughest months ever. I am a sweet fiend. I love dessert...especially cake with frosting! And if it is homemade it is harder for me to resist than a store bought cake. The past month, the girls I eat lunch with have gone across the street a couple...

Congrats on your year! I think I am going to have to search through the forums for your recipies since everyone is saying how good they are! I have been gluten free for 2 months and it is good to hear about people who are doing so well with it and to keep that as the positive when I am having a rough day! WAY TO GO and glad you are feeling better!

yea! another Chicago Area Celiac lurking around the boards! I have only been diagnosed for 2 months now, but I am finding the food thing a challenge too, although I do not order out much. I just wanted to say "hi" and that I hope you are finding places to eat. The Celiac Sprue Association of Chicago has a link on their website to a listing of restaurants...

I am a former Grand Rapidian now living in the Windy City. I do not know if you have found a doc yet, but my Grandmother is also a Celiac and her doc is one. if you want, I can get you the name, if you do not mind the drive to GR.

I am glad to hear that you are feeling better. I am with you on the down side of things, but my problem is that people have been bringing in lots and lots of sweets to work and I want them so bad! I am such a sweet freak, and not being able to enjoy things every day for 2 weeks has gotten me down. But, I know that this too will pass......

Hello! I am recently diagnosed (6/26). I am the first and only patient my primary care has seen with celiac. My GI gave me the name of the CSA, 2 restaurants I could eat at (but it ended up being just 1), and a list of foods I could purchase at Whole Foods with the note that my Dietician could help me. The dietician was a waste of time and money, cuz...