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ARCHIVED Does Anybody Have Celiac And Addison's Disease?
susanm posted a topic in Coping with Celiac Disease
I have Addison's disease and sensitivity to gluten, though I have yet to be tested for celiac. I've heard that there is a link between celiac and adrenal problems or other autoimmune diseases. Does anybody else have this? -
ARCHIVED Gluten-free On A Budget And Dealing With Family
susanm replied to susanm's topic in Coping with Celiac Disease
Wow! Lots of good ideas. I agree. Gluteny snacks fill me up. This is my first week of eating gluten-free, and I feel hungry in the evenings a lot. I'm just dying to crunch on some of my son's cookies or bread. For snacks at night, I've been having cantaloupe (a whole one), a bowl of Rice Chex and milk (oops! forgot about the barley malt), and I'm still... -
ARCHIVED Gluten-free On A Budget And Dealing With Family
susanm replied to susanm's topic in Coping with Celiac Disease
Thanks for all of your ideas. I didn't even think of tortillas and tortilla chips. I'm just starting this, and it seems overwhelming. My son absolutely loves pasta (as do I), so that's a big adjustment. Making sandwich lunches without wheat rolls is another big adjustment. It's a whole new way of thinking, especially without my favorite foods! Susan -
ARCHIVED Gluten-free On A Budget And Dealing With Family
susanm posted a topic in Coping with Celiac Disease
I'm trying to buy foods that are gluten-free, but everything, especially in the health food sections, is so expensive! I almost bought gluten-free pretzel snacks for $6.00, but put it back. I'm having enough trouble making ends meet. It seems like you have to be financially comfortable not only to be a celiac, but to feed your family who isn't gluten-sensitive... -
ARCHIVED Do I Have Celiac Or Glucose Sensitivity?
susanm posted a topic in Coping with Celiac Disease
Hi, I just joined. I'm trying to figure out the extent of my gluten allergy. When I have pasta or pizza or anything with wheat, I usually feel sluggish afterwards, not anything incapacitating, just blah and yuk. I've been feeling this way my whole life and I just chalked it up to being full or tired after eating. Also, I've always had mild intestinal problems...