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Hmmm...I hear a lot of people talk about a whole foods diet. What exactly does that consist of? You're right. I do feel pretty limited already. Meat, veggies, and bananas. That's about it. Oh, and cashews. Everything else seems to bug me one way or another. I can't eat a lot of fiber, so a lot of the good stuff that people suggest are not an option for me...
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Welll.....I'm pretty sure it's not gas. That's just not something I've really struggled with through all of this. When I could eat beans (I can't now, because of my stomach condition that requires a low fiber diet), I could eat a whole bowl full of them and not get gas. I've tried the probiotic thing. That doesn't agree with me at ALL. Feels like I just...
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ARCHIVED Sugar Free Hershey's And Reeses Pb Cups
BRCoats posted a topic in Gluten-Free Foods, Products, Shopping & Medications
Hi all, In my quest to go sugar free, I picked up some Hershey's miniatures (plain chocolate) and Reese's Peanut Butter Cups (mini's) - both sugar free. Hershey's ingredients are: Lacticol (Milk); Chocolate; Cocoa butter; polydexrose; cream (milk); milkfat; contains 2% or less of : soy lecithin; PGPR (Emulsifier); Artificial Flavor; and sucralose. The... -
I a 5'3" and weigh between 111 and 115, depending on the day I guess. But what I've noticed, is that the scale never tips over that 115, and yet clothes are getting tighter, and I definitely look like I've gained. I just don't get it!! It's weird! A lot of it is in my hips and tummy, which I hate (who wouldn't?). Does anyone else have this problem,...
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On the recommendation of someone (?) on this list, I went and bought some Emergen-C vitamin packets. They're powder, that dissolves in water, so I thought they would be easy to assimilate. They did give me more energy, but I felt like it nearly burned my stomach lining out. I admit, I'm sensitive in the tummy. So....I will give them to the kids, who think...
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Cheetos are gluten-free????? Yipee!!!!
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Oh, Paaaalllleeeeeaaaaassseeeee tell me that someone out there knows what will help hair growth!!!
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ARCHIVED Should I Test My Son?
BRCoats replied to BRCoats's topic in Parents, Friends and Loved Ones of Celiacs
Wow! That's cool that you caught it before she actually started having symptoms though! That's what I'd like to do with Andrew too....and maybe my girls now!! I homeschool Andrew, but the girls go to school. So Andrew and I could eat the same things here at home....the girls would be more challenging. I'll let you know if I need help. Thanks so much!!... -
This is a little bit of an old thread, but wanted to add that I had incredible thirst. After being gluten-free for two weeks, I cut my water consumption in about half. Now I've stayed there. I think a lot of water is good, but you can drink too much which dilutes your minerals. I was advised not to drink so much because I had low calcium/potassium but I just...
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ARCHIVED Kroger Cheese
BRCoats replied to BRCoats's topic in Gluten-Free Foods, Products, Shopping & Medications
Yeah, I'm thinking I just got some crumbs. I usually am very careful, but sometimes when I get in a hurry (because of low blood sugar) I do get careless. Sometimes I'm just so darn hungry!! But....I'm not complaining. I spent years not every having a single tummy growl. I welcome them now. Heehee... Brenda P.S. I am feeling somewhat better today... -
Well...if I had gone on the prescription meds, I would have made sure. But since I didn't, I don't know for positive. The herb I take is gluten free, although not every manufacturer of that herb is necessarily gluten-free. You'd just have to check. The one I take says right on the bottle that's it is gluten-free. Brenda
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ARCHIVED Should I Test My Son?
BRCoats replied to BRCoats's topic in Parents, Friends and Loved Ones of Celiacs
Wow. THanks for sharing that, FreyaUSA. I think I will have him tested, especially since moodiness (to put it lightly) was a major symptom of mine. He's gonna be bummed if he has to go on Mama's diet though. -
I would definitely ask him! There's some info on the web too, although I don't have the exact addresses. Just punch in polycystic ovary disease, and it should bring something up. I am on a natural blood sugar med....called gymnema sylvestre (I think that's the right spelling). The prescription meds are called metformin, and glucophage. I would go with the...
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ARCHIVED Should I Test My Son?
BRCoats replied to BRCoats's topic in Parents, Friends and Loved Ones of Celiacs
Yes, I am gluten-free after testing positive for antibodies. I don't know how he does with blood draws either (he's had shots, but no recent blood draws). Guess maybe we will find out! Brenda -
ARCHIVED Kroger Cheese
BRCoats replied to BRCoats's topic in Gluten-Free Foods, Products, Shopping & Medications
Hmmm....well, I guess the reaction wasn't from the cheese. Maybe I just got some crumbs that I wasn't aware of then. Glad to hear the cheese is gluten-free!! Thanks for the post! Brenda -
ARCHIVED Should I Test My Son?
BRCoats replied to BRCoats's topic in Parents, Friends and Loved Ones of Celiacs
No, it's not. But he is not gluten-free. I'm just wondering if I should test him for celiac, and of course I wouldn't put him on the diet before we tested him. I had to find out the hard way that Rice Dream isn't gluten-free. -
My son, Andrew, is eight years old. He doesn't have a lot of GI symptoms, other than he is allergic to milk. I've had him on Rice Milk since he was a baby because of recurrent ear infections. Once I stopped the milk, the infections went away TOTALLY. The only other symptoms he has had are moodiness, and an inability to concentrate for long periods of time...
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When I was bedridden because of celiac and gastroparesis (among other things, but I won't bore you).....my hair started falling out, and now it's really not growing. If you saw me, you wouldn't think I had any hair problems....it's pretty thick (although not as much as before), and below my shoulders. But....it use to grow like CRAZY, and now it takes me...
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1. It makes me feel better!!!!!! (That's #1 for a reason!) 2. I learned how to make rice bread, and it's fun to have everyone taste it and get the "oohs" and "ahhs". 3. It makes me feel better. 4. I discovered Pamela's chocolate cocholate chip cookies. 5. I now have a legitmate diagnosis, instead of telling people I'm sicker than a dog, and them...
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Hmmm....I would definitely have to acquire a taste for it. I'm not that fond of it - not sweet enough. Thanks for the suggestion. Brenda
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ARCHIVED Guar Gum
BRCoats replied to BRCoats's topic in Gluten-Free Foods, Products, Shopping & Medications
That's ok. I will take your word for it. I have gone to the xantham gum anyway, and am finding much better results. Thanks!! Brenda -
ARCHIVED Kroger Cheese
BRCoats posted a topic in Gluten-Free Foods, Products, Shopping & Medications
Can anyone tell me if Kroger Mild Cheddar cheese is gluten-free? I looked on delphiforums, but it wasn't listed. The ingredients look ok (I think), but I think I ingested gluten this weekend, and am trying to figure out the source. The cheese is all I can think of. ?? (I confess - I'm a newbie). -
Does anyone have a problem with digestive enzymes making them sleepy? I have almost a gluten reaction to them (and I KNOW they're gluten-free). I get so sleepy I feel almost drunk, and I get really grouchy and kinda bloaty. Any ideas?
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Oh yummy....I love chocolate covered cherries! I wonder what they use instead of sugar though, because I'm not that crazy about ingesting a bunch of artificial sweeteners either. Thank you for the website, I'll definitely check it out. My doc actually put me on the blood sugar stabilizer because of polycystic ovary syndrome. Seems as though they're having...
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I am thinking about going sugar free. Why? Well, it's certainly not because I want to!!!!! But....seems like I do really awful on it. My doc has me on some meds for insulin resistance, and it does help stabalize my blood sugar, but....well....I get a yucky acid feeling in my tummy when I eat it. Problem is....I NEED CHOCOLATE!!! Anyway, how many of your...