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  1. *Daniella*
    The other day my boyfriend said he can tell when I have been glutened because I admit a distinct odor through my skin. He said it's NOT foul smelling but more medicinal. Has anybody else been told that?
  2. *Daniella*
    I love plain greek yogurt mixed with fresh berries, almonds, a dash of cinnamon and agave nector. I also have carrots with hummus. Yummo!
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    It only took a few months for my medical board results to come back (I was in the middle of a PCS so it was quicker than normal). If it's taking long time maybe you can contact your medical admin and see what the status is. I know the initial board goes to HQ to determine your fate. In addition to the initial board you will go through an annual board called...
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    I understand your frustrations! I'm active duty Air Force and I've managed to stay in but I'm required to see a medical board every year. It seriously scares the heck out of me thinking this might be my last one until they finally decide to kick me out. I always tell the doctor what to put in my medical profile so there's no guessing.
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    Island Gluten Free Bakery in Sarasota FL. They have a sign posted saying no outside food allowed. They make subs, pizza, cakes, pies, pot pies, brownies etc...So good! Another gluten free place is Viitals in Tampa FL.
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    Hi! I'm not sure about Clearwater but there are many gluten free restaurants in Tampa. Tampa is located about 20 minutes away. If you're willing to drive to Sarasota there's a very nice gluten free bakery called Island Bakery. They are the best!
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    I just came back from Disney World. None of the restaurants post their gluten free menus however; if you email them they will send you a list of restaurants in the park and their gluten free items. They are also very aware of how to treat our food. My food was made and brought out separately from the rest of the food. I was very pleased with how well Disney...
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    I am active duty military so I travel often. In fact, I just returned from a trip to the Middle East. I try to bring all my food with me with the exception of fruits and veggies. I buy those once I get to my destination. I've been known to pack my Foreman grill in a suitcase as well (I have a mini grill small enough for a suitcase). When I travel overseas...
  9. *Daniella*
    I was experiencing a lot of side pain but it was overshadowed by the undiagnosed celiac symptoms. The doc ordered a HIDA scan and told me my gallbladder was working at 11% ejection fraction. He thought for sure it would relieve my other symptoms...it did not. It wasn't for another 3 years did I finally learn I had celiac disease. I believe my gallbladder...
  10. *Daniella*
    I wasn't allergic to eggs until about 5 months after I went gluten free. Anytime I had eggs I would have symptoms of a heart attack. I almost called an ambulance a couple of times before I figured out what was causing my issue.
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    Thank you everyone! I haven't deployed since I was diagnosed. However, I'm going on one in a few months. The Air Force medical boards put me on a profile. Basically what the profile says is I can deploy however, the gaining unit medical commander must approve me. Another words,they have to be able to feed me and give me proper medical care. I'll bet...
  12. *Daniella*
    I've been in the Air Force for 14 years. Well, two years ago I was diagnosed with celiac. I've been through two medical boards to determine my fate in the Air Force. I just got the results of my last medical board and they have decided to keep me in...well, for at least another year. YAY!!! Anyway, just wanted to share my good news.
  13. *Daniella*
    Yes, I had my gallbladder taken out about three years prior to getting diagnosed. I was having tummy gas and intestinal pains so the docs tested my gallbladder with a HIDA scan. I ended having only 11% ejection fraction. The docs thought that would cure my gas and intestinal issues. It wasn't until another 3 years of pain did I get diagnosed with celiac...
  14. *Daniella*
    I just wanted to give a shout out to the Natural Food Center in Abilene Texas. They serve lunch and can make all their menu items gluten free. I was in Abilene last week on business and they single handedly fed me the entire week. Their menu items are the best I've eaten. If you're ever in Abilene swing by, you won't be disappointed.
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    Good topic! I didn't have a single symptom until I deployed to Iraq when I was 25. I spent months in Iraq wondering what was wrong with me. I thought it might have been triggered by the series of anthrax shots but to this day I have no idea. One day I was perfectly healthy then the next I was sick. Either way, I wouldn't trade my Iraq experience for...
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    When I got diagnosed I had already been in the Air Force for 11 years. I go through medical boards annually to ensure I'm able to conduct my duties. I think it also has soemthing to do with the career field the military member is in. I do know the military isn't letting people IN the military who is already diagnosed.
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    I know about pity parties! I'm in the Air Force and I was away at a military school for six weeks. My classmates and I went to Gatlinburg TN for a weekend. They decided to hit up a pancake restaurant for Easter Sunday breakfast. The only thing the restaurant had gluten free was bananas and coffee. I sat through two hours of torture while my classmates...
  18. *Daniella*
    I cook plain oatmeal and I add berries, almonds and some agave nectar. It's tasty and very filling. I'll do the same with Arrowhead Mills rice cereal.
  19. *Daniella*
    Yes, after I have the epsisodes my chest feels sore and painful. I'm usually a very active person but after an episode I'm useless and all I want to do is sleep. I've been able to figured out when the very first symptoms of the chest pain begins I immediatly get up and I'm able to deter it most times. I can even wake up from a dead sleep at the first sign...
  20. *Daniella*
    Oh my goodness, I know exactly what you're talking about. There have been a few times when I literally felt like I was having a heart attack and was going to die. The first time occurred when I was taking a nap. I woke up to the most painful sensation in my chest. The pain was so great I could hardly breath and I started turning blue and couldn't speak...
  21. *Daniella*

    Happy birthday and may God bless you today!

  22. *Daniella*
    Wow, this is interesting. I'm in the Air Force and I was diagnosed with celiac over a year ago. Your research stated in 2003 there was only 6 people in the Air Force diagnosed. I wonder what the numbers are now? Only 6 makes me feel a wee bit lonely.
  23. *Daniella*
    Hi! I make this almost everyday. 1/2 cup canned pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix) 1 cup of almond milk dash of cinnamen agave nector or honey to taste ice YUMMMMY!
  24. *Daniella*
    I completely agree with you. A lot of military docs don't understand celiac disease. I have educated docs on more than one occasion. Keep pressing them to understand the disease and explain in detail why deploying will be unhealthy for you.
  25. *Daniella*
    I may be speaking for myself when I say this but I would LOVE to deploy with the rest of my troops. Nothing is more painful then seeing people deploy without me because I have this disease. I can almost bet jcadam feels the same way. I was like jcadam, I was perfectly healthy when I joined the Air Force . 12 year later I started having medical issues. ...
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