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ARCHIVED Constant Hunger Finally Going Away?
solarglobe replied to CGally81's topic in Coping with Celiac Disease
Hi -- I feel your pain! I went through phases of being soooo hungry and sometimes at a loss for what I could eat that would not make me sick. Skippy p-nut butter (I think) has additives in it of hydrogenated oils, etc. I actually stopped eating p-nut butter and went to other nut butters -- sesame or almond. I go to the natural foods section and get... -
ARCHIVED Constant Hunger Finally Going Away?
solarglobe replied to CGally81's topic in Coping with Celiac Disease
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Hi everyone, Just need a good vent here. I am coming up on my 18 month gluten-free anniversary! This is been one of the most difficult journeys for me, a bread-loving foodie -- but also so worth it for the drastic change in health. I still get glutened from time to time, and I went through the what can I eat I am so incredibly hungry phases too. I...
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ARCHIVED What Happenes When You Are "glutened"?
solarglobe replied to SLB5757's topic in Coping with Celiac Disease
Diarrhea within 30 minutes of eating, naseau, sometimes throwing up 1-2 hours after eating, extreme fatigue, crankiness, mental fog, and lately just really frustrated that it happened AGAIN! Symptoms used to go away within a few hours, now they come on faster and linger for a couple of days -- sometimes several days! Also, during all of this I can get... -
Thank you for the great suggestions! I just had in my mind that this would be so much easier -- just stop the wheat, and everything will be OK. And it seems I am getting more sensitive to foods as I go along. I definitely have an issue with too much corn or potatoes. And I think I'm headed to totally eliminating processed foods too. I also think...
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Hi everyone, Just need to vent. I got glutened -- again! I am so tired of going through this. I have been so careful about everything, but I still find new things that just get my whole gluten reaction going again. I discovered some "organic" sweeteners are grain-based! And what used to be a favorite treat -- a coconut bar, labeled gluten-free, uses...
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ARCHIVED What Do You Do Right After You Get Glutened?
solarglobe replied to wschmucks's topic in Coping with Celiac Disease
Just went through this myself -- 2 days of symptoms (D, brain fog, fatigue). It is so frustrating to be rolling along gluten-free, feeling OK and then -- yikes! What did I eat? How did this happen? Anyway....aloe vera gel helps me. I use the Organic, Whole Leaf kind. I mix it with a glass of water -- about 1 part gel to 4 parts water -- stir... -
ARCHIVED Cosmetics
solarglobe replied to horsegirl's topic in Gluten-Free Foods, Products, Shopping & Medications
What really got me was "Clinique" lipstick and lip gloss! I always loved their "bonus time" with all the free items, and it always included a lipstick or gloss. Turns out, wheat is an ingredient for their lipsticks! So...I've switched to MAC -- they were very cool about going over their ingredients with me when I needed to change. They have a huge... -
ARCHIVED Favorite Gluten Free Treats?
solarglobe replied to solarglobe's topic in Gluten-Free Foods, Products, Shopping & Medications
Could have been the Pace Salsa! Definitely too many tortilla chips in one sitting gets me. Too much corn for me reacts just like being glutened. Small doses of corn seem OK. I had a moment of enlightment today while grocery shopping. After my gluten diagnosis, I would wander around the grocery store, wanting to have a great big pity party as... -
ARCHIVED Wheat, Barly, Rye; Why Didn't Our Ancestors Notice It?
solarglobe replied to dogle's topic in Coping with Celiac Disease
Absolutely lol about the kilts!! I am 3/4 Scottish! I've been listening to my mother's digestive horror stories for years! Just thought it was normal growing up and into adulthood. And it finally all clicked with me a few months ago -- after many doctors and many years of searching for answers! So...I've finally found relief. But will any of... -
ARCHIVED Favorite Gluten Free Treats?
solarglobe replied to solarglobe's topic in Gluten-Free Foods, Products, Shopping & Medications
Thank you all! These are great ideas -- I will definitely try them. You've helped me face another day! -
ARCHIVED Favorite Gluten Free Treats?
solarglobe posted a topic in Gluten-Free Foods, Products, Shopping & Medications
Hi everyone, Now almost 6 months gluten-free and I think I have a problem with corn too! -- just recently I've had bad reactions from eating tortilla chips & salsa! Thought it might be CC, or hidden gluten -- but after checking & rechecking, and having it happen more than once, it seems to be the corn (or could be the quantity! of corn chips)... -
ARCHIVED How Sensitive Is "very Sensetive"?
solarglobe replied to raisin's topic in Coping with Celiac Disease
Hi, As a relatively new kid to this (5 months) I understand the frustration of reading labels, changing shampoo brands, trying to de-gluten kitchens and all that. For me, just a crumb of gluten can set off my immune reaction. The best explanation I heard about "how much is too much" is to compare gluten to dog poo (kinda gross I know but it works!)... -
ARCHIVED Can We Start A List Of Vitamins/supplements To Speed Healing/alleviate Symptoms?
solarglobe replied to emcmaster's topic in Coping with Celiac Disease
I have been using LifeTime -- it's a calcium magnesium citrate (and it has a pleasant taste). -
ARCHIVED Can We Start A List Of Vitamins/supplements To Speed Healing/alleviate Symptoms?
solarglobe replied to emcmaster's topic in Coping with Celiac Disease
Hi, I've been gluten-free for 5 months now, and have been glutened a few times along the way. When that happens I just get knocked flat, no energy, and spend a day or two in the bathroom with the big D (sorry). Here's what helps me: -- Probiotic -- super strength, 2 hours after eating -- Straight iced green tea eliminates my gassy problems after... -
Hi all, Still gluten free for 2months -- but reality is sinking in big time. After my initial euphoria at finally feeling better! -- now I realize it's such a constant vigil. Gluten is everywhere -- in everything! Have been glutened 3 times now -- yuck! Latest one was today -- at the dentist's office. I told them about my gluten situation, and...
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ARCHIVED Newbie Question - That Pong!
solarglobe replied to jimgil's topic in Coping with Celiac Disease
I'm a newbie too -- I totally understand what you're saying! For laundry, I finally discovered BORAX -- 20 Mule Team -- it comes in a box -- use it as a laundry additive along with detergent. It takes that smell right out. If I'm doing whites, I throw in some bleach too. I use straightforward natural cleaning ingredients around the house now too... -
Hi everybody, Just wanted to jump in and finally share. I am 6 weeks gluten free! My life has changed. I spent so many years trying to figure out the whys of achy joints, muscle pain, blurred vision, overwhelming fatigue, anemia! and of course digestive issues! Doctors were no help. My first cousin was recently diagnosed with celiac disease, and...