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  1. zeta-lilly
    So you're thinking of not having kids at all? Or adopting instead? Because if that's the case, as common as celiac is, chances are that the kids you adopt will have some faulty genes of their own. I don't consider celiac disease to be that bad, and in your case, your family's other autoimmune disorders could very possibly be triggered by gluten intolerance...
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    I just ate there yesterday in fact. I had a long talk with the manager and explained about cross contamination and all that. He confirmed that the fryer for the traditional wings is dedicated to only traditional wings and that most of the sauces are gluten free. I asked about the place where they add the sauce and he confirmed that they use the same bowls...
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    Yes, your symptoms are definitely consistent with gluten intolerance/celiac disease. Do the testing, but then try the diet regardless of what the tests say (but wait until you're done with testing). There are TONS of people on here who tested negative time and time again before they either tried the diet with success or finally had a positive test. So it...
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    Eek! Absolutely. Don't let them dismiss you like that. I'm reminded of my poor dog growing up. His hair started falling out when he was 2 and we found out that he was allergic to corn. Which is a problem when you're surrounded on three sides by fields. So the years we had soybeans, he had hair. The years we had corn, he was half bald. Of course he was running...
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    The c-section was killer. I'd love to not have to go through that again (crosses fingers). Adorable little one! :-)
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    Yeah, I was really looking forward to the turkey legs because people rave about them online. And the first one WAS really delicious (at Epcot). But then the next two were inedible. Exactly like you describe. Their quality control isn't great on that product.
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    We just got back from Disney and I thought I'd post what I ate there :-) Magic Kingdom: What I ate: Turkey Leg from cart Verdict: gross I've never found much to eat at Magic Kingdom. We thought maybe we'd eat at Liberty Tree tavern (and I've heard it's very good and a great place to get a gluten free meal), but the prices there were insane and I...
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    Thanks for the post! I haven't had the need to try gluten-free pasta because tinkyada tastes just perfect to me, but I have wanted to try homemade gluten free chicken noodles. My husband loves them. I was wondering if they would work homemade with a pasta maker or if they wouldn't stick together right. I'll have to try them :-)
  9. zeta-lilly
    Yes, infertility is a symptom of celic disease. There are many people who don't notice symptoms of celiac disease, but it's still doing silent damage to your body and it's entirely possible to have infertility as the first symptom of celiac disease that you notice. Or, you could be like me and get pregnant, but give birth to a child with a birth defect...
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    Wouldn't that be nice? I would love to not need meds. I'm going to try for a v-bac, but it's entirely possible that I would need a second c-section (this is the second kid, first was pre diagnosis, and the complications that necessitated the c-section were caused by the celiac). Hopefully all will go well, but I'm not going to bank on not needing meds...
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    Was the potassium in pill form or IV? It would surprise me if the IV potassium had gluten in it because I can't think of any reason why it would be there. That sounds frustrating, and is what I'm anticipating going through during my delivery. I've had a couple of ER visits since I went gluten free but no overnight stays and the ER only gave me IV meds, so...
  12. zeta-lilly
    You may have a yeast overgrowth after undergoing treatment for the bacterial infection. I suggest taking a probiotic to help restore the balance and look into the yeast diet. The bacteria was keeping the yeast under control and when you take antibiotics, you kill all types of bacteria, even the good. The yeast no longer has to fight for resources so it grows...
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    Yeah, I plan on having him bring me food. There's no way I trust their kitchen. I have a dedicated kitchen at my house, and there's no way they have one of those, so even if they're careful there will be some gluten off the shared pans. I'm wondering how I can speak to the pharmacist at the hospital. I really haven't looked into it, like if you can just...
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    This of it this way, you've suffered through hell (like most of us have), and found out that you have the power to cure yourself. It's a very empowering way to look at things! Yes, it does sound like gluten could be the key. You said wheat free, but make sure you're taking out all forms of gluten, not just wheat. Also, things like MSG and artificial sweeteners...
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    I'm still in my first trimester, but I'm really nervous about when I deliver that the hospital won't be all that careful about the medications being gluten free. I've had problems getting gluten free meds from my own home pharmacy and I can actually speak to them myself and call the companies myself. I'm nervous that having to go through a nurse to get...
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    Make sure you call the companies that make the soft corn tortillas to make sure they're gluten free. I got one kind and got really sick. I never called them because it was a Mexican company (we have a lot of family owned ethnic grocery stores in our town) to ask about it but I think they probably use the same machinery for the flour tortillas too.
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    In case anyone was wondering, I contacted Purnell's Old Folks sausage and this was their response: At the present time the only items that we make with gluten in them are the 1# Chorizo Chubs, All Gravy Items, All Sausage & Biscuit Items (Due to the Biscuits), and our Souse Meat. The sausage is gluten free at this time.
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    Does the food need to be just gluten free or does it have to be dairy free as well? The gluten free specific foods that I keep stocked are: Tinkyada gluten-free pasta. This is my favorite brand, but don't follow the directions on the box. Get a good rolling boil then put the pasta in and boil for 10 minutes. I find that if you cook it as long as it says...
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    That totally sucks. I had anxiety for years so I know how bad it can be. The gluten free diet did help me though. Have you looked into the possibility that yeast has played a part in this? I started having frequent yeast infections and started doing research on it a couple of months ago and found a lot of resources that said that yeast can cause major anxiety...
  20. zeta-lilly
    Hey, I don't think anyone mentioned this yet, but if you have an issue with yeast, you should cut out all sources of yeast in your diet. Mushrooms, yeast in your bread, mold in cheese, it all feeds it too. I had the same problem with recurrent yeast infections after I went gluten free and I think it was because I upped my intake of dairy to make up for the...
  21. zeta-lilly
    A stone cookie sheet is definitely going to carry some gluten from whatever was on it before your food, so unless it was the first time they used it, there was some cross contamination there. I'm one of those people who gets symptoms even with tiny amounts of gluten and I have to have all dedicated cookware. Metal and plastic cookware are really bad about...
  22. zeta-lilly
    I'm sorry that you're having such a hard time! Look on the bright side, it could be much much worse! I'm allergic to close to 30 foods. My diet is so limited. Q-doba is a great place to get gluten free food. Wendy's chili and baked potatoes are also gluten free. You can make gluten free tacos at home. There are some decent gluten free breads out there. If...
  23. zeta-lilly
    Oh man. I'm sorry that you've developed new symptoms. What have they tested you for? I'm actually not allergic to fish surprisingly. It was funny, when she showed me the list of foods it was all the ones that I like and eat regularly that I was allergic to. Things like coffee and halibut, two things I hate, I'm just fine with. I really do react to the...
  24. zeta-lilly
    I was tested for food allergies about six months ago, which my symptoms for were mostly sinus headaches, and it came back positive for a whole bunch of stuff. Most meats, dairy, eggs, bananas, cashews, pineapple, tomato, onion were the most severe. The other allergens (most fruits, several vegetables, garlic, some nuts, and a few other things) were very slightly...
  25. zeta-lilly
    It's really sad that there's so much misinformation floating around out there. I'm a nurse and I try to give my patients the best information I can about celiac and other diseases and I've had several who had multiple autoimmune diseases plus tons of symptoms and then they are told by their doctor that celiac disease isn't possible because they are overweight...
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