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ARCHIVED Newly Diagnosed; Still Struggling!
ashylu929 replied to ashylu929's topic in Coping with Celiac Disease
Yeah, that's one thing I've def done -- got my OWN toaster Why risk it, ya know?? ALSO --- does anyone know if PREDNISONE is gluten-free? A steroid? I take it on occasion for Arthritis flare-up and the Walgreen's pharmacy said they believe it contains gluten but I've found many websites of manufacturers, etc. that say otherwise! So foncufsed!! -
ARCHIVED Newly Diagnosed; Still Struggling!
ashylu929 replied to ashylu929's topic in Coping with Celiac Disease
OMG thank you -- it is nice to see the phrase "be real people" -- and to find someone who agrees with me. That's what I've been thinking all along. Cross contamination, I understand. Lipstick/lipgloss I understand...even toothpaste. But the shampoo/beauty product thing and dog thing? Come on! I agree, no "official" source has said anything to the effect that... -
ARCHIVED Newly Diagnosed; Still Struggling!
ashylu929 replied to ashylu929's topic in Coping with Celiac Disease
Thanks....I talked to one of my best friends who owns a salon (and never would lie to try to get me to spend money lol) who says that she has a Celiac client who always uses the same products as me and has never been "glutened" by it. She also asked a GI who she services who said the same thing -- most shampoos are fine unless you swallow it...which I probably... -
ARCHIVED Pittsburgh - Celiac Friendly
ashylu929 replied to eating4life's topic in Gluten-Free Restaurants
Outback, EatNPark. PF Chang's & Uno Grille are all gluten-friendly -
ARCHIVED City Of Pittsburgh
ashylu929 replied to kimetime's topic in Introduce Yourself / Share Stuff
Hi Laura I am newly diagnosed, 25, and from the South Hills also -
ARCHIVED City Of Pittsburgh
ashylu929 replied to kimetime's topic in Introduce Yourself / Share Stuff
Hi!! I am a PITT graduate & IUP grad student...live in the South Hills area. Get in touch if you'd like -
ARCHIVED Newly Diagnosed; Still Struggling!
ashylu929 replied to ashylu929's topic in Coping with Celiac Disease
Hmmm what about the brands they sell at the salons? The more expensive shampoos? Do most of those brands have gluten? I will have to check out the product websites. I guess going back to Fructis or Pantene would save me some money at least! hehehe -
ARCHIVED Relationship W/ A "non-gluten-free" Person
ashylu929 replied to ashylu929's topic in Parents, Friends and Loved Ones of Celiacs
I don't **think** I'm getting glutened, but, I DO think it is going to take me some time to feel better, as I just started the gluten-free diet about a month ago. I just don't think I've started feeling the positive side effects yet. Haha and yeah, I think my bf likes taking care of me, too. It just makes me feel bad!! But that's my own issue, I guess... -
I have to admit, about 2 weeks ago, I broke down SOBBING because I wanted pizza! No lie! I also stormed out of a local restaurant because there was literally nothing I could eat there. LOL...I'll adjust (one should hope!)
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ARCHIVED Newly Diagnosed; Still Struggling!
ashylu929 replied to ashylu929's topic in Coping with Celiac Disease
Well, I am a weirdo b/c I shower with my back to the water...leaning my head back, so I rarely if ever get shampoo in my mouth I guess I'm lucky in that sense! I don't play chew my hair, either. Do MOST "mainstream" shampoos have gluten in them? I buy Paul Mitchell all-natural Special Green Tea Tree Oil Shamppoo/Conditioner. The only product I use for... -
ARCHIVED Relationship W/ A "non-gluten-free" Person
ashylu929 replied to ashylu929's topic in Parents, Friends and Loved Ones of Celiacs
Aww thank you so much. You are totally correct in all of that. I guess I knew all of it but it does help to hear it from someone else who has dealt with the same issue. Yes, my bf IS a keeper, that's for sure. And as others said, if the roles were reversed, I'd def be there for him, too. You are so right in that he DOES get annoyed w/ my guilt/apologies.... -
ARCHIVED Relationship W/ A "non-gluten-free" Person
ashylu929 replied to ashylu929's topic in Parents, Friends and Loved Ones of Celiacs
Thank you so much! You ALL are right!! I guess deep down inside I already knew all of this, but it is quite helpful to hear it from other people!!! Thanks again! -
ARCHIVED Newly Diagnosed; Still Struggling!
ashylu929 replied to ashylu929's topic in Coping with Celiac Disease
Hmm, I guess it's hard for me due to contradictory things. My doctor told me that I should not worry about beauty products, kissing, toothpaste, and I also found the following off of a Celiac Info website.... CELIAC MYTHS: Myth: Gluten can be absorbed through the skin. Fact: Gluten molecules are too large to be absorbed through the skin. If... -
ARCHIVED Newly Diagnosed; Still Struggling!
ashylu929 replied to ashylu929's topic in Coping with Celiac Disease
PS: I am glad to see I am not alone or crazy in experiencing the types of symptoms that I have been, considering they are not "typical" .. ya know? So thanks for sharing And feel better :) -
ARCHIVED Newly Diagnosed; Still Struggling!
ashylu929 replied to ashylu929's topic in Coping with Celiac Disease
Thanks, yeah, my physical fibromyalgia symptoms stopped bothering me awhile ago, as my arthritis went into remission. (The muscle aches and tenderness and weakness, etc.) I also take a ton of vitamins and probitotics. Trust me, I've been doing this for years now. I take good natural vitamins, too, not overly processed manmade crap. They just dont' seem to... -
ARCHIVED Newly Diagnosed; Still Struggling!
ashylu929 replied to ashylu929's topic in Coping with Celiac Disease
No, I try to be as % free" as possible. Plus, I couldn't take asprin for years b/c of the arthritis meds I was on, so I just deal without. I take Aleve from time to time but most days I just live w/ the migraines b/c I've found nothing besides or sleep that really works for my headaches. I thought it might be a side effect from my arhtirits... -
I am having the headaches/fatigue/neurological oddities, too, but have never experienced many gastrointestinal symptoms or stomach issues...weird, huh?? Also, I thought it was "gluten-withdrawal" or whatever from going gluten-free...BUT...I had the headaches/etc. BEFORE going gluten-free...so I have no idea....have you been feeling any better?
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ARCHIVED Daughter Freshman In College
ashylu929 replied to wildwood's topic in Parents, Friends and Loved Ones of Celiacs
I am newly diganosed, too, and I know how your daughter feels. It IS frustrating being reminded constantly of what you can't eat, and it is hard to get the hang of it. I can imagine that it would be extra hard in college...how is she handling it? Doing okay? -
ARCHIVED Newly Diagnosed; Still Struggling!
ashylu929 replied to ashylu929's topic in Coping with Celiac Disease
Wow -- it really has to be THAT extreme? I mean, I understand some of it....but I guess I never thought about hair products (I don't ingest them....???) or the pet food, kissing, etc. To me, that seems a bit much. (Unless you are totally "swapping spit" with someone.) I would think that it is unfeasible to totally be 100% gluten-free all the time. Aren't... -
ARCHIVED Relationship W/ A "non-gluten-free" Person
ashylu929 posted a topic in Parents, Friends and Loved Ones of Celiacs
I am newly diagnosed with Celiac disease. My boyfriend is VERY VERY supportive, caring, and concerned. However, I worry that he will get sick of me never feeling well (as lately I have been constantly feeling like crap, even after going gluten-free.) Also, I don't want him to stop eating things that HE loves because of me. He is totally supportive of this... -
Hi! I've recently been diagnosed with Celiac through bldwork. (can't type the real word b/c I work at a school and this computer filters that word! haha) The diagnosis came in early October. I've been gluten-free since then....as far as I know. I am still confused about some conflicting things with whether or not certain things are allowed. Luckily,...