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  1. Pegleg84
    What kind of crackers were they? I think most of us have had a bad situation like this. My mother (also Celiac) accidentally bought non-gluten-free bread and we ate it for a week before I decided to check the bag. So me, my mom and my sister all got glutened. Not fun. this is a good reminder to ALWAYS read the labels. Before diving in, of course....
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    Take ibuprophin or another anti-inflamatory, but that's really all you can do. Hope it gets better!
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    Well, eggs aren't dairy, but I have trouble with them too. They don't give me a sinus reaction so much as drain all my energy, but they're a pain. It's weird. But yes, big culprits are dairy and soy.
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    I also thought costochondritis. I had this a few years ago. Started after a mild cold, just as an odd ache in my ribs, over my heart. Then one morning, BAM! worst pain ever! I had no idea what was going on. So I go myself to emergency, they checked on all the heart stuff first, just in case. It went away with anti-inflamatories, but it was no fun. So...
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    Hi Kirsten Welcome to the Forum! I feel your pain. I also have issues with my sinuses: pressure, sinus headaches, fullness in my ear, issues with balance, etc. It was a problem before I went gluten-free as well, but only in really bad humidity. I've been gluten-free 4 years. A couple years ago I was having mild vertigo symptoms and was sure it was...
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    That's the place! A friend of mine was trying to tell me about some completely gluten-free cafe on Broadway, but I looked it up and couldn't find it. Next time. And BYOB! that's awesome. Just find me a pack of New Planet and I'd be set! We flew out of Terminal 2. There was a tea place called... umm... I can't remember what it was called but it was something...
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    You should definitely be tested for Celiac. If what you say, that your constipation, etc, cleared up after going (mostly) gluten free, then it seems that gluten definitely has something to do with it. Even if you aren't Celiac, if going gluten-free makes your Hashimoto's more manageable, then that should be reason enough. For us Celiacs, even a tiny...
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    It definitely depends on the person. On "average" symptoms start popping up a few hours after, but it can take a couple days or longer sometimes. I usually start feeling it about 2-3 hours out, and if I have no symptoms within 3 days I know I'm in the clear. Yes, buffets are usually a bad idea, unless there's some isolated gluten-free section or something...
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    If you're still eating gluten in preparation for your biopsy, then you could have your explanation right there. Even though the sauerkraut should have been perfectly safe, because your intestines are damaged (if you indeed do have Celiac) they decided: Nope, can't digest this stuff today! Sausages can also be hard on a damaged gut, even if they're perfectly...
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    My vote would also be no, but it is up to you. I'd be interested in seeing details of the study? Who is running it? What is the "vaccine" expected to do? (there's been plenty of debate over whether or not a true return to eating gluten is possible, even with drug treatment) Is the risk of weeks/months of being sick worth $800? There's a lot of questions...
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    Thanks for the recommendations all. Chicago was amazing! Not just because of the food, of course, but that was pretty freaking spectacular. It's only Wednesday so it's always possible symptoms might sneak up on me out of the blue (I actually have a cold right now, but that's entirely my boyfriend's fault. He's got the exact same thing), but so far so...
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    Oh man! I feel your pain! I wasn't a huge quinoa consumer, but its tasty and its one of those grains that's supposed to be super great for you, but it never entirely sat right with me. Then last summer I had a bowl of it for dinner one night and had the WORST pain EVER! Worse than any glutening I'd had, worse than anything! It scared the s$#&e out of me!...
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    I have done the "oops I forgot to ask" thing where you end up with something that probably is/has gluten but you don't want to complain to the wait staff because you never mentioned it before. But no more of that for me either. No way. Not fun. I also call it a gluten hangover, because that's basically what it is. But it's a lesson, and I'm sure you'll...
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    I didn't develop problems with dairy until a couple years after going gluten-free (or was in denial about any problems beforehand, so kept eating it.) I'm pretty sure casein is my problem more than lactose. I've been dairy free for over a year. I'm finding now that I can handle very small amounts of aged hard cheeses, and small amounts of clarified butter...
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    I eat raw almonds almost every day. Since I started taking digestive enzymes I have fewer problems with, er, lumps.
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    Yep, while I appreciate the efforts people make. I always insist not to make a fuss over me. I'll take care of myself. Often friends/family will ask if they should make something gluten-free just so I can eat it. If I'm the only one going to something, I say no! Let everyone else enjoy it instead. I'll bring something else. Last thanksgiving my man and...
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    Yes, welcome to the forum! And what GottaSki and IrishHeart said, there's no such thing as "mild" celiac disease. You've either got it or you don't and you've got it. Hibiscus was also one of the first places I went to when I moved here. I haven't been in a while, but so good! They have wonderful gluten-free/vegan treats too. I haven't made the trek...
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    Thanks Kate We're going to Karyn's Cooked on Friday, so I'll let you know how that works out. Chicago Diner is also on our list (I'll avoid the fryer, thanks). I looked at the menu for Senza and drooool, but not this trip. Also, I would LOVE to go to RPM Italian just for the fresh-made gluten-free pasta, but again, that might be the next trip. I'll check...
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    If the biopsy said yes, then yes, you definitely have Celiac. The thing with Celiac is that the damage is cumulative, and symptoms are often not obvious. Many of us may have had the disease since we were younger but didn't start to see symptoms until later. 20-21 is when (looking back) symptoms showed up. Of course, I had no clue what it was! You do, which...
  20. Pegleg84
    Well, if bad eyesight is a sign of celiac, I've been cursed since birth! I've always had trouble with my vision and it keeps getting worse. Not sure if gluten contributed to the decline, but it is definitely harder to focus when glutened/soyed/dairy-ed). I'm at -9.75 and -7.75 now (and not quite 30). I can't stand contacts (hate putting them in, can't keep...
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    I'm getting better at enforcing my no kissing after gluten rule. I can't say I've ever gotten glutened, but it's worth being careful. Of course, he makes just as much of a fuss if I've been eating meat, so it evens out. Stick to the cheek until teeths have been brushed. If your (potential) significant other can't handle it, then it's probably not going to...
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    Don't give up! At least you know what's wrong: something you're eating is hurting you. If I'd known that gluten was causing my depression and other issues in university, things would have gone a lot smoother. As others have mentioned here, a few things you can do: - reassess the "gluten-free"ness of anything you're eating. That includes anything labelled...
  23. Pegleg84
    Welcome to the forum, Chillen Have you been tested for Celiac? If not, you might want to get blood tests done now before you go gluten-free, just to check. Either way, anything that will help you is worth trying. If you're not Celiac/gluten intolerant, then you shouldn't react as strongly to trace amounts. However, if after a while (several months to...
  24. Pegleg84
    Holy s$#&e this chick is going to turn into a waif and blow away in the wind if she looses any more weight. I'm about 115(ish. Haven't weighed myself in forever) but I'm 5'1"! and if I lost any more I'd start worrying that gluten was sneaking into my diet (I lost a lot of weight dangerously fast before going gluten-free) I'm also of the idea that if you...
  25. Pegleg84
    Hi all I'm headed to Chicago for Easter weekend. I've already done some research on gluten-free friendly (dairy and soy free too) restaurants and the findings have made me rather excited and also jealous that I don't live there. My man is vegetarian, so places that cater to both our needs seem to be in pretty good supply. I'm sure there are previous...
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