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    The GI suggested I try supplementing fibre to help the constipation (GI thought that might be the problem at the time). I got some psyllium husks, but haven't been very diligent in taking it. kept at it for a couple weeks and while I did notice things were moving better, definitely no improvement in other symptoms (dropped off taking it cause I'm lazy). I...
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    Thanks, everyone. Yes, I know IBS is kind of a catch-all, or diagnosis of exclusion, but it does fit the bill. I have been, and am continuing to be, extra careful about possible gluten cc. I did get a bad glutening earlier this year while on vacation, which floored me for about a month and probably triggered some of the bad IBS symptoms I had at the time...
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    Hi all, It's been a while. Things have been ok in the gluten department, but over the past couple years I've been developing distinct IBS symptoms: bad pain in my lower left side (from a dull ache to stabbing pain), pain in colon when trying to BM, constipation (generally), occassional blood in stool, and sometimes overall body pain that can come out...
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    Hi Anyana, I've had trouble with quinoa, and its not something I eat very often. It seems to be on my list of things my gut doesn't like to digest without being a pain. It could be that you're reacting to it, or the quinoa you're using hasn't been washed enough (saponins make it harder to digest), or it's something else in the recipe. Try eating quinoa...
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    Yup. I have bad vision as it is, but glutenings (or with me, getting into anything that bothers my gut) make my eyes go even more wonky. Aside from difficulty focusing, it feels like there's a film over my eyes: like my glasses are dirty despite having cleaned them a million times. I wouldn't say that it's hard to look at things, but definitely feel more...
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    Lucky. This is why I want to know if it's a common thing, or could be a problem. I like dried because it's cheaper, and I hate cans, but they are a pain to cook. I usually try to make a big batch and freeze most of it. But still, my gut. it is not pleased.
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    Hi guys, Wondering how many of you have trouble with beans? I know they are one of the hardest foods to digest in general (hense the musical fruit), but for we with gastrointestinal problems, I wonder if our guts don't have to work a lot harder? In any case, since beans are good for you, I want to add more to my diet, but consistently they tend...
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    I eat Prana nuts and such a lot, and haven't had any problems in the gluten department. I was bummed that they switched the chocolate in some of their mixes from soy-free to not-so-soy-free, though
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    I like gin AND raisins! Is it known to work just on joint pain, or for muscle pain/inflamation as well? Keep it up and hope it keeps working! I have bouts of neuropathy/mild joint pain, and arthritis definitely runs in my family so I think I have that to look forward to. Don't sell your shop!!
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    Yes, we drove around for 5 days. They drive on the right side. The paved roads and signage are really good, especially since you go up and around mountains all over the place. The dirt roads are trickier, especially when there's a cliff down to the ocean on one side, a blind hill in front of you, sheep on the side of the road, and so much spectacular scenery...
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    Hey all, I just got back from 10 wonderful days in Iceland, and thought I should report back on the gluten-free food situation. Overall: pretty great! Staple foods in iceland is fish, fish, lamb, more fish, potatoes and veg. Mostly grilled, not a lot of deep-fried stuff. Bread tends to be served with meals, but usually on the side. Gluten-free...
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    The very idea that you can "breed" the gluten out of barley is pretty incredible. Indeed, if the testing is correct, 5ppm is ok for most Celiacs (though not me). Good on em! As long as it's marketed as still containing trace amounts. I, however, am one of those people who can't handle the mysterious "gluten removed" beers, and though a beer brewed with...
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    Hey guys, so, if you get the "updates" from Celiac.com, you'll have seen some thing about a german beer being brewed with gluten-free barley. At first I figured it was just another "gluten removed" scheme, but: Open Original Shared Link WHAT? Gluten-free barley?? Isn't that impossible? Barley contains gluten, right? Is there some kind of genetically...
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    Bartful is right, you have to take charge of your own decisions and your own health. However, if you and your man are going to be able to coexist in the long term, he has to support your need to have a safe home. so: take over the kitchen. Clean it from top to bottom (make your man help out too), make a separate area for gluteny foods where they won't...
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    I know exactly what you're going through. the dizziness might be slight gluten ataxia (I get it mildly too), but anxiety and panic can definitely be a symptom. For me it hits a few days later: anxious, panicky, and depressed, and then more anxious and depressed because you feel like crud because of the anxiety and on it goes in a horrible spiral.... It...
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    oh man, I'm excited about this one. Open Original Shared Link I saw these at the store today. Peanut butter and oat cluster things. But there was no indicating whether the oats were certified gluten-free or not, so I did my due diligence and contacted the company. Heard back super quick, and: "The only Earth Balance product that contains oats...
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    I also have trouble with anxiety, which was much worse before I went gluten free, but is still something I have to deal with 6 years on. A few possibilities: - as others said, you might need to be much more strict with your diet. Go through your kitchen and throw-out/replace anything that could be contaminated. Try cooking for yourself for a month to...
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    Welcome to the club! Orange juice, if straight from a sealed bottle, is highly unlikely to have gluten or soy, but it can irritate your stomach because of the acidity. 6 years in I still have trouble drinking too much orange juice because of the acidity (I get gastritis on occassion and acidic things are no help). Great to hear your feeling a difference...
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    My Mom has an essential tremor (it's a thing. look it up), which is hereditary and gets worse with age. I'm not sure if it's directly related, but Mom has Celiac and thyroid problems. She says it does get worse when she's tired/stressed. I can probably look forward to it in 20 years.
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    I had horrible nails prior to going gluten-free. That was one of the big signs that I was healing: my nails got stronger. Now, if my nails start getting weak again, it's a sign something is amiss in my diet. If you've just started the diet, I'd give it a few more months before you start seeing a real difference. However, a full thyroid panel is not a bad...
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    Sorry to jump in, but I've been doing kind of the same thing at work. Get some thin, easy to soak rice noodles (this might take some time to figure out at home first. Sit them in some hot or boiling water and see how well/quickly they soften up), you can break them up into smaller bunches if you want, zippie bags, whatever, and soak in hot (as you can find...
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    Had my ultrasound today. Won't get results for at least a week, but from the horrid pain I had on my left side during the scan, I'll be surprised if something's not up with my kidney. Did anyone else have really bad tenderness in your side/back when dealing with stones, even when it's not super painful? The pain has been coming and going, but is still in...
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    Hi guys! It's been a while, mostly because I've been doing very good in the gluten department. Aside from catching more than a couple cold bugs this year, I've been a-o-kay in the food department. Or at least (possibly) up until this Thursday. I ate some oatmeal for breakfast, and we had an extra long meeting at work and I was getting really hungry...
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    The really irritating thing is I'm anxious about anything. I get anxious, and then I worry about how that anxiety will affect things, not the other way around. I'm trying to up my b12, being super careful with what I'm eating, etc etc. Iron would be a good idea too. Getting out in the sunshine when it's out. November hit me hard this year, but now it...
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    Hi guys, Putting this in here since the "behaviour" forum doesn't get much traffic. Lately (past month or so) I've been having some bad axiety, panic attacks, depression, etc. All the fun stuff. This was a big symptom for me before I wen't gluten free, and got much much better once I did. Over the past few years, when I did get an attack I could usually...
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