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    Wow, that's really interesting.... I'm not sure I've eaten whole chickpeas before (that is, in my "new life" ...since Diagnosis). I didn't even consider that since I eat hummus frequently. Now I'm trying to remember if I have. I eat beans nearly every day... and am fine with lentils. Can you eat beans? I've been ok with Hummus, but don't eat too much at once...
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    I didn't even make it very spicy... and ALL of the spices and ingredients (except the two I listed) I eat on a regular basis, often in higher quantities. The only thing I've found so far is that cardamom can be a diuretic... but I didn't even eat any... just let a couple pods soak and removed them (like bay leaves). For the time being, I'll eliminate...
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    Thanks for finding that. This seems to indicate that transglutaminase needs gliadin to elicit a response. I hope the moderators/board editors think about pulling the article from the site or at least put up a new headline/disclaimer. Seems irresponsible to yell fire in a crowded theatre. I still think meat glue is gross, though. =)
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    SO frustrated right now. I don't eat out, I try to buy trusted brands, I rarely buy gluten-free processed foods... and I don't know if it's gluten or something else, but I feel miserable right now. My dad ate all of the same things I did, so I know it's not food poisoning. I was craving Indian Food today, so I looked up some recipes and we cooked chickpeas...
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    Speaking of freaking out about the right thing, here's more about meat glue: Open Original Shared Link
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    Ok, so I agree that meat glue sounds gross, but can someone tell me the actual danger specifically to Celiacs? This is an enzyme that is related to what we have... in that we produce antibodies to . From wikipedia, "Antibodies to tissue transglutaminase are found in celiac disease and may play a role in the small bowel damage in response to dietary gliadin...
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    Ha! This is great! I have gluten filled nightmares from time to time (like, $#!*!! I just accidentally ate a twix!), but my food has never animated.
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    I know that some of us here (like myself) went through horrendous experiences and will therefore never knowingly touch gluten again. However, I know some people were diagnosed and didn't have many symptoms to speak of and don't get a physical reminder if some gluten slips in. I'd like to be able to offer something concrete to someone I know that cheats...
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    Going to attempt gluten-free beer battered fish tacos! First shot at it... fingers are crossed. =)
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    ARCHIVED Weight Loss

    thleensd replied to NateJ's topic in Related Issues & Disorders

    Hey there. I'm also trying to gain weight and have learned some things. Some of them anecdotal, some can be backed up by science (although you can find plenty of differing opinions). -I've run across some research that says loading up on protein doesn't really build muscle the way many think it does. This isn't the article I was looking for, but it touches...
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    I can't stop thinking about what I want to eat next today, so I'll come play! (trying to gain) B: Eggs, fruit/yogurt smoothie, banana Brunch: Hamburger patty and brown rice Lunch: Burrito bowl (chipotle style w/left over roast beef, beans, brown rice, rice chips and the fixin's) Dinner: Chicken and veggie stir-fry with white rice Late night snack...
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    I think this is a good honest discussion to be having. For me, Celiac may have decided for me whether or not I will have children (through birth or adoption). I've grown up with the thought that I would have kids one day, but sometimes life throws surprises. I still hope to have them, but I'm getting to a place where I need to consider that I may not...
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    Peter - understood and agreed for the most part. I hope you could tell that my post had a touch of cynicism and a healthy, large grain of salt. Interestingly, the link was provided by some pro-soy people who would WANT to see soy. That being said, I definitely mean to point out in the mix that there is a LOT we don't know. Any path you choose to explore...
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    My thoughts - either you have a wheat allergy in addition to Celiac OR something kind of like what I went through... they deemed it "chronic idiopathic urticaria and angioedima" ... which is also an autoimmune issue. I have no allergies. I had crazy/terrible hives and swelling of seeming random body parts (eye, lip, ball of foot...). Benedryl, claritin, zyrtec...
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    Can you tolerate soy? Ok, this is weird-maybe way out there, but something I've wondered about. I'm absolutely not credentialed to talk about this, but I wanted to throw it out there and see what y'all had to say. I came across a website selling soy-free eggs (Whaaaa? They must be selling something) so looked into it a bit. Apparently when chickens...
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    HAHA!
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    When my man moved in with me, we decided to use only my gluten-free cookware, and if we needed something else we'd buy it. Until now. He cleaned out his garage and really wants to use this old cast iron pan. I know cast iron is porous and really hard to clean, but he had an idea.... he read you could sandblast and resurface the pan. So, he took it to his...
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    In your tests, make sure to separately test tamari (wheat-free soy sauce), as it is fermented. Some people can handle fermented soy but not fresh.
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    I know that my hormones are still adjusting, and my periods suck... but I just figured out after using them for two years that: Seventh Generation Pads contain wheat! Here is the link to the ingredients: Open Original Shared Link It says, "Chlorine-Free Ultra-thin Pads with Wings (and Maxi): The absorbent materials consist of chlorine free...
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    I had many similar issues... tingly fingers, dizzy... the only two items I tested low for was iron and D. Doc put me on a D prescription for 6 weeks and it helped... it's very possible for your body to be low in some vit/minerals but not test low. You'll see it's very common for us to be low in iron, b-12, d, calcium/magnesium. If your body is malnourished...
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    I miss walking out the door for the day/weekend with only my license and debit card! I miss beer battered fish tacos and pot stickers. =) And, I very much miss the social aspect of food, too... sharing a bunch of appetizers, passing around plates and sampling it all. Ahhh... must learn to cook more exciting foods
  22. thleensd
    No. Don't share! It's just asking for trouble.
  23. thleensd
    Well, it's been 2 years gluten-free. Still can't work, can't drive much, need caretakers.... BUT!!!!.... I'm making these really exciting baby steps and getting better. A small sampling: -It's been over a year since I've had to go to the ER. -I made it through a long weekend rehearsal (singing) without a giant meltdown (think reverting to 5 year...
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    Welcome! Lot's and lots of strange ones for me, too: Nerve pain, back pain, muscle twitches, canker sores, dizziness, fuzzy thinking. I could go on, but I won't. There's a big, bright, gluten-free light at the end of the tunnel!. My blood test wasn't positive, BTW... "equivocal". Biopsy was positive though. Happy eating.
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    Holy poop, batman... I've found the answer for me. I seriously didn't know it was possible to poop 2 or 3 times per day. I've apparently been constipated my whole life, but right now whoooooeeee! I'm changed! I've seen the light! We're talking textbook consistency. It could be a gradual healing of my body that has improved me, but green smoothies (and...
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