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    CAUTION: Dangerous pears! If you get a doctor's note, and declare everything to the screening agent, you have a much higher chance of not having things thrown away. TSA does keep changing their rules, and not all of the individuals are caught up on a daily basis. There are a lot of things to keep track of. I keep a doctors note AND a copy of the latest...
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    I haven't looked into books. That sounds interesting. Thanks =)
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    I like that idea =) It's nice to talk to people and all, but chatty parents can drive you insane. Language barrier might help there. lol
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    Something like online sales would be perfect... just need to find a niche. My friend makes a living on ebay that way (records), but I just don't know much about any one thing. There's no way I could get through a whole day subbing. I'd be walking dead. The money is pretty bad, too. I also need to eat a meal every two hours, and I'm trying not to burn...
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    I know some of you have shared similar experiences, what did you do? I'm too weak for a normal job. I have a couple good hours in me per day, but have a few more than that if I can be at home and work on and off (like on my computer). I tried to work for a while, but was running myself into the ground, getting worse instead of better. It seems that rest...
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    Yeahhhh... I definitely wouldn't go all raw because I'm trying to gain weight and tend towards iron (and other vitamin/mineral) deficiency, not to mention my gut isn't digesting things as well as it should... but I have some veggie/vegan friends that seem to be doing pretty well. I guess we all have to find what works for us. Living in San Diego, our...
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    I take Floravital, it's a lifesaver for me. BUT, Iron absorption is easily affected by other things. This explains it pretty easily: Open Original Shared Link YES, I believe we should all be taking Magnesium (I take a liquid form), but when you take it is important. Take Magnesium with Calcium and D...but don't take it at the same time you take your...
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    Understandable... You're not alone. For me, one of the things that helped me get diagnosed was gluten-induced anxiety. When I went gluten-free, from time to time I would get the out of nowhere just sitting there and BAM! anxiety. Remember that your body is now in big time repair mode, and it doesn't always discern real danger from fake danger. Sometimes...
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    I read an article that there was a gluten-free family in Rexburg, ID that started bringing rice bread. Same thing there, it turned out there were other gluten-free people that needed it. They ended up training the people that handled the bread that the SAME PERSON would only handle (break) that bread, then only gluten-free bread was on that tray... and everyone...
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    I totally hear you on the brain fog thing. It's been two years gluten-free for me, and I'm still pulling out of it. The good news is, I have more and more hours of clear thinking as time marches on! What has helped me: Sleep. I know it's not always possible, but it's your body's healing time. Find a way to get more. Water. Veggie Smoothies (Blendtech...
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    Before I was diagnosed, and therefore gluten-free, I had so much of the craziness many here have shared. I've been glutened twice that I know of by tiny amounts of gluten. First...I was working at a high school, and some kids had crushed cheerios right outside my door. When I went out to tell them to clean it up, a big gust of wind came up. I kept my mouth...
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    So, this came across my google alerts today: Open Original Shared Link (which links back to the celiac.com site...nice) =) I see that they're going to have pre-wrapped rolls, and one time use knives, and have the same person prepare the sandwich. All good things. I like. I wonder about the other cc issues though. How many times have you been to a Subway...
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    I see this is quite a few months old, but have you had any luck? When I was first diagnosed, I couldn't digest most raw foods... I still have some trouble, but I've been juicing (whole juice, actually)... just throw it in the blender and chug. It's much easier than trying to chew a salad. I'm still trying to gain weight, and I do love me some juicy steak...
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    This is a great idea! Hopefully some more people will add in. I'm always looking for good food ideas. B-Egg, Apple juice S-Fruit/yogurt smoothie, cheese, bacon L-Home made veggie soup, celery with almond butter, shepherd's pie (beef) S-More cheese and apple juice D-Pork chop, baked potato, honeydew melon Later I'll probably snack on some...
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    Thanks. By Seattle proper I did mean the city downtown, but since I don't know how the neighborhoods work, I didn't realize all of those were Seattle. I will have a car, so I don't mind driving a bit. =) These places look great. I'll definitely try the Flying Apron and probably Cafe Flora. I saw mixed reviews about Wheatless in Seattle, but I may check it...
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    I'm heading to Seattle proper in a couple weeks. Know anything good there? I don't always trust yelp because I'm super sensitive, and have had glutenings after ordering off of gluten-free menus even after talking extensively with what seemed like very knowledgeable managers. ...and I don't have other foods that do that to me. So, no food bars, etc for me...
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    Yep! First time I was about 13 and shopping with my parents. One hand, then arm, tip of nose, toes, foot started to tingle. Everyone thought I was having a stroke. It happens from time to time still, but FAR less since going gluten free and becoming less malnourished. Also, you may consider looking up "peripheral neuropathy" ... may or may not find...
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    Me too. haha...I used to be such a graceful person... or at least athletically coordinated. Now I walk into walls all the time - especially hallways. Ok, not all the time, but it IS getting better (1.75 yrs gluten free), except when I need to eat. Then it's right back to drunken stagger.
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    An unknowing acquaintance told one of my gluten-free friends to eat some of those pink and white animal cookies. Ah...., mainstream processed junk food. My new gluten-free, corn-free, organic life seems so far from there. I used to eat out all the time, and I now frequently drive past my old favorite restaurants and remember my "last meal" there. One day...
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    ARCHIVED Grief

    thleensd replied to Googles's topic in Coping with Celiac Disease

    Sometimes there's just nothing wrong with a good cry. And then another. I feel like I've done way too much of it... and I completely understand feeling like the grief won't end. When I was at my acupuncture treatment this week, we were talking about how I'm having such a hard time with it all, especially "letting go" ... he said that I need to let myself...
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    Certainly you need to test B12, full iron panel, and D. My D was low and ignored until my *physical therapist* noticed! Mega doses of D followed, which kind of helped, but now I'm back in the "barely functional" energy range... and I don't know why either. Frustrating, isn't it!? I find that eating frequently helps a little... but something is still very...
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    After I saw the abstract of this article the other day, I decided my grains needed a little more research. I emailed Lundburg farms, and they test their products for gluten contamination (I don't know if they test their plain rice, though...) They did say they don't have much control over what happens before it gets to their factory, but are very strict within...
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    HAHA! *sigh* Yeah..... totally understand. Good luck... Let us know how it goes. I recently finished up 6 weeks of 50,000 once per week. Brought my levels up from 18 to 59. Just trying to figure out my maintenance dose now. Going to try 2500/day and get retested soon. Now I'm thinking I want to be closer to 80. Still have struggles with fatigue... ...
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    WOW! How long does that take??
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