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  1. livelifelarge24
    I know that's she was talking about cross contamination on a regular basis, I am just not sure which brands or types of quinoa. She will be back I'm January and I will definitely ask for the info that she had found.
  2. livelifelarge24
    I always knew Reese's pieces to be unsafe for celiacs. Justin's makes great peanut butter cups in regular and dark chocolate if you're looking for a safe peanut butter chocolate fix. They have them at Whole Foods and our local Bel air.
  3. livelifelarge24
    The glutino pretzels are good and also there are quite a few good rice crackers that are great for the belly.
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    I have heard this at my group as well. I am considered "super sensitive" as I react strongly to very minute amounts of cross contamination and ive never had an issue with any fruit or vegetable. I wash them very thoroughly and I cut off any part that had a sticker on it. Hopefully that is enough! We shouldn't have to worry so much about food that comes right...
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    I personally sensitive to the "gums" in gluten free packaed foods - xanthan, guar, acacia, etc. if I eat very many packages foods or too often then I get stomach cramping and spend way too much time in the bathroom. I highly recommend curing the packaged foods out and eating only whole foods for a couple of weeks and then trying the packaged foods just a...
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    I have gotten very sick from hairspray, mascara, and lipstick that had gluten I'm them, all at different times before I realized I can't have any gluten I'm my beauty products at all. I recently got married myself and found some great mainstream products that didn't have gluten in them. I brought them for all of my bridesmaids to use as well. With hairspray...
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    Udi's also came out with dinner rolls this month. I did not try the baguettes but served the rolls at thanksgiving and everyone was blown away but how delicious they were. I assume the baguettes are similar.
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    I was under the impression that quinoa is gluten free. At our last CSA support group te leader mentioned that there is a new study out saying many varieties of quinoa are now found to have gluten in them. She is out ofte country kow for the next couple of meetings but I'm curious if anyone has heard of this or has any info? I love quinoa and quinoa pasta...
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    Stressful times are very difficult for me though because I can't drink, pop a xanax or smoke a cigarette like many others do! I suppose I COULD take up smoking but watching both of my grandparents die from smoking cured me from ever even trying the nasty things.
  10. livelifelarge24
    It is sort of a personal reason but I am not able to take anything narcotic at all. Coming up on 7 years clean January 1st and that is not a road that I will ever be going back down.
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    I so wish that I was a napper. My husband can fall asleep anytime, anywhere but I have such a hard time with it. This particular location doesn't allow headphones which would have helped me a lot. I know that people go through worse things every day but I'm terrified! I don't think it would bother me as much without the IV but I've had that stuff with a CT...
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    I have to have an MRI today and I'm pretty freaked out. This will be my third attempt. The first time, I had too much anxiety and couldn't go through with it. They pulled me out and let me leave before they even started the scan. I got scheduled for an open MRI which is supposed to be better but I was too scared to go to the next appointment. I really need...
  13. livelifelarge24
    I'm having the same issues but I am allergic to nuts and eggs so I am feeling helpless too! You are not alone in the struggle. The worst is when someone says "I wish I had that problem." I want to scream back at them, "No you don't!" I hope you are able to find things you like that are a little fattening. Guacamole ha been a good help for me. Adding dairy...
  14. livelifelarge24
    Between being gluten free, allergic to nuts and eggs and sulfites and now the diets for endometriosis and IC, I have been rapidly losing weight and I truly feel that there is NOTHING left that I'm allowed to eat. Any tips on coping?
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    My dad tried 4 new things all at once, something he doesn't usually do. Sure enough, he got glutened and I'm trying to help him identify the culprit. One of the new things was Blue Diamond Natural almonds with sea salt. I see on their website that they don't add gluten ingredients but I'm wondering if anyone has knowledge about cross contamination with them...
  16. livelifelarge24
    Oh I feel for you, soy is hard to avoid. I'm cutting out the xanthan gun for a few weeks or a couple months to see if that's what it is. My husband is convinced that's the culprit so I am going to give that a shot. I wouldn't know where else to start since I know I am ok with soy, and I already know i am allergic to peanuts and eggs.
  17. livelifelarge24
    Lol 15 grams is jut the amount I found online for the maximum safe amount to consume. I have been having some gi issues lately, not glutened for sure but enough to bother me and I'm wondering if it is due to the xanthan gum in some cookies and breads I've been eating. For a long time I didn't allow any packaged foods in my diet but lately I have and there...
  18. livelifelarge24
    I've read that both can have a laxative effect, how much does it take to cause that? For example, how many cookies would one have to eat to intake 15grams of xanthan or whatever amount is going to cause gastrointestinal troubles?
  19. livelifelarge24
    I totally understand the kitchen anxiety! When I was first diagnosed I had a roommate that was baking bread twice a week and brewing beer in our home.... that didn't work out at all. I think the real issue for me is that I cannot see getting glutened as being something temporary that I will get through. The depression and brain fog get so severe for me that...
  20. livelifelarge24
    I have been gluten free for 14 months now (yea!) and everyone on here was right... it has gotten much easier. I just had two major accomplishments - I got married last weekend and we had a 100% gluten free wedding (I even made the cake myself) and everybody loved the food and I don't think the non-celeacs even realized anything was "missing." Accomplishment...
  21. livelifelarge24
    Although I have MANY symptoms common with thyroid issues, I have had it checked multiple times and its always come out fine.
  22. livelifelarge24
    One more thing I forgot... At the same time that I expanded my diet and sold my business, I also got engaged. My fiance pointed out that part. He thinkts that it will get better after the wedding (the HUGE, HUGE wedding that I didn't want to have. I begged to elope!). The wedding will be in 3 weeks.
  23. livelifelarge24
    I would like to apologize in advance if this is a lot of info. I am SO frustrated and at my wits end and just need some educated ideas as to what is going on with me. As some pre-information, I do not have medical insurance and haven't for over a year but my new job will be providing me with some in about a month and a half. After 22 years of absolute...
  24. livelifelarge24
    That is a good point. My good friend (one of my other bridesmaids) got diagnosed because of watching what I went through and although she is totally thriving now her husband makes every step of the way a fight for her. When it comes down to it I live my life in my home with my fiance and I am so completely lucky to have him there helping me and being almost...
  25. livelifelarge24

    33 days til my gluten free wedding :)

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