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ARCHIVED Am I Just A Wuss? (Staying Home After Gluten/soy/whateverings)
K-Dawg replied to Pegleg84's topic in Coping with Celiac Disease
Hi there: you're not a wuss. I also stay home more than I'd like when I get glutened. It's a terrible feeling and best to just stay in, lie down, drink water, take digestive aids and ride it out alone. It's miserable and sad and it hurts me and I'm sure it hurts you. Nobody likes to feel bad and miss out on living. And, since we are kinda complaining... -
As far as I know, the poster who noted the nuance to ohip coverage is correct. My liver specialist shared the same info with me. I did not pay for my blood panel in ontario.
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Anyone Been Glutened By Earl Grey Tea?
K-Dawg replied to bridgetm's topic in Coping with Celiac Disease
I have been glutened at tea shops. I think, perhaps, it is due to cross contamination as earl grey is safe. Most of the shops I have been in serve scones and other products and it's pretty easy in a non-dedicated shop to have an issue with cross-contamination. I've seen scoops used in multiple mediums. BUT I don't think you should be scared of tea...it is... -
Open Original Shared Link Link to an article on gluten free beer being sold in Ontario Canada.
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ARCHIVED Sick Of Being Gluten Free
K-Dawg replied to darkblue's topic in Introduce Yourself / Share Stuff
Im sorry you are having a hard time of it. It would be tough at 14 yrs old. That makes you...grade 9? Yes, that's a hard age. When I was 14, I just loved hanging out with friends and I felt free. I wouldnt' have wanted to be tied in to a particular diet. That said, there are so many great options these days and given that you mentioned your church group... -
I"m sorry for your loss, MamaW. You are right, she is now free of illness, pain and sadness and has moved to a beautiful place of peace and joy. Nevertheless, it is still painful for those of us still here as we miss the physical presence of our loved ones. My thoughts and prayers are with you. KDawg
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ARCHIVED Destination Wedding/elopement
K-Dawg replied to shellyinskiatook's topic in Traveling with Celiac Disease
Hey -- CONGRATULATIONS -- I have been to vegas several times. I also travel to various places to visit family, etc. Prior to arriving at the hotel (and sometimes prior to booking) I CALL someone in guest services and speak to him/her directly about my food needs and ask if the hotel can accomodate. If so, book and you can eat in their hotel restuarants... -
I also have a very sensitive stomach. I now use Proferrin. Google it. I find it to be great. It is heme iron polypeptide and you can take it with food, etc. So great. And high sbsorbancy. Good luck KP
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PS -- sometimes it's easy (e.g. New York city -- so many gluten-free or gluten-free Friendly restaurants...no need to spend big bucks on room with kitchen...just got a reg hotel room and paid the extra $ for a mini fridge where I kept snacks (like camp food) so taht I could hike around all day and not worry
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Hey there: 1) Pre-plan -- I look up a whole foods as I know I can get gluten-free food and snacks. I have vacationed several times and the pre-planning saves me. I travel with a binder with the addresses of the Whole Foods (from state to state) and gluten-free restaurants (and locations of fast food places I can eat at for the road trip...Wendy's or Outback...
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ARCHIVED Cndn Needs gluten-free In Miami & The Keys
K-Dawg replied to K-Dawg's topic in Traveling with Celiac Disease
Oh thank you so much!!! I just google mapped this and you are right -- it is en-route. I appreciate it. KDawg -
ARCHIVED Cndn Needs gluten-free In Miami & The Keys
K-Dawg posted a topic in Traveling with Celiac Disease
Hi All: I'm hoping to get some help from some Miami and/or Islamorada gluten-free residents because I"m heading your way this December. I am a Canadian (from Toronto) and I"m going to the Florida Keys this December for a vacation (sighs in relief at the prospect of being without her blackberry for an entire week). I am landing in Miami and will... -
ARCHIVED Need Some Advice For Thanksgiving
K-Dawg replied to jasonD2's topic in Coping with Celiac Disease
I agree with all the other posters (above) who have suggested that you bring your own food. I think this is the smartest choice. You could prepare your own turkey (or get some from a gluten free restaurant or caterer) and carve it up to take with you. If you have a cooler, you're set. I have a cooler that plugs in and I have a car with an outlet..... -
ARCHIVED People Not Taking You Seriously
K-Dawg replied to LePandaRouge's topic in Parents, Friends and Loved Ones of Celiacs
I have also had that sort of conversation....I remember my dad getting into it with me and saying something like "the label says MAY contain gluten, not that the product DOES contain gluten" and he was suggesting that I should give it a go! lol. I finally said, "Dad, I'll pass. I'm happy with my lettuce wraps right now" In the end I appreciate that he... -
Last para. of the article reads as follows: "The Australian team has begun an early-stage clinical trial using these peptides in a vaccine that aims to desensitize celiac patients and make them tolerant of the compounds. The group expects to report preliminary safety results later this year." Glad you posted this -- very interesting.
