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  1. K-Dawg
    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...
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    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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    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...
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    Open Original Shared Link Link to an article on gluten free beer being sold in Ontario Canada.
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    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...
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    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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    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...
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    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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    Oh thank you so much!!! I just google mapped this and you are right -- it is en-route. I appreciate it. KDawg
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    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...
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    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.....
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    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...
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    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.
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    hey there: I was a vegan and going gluten free as a vegan is VERY difficult, particularly if you have other food intollerances. I'm not clear on why you would completely take out the possibility of sandwhiches. As a student, a sandwich is a pretty easy 'go to' food. Find a bakery that makes good fresh gluten free bread and take sandwiches to school...
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    Kayo - your post made me laugh so hard -- "yes, everything is gluten free, even the bread" O.M.G. That is usually my sign to run out the door because you KNOW that even if you order a gluten-free meal, somewhere down the line someone will gluten it via cross-contamination, etc. I just can't get over it...even the bread is gluten free. awesome funny ...
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    Ok - so I"m 34...not even close to being a teen! But I wanted to welcome you to this forum. I know you'll find good advice here as well as support. Your good friends will support you. KDawg
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    I'm going to copy and paste an email I received in October 2009 - I am in Canada - not the US Thu, Oct 15, 2009 at 12:10 AM ..... Thank you for taking the time to write to us. Danone has only 1 lines of yogurts that contain or may contain gluten: Activia. Some Activia flavors contains gluten and nuts, consequently, even if we do two complete...
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    The McD fries thing is weird. I work downtown Toronto and there is a McD's near my office. I went there for fries a few weeks ago. I asked the girl behind the counter if the fries are done in dedicated fryers (cuz I always like to confirm before putting food in my mouth...what if a policy changes?) and she gave me a weird look. So I asked, "Do you fry your...
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    I never expect my relatives to cater events in a gluten free manner. I typically bring my entire meal, today being one of those days!! lol. When they offer and take it very seriously, being aware of and taking steps to avoid CC, I am grateful. I'm also grateful that I can go to these events, with my own meal, and feel GOOD the entire time...no feeling...
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    Well, the person you spoke to at the sally anne should be ashamed of him/herself. The idea that you would be spoken to rudely is disgusting to me. And the idea that you would be sent away without the help you require! SHAMEFUL! Do you have Saint Vincent de Paul in your neck of the woods (if I have the spelling right). It is a Catholic run service and,...
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    awesome recipes! Thanks
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    Hey Cheryl C My blood work came back negative as well. I was working with a liver specialist as a failing liver is what took me to the doctor in the first place. After the negative celiac blood work, she moved on to other tests to try to figure out what was going on with my liver. Before doing a liver biopsy, which is the last thing done after everything...
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    ARCHIVED Overwhelmed

    K-Dawg replied to Gia's topic in Coping with Celiac Disease

    Hey Gia: You've gotten some really great advice from the above posters. This forum is really great. I will just reiterate that you need to hang in there... since you live with a roomie, be careful of cross contamination in the kitchen. Those great sweet potatoes won't do you any good if you cook them in the same pot that your roomie cooked her pasta in...
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