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    Granted, it's a ways down the list, but low-sodium high-water diet is on the list of causes for, uh, that word that means too little salt: Open Original Shared Link I'm not taking in hardly any and I'm only drinking water. I don't have the dire symptoms they describe, but I've been feeling very funny for a long time. I think I'll add a bit of salt to my meals...
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    Decades before I gave up gluten, I gave up salting my food. I did so because a) my mom had high blood pressure and I was eating prepared foods all the time, all of which had vast amounts of sodium in them already. Since going the whole foods route, it occurs to me that I'm probably now short on sodium. I'm still using Aldi chicken thighs with broth added...
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    Well I'm male, so I think I can rule out pregnancy even more emphatically, but I always had this problem, too. I echo lizard00's comments (and join you in congratulating her on her pregnancy); I always found that if I went out for breakfast (added time before eating for showering, dressing, driving, waiting on food) I could eat a ton without feeling nauseous...
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    You might try a Dijon mustard. My regular mustard lists paprika but my Dijon doesn't. Both are from Aldi and both list "spices" as well, so if other manufacturers/retailers do the same, you'll probably still have to call the manufacturer of whatever Dijon you choose to be sure it doesn't have any nightshades (or gluten). (PS: Yes, paprika is made from nightshades...
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    Jillian is right that you need to be eating gluten before the biopsy. I think the rule of thumb is several slices of whole wheat bread per day for at least 6 weeks. If you don't feel like reverting to going to the bathroom 20 times a day and losing hair for 6 weeks, you can always cancel the biopsy and consider yourself sufficiently diagnosed. Regardless...
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    I get a different kind of flushed face (just a feeling of heat) which I can't figure out either, but I've been reading up, and here are the results of that research. Don't be alarmed; I'm not suggesting that any or all of these apply to you. They're just possibilities. Niacin overdose (last paragraph; seems unlikely): http://www.merck.com/mmpe/sec01/ch0...
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    Maybe it's just me, but my diarrhea ended when I gave up dairy and fruit. I think it was the fruit causing the problem (more specifically, fruit juice at every meal). I also added vast quantities of steamed vegetables to every meal, which probably also helped, though I've since dialed that back somewhat. You may want to look up fructose malabsorption on the...
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    Short answer is yes: Open Original Shared Link (quite a URL that is). Now, whether we'll have any organs fit to donate when we're done with them is another question.
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    I'm also at my wit's end, such as it is. I've been gluten free for almost two years. That was a picnic by comparison. Since dropping casein (all dairy and a lot of dairy substitutes) and sugar, it's been a hypoglycemia party almost every day for a month, or that's what it feels like. (Hot in the face; given my gender, I have to assume that that's a hypoglycemia...
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    You might want to get your thyroid function checked. I'm having similar problems (copious if not frequent urination, body temperature regulation difficulties) and if they don't clear up soon, diabetes testing and thyroid testing will have to be my next move. Edit: Probably a crazy idea, but I had another thought. In my case, I've always been extremely...
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    I'm not shy about asking questions, but had the strong sense that she didn't have a clue, the kitchen didn't have a clue, the management didn't have a clue ("THE INFORMATION ON THESE PAGES IS INVALID AFTER 1/1/09!") and my tastebuds can tell butter from oil, and it was oil. But thanks for the reply, and no, I don't think I'll be bob-bob-bobbin' to Red Robin...
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    I just happened to remember she had a thread about this about a month ago: https://www.celiac.com/gluten-free/index.php?showtopic=59888
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    Lactaid helps if you are lactose intolerant. A mild case of lactose intolerance means you are pooting (to use the medical term) all the time after consuming dairy products. A more serious case means you are running to the bathroom with explosive diarrhea (to use a real medical term) 20 minutes after having dairy, and staying there for 20 minutes to a half...
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    Thanks (and thanks all); glad to get that cleared up.
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    Finally, we know what's going on in the Moderators Only Forum: planning of really odd, complicated practical jokes.
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    I decided that I had starved enough trying to live off my own cooking (Tip: don't try to go off sugar and dairy at the same time unless you in fact know what in hell you are doing) so I rolled across town to Red Robin. Was seated and asked for the gluten free menu. They handed me a couple of sheets, marked in bold black all-caps to the effect that the information...
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    Not that it's a diagnosis, but you can always look at pictures of DH and see if they at least look familiar, eg: Open Original Shared Link
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    I can echo nu_to_no_glu, as I'm the guy who won't shut up about fructose malabsorption (and I hope I'm right that they give hydrogen breath tests for it in this country, nu_to_no_glu; my internet research has been unclear on that) but you may also want to be checked for food allergies, hypoglycemia or diabetes. The internet is awash with possible explanations...
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    Just be nice and polite. You aren't being demanding or needing special treatment; your body is. Also, you're not likely to be the first celiac at this university, so hopefully they're already prepared for the contingency. Many university dining services are contracted out to Aramark. I couldn't find anything about Aramark gluten free dining halls, but they...
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    I don't have DH, but as I understand it, the skin test can only be taken when you have an outbreak (and only from skin right next to an outbreak). If it's DH, you'll only have an outbreak if you eat gluten. Therefore, if you're off gluten, you shouldn't have an outbreak again and a skin test wouldn't be possible (or needed). But if you have a powerful need...
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    Yes, you need to eat at least several slices of bread daily, preferably whole wheat, for at least 6 weeks before the test or you might get a false negative. Also you need to get the entire celiac panel, found here: https://www.celiac.com/gluten-free/index.php?showtopic=59774 Welcome to the board, good luck, and I hope you find your answer soon.
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    If you live somewhere near a Whole Foods, Glutenfreeda's/Julie's Organic's gluten-free ice cream sandwiches are simply awesome. They were exclusive to Whole Foods through 7/31, but presumably you could get your nearest store to order them now (if you're not near a Whole Foods). Edit: Open Original Shared Link Glutenfreeda's site doesn't mention them...
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    If he's a gastroenterologist, he could give you the hydrogen breath test for fructose malabsorption or for lactose intolerance. You might also consider consulting an allergist to see if you have any food allergies (or other allergies) that might be causing problems. He's right that there aren't tests that will detect most food sensitivities. The main way...
  25. The Fluffy Assassin
    You don't really have to get anything at a specialty store if you're prepared to do nearly all your own cooking. Whole foods are the way to go, but you don't have to get them at Whole Foods. Meats, fruits and vegetables are inherently gluten-free. It's important to avoid marinades and sauces, because these often aren't. Rice and potatoes are gluten-free;...
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