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  1. strawberrynin
    An anemia panel is probably what you should have drawn - Anemia Panel CBC w/ Diff and Platelets, Ferritin, Folates (Folic Acid), Vitamin B 12, TIBC with iron and Reticulocyte Count This will tell you enough about B vitamins and will give you a baseline Iron level.
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    Janie - I've been receiving monthly iron infusions because of anemia. Been gluten-free for about 6 months now. I tried for three months to do oral iron - ferrous gluconate rather than ferrous sulfate - but that didn't work for me. If all you need is an annual infusion, that's great - I'd say do it if it makes you feel dramatically better. I've been so anemic...
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    If you are a 'regular' at a cafe type breakfast restaurant - usually they will try to accommodate you. I still get eggs with cheese & veggies and potatoes, no toast. When I come in now, they put a separate, clean pan on the grill just for me. Very little risk of cross contamination that way. I'd say just ask if you can have your breakfast made in a new...
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    I took Cymbalta a few years ago. I can say the withdrawals from that drug have made it so that I refuse to touch another psychological pharmaceutical ever again. The side effects do go away. After a LONG time. I had the brain zaps for two months! The nausea calmed down after about a week. The anxiety after a few weeks. I hope you have better luck and...
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    I'm not familiar with Wick Fowler's taco seasoning, but I've had issues with other taco seasoning. Little hidden ingredients can be an issue.
  6. strawberrynin
    Well, anemia is a byproduct of a long period, not a cause. Sounds like my periods when I'm untreated for endometriosis. Frequent, long, heavy periods that are quite painful.
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    My favorite tortillas are Ole Corn Tortillas...they are inexpensive and come in a large package (and they're available at my local grocer, not some specialty store). I actually fry mine in a little bit of olive oil to improve the taste. Not enough oil to make them greasy, but to make them soft and pliable, as well as add a little flavor.
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    A lot of people have issues with blood counts of varying nature. I'd have your doc run a more comprehensive metabolic panel and check your trace elements and minerals. Iron is a common deficiency in celiac.
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    McD's fries are NOT gluten free. The beef flavor they use in them is a wheat based product. Its not cross contamination. And its even listed in their ingredients list. Open Original Shared Link Ingredeints: Potatoes, vegetable oil (canola oil, hydrogenated soybean oil, natural beef flavor [wheat and milk derivatives]*, citric acid [preservative]), dextrose...
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    There are quite a few options when it comes to fast food. My favorite is Wendy's. They have lots of options like chili and baked potato that are safe. They also have a great gluten free list on their website.
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    Happy birthday and may God bless you today!

  12. strawberrynin
    Have you tried different types of iron. Most common is ferrous sulfate. I have major issues with ferrous sulfate, but have been able to tolerate ferrous gluconate much better. I don't know if I'm absorbing it...re-tests are in a few weeks. However it might be worth researching and considering alternative forms of iron before you try the infusions.
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    You'd mentioned anemia. Anemia takes some time to fix on gluten-free diet. And the gluten-free diet may not make a difference in your anemia. I've been told because I'm cutting out easy energy, and the iron still isn't getting absorbed, I'm going to be tired. And, depending on your particular ferritin levels, you may require other interventions (shots, pills...
  14. strawberrynin
    I'd wondered if they'd done an endoscopy to verify that you hadn't had a complete closure of the remainder of the bile duct. I've had something like this happen, but with gastric bypass surgery.
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    Heinz Ketchup is labeled "GLUTEN FREE".
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    It sounds like iron deficiency causing improper blood creation. Do you have your hemoglobin and monocyte count? I'm going through the anemia myself right now. You should be seeing a hematologist based on your results, though. My guess is that they will transfuse iron. Vit D is low, which probably means iron is low as well. And I'd suggest nutritionally...
  17. strawberrynin
    I've been eating the NY Cheddar variety without any issues. However they are pretty high in fat. I would say that might be the issue.
  18. strawberrynin
    I think the Pizza crust mix is fabulous, better than even the old wheat stuff I could eat. I would even try to use it as a bread substitute.
  19. strawberrynin
    If you decide to go gluten-free again, I'd suggest increasing your amount of cheeses and meats. While they are high in protein, they are also high in fat. You should be able to gain more muscle and fat to increase weight - provided you aren't over doing cardio in exercise.
  20. strawberrynin
    One thing I found while breast feeding was that yeast helped increase production. Possibly grab a gluten-free pizza crust kit with yeast and try it? Since I don't eat bread, my yeast intake is nearly zero on a gluten-free diet. I can only imagine most are the same.
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    I actually saw them (Betty Crocker mixes) on the shelf in a Kroger in Lake Orion, Michigan today. Call your grocer and request if it isn't there yet...for it IS available.
  22. strawberrynin
    Along with all of these great solutions...one thing that always helped me feel a little more comfortable with gas pains was to lay on my right side and curl up. It helps move food/gas along the tract more efficiently.
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    I'm about a month or so in to gluten-free diet...even adults increase BMs when their systems are clearing out. It is normal to go more often...I used to be an every other day type of gal...now three a day is pretty normal. As many docs say...what goes in must come out...and if you have a smoothly running system, there should be some after each time you eat...
  24. strawberrynin
    As a newbie, greatly appreciate this...I've been thinking a lot about what I must be missing.
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    And I would guess if you were traveling to many Asian countries, you would find life easier there than in the U.S. nutrition wise.
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