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  1. koolkat222
    They ARE the brand name Jelly Belly. I thinking that Kirkland gets them in huge bulk, then repackages them. I'm leaning toward Adalaide's suggestion, which is just to avoid them. I'll continue to enjoy Jelly Bellies that aren't packaged by Costco.
  2. koolkat222
    I'm sorry for all you're going through. I had (a few, still have) many of the same symptoms. Going gluten free was a life-changer for me! I was able to eat without having pain all of the time, and some of my other symptoms improved as well. Like I said, I really can relate to many of your symptoms. I found out that I was clenching/grinding my jaw in my...
  3. koolkat222
    Jelly Bellies are a yummy treat for me, and I know that they are 100% gluten free. Costco sells a 4 lb. tub of them. I haven't had them in awhile, so naturally I read the label to make sure they were still safe for me. The ingredients are still gluten free, but under allergy information it says, "This product is packaged on equipment that also packages products...
  4. koolkat222
    I thought that, for many celiacs, this was the case. I heard an explanation that said we had some sort of predisposion to celiac; but it wasn't triggered until we experienced a highly stressful, life changing event that "turned on" the celiac. I know this isn't the case with everyone, but I believe it was the case with me. Nobody else in my family...
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    I totally sympathize with you! I'm so careful about what I eat, yet it seems my stomach is never normal! I rarely eat out because I am very sensitive to cross contamination. My family threw a surprise birthday party for my dad last month. I wasn't planning on eating. But,the owner of the restaurant assured me that a special appetizer and a salad meal...
  6. koolkat222
    Wow, that is so great to hear! Since going gluten-free, I've been a bit leery about Red Robin because of all of the gluten foods. I've very sensitive to cross-contamination so I rarely eat out. This post makes me feel hopeful about eating there. Thanks
  7. koolkat222
    I wouldn't eat gluten again just to get an "official" diagnosis. To me, it's just not worth it. I know that even a tiny amount of gluten does me in. I can't stand the thought of willingly ingesting any gluten.
  8. koolkat222
    You are feeling better, and that's the important thing! Unless there is some reason for an "official" diagnosis, I wouldn't worry about it. I know the relief you're experiencing at finally realizing, after all these years, what has been making you feel so terrible.
  9. koolkat222
    Same here! I get a bad tummyache with plain eggs of any kind. I'm fine if they are an ingredient in something though. Didn't realize others experienced this as well.
  10. koolkat222
    Stick to the gluten-free diet (no cheating at all) and you should start feeling better very soon. I lost weight very quickly once my villi began to heal, and I started absorbing some nutrients again.
  11. koolkat222
    I would say it's definitely possible. I've gotten glutened after kissing my husband after he ate cereal. Better safe than sorry.
  12. koolkat222
    You should definitely try going gluten-free. You just might the answer to your problems, and there's nothing to lose. I started to feel better in just a few days. Of course, it took my body much longer to heal, but I did feel better. Good luck to you
  13. koolkat222
    I didn't realize Disneyland had so many gluten free options available. I was at Rainforest Cafe in Downtown Disney with my family, but I didn't order anything. The manager came over to ask if anything was wrong. I briefly explained that I had celiac. Imagine my surprise when she told my they could make me a gluten free meal. I told her that cross-contamination...
  14. koolkat222
    I'm in the same boat as kareng. I don't know anyone else who is gluten-free. It would make things easier, and it would be fun to be able to cook/eat with someone who is as careful as I have to be.
  15. koolkat222
    Thanks for the dining info. I'm super sensitive, so I don't experiment much. This will help because I do make the occasional trip to Las Vegas. I love that you're a reliable "glutenometer" And, congratulations to the newlyweds!!!
  16. koolkat222
    Thanks for the info. I'm going to look for some recipes
  17. koolkat222
    What is panco? I've never heard of it.
  18. koolkat222
    If you're near Downtown Disney, Rainforest Cafe makes a yummy gluten-free cheeseburger. Just talk to the manager first to be safe. It was the first restaurant meal I had had in 4 years!
  19. koolkat222
    I was making chocolate covered strawberries yesterday. They were so good, I started dipping other stuff as well. Then I thought about dipping some gluten free pretzels (I so miss chocolate covered pretzels). They were fantastic! Needless to say, I have found a new treat, even after strawberry season is over. Today,my stash of dipped pretzels was...
  20. koolkat222
    I wouldn't worry about any official diagnosis. Most doctors (in my experience) are pretty quick to dismiss what they can't quickly diagnose. You know that gluten hurts your body in a big way. Bottom line, you need to stay away from it in order to feel good regardless of what the doctor says. Take care, and I'm glad you're feeling better.
  21. koolkat222
    I wouldn't bother going through the torture of ingesting gluten and all of the painful effects that come with it just to get a test done. You've already found out (on your own, I might add) that gluten is something you need to stay away from. Look at the difference in how you feel! IMHO, you don't need a doctor or a test to tell you what you already know...
  22. koolkat222
    I have been gluten-free for over 4 years. I am very sensitive to any gluten or cross-contamination. For me, the symptoms of getting glutened get worse and worse over time. I figure it's because my body has finally gotten rid of what it basically sees as a poison. So when it does get glutened again, it's a pretty bad and kind of long reaction.
  23. koolkat222
    I tried BJ's pizza last week. I was a bit worried since I am very sensitive to cross contamination. I was thrilled to be eating in a restaurant! It was only the second time in 4 years I had done so. A manager did come to my table, and he explained how the food would would be prepared. BJ's was a restaurant I would go to before I was diagnosed, and I did...
  24. koolkat222
    I've tried them all, and they are yummy! The chocolate chip cookies are great. My son made me a gluten-free birthday cake. The creamy white frosting on the devil's food cake was so decadent!! It was the first birthday cake I had had in 4 years! No more missing out for me
  25. koolkat222
    A friend of mine just got back from Spain. He was surprised at the level of awareness of gluten and gluten intolerance. Gluten-free labels were surprisingly common! I don't know about the rest of Europe, but you should be fine in Spain.
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