still coping

Yes, I, too, have costochondritis, but since I've become 100% gluten-free, haven't had an episode. And oddly enough didn't even realize this might be connected to celiac disease until your question caught my eye! Nightmares and insomnia (it's now 2am and I'm still awake), as well as craving sugar and a periodic ravenous appetite (because the body is craving...

Good evening all. I've just logged in to thoroughly go through all your suggestions, and make my grocery list for tomorrow. Couple of thoughts/questions, please. First, what type/brand of "broth" or "beef broth" do you suggest? Like bullion cubes, or in a can, or what? As "beef" itself absolutely will not go through my body since my intestines have...

******************************************************************************** Fri., 8/7/09 - God bless you all for responding! I checked back today as I'm feeling beaten down and hopeless, and feel so blessed for yours and others' responses. I've got to go grocery shopping tomorrow, and will take all of your responses into account and make some adjustments...

Thank you all so very much for taking time to respond. I truly appreciate your thoughtful suggestions. I will try some of these things and let you know the results. Unfortunately, some things I know cause constipation in my body, like bananas. And as I can't drink anything cold, I'm afraid the smoothies (though I used to love them) are no longer an option...

Thank you all so very much for taking time to respond. I truly appreciate your thoughtful suggestions. I will try some of these things and let you know the results. Unfortunately, some things I know cause constipation in my body, like bananas. And as I can't drink anything cold, I'm afraid the smoothies (though I used to love them) are no longer an option...

Since I'm new to this Forum, not sure if this is proper way to reply to you, my one and only response today. Sorry for the length; I don't know if there's a limit? I had so much to try to cram into a small space, I didn't share much about what I do eat. My standard breakfast is gluten-free corn flakes from Mother's with almond milk and fresh blueberries...

Following (failed) lumbar surgery Sept. 2005, because of extreme pain in intestines and left side (aside from horrendous pain in spine), I finally sought advice of nutritionist. In Feb. 2007, nutritionist suggested I be tested by EnteroLab, as she also had gluten sensitivity diagnosed by them. My results showed positive for gluten and casein; Lab said as...