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ARCHIVED Diagnosed Last Night
dwillia75 replied to AWebb85's topic in Introduce Yourself / Share Stuff
Hi and welcome! I was diagnosed when I was 50 after years and years of seeing specialists, having surgeries, and taking a LOT of medications. I never dreamed that the dreaded colonoscopy and endoscopy would have a benefit like this. I was in total shock (didn't know what gluten was) and had much to learn. Thanks to the Internet and some good books, I... -
ARCHIVED Does Anyone Else Have Other Auto Immune
dwillia75 replied to ivegotitalso's topic in Food Intolerance & Leaky Gut
Hi. I have Hashimoto's and Raynaud's syndrome. -
ARCHIVED Celiacs From Tennessee?
dwillia75 replied to dwillia75's topic in Introduce Yourself / Share Stuff
Hi, Bob - I would appreciate your favorite recipes. I'm still in the learning stages and am stuck eating about the same things almost everyday. I haven't been to an Oriental store, yet, but I'm headed that way this week. Thank you for your support! Diane -
ARCHIVED Does The Insomnia Get Better?
dwillia75 replied to no-more-muffins's topic in Related Issues & Disorders
I had Celiac symptoms for 30 years before I was diagnosed. For the last 8 years, I was prescribed Lunesta, and then Ambien CR, for insomnia. After my diagnosis, my doctors advised that I go off Ambien and try 3mg Melatonin tablets. Between my ear plugs, Melatonin, gluten-free diet, and caffeine limit of one caffeinated drink per day, I now can fall asleep... -
We seldom eat out, but I want to be as safe as I can if I do go to any restaurant. Personally, I feel that the best way to be sure that I get gluten-free food is to order salad greens or vegetables that I know are cooked from fresh. I feel better when I've had a conversation with the manager to get his/her recommendations for gluten-free dressings, seasonings...
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Hi! My name is Diane, and I live outside Memphis in Bartlett. I was recently diagnosed with Celiac and would love to meet friends who are meeting the challenges of living a gluten-free life. Help! I am in a rut and seem to gravitate toward the same foods every day - thank goodness it's summertime and I'm able to find lots of fresh fruits and vegetables...