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  1. Wolicki
    I am glad you are going to see Dr. M. I love him. When you go for your first visit, take a copy of the labs with you. Since you are already gluten free, additional blood tests are not going to be accurate. IMHO, you already have your diagnosis, via positive blood tests and positive dietary response. The doc was more than willing to accept a Celiac diagnosis...
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    Found this too: Taro must be cooked in order for it to be edible. Taro contains calcium oxalate, a crystal like substance that has a similar effect on the mouth as would fiberglass. People that eat raw Taro root often end up in the hospital. Cooking taro destroys the crystals, and makes taro a enjoyable experience. Taro Root can be eaten in a variety...
  3. Wolicki
    Make sure you cook it! Here's a link on storage and some ideas. Open Original Shared Link This is the stuff that POI is made from, that purple goop at luaus Seems you can make them like mashed potatoes and chips! Have fun and let us know how it turns out!
  4. Wolicki
    It's gonna be ok. I should have mentioned the time I burst into tears at The Island Hotel in NPB at a luncheon because after everyone was finished with their meal I was served 2 spears of asparagus, 2 baby carrots, and a couple sprigs each of cauliflower and broccoli (which I am intolerant of). Everyone has their breaking point, and it's ok. You pick yourself...
  5. Wolicki
    Vent away. We've all been there and done that. It does get easier! I haven't had a meltdown in like 3 weeks
  6. Wolicki
    Jason Try to take one day at a time, and not worry about what is going to happen tomorrow. I know it's hard to do, but the stress of worrying about the unknown is not helping you. If anitbiotics are the cure, then discuss your concerns with the doctor up front, and figure out an action plan. Oh, and be sure to take lots of probiotics if you end up on...
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    I just sent you an email. Another thing about him that I love is that he doesn't refer out unless it's a huge problem
  8. Wolicki
    Yes, Jason it is common. I have the same issue. I take enzymes with any remotely hard to digest foods, otherwise, they tend to come out looking exactly as they went in Take enzymes with every meal (I would think 3 caps each meal would be fine, that's what I took). Now I am down to only with harder to digest foods, 2 caps.
  9. Wolicki
    yahtzee!
  10. Wolicki
    RiceGuy My Granny used to use biscuits as the base for strawberry shortcake, she just added a bit of sugar to the dough. Pie crust,hmmmm, well biscuits should be a little bit flaky, kind of like pie crust, only not the same. It's so hard to describe! Not flaky like a Grands biscuit, and not like a shortbread either. Does Fluffy Amazingness help? LOL
  11. Wolicki
    Little holes- yes, porous. More cakey than bready, but not quite cakey. If you pressed on it, I think the outside edges would crumble off, and it would get a bit gummy on the inside, but would mostly come back up.
  12. Wolicki
    While I do not have experience with IVF, I can tell you about gluten effects. It varies from person to person, but it can take up to a full two years to heal. Most start to feel better within a few days, but it takes months (at least) to heal the damage to your intestines. The most important reason your intestines are important is because that is where...
  13. Wolicki

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    Wolicki replied to Googles's topic in Coping with Celiac Disease

    Looks like you're in luck! There's a gluten free bakery in Mesa I just googled Gluten Free Mesa, AZ and it looks like there are lots of choices!
  14. Wolicki
    I am sorry you are going through this, really I am. I've experienced a bit of that myself. But here's the thing: You need to take care of yourself. If your Mom won't let you bring food to her house, then don't go. No one can expect you to starve while visiting. You might just want to say "Mom, I am going to bring along some food so that I won't get...
  15. Wolicki
    There are many gluten free enzymes. I use NOW brand plant enzymes. Whole Foods, Natural Health Stores, maybe through a naturopath if you don't have those, but you can certainly get them on line.
  16. Wolicki
    Sorry, you just have to let it ride. Drink lots of water, whole foods, nothing processed, and stay away from additives and gluten replacement foods. Fruits, veggies and lean protein, and lay off the dairy for a while. Enzymes with your meals might help some. I hope you feel better soon.
  17. Wolicki
    your doc did not run the full panel of tests for one thing, and tests are frequently false negative. You probably have either Celiac or gluten intolerance, either way the fix is a strict gluten free diet. Do you need a "diagnosis" in order to stick to the diet? If so, more power to you, but you have to eat the equivalent of 3 slices of bread a day for...
  18. Wolicki
    It would be very helpful to post the reference ranges from the lab, so we can tell.
  19. Wolicki
    ok, so prepare, prepare, prepare! Go to your market and stock up on Lara Bars, apples, nuts, all kinds of potable snacks that you can take with you in an extra bag. With extended family around, I am certain that someone could drive you to a local store to get some fresh produce: bannanas , grapes, etc to keep you going. Research the gluten free dining...
  20. Wolicki
    Many of your symptoms sound exactly the same as mine. It have been gluten free for 7 months. It's taken me 6 months to figure out the intolerances. Who knows, maybe since we have had similar symptoms, we have the same trigger foods, although I think I am ok with soy, even though I gave it up too. Here's my list: all grains, including corn, dairy, nightshade...
  21. Wolicki
    Target's in store product labeling policy will clearly say: contains wheat or gluten if it does. Should be safe. I love their stuff because the CONTAINS: is in bigger font and you don't have to read the long long list!
  22. Wolicki
    I had to go off dairy for about 5 months. It was ok for the whole month of December, yay! Then I got glutened The lactose problem came right back. So I am hoping it will go away again soon!
  23. Wolicki
    It does get easier. Take a deep breath, and read lots of labels and threads on this site. If you have questions, someone here has an answer, almost always. Try to stick with whole, unprocessed foods- proteins, fruits and veggies. It is hard to digest many things while your intestines are healing. You should definitely give up dairy for a while. it is...
  24. Wolicki
    There are many who believe (myself included) that Gluten Intolerance is Celiac disease before it's caused a lot of damage to your intestines. The symptoms can be every bit as bad. Synthroid cannot be guaranteed gluten free, and there are members here who think they have been glutened by it. I personally wont take a chance, and asked for Levoxyl. it is...
  25. Wolicki
    Whole Foods Jamboree has a nice bakery case with several gluten-free and vegan options. I will be getting their carrot cake next week for a party. If it's any good, I will let you know!
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