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  1. BlessedMommy
    I totally get what you're saying, because I fall in a similar category.
  2. BlessedMommy
    I understand your frustration. I'm gluten free without a DX and my path is fairly similar to yours. I ended up deciding to go strictly gluten free after a failed gluten challenge (with hospitalization) over 4 years ago. I know that I will be gluten-free for life and it's frustrating to have to do so without a firm DX, but it is what it is, and I know...
  3. BlessedMommy
    I agree, I think that most people who think of themselves as NCGS really didn't rule out celiac. The way I describe myself (gluten free after a failed gluten challenge) is that I don't really know what I have. I don't know 100% that I have celiac and I don't 100% know that I don't have it. So since I don't know what I have, I'm going to be careful and follow...
  4. BlessedMommy
    Is bunny raising complicated? My daughter loves bunnies and would love to have one as a pet.
  5. BlessedMommy
    One thing that I've noticed about gluten-free living is that generally this diet gets picked apart, judged, and cross examined more than just about any other. I mean, generally people with any kind of other dietary restriction, be it medical or moral or just because they think a food is bad, don't get nearly as much flack for it, as the gluten-free'ers...
  6. BlessedMommy
    I had a very severe skin rash that the dermatologist said was eczema. Going gluten free has greatly improved my skin.
  7. BlessedMommy
    Also, if you're ever making food at anyone else's house, double wash bowls, pans, and utensils before cooking in them. I was at our friend's house and going to make some food for myself--and sure enough I saw some crumbs sitting in his "clean" stainless steel bowl in his cupboard.
  8. BlessedMommy
    I can definitely see the dangers in people quickly taking a study like this at face value. There are a lot of people who didn't get a DX for whatever reason (doctors refused, no insurance, non-classical symptoms, bad medical advice, false negative tests, etc.) who really do have severe issues with gluten and have to be 100% gluten-free. I had to chuckle...
  9. BlessedMommy
    I'm sorry, that is a really lousy situation. Dealing with well meaning friends and relatives is absolutely my least favorite part of being gluten-free. It sounds like you'll probably just have to explain to her why you don't feel comfortable, so that the situation doesn't repeat in the future.
  10. BlessedMommy
    Waffle irons should be replaced, it's well nigh impossible to clean out all the crumbs. I make gluten free waffles in my dedicated waffle maker regularly--yum! So much cheaper than frozen gluten-free waffles.
  11. BlessedMommy
    Just wondered, are glass cutting boards safe to share between gluten-free and regular food, if thoroughly washed?
  12. BlessedMommy
    I hope that the diet changes help you! I had a very severe skin rash in my pre-gluten-free days and gluten-free has helped my skin a lot! If there are specific things that you miss, I would try to find satisfying replacements for them. My favorite bread brand is Canyon Bakehouse bread. It is 100% whole grain and tastes great. Being gluten-free...
  13. BlessedMommy
    Last year, in response to some health issues, I decided to try to go sugar free (including honey, maple syrup, etc. in addition to regular white sugar) for a period of time. Now I do use some things with very small amounts of sweetener, but I do severely limit them. The health difference is amazing! I don't get sick all the time anymore and I can breathe...
  14. BlessedMommy
    This is interesting. I've wondered for awhile if many people who thought that they had NCGS actually had celiac, but weren't diagnosed.
  15. BlessedMommy
    Is there any way of finding out whether deli salads (like potato salad and the like) at Meijer's and Wal-Mart are gluten-free? Anybody have any info? I've looked for it and come up dry.
  16. BlessedMommy
    Waffle irons (if you use them) should be replaced. I can't imagine ever getting all the gluten off a waffle iron. (and they're not really designed to be washed anyway)
  17. BlessedMommy
    I understand not wanting to ever eat gluten again. I would not do another gluten trial for a million dollars.
  18. BlessedMommy
    I love it Kathy! Great job sticking up for yourself! I'm not quite as spunky as you, but I'm making progress. A friend is hosting a bridal shower for her daughter and I mentioned that I would be coming. She said, "We'll have wheat free stuff there." I said, "Thanks, but I'll provide my own food, don't worry about me!" My friend said, "Oh it's safer...
  19. BlessedMommy
    I'm sorry that you got misleading advice from the doctor. You do need to be eating gluten in order to get accurate antibody testing.
  20. BlessedMommy
    Flour stays airborne for hours and pretty much goes everywhere. That's why baking gluten free bread in a gluten containing bakery is virtually impossible. I hope that you figure out a solution that works for everybody. It's no fun being sick!
  21. BlessedMommy
    Ah, looks like this is a pretty good guide. And it looks like there's no reason to be fearful of my Crest toothpaste. Open Original Shared Link
  22. BlessedMommy
    Which toothpastes are safe?
  23. BlessedMommy
    It sounds like you probably do have celiac, however without currently consuming gluten, you are most likely not going to get a DX unless you start eating gluten again. You have to decide how important a DX is to you, can you stay gluten free without it? In my case, at a certain point I didn't really have much of a choice about pursuing further testing...
  24. BlessedMommy
    I'm totally going to check out that tortilla recipe! I have a tortilla press and for a long time I have wanted to find a decent gluten-free flour tortilla recipe.
  25. BlessedMommy
    Welcome to the board! No, I would not take a positive gene test as a definitive answer. Since you are still eating gluten, I would suggest getting your doctor to order the full celiac panel blood test. It's important to do it now, as after you've been gluten free for awhile the results will be negative, regardless of whether you're celiac or not,...
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