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    I use these and have found them to be great. I like the fact they don't have to stay in the fridge, where I'll forget them. I take one in the morning, and one at night. This helps keep away what had been a monthly yeast infection. The price is great too. So, it works for me, it may not for others, but it does for me! -Daisy
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    Previous to your post, I thought my mil was crazy. She had been diagnosed with conversion disorder, which means that when she thought she had pancreatic cancer, she began to show the symptoms of cancer physically. WITHOUT THE CANCER. But I take it all back now. She is sane. Difficult, yes. But still sane. You are wonder woman for dealing with her so...
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    Above all, congrats to you on all your research. And on feeling better! I've started trying to find non-food related activites to do with my friends. The fact that they see me now, as opposed to not at all before, shows them that I am better. Avoiding food helps me! Best of luck to you, keep in touch here, let us know how you are doing. And yes, If...
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    Udi's Lemon Struesel Muffins! 22 Seconds in the microwave, and I'm ready to go. (22 because it's easier to hit the 2 twice than it is to hit 2, than 0!) Udi's also has blueberry. Demand your grocer carry these essentials. Or toast with peanut butter. -Daisy
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    Herbs! Dill, thyme, oregeno, basil. Make inufusions, rubs, and put them on your food to make them yummy good. Since you loved to cook, you can start combining different herbs and even lemon juice to discover which flavors you like best. I like using different flavors with different parts of the meal to see how the flavors taste together. One night was...
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    I too noticed at first that I began to remember my dreams more when I went gluten free. My dreams didn't disturb me, so I just enjoyed them and went on my way, so to speak. Perhaps you will find that to be the case for you as well, as time goes on. I do take 250 mg magnesium when I go to bed, that helps me drop right off. I do wake up early, usually about...
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    Apperances will count for nothing when we are all white haired and wrinkly anyway. Enjoy her company and let her learn who you are inside. Learn who she is on the inside. Friendships build better relationships. -Daisy
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    Well, that sounds familiar! My migraines started when I was 20 too, and now the three meds I'm on help. . . 150 per night topomax, and Frova and Midrin for an attack. I tried imitrex once, and the pain got worse. Anyway, my migraines have been better since being gluten-free, but that could also be because I was demoted just before being diagnosed. The...
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    Hugs. And vent away. I hope this next round of meds does the trick for you, with little harm and much help. -Daisy
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    Thank you, David. A great time for this, as I've just come back from dinner at my Celiac sister's house and been glutened again. Love my family, hate their cooking habits/food. I love that I am so much more tolerant now that I am Gluten Free. Before my diagnosis, I hated a lot of things. Movies were all stupid, TV shows were stupid, my co-workers...
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    I think this is a great educational tool for those who don't understand our life. Great job to your boyfriend.
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    HA HA HA HA HA!!!!!! Love it!!! -Daisy
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    Amarretto is safe! I would have been VERY sad if it wasn't! You could also try Rum & coke. I seem to remember bars like to use very little rum to cut costs. Can't always guarentee that, though. I had the same problem with high amounts of sugar (yeast infections), but it seems to have stopped now that I take probiotics. I use acidophilus by Nature...
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    Been on and off meds for depression for 12+ years. Went Gluten free in late July, stopped the cymbalta in. . . November? Yea, that sounds right. My husband says that I'm real again, that I feel all emotions again. I think he means he likes it that I cry at the drop of a pin again. I'm not so sure I like that. . . At any rate, I'm enjoying not taking...
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    I second Vicky! I take L-glutamine after a glutening and it helps. I also took it right after my diagnosis upon recommendation of the nutritionist I saw. She said that hospitals even use it to help intestinal healing. She recommended 2000 mg, 3x per day. Enjoy! -Daisy
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    L-glutamine has helped me too. Apparently it is supposed to help rebuild the cells of the intestines! Sounds perfect, no? The nutritionist I saw when first diagnosed recommended 2000 mg, 3x per day. Don't think it will speed anything up, healing wise, but it does help the healing.
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    Brief answer: yes. There are different levels of sensitivity to gluten. I was diagnosed in late July, and am pretty (annoyingly) sensitive. My sister was tested about 2 months later after a gluten challenge, and she can "cheat" without any noticeable GI effects. I have to watch when I put on lotion, because if I put it on, and then eat with my hands, and...
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    Welcome! These two are the concern for me: Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Tocopherol Acetate (Vitamin E). Vitamin E is often sourced from our favorite plant, wheat. The lipstick alternatives I've found are from Target: Pixi Lip Blush. It is a lip stain, so lasts all day. Down side is the price ($18), and it seems to be somewhat drying. Or that could my tendency...
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    My husband (non celiac) has barretts. He just had a follow-up endoscopy today, after his preliminary diagnosis 2.5 years ago. It sounds like little change for his barretts. That is impressive, considering how much he wasn't taking care of himself. In other words--be sure to not do any thing like, smoke, chew tobacco, and if you are on meds for GERD, take...
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    I hear you on the yeast infections!! Not fun at all. I noticed that if I watch how much sugar I eat (the less the better), the monthly yeast infection has nearly gone away. I'm also taking probiotics (Nature Made has one--Acidophilus) 2x a day, and when I get that familiar feeling, I take some of the odorless garlic (also from Nature Made). I really think...
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    Thanks everyone! I do love my l-glutamine. Apparently it is supposed to focus on healing the intestine. . . it does seem to help mine. All my typical gluten reactions are better now. But the cold and muscle soreness are still hanging on. Of course it doesn't help at all that Denver is in deep freeze mode with a high today of 12 degrees. Driving to work...
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    Okay, enough muddling though on my own--I'm turning to the experts! So last Monday I went to my friend's house with a great deal of apprehension. I did not eat anything!! But she had made her daughter's birthday cake, and pizza crusts earlier that day, from scratch. So there was most likely flour floating around in the air. I did not spend much time...
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    Welcome to feeling better! Whole foods are best--I love the outside of the grocery store. My two doctors and the nutritionist I saw upon my diagnosis recomended the following: Avoid diary for the first 3-6 months, until the villi have healed up enough to tolerate it again. As far as lunch meats, Hormel does have some great options, as does Oscar Mayer...
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    Echoing Tiffany, the solution for *my* relationship was counseling. My husband and I were already in a rough place when I got my Dx. We were both willing to work on our marriage, and found a great psychologist to work with us. It took a year to (begin to) get over all our issues, but it was worth it. Open and honest communication are the keys for us....
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    The "World's Best Cat Litter" really is the best, and is made of corn. Best of all, it isn't dusty like clay litters. And it seems to last forever. It really seems to be the best!!
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