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I'm 44 yrs old and just found out I have a Gluten Intolerance.
I've never known about this kind of allergy until a week ago when my doctor put me on a gluten free diet after discussing symptoms I was having since the beginning of this year.
My jaw dropped!
After all these yrs and I just now develop symptoms? And now you're telling me I have to change everything about the way I eat? About the way I shop?
I struggle with this as I'm sure everyone else does. I'm more angry with the staff at the one health food store I went to 2 days after finding out - I was already feeling like I moved to a new school and they treated me like a freak.
The next time I went shopping at a local grocery store, I found that the gluten-free shelves were practically empty and multiple stock in places where other items should be. So my shopping trip took me 3-1/2 hrs reading labels thru the regular aisles.
Needless to say I came home and took out my frustrations on my brother....like a crazy woman!
It was then I decided I needed a support group so I joined this forum.
I can't do this alone and I AM alone in this. No one understands. They say to me, "Well, guess it's fruits and veggies for you!" and I get this steam engine buiding up inside that tells me to 'slap 'em!' lol
That's me on the right - my sister on the left after a stroke that almost put her in a nursing home 5 mos prior! She's amazing! If she can overcome a stroke, I can overcome this!
I'm here to learn because I take this seriously! I'm the one that experiences symptoms I can't explain away....till now.
Knowledge is power.....so empower me!
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ARCHIVED Gluten-Free Dry Onion Soup Mix
tmbarke replied to JillianLindsay's topic in Gluten-Free Foods, Products, Shopping & Medications
I use this recipe with Herbox Beef Bouillon granules..........and you can also find recipes for making your own Taco seasoning and chili seasoning mixes (omit the flour....it's not a big deal!) Open Original Shared Link -
ARCHIVED gluten-free Hamburger Buns?
tmbarke replied to sayccrn's topic in Gluten-Free Recipes & Cooking Tips
I haven't tried any buns or bread I liked that were gluten free in the stores.....but! I read some reviews advertised on the side of this site somewhere......and thought I'd check out the site and I actually placed an order. They got here yesterday and I had 2 ham sandwiches on the Chullah rolls! WOW! To Die For! (not the same death as with crappy gluten... -
ARCHIVED Increased Sensitivity After Going Gluten Free?
tmbarke replied to williamsburg000's topic in Coping with Celiac Disease
I get reactions from sausage - fillers and possible seasoning issues. I make my own - try this recipe.....it's easy and delicious - I use ground pork or ground turkey - either way - it's gluten-free!!!!!!! Homemade Italian Turkey Sausage 1 lb. lean ground turkey2 tsps. garlic powder1 1/4 tsps. fennel seed, crushed1 1/4 tsps. sugar1 tsp. salt1 tsp.... -
ARCHIVED Hallelujah, Gluten Free Market Opening!
tmbarke replied to rdunbar's topic in Coping with Celiac Disease
In Grand Rapids, Michigan - a gluten-free store just opened called Saffrons.......since they are Celiac and with food allergies too - they opened a gluten-free store and I've yet to visit. I did hear they sell Udi's! I don't spend the extra money on gluten-free foods because in the grocery store - I buy Classico pasta sauces and soups (Progresso) or make... -
For me the blood pressure isn't the problem - mine is low to normal I've experienced a bit of overheating a month after gluten free - but then once or twice since then - until I had the pleasure of my first summer gluten-free. I started to threaten broken fingers if my brother touches that A/C! He thinks it should be turned off when he leaves at 2 for...
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Ice Water - Cool or warm shower - A/C..............NOTHING will cool me down! I read it had something to do with an affected Thyroid that the heat intolerance and regulators act up. Not sure if it was hypo or hyper. I'm miserable and can snap someone's head off with my eyes if I can't cool down. I try to stand in front of the freezer and it isn't...
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ARCHIVED Cold Medicine?
tmbarke replied to Becksabec's topic in Gluten-Free Foods, Products, Shopping & Medications
Here is a site for all gluten free medications - also a great list to bring to the doctors office if they prescribe you anything. Open Original Shared Link For the record - dayquil and nyquil are safe! Also - a list of Walgreens OTC meds are on this list so don't hesitate to go store brand too. My doc has a copy of this list for me too.....and he... -
Fortunately I've known my coworkers for 10 yrs before diagnosis......and when I told them, they wanted to understand and were even supportive. If the donuts were brought in, they wouldn't say...."You can't have any!".....but then I wouldn't want any either......major bloat for the whole day and pants undone prior to diagnosis is NOT something I'd look forward...
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ARCHIVED I Am Going To ******* Scream! --Vent
tmbarke replied to looking4help's topic in Coping with Celiac Disease
I can sympathize with your frustrations - I have gone thru pain like that most of my life. Even intimate encounters were painful! No doctor could find anything but a miniscule cyst.......hardly could cause that.....ultrasound showed that. FINALLY.......I got a doctor that scheduled a laproscopy and guess what he found. Adhesions. I had an infection or... -
I THINK BACK TO THE DAYS THAT I'D EAT PIZZA AND AFTER ONE THICK CRUST WITH TONS OF CHEESE SLICE, I'D BE BLOATED AND HURTING AND COULDN'T BREATHE FOR FEAR OF BURSTING MY STOMACH..........AND I'M SURE YOU KNOW THE REST. NOW I DON'T REALLY MISS PIZZA......I MAKE IT NOW WITH A CRUST THAT I CAN DIGEST - THE DEEP DISH WITH EGGS AND CREAM CHEESE AND CHEESES....
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ARCHIVED Trader Joe's gluten-free Pasta
tmbarke replied to Becksabec's topic in Gluten-Free Foods, Products, Shopping & Medications
Sounds like someone is out to make a profit off us celiacs....hmmmmmmm I myself rarely use the pastas - instead I grab a potato peeler and take it out on a zucchini - saute with pesto and its awesome.....even use slices in lasagna instead of pasta....mmmmhmmmm! -
ARCHIVED I'm New- Help- Dizzy, Brain Fog Vision Disturbances?
tmbarke replied to That GF Girl's topic in Coping with Celiac Disease
I forgot to address your water behind the ear...... My doctor told me to take a decongestant to help that drain....try that first before you see a doctor. -
ARCHIVED I'm New- Help- Dizzy, Brain Fog Vision Disturbances?
tmbarke replied to That GF Girl's topic in Coping with Celiac Disease
Here's the links why....Open Original Shared Link Recipes....Open Original Shared Link before you know it - you'll be feeling better -
ARCHIVED I'm New- Help- Dizzy, Brain Fog Vision Disturbances?
tmbarke replied to That GF Girl's topic in Coping with Celiac Disease
Hi GFG Welcome When my doctor told me to go on the gluten-free diet and that when I get glutened it attacks my thyroid....I did some heavy research. First it was hot flashes and racing heartbeat that I could here and feel. Out of concern for the heart racing.....I stumbled across a site that helps you determine any food allergies...or reactions. Take...