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  1. lynnelise
    I'm mostly self-diagnosed so I have no idea of my genes or my families but both sides are extremely short. My mom has horrible stomach problems, my whole life she's ran to the bathroom after each meal and she has osteoporosis. All her cousins and sisters have "IBS" or Diverticulitis. Her sister has suffered RA since she was in her 30s, has chronic...
  2. lynnelise
    OMG didn't you know that your baby needs Oreos and Big Macs to thrive!
  3. lynnelise
    My hair has been awful for years! It's always been very fine but a few years ago it started shedding and breaking off really bad. It was so bad I was starting to seriously thing about what I would do if I went bald! I stopped eating gluten in November of 2009 and I am cautiously optimistic that it may (fingers crossed) be growing back in properly!...
  4. lynnelise
    I've had several people contact me for more information on symptoms and such because they are worried about someone in their lives who might benefit. I am diligently trying to get a few members of my family to try it, but that is slow going. I'm trying not to be pushy but I really think my aunt with RA with benefit. Lately things have been getting...
  5. lynnelise
    I'm 4'11. My mom used to be 4'10 but she's got osteoporosis and has shrunk a bit! My dad is only around 5'6. I had stomach problems my whole life but only figured out the gluten connection a year and half ago! My daughter made it to 5'3 (her dad is 6'3) but at 15 she seems to have stopped growing. I suspect she has celiac but her bloodwork was negative...
  6. lynnelise
    I used cheddar once and it turned out fine! I don't know how to make the mix from scatch so I can't help you there!
  7. lynnelise
    I guess it depends on how you feel after you workout. Do you feel overly fatigued or have a lot of muscles aches or joint pain? Do you dread working out? Do you get sick a lot? If yes then I would cut back. I know when I overdo it I get sick a lot easier and more frequently.
  8. lynnelise
    I have had nothing but bad experiences at Applebee's. The worst was the time the manager flat out said nothing in his kitchen was safe so I had to sit and watch everyone in the group eat only to go home to rice cakes and peanut butter. I went back for a friend's birthday after they posted their wheat allergy menu because I thought it would be safer. The...
  9. lynnelise
    I got taken by Taco Bell my first week on the diet. I learned the hard way to never assume that what the menu describes as beef is actually beef! I just feel bad for people who don't have to double check before ordering. They have no clue what type of fillers and additives they are eating. It's funny because of all those pet food commercials talking about...
  10. lynnelise
    Try to keep simple things on hand. Rice cakes and peanut butter got me through the first few months. I always carry Larabars and Kind bars in my purse for emergencies. I keep packs of tuna and plain almonds in my desk at work. There are a few microwavable Thai meals (Thai Kitchen and Taste of Thai)that are labeled gluten free. They are usually with the...
  11. lynnelise
    It's protein powder. I use the Jay Robb brand of vanilla protein powder. It's gluten free, the whey is free of rBGH, and it's sweetened with stevia.
  12. lynnelise
    Hope you feel better soon! I know my doctor told me Sudaphed was okay when I was preggo but that was 16 yrs ago. At any rate I did fine with it!
  13. lynnelise
    I prefer cream of rice or grits. I also have quinoa flakes that are pretty good. I don't love the texture but the taste is ok. You could try gluten free oats and see how well you tolerate them.
  14. lynnelise
    If I am starved and have almost no time I make scrambled eggs with cheese. Leftover meat like bacon or steak if I happen to have some in the fridge. Or veggies...goat cheese and spinach is good. Another option that sounds gross but is actually good is cottage cheese mixed with tuna and steamed edamame. I eat this for lunch about once a week. ...
  15. lynnelise
    Splenda has always made me sick and I just think it tastes gross. I hate that all the sugar free syrups at coffee shops use it. It makes me gag. It's that bad. However I use Sweet n' Low and love it...a lot of people say it has an aftertaste but I don't notice it. I am trying to cut back on my addiction to those little pink packets so I've been using...
  16. lynnelise
    How interesting! I had to go off the pill last year because I kept spotting. They kept switching the types and nothing would help. At the end I was having two full periods a month! Of course my doctors were clueless...never mentioned that maybe I wasn't absorbing the pill properly. In fact they argued with me about discontinuing it even though I was bleeding...
  17. lynnelise
    I am another that couldn't understand why I felt so great on the first stage of the South Beach Diet and then went downhill when I started adding in whole grains and fruits. I never made the connection. I ate whole wheat everything because I thought it was healthy. I thought my bathroom issues were due to having my gallbladder removed. I eventually went...
  18. lynnelise
    I always eat at the Silver Diner when I visit my hometown! I was so excited when I saw the gluten free options last visit! As for Cracker Barrel I have actually eaten grits there and not gotten sick. That is not to say it is safe just that I personally didn't have issues. I believe I read once that because grits themselves are subject to contamination...
  19. lynnelise
    I like a few gluten free replacement products. A few things I keep on hand are pastas (Tinkyada or Ancient Harvest typically), Pamela's gluten-free Baking Mix (I can make almost any cookie, cake, or muffin with this), gluten-free Bisquick, and Betty Crocker mixes. I rarely use these items prefering to just eat naturally gluten-free stuff. For pizza night...
  20. lynnelise
    The only "friend" I have the is gluten free is actually my cousin. She isn't celiac (that she knows of) but she has been on a diet free of flour and sugar for years so she eats no gluten. I trust her cooking because she won't anything processed and no wheat, rye, or barley enters her home. Works out well. I will sometimes eat at certain NGF friends...
  21. lynnelise
    I think one reason that people like to think that stuff like this only exists in our mind because to admit that it's real would be admitting it could happen to them. My friends and family act like their whole world would be over without gluten. It's really ridiculous to give food that much power over your life but they do it. Just ignore them. You know...
  22. lynnelise
    I have gastritis and it makes my stomach burn. It has mostly gone away since I stopped eating gluten but will come back if I get CC.
  23. lynnelise
    I go to Starbucks once a week and I've never had any issues. I was drinking coffee daily and kept having reactions...stomach issues, rashes, metallic taste in my mouth, weird numbness in my gums...I was sure it was gluten and changed brands over and over and it kept happening. Went to allergy doc and I'm actually mildly allergic to coffee itself! If...
  24. lynnelise
    To be accurate the scope needs to be done while you are still ingesting gluten. How long were you on the gluten free diet?
  25. lynnelise
    Chebe is so heavenly! I made the cheesy little rolls for Thanksgiving dinner and they got wiped out in no time! Their pizza crust is amazing too. I bake it in a 12 inch cast iron skillet and it's perfect!
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