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  1. ciavyn
    Yep, that's my major symptom. Gas that can clear a house, severe BM issues including diarrhea and an inability to hold it, constant stomach pain and noises, etc. I think I also get a little brain fog, but I can't prove that yet. Usually I'm so distracted by the other issues, I don't notice!
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    I think it depends on what it is. There are dishes that I love to make, and never seem to tire of. There are other things that I just enjoy having once in a while, especially because I don't want to get tired of them. I love simple cooking, and really enjoy trying new things, so I'm always adding in variety.
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    Can't say that the smell of pizza makes me queasy, but I'm glad to have an illness that makes my out-of-control noshing on bread impossible to do anymore. I can't afford to be that way! LOL! Speaking of gluteny items near the gluten-free aisle...we have a damn Cocopop machine RIGHT NEXT TO the dairy, deli and organics. That crap is in the air everywhere...
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    Honestly, the only time you risk CC is when you eat out (unless you have a bag of gluteny oats hiding somewhere in the pantry...). If you've cleaned out your kitchen, regularly wipe down your counters and you are careful, you should be okay. Most of it is habit. Once you get used to eating this way, you simply do. It isn't as hard as it is in the beginning...
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    Ugh. That is a tough situation. I agree with both posters -- be diligent and stand your ground. In the meantime, can you afford to get food for yourself to eat in your dorm? That would be my remedial solution while you are working through this. Keep us posted. I go to a school that actually does make gluten-free food and works hard to provide it, but even...
  6. ciavyn
    She's beautiful! I love the name. Congratulations, and have a wonderful mother's day.
  7. ciavyn
    I second seeking therapy. You are angry and frustrated. You aren't seeing your situation clearly. You have a job many would envy, illnesses that are manageable, and with some basic tweaking, things will get better. But right now you can't see that. I don't believe you truly would prefer people feeling sorry for you for a disability. It just doesn't...
  8. ciavyn
    What did you think of it? According to the reviews on the-site-that-shall-not-be-named, it tastes like a frozen protein shake, and not the good kind. But I am curious.
  9. ciavyn
    That does stink. Get out the probiotics and hang in there.
  10. ciavyn
    Nope, I wouldn't. But call and ask them what brand of soy sauce they use. That will tell you quick whether or not you can have it.
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    Another thought on this -- maybe it is your bread machine? I have a CuisinArt that I received for Christmas, and my loaves turn out perfectly. Crusty, but not hard. I don't think you ever going to get a fully cooked gluten-free bread that is soft on the outside like regular white bread, but I haven't had an issue with hard crusts, either.
  12. ciavyn
    I have a lot of GI issues and mental fog when I eat gluten. What has helped, thanks for the recommendations from this board, is eating more carbs, less veggies. Lean meat, gluten-free bread, rice, chips, potatoes, etc. that has helped lessen my GI reaction and make it more livable. I also up my probiotics.
  13. ciavyn
    I have this all the time without issue. I daresay it might be the nuts. How often have you noticed a reaction?
  14. ciavyn
    1. Could you get your own kitchen things and keep them in your room? that would be the easiest solution. 2. Wash what is there really really well. Is anything stainless steel? We use that for everything in my house, and I've never had an issue. 3. Perhaps be even more inconvenient than pots and pans by taking up the bathroom all day when you are glutened...
  15. ciavyn
    re: the running. I'm currently training for a half-marathon, so i can at least respond to that. You said you lose your appetite -- does this mean you aren't hungry? Or that you get sick at the sight of food? I recommend doing a food diary (I love livestrong.com/myplate) to monitor your intake that way you can up it regardless of whether or not you are hungry...
  16. ciavyn
    This is going to sound harsh, but sometimes we all need a wakeup call: A little bit of rat poison might not kill you, but how do you know when you've had too much before it's too late? 1. You do not have cancer. You have a manageable illness. Manage it properly, and you can have a nice long life. Keep doing damage to yourself, and how does dying...
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    It may be the peanut butter. I LOVE PB, and love Reese's, but I've learned to avoid it as my system canNOT tolerate PB.
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    I'll hit up question 2, and let someone else answer number 1. If you are having some discomfort, I would drop the dairy and soy back out of your diet, and add only one at a time after a few months. Some say 6 months. I added them back after about 4-5 month gluten free, and it's been hit or miss until recently. Now I can have a few ounces of dairy per day...
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    Thank you for this recipe! Hungry Girl does this all the time, and I wasn't sure how to convert them to gluten free. Can't wait to try it. If it makes you (original poster) feel better, here was my little meltdown after almost seven months gluten free -- so it's not like I don't have experience with holidays! My husband called and told me my MIL wanted...
  20. ciavyn
    Um chocolate?! Chocolate is gluten free baby! And gluten free brownies are super easy to make, and I guarantee I'm as busy if not busier than you! I make a batch, and freeze it. Then I take out a half a brownie -- remember, this is also about self-control -- and enjoy every morsel. I have chocolate at every meal, and ice cream several nights a week. If you...
  21. ciavyn
    Maltodextrin is considered gluten free. In the US it is derived from corn; in the Europe, they get it from wheat, but even then they claim it is gluten free after all the processing (gotta love the McD's argument). I've never had any problem with it.
  22. ciavyn
    It could be something else in your diet -- pretty much has to be. Start cutting out other problem foods like dairy and soy and nuts, and see if that helps. I know how miserable that is, though...I feel for you!
  23. ciavyn
    Yes, many of the doritos flavors are gluten free, but NOT the original nacho flavor. I question if they are made on dedicated lines, so you may risk CC. But I've not had a problem with anything EXCEPT the nacho doritos.
  24. ciavyn
    Whoa! Gang -- taking laxatives when you don't need them is a great way to harm your body. I asked a similar question about speeding along recovery -- if you do a search, you'll find it. If you are celiac, you have an autoimmune disease. One small amount of gluten sets of the reaction, and until your body settles back down, there's not much you can do to ...
  25. ciavyn
    Woohoo! See, it gets easier over time. You'll probably have a few more rebellious frustrations that you just want to eat everything you shouldn't...but it will get easier in time. It's all about retraining your taste buds and eating habits.
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