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    I happily accept the fact I'm an odd bird. Interests range from gardening to firedancing - I can climb a tree in a corset, and have been known to do so in order to find a good nest to curl up and read a book. My husband is a geek, I'm a nerd, and we are learning how to blend our lives - think neo-techno-elven.
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Diagnosed with celiac this summer (09) after 15+ years of doctors not able to decide WHY I had to have bookshelves installed in my bathroom rather than a mere magazine rack. I've been sick, tired, and sick and tired of BEING sick and tired for so long that I'm still in a bit of shock over feeling, well, good now. Yeah, relearning how to cook gluten free can be crazy making, and I have days when I would kill for some "real" pasta - but not having to know where every bathroom in a 20 mile radius is worth it!

The 60+ pounds that fell off are a pretty nice perk too! It looks like now that I know what was wrong, and can finally take charge of my own health - turning 30 this year isn't scary at all. I'm looking forward to catching up on all the fun I've missed while watching life run by when I was benched on the bed, the couch, or running to the bathroom!

Don't ask me to drive your car - but I'm safe to leave around your critters and kids. (I can't promise they won't learn to swear in Klingon or the rules of fencing while near me.) My mother shakes her head when talking about me... but since she is usually also smiling, I'll leave it up to you to decide if that's a good thing or a bad thing No kids yet (maybe next year - my husband has begun to wonder about "spawning") but 4 cats.

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    You might not be able to see it, but you are all making me blush a bit here. The writing thing... I'm working on it actually. Starting a new website that should finally get off the ground on Monday (not going to put the link here - I don't want to annoy the powers that be . If someone really DOES want to read more of my babblings, drop me a line and...
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    It's a simple enough answer, hon. At least in my case. My mother in law is absolutely, 100%, completely cracked. It started, I think, simply from the sad fact she is also quite possibly the stupidest person wandering the planet (not being a b... brat here. That is her son's view. She is addicted to prescription pain killers since the age of 22 and...
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    The sad thing? I talk like I write. And it gets worse.... when very very irate, I apparently turn into a foul mouthed mashup of Dr Suess and Winnie the Pooh. Complete with rhyming. My home life gets very odd some days.
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    I can't speak to their tastiness - but there are quite a few gluten-free beers out there now (didn't like it before I was diagnosed, and happily use the "Oh, sorry, can't alas because of the celiac" excuse when it's waved about now ) if you are needing a quick tipple on the weekends. Hard ciders are lovely, and if the fruit malt drinks were your vice...
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    Gluten? Thus far not in my case. However, my mother-in-law got caught rubbing shellfish all over my plate one night while out at a restaurant (deathly allergic) "because she wanted to prove I was just trying to ruin her night out". So... yeah. I'm sure there could be some evil sons of biscuits out there who might try. Just hoping no one here as any particularly...
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    Honestly? While I'm thrilled those days are gone (for the most part, the odd stomach bout still hits from time to time), and will be honest and say it certainly wasn't a fun way to have to live... it wasn't such a horrible thing either for me. I have a WEIRD sense of humor, and come from a family who ALL have one serious health issue or another. After...
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    Now, in my case, this came LONG before the celiac diagnosis - but like many, I've spent my life developing some serious Potty-Fu skills. I'm the gal to ask where the bathroom is - even if I've never been in the building before. Desperation will point the way. (Weirdly, the longer I'm gluten free and feeling healthy, this skill is atrophying!) I also, by...
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    After trying tinkyada over and over again because so many people spoke so highly about it, I was about to just accept I wasn't going to eat pasta anymore (I know folks love it, but I can't stand the stuff) until I found a new brand. Or at least new to me. Bionaturae Organic Gluten Free Pasta - lots of shapes available, and works beautifully both cold and...
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    For the mornings, can't go much easier than Chex cereal - rice, corn, cinnamon, and chocolate are all gluten free AND can be scooped up on sale for usually between $2-$2.50 ( at least around here ). Salsa and corn chips, fresh fruits & veggies, cheese, even nutbutter on a corn tortilla will work. Plain rice (gussy it up with some salsa for spanish...
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    Breakfast - chocolate chex and diet mt Dew (a bit embarrassing, but once in a while, what the heck, ya know? Lunch - deconstructed lasagna (turkey sausage, gluten-free pasta, ricotta, mozzarella, peppers, marinara, and spinach baked.) Dinner? It's hot and I spent the afternoon splitting wood for the winter so nothing too industrious. Honestly, looks...
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    Hate to say it, but this seems to be the more common reaction I hear of after diagnosing a patient with celiac. In my case, the doctor came out after the biopsy, shrugged and said "Well, looks like celiac after all" and tried to walk away. My husband literally had to STAND IN THE DOORWAY (my wonderful husband is a former powerlifter - when he blocks...
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    I took me awhile to get into the groove, but honestly, cooking/eating gluten-free does become 2nd nature after a bit! Breakfast for me is, most days, either a smoothie (yogurt, fruit, whizzed in the food pro), some Chex (rice, corn, and chocolate are all Gluten free - and far far cheaper than the "specialty" gluten-free cereals.), or a muffin (homemade...
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    Are you getting everything your body needs now that you aren't eating gluten? I ended up being told by my doctor to start taking B complex vitamins because I was so tired all the time - most Americans apparently get their B vitamins from enriched cereals and processed foods (not a whole lotta liver and shellfish being eaten! lol) and with those gone, it can...
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    Thanks all. As my head clears (and my stomach settles - soon... I really really hope soon) I'll be taking all the advice and suggestions and putting them into effect. My husband has already spoken to several folks at HR and they are moving things up the ladder on their end - I just need to tackle Royal Caribbean on my side next. I think one of...
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    Like others have said - a sweet potato steamed and mashed works almost exactly like pumpkin in recipes, but UNLIKE the others.... I happen to be in Northeast Ohio (Akron) and might have an idea for you to GET pumpkin! The local Aldi's have started carrying canned pumpkin (plain AND pie filling) at least around here, again. I had been getting a tad bit...
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