Maryfrances

I was just wondering if we can still donate blood and plasma? I wouldn't think this is possible anymore. Thanks!

ROFL, Lizard00!! Thanks! I GOOGLE a lot! I know the normal ones: BIL, SIL, ROFL, ROFLMAOPIMP...ect, but I was seeing some that I had never seen before here in the forum. Thanks!!

Hi all and Happy New Year! Was wondering if there is a post somewhere around that lists all the abbreviations used here? For instance, what does "CC'd" mean? Just curious! Thanks!

Thanks, Lisa! My diagnosis is Celiac Sprue. Positive biopsy confirmed the dianosis. What my Gastro told me was that I now have an allergy to gluten! I think he's more confused than I am!! I will be printing this out. Many thanks, again, Lisa!

I think one of the major issues I am having to try to understand is the difference between gluten allergy and gluten intolerance. I am sure there is a difference! I do NOT have an allergy, but an intolerance. So, that being said, do I REALLY have to keep those minute crumbs of gluten out of my toaster!? Do I REALLY have to buy all new wood items from...

OptimisticMom42: Thanks! I love the meatloaf recipe! I will save it as it's the very first gluten-free recipe I've received! Ciavyn: Yeah, I will be here a LOT! That's what I still don't quite grasp; Buying all new wooden items. I guess I am still in the denial stage?? I wish my doc would have sat me down and really explained to me...

Hello! My name is Maryfrances and I have just been diagnosed with CS. I have to say, I am extremely overwhelmed. Basically, after I had my biopsy results read, my Gastro told me I have CS, handed me a bunch of brochures, told me to research online, join a message board (HI!), and read all I can and sent me on my merry way. Needless to say, I'm not...