-
Posts
15,640 -
Joined
-
Last visited
-
Days Won
300
Content Type
Profiles
Forums
Events
Blogs
Latest Celiac Disease News & Research:
Everything posted by kareng
-
ARCHIVED The Barium Contrast Fot The Ct Of The Abdomen?
kareng replied to Simona19's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms
I think it coats the stomach, etc so it will show better on xray. It's "not envasive". An endo or colonoscopy sends a snake like thing down into the stomach & intestines or up the other way. You can take pics or little nibbles or even remove something a little bigger like a polyp. I think barium is OK in small doses. It's not like you would want... -
ARCHIVED The Funny Pages - Tickle Me Elbow - The Original
kareng replied to TriticusToxicum's topic in Introduce Yourself / Share Stuff
I hope they leave it all at the cottage. What is the hot dog thingie for Xmas this year? My dog won't care, he only loves his squeaky tennis balls and frozen pb filled Kong. -
ARCHIVED The Funny Pages - Tickle Me Elbow - The Original
kareng replied to TriticusToxicum's topic in Introduce Yourself / Share Stuff
Pets gotta eat! At least that's what mine have always said! -
ARCHIVED Hotel Food Storage
kareng replied to Wheatfreekansan's topic in Traveling with Celiac Disease
I'm really dense. I didn't read your name. I'm a wheat free Kansan, too! -
ARCHIVED The Funny Pages - Tickle Me Elbow - The Original
kareng replied to TriticusToxicum's topic in Introduce Yourself / Share Stuff
Is anybody out there? -
ARCHIVED The Barium Contrast Fot The Ct Of The Abdomen?
kareng replied to Simona19's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms
I know several people who are not Celiac and have had problems with this. I think it must be hard on most people, if that's any comfort! Drink lots of water and flush that stuff out! Feel better soon! -
ARCHIVED Howdy From New Hampshire
kareng replied to RozzyRay's topic in Introduce Yourself / Share Stuff
Hi RozzyRay ( cool name). I'm happy to hear that your parents are supportive. When I first went gluten-free I had a lot of anxiety attacks, not full panic attacks, in regards to food. I would say to not put yourself in scary situations like dinner at someone's house, until you really have a plan and will stick with it -Like bring your own food and not... -
ARCHIVED Hotel Food Storage
kareng replied to Wheatfreekansan's topic in Traveling with Celiac Disease
I don't know if they are required to give you a fridge. I try to only book hotels that have one. However, when no fridge is around, we would stop at a grocery or Walmart & buy a cheap cooler & paring knife to keep milk, fruit & cheese in. Bring or buy some plastic baggies or containers for the ice machine ice. Also, bring extra baggies &... -
ARCHIVED 'Oops, we made an error,' patient told after given gluten-laced meal - Ottawa Citizen
kareng replied to Scott Adams's topic in Publications & Publicity
It's not just gluten-free food hospitals have a hard time with. My 82 yr old mom had a hip replacement. Her blood sugar was going nuts - up & down. They started giving her insulin which she doesn't take at home. They let her order anything she wanted except dessert. This is what they thought was safe - hamburger with bun, baked potato, applesauce... -
ARCHIVED The Funny Pages - Tickle Me Elbow - The Original
kareng replied to TriticusToxicum's topic in Introduce Yourself / Share Stuff
They have really left? Transient relatives have a way of staying and staying and staying.... Even ghosts can't scare some of them. -
ARCHIVED Labeling Policies
kareng replied to boysmom's topic in Gluten-Free Foods, Products, Shopping & Medications
I knew you would know. I promise this time I will print it and keep it in a safe place. I also promise that in a couple of months, I will have forgotten where the safe place is. -
ARCHIVED Are All Ginger Ales Gluten-Free?
kareng replied to danaf617's topic in Coping with Celiac Disease
The high fructose corn syrup can be very hard for some to digest. Some can't have it at all. My son has found that if he has food with HFCS he has no issues. On an empty stomach sometimes it bothers him and doesn't feel right for a couple of days. -
ARCHIVED Rustic Crust Pizza Crust
kareng replied to kareng's topic in Gluten-Free Foods, Products, Shopping & Medications
Hen House in OP, KS -
ARCHIVED Labeling Policies
kareng replied to boysmom's topic in Gluten-Free Foods, Products, Shopping & Medications
Don't know about the list, but I know that when in doubt buy Kraft products. They always identify the gluten, not just in wheat. -
ARCHIVED Celiac Disease As A Pre Existing Condition...
kareng replied to 'lynrn's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms
I know our insurance through work cannot deny based on preexisting conditions. They change insurance companies every year. People change jobs all the time and get new insurance. Go to your Human Resources Dept and ask. Don't go into each illness, just ask the general question about pre-existing conditions. If you feel you must say something, pick something... -
ARCHIVED Day Camp Venting
kareng replied to melblondin's topic in Parents, Friends and Loved Ones of Celiacs
I would tell the camp counselor about this and use peanut allergy as an example. My son works at a day camp and the kids fight over who will he sit by to eat lunch. Maybe, a counselor can sit nearby to make sure this stuff doesn't go on. 5 year olds don't understand the damage the crumbs can cause. They need to understand that you don't touch other people... -
My understanding is that there are many types of mold. The blue/green stuff on bread is way different then the black stuff behind your refrigerator. That is probably the really bad stuff you hear about. The mold in the air here right now that's makeing me & the neighbor's dog have the sniffles, is a different strain, too. 100 degrees, humidity makes...
-
ARCHIVED Is It Worth Seeing A Doc If Not On Gluten Normally?
kareng replied to brendab's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms
Where I live, an official dx is needed to get official help in school. I think most teachers would help without it. I have heard on here that colleges require notes from doctors for gluten-free food in dorms. And even then, some of them won't honor that. I have used my official note from my doctor to take food in places that don't allow that normally... -
I think there is mold on lots of things. There is mold on the bread before it has grown big enough to see. So it would be hard to avoid.
-
ARCHIVED Can I Vent For A Second?
kareng replied to dkelm's topic in Parents, Friends and Loved Ones of Celiacs
This is what my Hub says about these type of situations. Guys like to fix a problem not talk about it. Guys are sometimes afraid to do something that has been your "job". If he gets told he's not doing it right too many times he won't try anymore. Most guys don't mind helping but need to know that you need help. So ask! -
ARCHIVED Antibiotics With Wheat In Them?
kareng replied to MissyJoy's topic in Gluten-Free Foods, Products, Shopping & Medications
On perscriptions, you want to find out before you buy them and leave the pharmacy if they are gluten-free. Get the info from the pharmacist and call first. If you take them home & they aren't gluten-free, you might be able to get a new script from your doc but your insurance won't pay for the same med twice. The pharm most likely won't take them back... -
ARCHIVED Wallpaper Removal + Accidental Glutening
kareng replied to oceangirl's topic in Coping with Celiac Disease
you might want to seal up the heating/AC ducts well. Use duct tape or duct tape and plastic. Dust gets in the air ducts and can blow around the rest of the house for days. -
ARCHIVED Rustic Crust Pizza Crust
kareng replied to kareng's topic in Gluten-Free Foods, Products, Shopping & Medications
I live in Kansas City. The website might tell you if they are in your area. Rusticcrust.com The company is in New Hampshire. -
ARCHIVED Rustic Crust Pizza Crust
kareng posted a topic in Gluten-Free Foods, Products, Shopping & Medications
Just found these in my grocery with the Bobolis and other brands of partially baked pizza crusts. Haven't tried them yet. They do have soy. -
ARCHIVED "But You Can Eat Whole Wheat, Right?"
kareng replied to earthtoneNJ's topic in Coping with Celiac Disease
I went in one of those "discount" hair care products store to find a new shampoo. The company of the shampoo had sent me some suggestions but I wanted to read the ingredients just to be sure. The price tag was stuck on the ingredients on every bottle. I got a manager and said I needed to read the ingredients to see if I could have it. Asked me what I...