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  1. skigirlchar
    "The problem is, if I stop taking my acid reflux meds, I get terrible heartburn. I'm not sure what to do. Anyone else having a problem with acid reflux and low acidic stomach acid? How can I break this cycle? " I had to take my acid reflux meds twice a day. Once I eliminated most of my trigger foods I was able to wean down to (for the most part) once...
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    i had the procedure...was in an outpatient wing of a hospital and they gave me (a 33 year old) the option to have my mom wait there with me or not. i said "no thanks" but that is because my mom tends to aggravate me. but there were kids and seniors with their families each in their beds as we all waited to get our iv's and get rolled in. the parents with...
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    in regards to your daughter - once she understands why she is eating a special diet things will get easier. in schools it is VERY common for kids with dietary issues to have their own foods these days. teachers in the know will let allergy/diabetes/celiac/other special diet families know in advance of parties so the kids can bring in their own treat for...
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    i drink tons and tons and tons of water to try to flush my system. i know some people take Imodium (i tried it before with mixed results - i ended up w/ constipation & severe cramps.)
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    i actually have a similar situation this weekend so thanks for posting this now. i need to call the host tomorrow for our pre-party reminder check for me (i'm lucky that my friends are willing to "cater" to my dietary needs.) i think your bigger issue could/ is going to be if your food accidentally touches other people's food while cooking & the regular...
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    spelt is WHEAT FREE, but NOT gluten-free - has a great taste & high in protein but all the same reactions as regular flour
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    if you always let the potential rule how you live now, you will be very bored and lonely. if you really like her, ask her out. if she is the right girl she will stick w/ you no matter what - if not then it doesn't matter if you are healthy or sick.
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    some times trauma (and trauma does not have to be physical injury to the head) can cause hair color to change. my grandmother turned 30 and pretty much turned WHITE overnight. no one could ever figure out why.
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    that's why we're here lucia!!
  10. skigirlchar
    many post on here increased anxiety as a side effect to glutening. for myself: the tighter i am w my gluten-free diet, the less i've experienced neuro issues such as vestibular migrains. when i do "cheat" i sometimes notice an increase of anxiety related behaviors such as increases in my need to make things work correctly (whether it's my finances, the...
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    Utz has multiple factories to make their chips, pretzels, cheese puffs, etc. You may want to check w/ customer relations to be sure that the tortilia chips are not made in a factory that also makes the pretzels or cheese puffs. (i happen to <3 utz & a number of years ago had the opportunity to go on one of their factory tours.)
  12. skigirlchar
    me me me!!! my philosophy is this: i'm upfront w/ them and tell them "do to major allergies (which was the initial issue) and now celiac related issues i can only eat here, here, & here." i figure if they can't handle it now, why deal w/ getting to know them and then having them walk? i tend to get the following responses: Wow - a woman...
  13. skigirlchar
    to answer your initial question of "Is this how it happens for other people? One day, you're fine eating corn, then the next, you eat it and suddenly you can't " - yes. is it the corn? unfortunately, that could possibly be the issue. many people on the boards note that they have had to give up corn products too it COULD also just...
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    im going to answer #2 first - everyone seems to have differing symptoms, however many state they suffer from the swollen belly. others get brain fog. others get massive cramping. others get headaches. the list goes on and on. some people find that adding/taking digestive enzymes and drinking tons of water as soon as symptoms show up help w/ nixing the...
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    again, this will depend on the school you go to.
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    no you do NOT have to wait to call for information. just go to their websites. often you can call the main switchboard and ask them to connect you to the housing/food service offices if you cannot find a direct link. but you should be able to get those numbers w/ a search of the university page too. honestly, if they are rude to you prior to going...
  17. skigirlchar
    Many schools have micro-fridge-freezers already on campus. Many also have a variety of dining choices on campus. I would suggest that you (as annoying as it is) call each one's housing & food services departments (some schools that means one call, others it means more than one.) I know, for example, Penn State, my alma matter, has the combo micro...
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    the most unplesant parts of of the upper endo were the out of pocket part i had to pay for because i have crappy individual insurancei have crappy veins & was dehydrated because you can't eat for 12 hours before so they had trouble getting the iv in. other than that, it was easy and the only after side effect was that i was exhausted for a few days...
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    when i was little (before i started down this road myself) my family was very good friends w/ an orthodox jewish family. they follow strict dietary laws that include using specific dishes for meat and dairy - and never the 2 shall mix. 99% of the time if we ate together they were the host. the 1% of the time they came to us, we bought pre-packed foods...
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    i met them at the DAN conference this past spring in Baltimore and met them - they are wonderful people & their products are too!
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    Once all struggle is grasped, miracles are possible. ~ Mao Tse-Tung

  22. skigirlchar
    i have some mild, some moderate, and some severe allergies during high allergy seasons (think NOW when it's high pollen time) i really avoid foods that i'm allergic to (nuts, seeds, fruits, etc...) i find that i can tolerate very small portions of some items that i'm allergic to if 1) i have my medication in me, & 2) i do it in a smart way (i might...
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    GEE, we sound like we go through the same thing! i have NOT found one site i am happy with. i HAVE found a couple cookbooks that have recipes i like. my 2 fav are: The Kid-Friendly ADHD and Autism Cookbook: The Ultimate Guide to the Gluten-Free, Casein-Free Diet, and the other is The Everything Food Allergy Cookbook: Prepare easy...
  24. skigirlchar
    remember, once it's in your system it's in there until it's gone so any "remedy" is really just masking the symptom. that being said, prior to all my testing, my gp put me on hydroxyzine generic for atarax) - Open Original Shared Link (from the website - Hydroxyzine is an antihistamine with anticholinergic (drying) and sedative properties that is used...
  25. skigirlchar
    yes! this is VERY normal (or as normal as this is as no one person has the same symptomology!) one thing you may want to do is talk to her dr about an APPROPRIATE multivitamin (NOT a commercial chew-able) to make sure her body is absorbing the right amounts. good luck & know you have support here!
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