djshep
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Hello!
My name is Donna and I have just very recently been diagnosed. Found this forum and it looks to be very friendly and helpful.
I am a single mom and a teacher. Love my kids and my work. I really don't like things that slow me down. I have been vaguely feeling bad for some time but thought it was just age and thyroid. Eventually, I made my way to my doctor who had things figured out in about a month. Had to go through the icky medical tests, but it was great to find out that there was an issue and it was something that I can take control of and deal with.
I have a wonderful support system of friends and loved ones. Have a great boyfriend who loves to cook and sees my new diet as a challenge to be mastered. Meanwhile I am trying to eat and be healthy. Just wish wasn't so darn tired all the time.
Not sure what else to say about myself. I try to keep things positive. I like my life.
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Wow! I have had dreams about accidentally or absent-mindedly eating gluten usually after a stress-filled day. I think of these dreams as funny reactions and am glad I am eating gluten only in my dreams. Saves me from feeling not-so-good while I am awake.
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ARCHIVED Who Else Just Went Through Their First Holiday Season Gluten-Free?
djshep replied to Monklady123's topic in Coping with Celiac Disease
I also just finished my first gluten-free holiday season and it was really okay. I do all the cooking usually anyway and was able to pull off complete tasty Turkey, dressing, veggies and even desert. All gluten-free! We discovered that my daughter is also celiacs, so we spent time together in the kitchen cooking and enjoying each others company. She is a... -
Thanks for responding. I have checked meds and vitamins. I think everything is glutten free. I continue to have constipation issues, muscle pain and cramping, and fatigue. I am sure I need more time to heal. I guess I just don't know what "normal" is anymore. My doctor said I would be feeling great in a couple of months. He is a very encouraging--I really...
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Hello--I have been about 4 weeks of this new glutten-free lifestyle. Was diagnosed about a month ago and had never heard of Celiac. Had absolutely no clue what was happening to me--I really thought my thyroid was just out of whack again. My doctor had insisted on the test & biospy because I was very anemmic. I am trying my best to do the diet right and...