rmmadden

The coating is melted sugar and then a dusting of "Secret Spices" . I used the work at Honeybaked Ham but I can't tell you what is in the spice mix because it comes to each store already mixed up (I even had to sign a non-disclosure agreement just to wrok there in case I found out).

Best of Luck!

Cleveland Bob

Babs83,

I noticed last summer that I was feeling lousy after drinking diet snapple. I felt sluggish and my stomach was upset afterward. I think for me it was the sweetner used so I stopped drinking it and have been off ever since.

Best of luck!

Cleveland Bob

Another of the few males here.

Cleveland Bob

Ruth,

I can't speak for Fenway but, I've been to Jacobs Field 3X this year and it's just a good idea if you bring your own food. That way you don't have to worry about any ingredients or cross contamination, etc.

Most ballparks will allow you to bring in a soft cooler so I packed some sandwiches, crackers and fruit. As long as you don't have any cans or bottles you shouldn't have a problem. I know this doesn't help for wanting a hot dog at the game but, it's better safe than sorry.

Best of Luck,

GO TRIBE!

Cleveland Bob

I think it's a combination of being Celiac and a Psychological thing. We are limited in the things we can eat so I tend to obsess about or enjoy a particular item (Rice Pudding for example) for several days at a time. It then manifests itself into an emotional state (almost like a protest) against everything we can't have anymore. I know I am doing it but must allow myself a few days to get the emotion out of my system before coming back down to earth.

Personally, when I am feeling well is the most dangerous time for me because I then want to wander and eat different foods (gluten-free foods but things I haven't eaten in a while). Last week it was Ice Cream. I have learned (the hard way) that I need to steer the straight-and-narrow course until my intestine heals up.

Best Of Luck To All!

Cleveland Bob

I've taken the 150mg dose with no problems.

Cleveland Bob

Jenvan-

Your Dad is from Middleburgh Heights, huh? I live in Parma Heights which is right next to Middleburgh/Berea.

Drop me a line if you ever come this way and my wife and I could meet you are your husband somewhere.

Cleveland Bob

Carrie,

I've noticed a drop-off in my athletic ability. Before I got sick with celiac disease I was playing men's fastpitch baseball. I decided to take this year off as I didn't think I had the energy to play 9-inning games. I don't really get tired but, I've noticed that if I do too much I get light headed a bit and have to sit down.

I do walk a lot and bicycle some as well. I have been playing co-ed softball 1x per week and so far I've faired pretty well. I think I'm still recovering and slowly getting better (Knock-on-wood) so I hope to see my energy level pick-up some and start doing more physical activity.

Cleveland Bob

Lucky28-

Don't fret.....Slip-ups happen to all of us. This past weekend I almost ate a piece of hot dog bun at a cookout. I realized after I put the piece in my mouth and spit-it-out. So-far I'm not showing any negative signs from my near-miss.

Best of luck and hope you feel better!

Cleveland Bob

I believe the two are inter-related. It just seems to make common sense when you think about it.

I actually started a topic on this a while back which you san see by going to Open Original Shared Link

Best of Luck!

Cleveland Bob

Huge Baseball fan......GO TRIBE! (I also like the Cubbies).

College Football = OU Bobcats & OSU Buckeyes (Can't watch Pro Football Anymore After the Browns Left in '95....sellout jerk Modell!)

Hockey = NY Rangers (They stink but it goes along with rooting for underdogs like the Indians and Cubs).

I also enjoy playing basketball (Although I HATE Pro-Basketball), baseball & softball.

Cleveland Bob

My experience with celiac disease and going to the Doctor is that I have come to learn what an un-exact science medicine is. I always thought with all the technology etc. that medicine was more specific in its diagnosis and treatments....Wrong. This seems especially true when dealing with celiac disease!

Your best bet is to listen to what your body is telling you because nobody knows you like you do.

Best of Luck!

Cleveland Bob

I have gastritis, acid reflux and celiac disease. I think they are all inter-related based on the damage in the small intestine. If you think about it the food isn't being properly digested and is causing your digestive system to work harder. All that extra stress (and gas) leads to more problems which brings about the GERD and gastritis in the stomach.

Hang in there.....it takes time but you will start to feel better.

Cleveland Bob

Sheila,

Either way it's no fun (I feel lousy today, too). Hopefully we'll get over this soon and enjoy some sunshine.

Best of Luck!

Cleveland Bob

Steve-o,

I too was experiencing problems after eating gluten-free bread (or pancakes, etc.). I read somewhere that starches and complex sugars are the hardest things to digest (for those of us who are still recovering) so I have pretty much eliminated them from my diet.

Try staying away from rice and other starches and see how you feel. I do better with less carbs and more protein and it's the best I have felt since going gluten-free.

Best of luck!

Cleveland Bob

Susan,

When I'm feeling lousy or my belly is hurting Pepto is the only thing that brings me relief. I keep a bottle at work and a bottle at home. I also carry some tablets with me if I go out (Just In Case) and have not had any problem with them.

Best Of Luck!

Cleveland Bob

Sex: YES - AS MUCH AS MY WIFE WILL ALLOW

Age: 37

Date started gluten free diet: December 3, 2004

Suffer from the following on a regular basis since starting treatment:

Constipation - NO

Diarrhoea - SELDOM

Abdominal pain - SELDOM

Indigestion - SOMETIMES

Acid reflux - YES

Other related problems - MUSCLE ACHES

I have gastritis, acid reflux and celiac disease. I think they all play into or off one another. I don't know which started first but regardless it's real fun trying to decide what to do when you don't know which disorder is causing the symptoms, etc.

Best of luck!

Cleveland Bob

Hello all newbies.....

I have been gluten-free since December 2004 and was wondering how other newbies feel on a day-to-day basis?

It has taken me 5-months of being on the gluten-free diet before I have seen any kind of real improvement and even then it's not an everyday occurrence. I still have the occassional unexplained days where I just don't feel that great. I have taken the York Labs FoodScan test and am awaiting the results to see if I am allergic to anything else I am eating (They are very slow at that place!).

Rate your overall health based on the following scale and let's see where the numbers fall:

1 = I Feel Lousy

2 = I Feel So-So

3 = I Feel Okay

4 = I Feel Fine

5 = I feel Good/Normal

For me April was a 2. I had some other stress in my life as I was broad-sided by a woman who ran a red light and totaled my Van (Thank You God for lettimg me and my kids walk away unharmed).

May has seen an improvement and I would rate it 3+ (And I pray that I continue to show improvement).

Thanks for Playing!

Cleveland Bob

skbird & jenvan,

I use products from Dr. Shulze's line of herbal remedies. You can find them at www.herbdoc.com (1-800-HERB-DOC).

The liver/gallbladder flush is a liquid supplement that you add to water and drink 2-4 times a day. It taste's terrible but otherwise I have had no other ill effects from it. It contains Milk Thistle Seed, Dandelion Root, Oregon Grape Root, Gentian Root, Wormwood Leaf/Flower, Black Walnut Hull, Yellow Ginger Root, Garlic Bulb & Fennel Seed.

I am also brewing/drinking Dr. Shulze's Detox Tea which is good for stomach problems as well as the kidney's & bladder (And this one actually taste's good!)

Dr. Shulze has a catalog of herbal remedies for various conditions. You don't have to pay any membership fee's to order and they usually ship pretty fast.

Best of Luck!

Cleveland Bob

Turtle,

I did a colon clense when I first got sick (before I knew I had celiac disease) and I think it does help. I also believe in drinking a lot of water to flush your system out. I have read up a bit on natural/herbal healings and they (herbalist Dr's) say that it all starts with the colon. I think if your system can handle it and you feel okay....go for it.

Right now I am doing a liver/gallbladder flush as I have read theories where the blood of celiac disease people is carrying too much undigested particles and can cause the liver/gallbladder to work too hard and possibly back-up and store toxins. I seem to be feeling better these last 2-weeks (knock-on-wood) and hope it continues.

Best of luck!

Cleveland Bob

All these symptoms sound like Celiac Disease. There are over 200 different symptoms and each person is different in what they exhibit. The lack of energy or fatigue are classic celiac disease symptoms. The trouble concentrating and attention problems are related to Celiac as well.

Call your Dr. and get a blood test done against Celiac and see what comes up.

Best of Luck!

Cleveland Bob

Peaches,

I prefer Tinkyada Pasta for my macaroni but whatever brand you choose is fine. I use Helmann's Mayo, French's Mustard, Hard Boiled Eggs, Celery, Purple Onions, Black Olives, Pepperoni, Salt, Pepper and Paprika. All these imgredients can be used to your liking or substituted for others you might like better. Also, depending upon how creamy you like your macaroni salad will determine how much Mayo you use. Cook the pasta, cool it under cold water & drain real well. Mix everything together in a large bowl and Enjoy!

Cleveland Bob

Laurie,

You might want to look into going to your local library and checking out some gluten-free cookbooks (By Bette Hagman). This way you start to become comfortable with gluten-free foods and don't spend money on something you might not enjoy later. And, if you really find some recipe's you like you can copy them down or buy the book later.

Also, a lot of grocery stores are starting organic sections which contain gluten-free items as well. At my local grocery store I can get gluten-free cereal, gluten-free pasta, gluten-free cookies, gluten-free soups, rice cakes, tortilla chips, almond milk, soy milk, etc., etc.

It does seem very overwhelming at the beginning but over time you will become more comfortable with shopping and eating gluten-free.

Best of Luck!

Cleveland Bob

Come to my town, too (I smell a franchise opportunity brewing.......)

Cleveland Bob