LynnJ
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ARCHIVED What Speech Do You Give To Waiters And Mangers
LynnJ replied to dhiltonlittle's topic in Coping with Celiac Disease
I usually check the restaurant's website first and download a gluten-free menu, if one is available (I have a file folder I keep them all in for handy reference). If the website doesn't have one, I explain that I am gluten-intolerant and ask if they have a gluten-free menu, If they don't, I ask if he or she would please ask the chef what entrees do not contain... -
ARCHIVED Never Ending Search For Flour Substitute In Baking
LynnJ replied to Lgood22573's topic in Coping with Celiac Disease
I use Bob's Red Mill All Purpose Baking Flour and love it! -
My gastroenterologist has advised me against using any products containing Ibuprofen, including name brand Advil, because it is hard on the stomach and can exacerbate the issues I have because of Celiac Disease. I had tried Tylenol, and other acetaminophen based products, and because they did not work as well as Advil on my headaches, I went back to Advil...
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ARCHIVED Dealing With Special Events/catered Events
LynnJ replied to june bug's topic in Coping with Celiac Disease
Similar to previous responses, I contact the organizer of the event to let them know that I am gluten-intolerant, and they have always been very accommodating. My family, as well as my husband's family also are aware of my special dietary needs, and have many gluten-free dishes available at holiday and other family gatherings. I've been very fortunate. -
ARCHIVED More Sensitive To Gluten After Being gluten-free?
LynnJ replied to kpryan's topic in Coping with Celiac Disease
I was diagnosed with Celiac in 1964 when I was 5 years old. Throughout most of my childhood my mom made sure I was gluten-free (well, as much as one can be back then). Because of misdiagnosis in my adult years--one doctor told me I did not have Celiac and was not gluten-intolerant--I went off my diet. Needless to say, about 3 years ago at the age of 48, I...