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The drug they gave me was for "conscious sedation," but once that stuff went into my IV, the next thing I remember is getting wheeled back to the recovery area. I slept and laid around the rest of the day, but it was really no big deal--and I was *terrified* of having the procedure done. Just make sure to have someone there with you to drive you home and have it in the morning since you can't eat or drink after midnight. I took the day off from work but was fine to go back to teaching the next day.

Good luck--I hope they can figure out what's going on.

Yeah, I even knew it was going to happen for a few weeks now (I read a lot of spoilers!), and I was still "ugh-ed" out. I just don't think their friendship had that level to it--ever. At least it looks like it was just a drunken hookup and not more than a one time thing.

I hate that we have to wait another two weeks for a new show, too!

Most cheese is gluten-free; there are apparently some shredded cheeses that are separated by wheat, but I've never personally seen them. I've also heard to watch out for cheese blends with herbs and such. There is also some controversy about blue cheese since it can start out from bread mold, but I don't eat it (never liked it!), so I don't know the actual answer to that. So, if it's hard, pure cheese, it's gluten-free.

All fresh veggies are gluten-free; you just need to be aware of canned veggies with stuff added to it, but all of DelMonte veggies are gluten-free, according to their website.

I still get cramps and diarrhea fairly often, and I take Immodium for it when it's bad. It always helps my cramps immediately, and I've never had the side effect you've mentioned. However, I would imagine that taking Tylenol or something may also help, and perhaps she would want to try that if the Immodium has caused her problems in the past.

Also, Pepto Bismal is gluten-free (the liquid is last I heard), but it always made me nauseous, so I personally avoid it, but that's something else that she may want to consider, since other people swear by it.

I hope she begins feeling better soon!

The only time I have ordered from them I ordered tuna steaks. I emailed them and they got back to me within hours...and this was on a Sunday! They informed me that they were gluten-free, and the tuna was great. They were very helpful, so maybe if you email them about a particular product, they can let you know for sure if it's gluten-free or not. This was over a year ago, though, so maybe their policy has changed, but I was very pleased with them.

I use all Dove lotions. They clearly label for wheat, oats, barley, and rye, and so far, I have not seen one of their body lotions with any of these ingredients. I use several of their different types and have been happy with them all.

I had the same thing for years (I, too, would sometimes get out of bed and run for the door), and now the only time I get them is when I'm glutened, so the diet definitely helped me. Hopefully, it does the same for you, as these "dreams" are horrible!

I agree--booooo!!! The next new show is March 15, so we have to wait two weeks. This is the first show in a long time for me that I've actually looked forward to the next new episode.

About Nars, their stuff is all I use since it's all gluten-free. Also, just an FYI, their skincare is all gluten-free, too. However, I haven't tried it as it's very expensive, but it's there if I ever want to splurge! They are the only company I've found where literally every product is gluten-free, so I feel really safe with them, even if it's costing me a fortune!

I use Dove for almost all my products: facial lotion, body lotion, body wash, hairspray, frizz controller, and often their shampoos/conditioners. I like it a lot. They have a couple of face lotions with oats (I believe they are the sensitive skin varieties of products), but that's the only source of gluten I've seen in any of their products, and I use almost all their stuff, so I feel safe with their products. Plus, I have very dry skin/hair, and their products are very moisturizing--yea Dove!

I loved it, too--I cried through a lot of it! I wonder when the next new episode is?....

Now *that's* love of a show when you name something after a character

How sad is it that I just got home from work, and my first thought is "yippee! Only a few more hours until Grey's!" I've been counting down all week.....

French's mustard is both soy and gluten free. I use it all the time!

Okay, I'm am obsessed with this show. It's absolutely ridiculous. I own both seasons on DVD and have this season on my DVR and have seen most episodes several times. Oh, so sad.

I think Meredith will live and that it will be her mom who dies since she's the one who is going in for heart surgery. I don't think they would have shown Denny and Dylan if Meredith were to really die.

I can't wait for tomorrow night!

I use the Proactiv system, and their products are gluten-free according to their handout that comes with it when you buy the system. But, I only use the three products that come in the pack (and the mask that came with it, too), so I'm not sure about the other products, but I would think they would be gluten-free, too. You could always call them about the other products, if you're unsure, but I would bet they are gluten-free, too, but I don't want to say something that's incorrect.

I second Nutro's Lamb and Rice formula. We have used it for our dog for 1.5 years now, for my own comfort. Also, for treats, Pupperoni

(the regular beef kind) are also gluten-free and are soy-based instead. I used to break out in rashes when my dog licked me when he was eating regular gluten filled food, so it's nice that there are gluten-free options out there!

I use GNC's Soloday, as it's gluten-free, soy free, and dairy free. Plus, it's only $5.50 for a bottle--not bad! I like GNC because they have a lot of products that are gluten-free, and their website is helpful with this, too.

I was just on Vicks' website for Dayquil to see if it's gluten-free, and it says that ALL Vicks products are gluten-free, so you should be good to go!

I don't know what's normal, but I heard back in about 5 days. But, my GI office didn't have a lab on site, so I had to go to the hospital for the tests, so maybe yours will be shorter than that.

I hope you hear soon!

Count me in the group with BIG problems with Depo. I had my period for six months straight when I took that stupid shot, which resulted in my having anemia for awhile. Never again will I have that stupid drug.

But, before (and after) the Depo disaster, I went off the pill without any problems, after having been on it for 5 years or so. I didn't notice anything negative. My period did become more irregular for a bit, but that's all straightened out now. I've been debating going back on it, for cramping reasons, but I don't know if I want to pump hormones into my body again.

Good luck--it should all work out fine.

I have a stupid cold and need something for the sinus pain that I'm now having. I used to use Tylenol cold products, but I called yesterday about their new products (all the "cool burst" items), and they have not yet been tested for gluten. So, I went on Vicks' website, and in their FAQ it states that none of their products contain gluten, which would include DayQuil--yea for us! Just thought I would share for those of us with this stupid cold!

I had that happen the first two months or so after I went gluten-free. Then, suddenly, it disappeared. My body was pretty heavily damaged when I was diagnosed, so I wonder if it was my body's way of detoxing from all the gluten. Being dizzy is no fun, though; I remember having to lay down after eating most evenings. Hopefully, yours will resolve itself and go away on its own.

I'll try to answer as many questions as I can....

I was *terrified* to have my endoscopy, and I just had my first one this past November after being diagnosed via blood tests in November 2004 (I was, and still am, having other issues, so they wanted to rule out things by doing the endoscopy). It was a breeze. All the worry was for nothing (and I'm a big wimp with pain, too). It doesn't hurt at all--they give you an IV for the sedative, and the next thing I remember is being wheeled into the recovery room, where I babbled for a few minutes (I felt a bit loopy after the sedative, but nothing major--more just very sleepy and goofy) and then got dressed and left. My boyfriend drove me home--you definitely shouldn't drive after the sedative they give you. The whole process is only 20 minutes long, max. I slept the rest of the day, off and on, and I did have a mild scratchy throat from the scope, which was gone the next day, but they give you a numbing spray before they put the IV in to numb your throat when the scope goes in. I received my results a few days later via a phone call from my doctor (a lab needs to process the results and examine your biopsy under a microscope), though I did leave the office with pictures of my insides, which was kind of cool, I suppose.

Hang in there, and hopefully you'll have the answers you need soon. Feel free to ask anything you have a question about!

What about picnic type foods, like deviled eggs, potato salad, pasta salad? I use black pepper in all those, but you could easily just omit it. I'm also dairy free, so all those things are dairy free, too.

You could also make honey mustard wings--I make my own honey mustard from a combo of honey, mustard, and mayo--very easy and tastes like restaurant style.

Good luck!

I'm leaving for Walt Disney World in a few days, and I'm excited that it seems to be a gluten-free paradise. However, I am one who chooses to not eat out, as I have multiple food issues, on top of celiac. The last time I ate out I also got violently ill, so I've decided it's not worth it (even though I'm tempted to at Disney.....)

I've emailed the allergies contact at Disney, and they said the turkey legs are gluten-free, soy free, and dairy free. My question, then, is if anyone here has eaten them without issue. I guess I'm mainly worried about cross-contamination here.

Thanks for any help anyone has!