Jump to content

love2travel

Advanced Members
 View Profile  See their activity

  • Posts

    3,728

  • Joined

  • Last visited

  • Days Won

    21

 Content Type 

Profiles

Forums

Events

Blogs

Latest Celiac Disease News & Research:

Everything posted by love2travel

  1. love2travel
    Awesome news! I just returned from Croatia/Italy and had no problems, either. Italy is particularly knowledgable about celiac disease. I've read time and time again that it is in the top 3 places in the world for being informed. In fact, it is mandatory that by the age of 5 everyone gets tested for celiac disease. It was so lovely feeling "safe" and...
  2. love2travel
    I finally got around to checking and yes, we can get some in Canada! I just checked the website and am astonished at all the yummy-looking flavours available. Key lime pie? Chocolate chip cookie dough? Where have I been?
  3. love2travel
    So true. I definitely needed a diagnosis - not just to believe I have Celiac but it turns out that my fibromyalgia was diagnosed as a result. Not that there is a lot I can do for that, anyway, but it sure answers a lot of questions I had. Many pieces of the puzzle are now fitting together. It also made my family members' decision easier to get tested...
  4. love2travel
    It depends on how dire the situation was and where the island was located. What natural foods fruits, veg, herbs, roots, nuts would be available? Is there fresh water? Are there cannibals on this island? What types of venomous creatures are located there and how big are they? All that aside, I would like to think I would not resort to gluten but...
  5. love2travel
    Hi, Sylvia! Do you get many tornado warnings?
  6. love2travel
    It IS amazing - to us, anyway! It would only suit those who love seclusion in solid forest and vineyards with unending birdsong and old stone houses with shutters, exposed stone interior, original exposed beams and gigantic indoor and outdoor fireplaces. It's small, not luxurious or pretentious at all, but just as we like it! Packed with character and...
  7. love2travel
    Hi, IrishHeart!! I agree. When my doctor told me he suspected I had celiac I was stunned because I did not get sick or exhibit GI symptoms and so on. However, I now see how all my miscarriages were related. So, I had my scope/biopsies done to prove I didn't have it but sure enough - my results were overwhelmingly positive. The shock has long...
  8. love2travel
    It is miraculous that I was able to walk the day after the trip. I'm so pleased because I did something incredibly scary and feel it was such an accomplishment. I wrote notes in my journal so I would remember this for the next trip and avoid all that icky fear. There just are no words to describe the sublime beauty of Croatia. I would fail miserably...
  9. love2travel
    Have been away but now that I'm back I'm cooking up a storm! We are having: Baby Back Ribs with Rub and Apple Butter Bourbon Glaze Roasted Potato Salad Grilled Corn on the Cob with Spicy Herb Compound Butter Cornbread
  10. love2travel
    Although I do not experience GI issues with gluten, I WOULD NEVER CHEAT! To me it is all or nothing. I think long term. My husband and family need me.
  11. love2travel
    It's been nearly a month since I last posted. My husband and I have been on a glorious vacation to our lovely house in Croatia for three weeks. I had SO much fear and trepidation prior to the trip that I had to request Ativan for short-term anxiety. The reason for that fear was knowing the agonizing back/hip/rotator cuff/herniated disc/fibro pain I would...
  12. love2travel
    Not knowing really is difficult, isn't it? It is hard to move forward until you know something either way. I really hope you hear something Friday so you at least know how to proceed. Believe me - I thought of cancelling our trip many, many times but just did it, although I know it would hurt incredibly. It was a huge chance but I took it and man...
  13. love2travel
    Having just returned from a three-week vacation in Europe I would say don't cancel your vacation! It really is easier than you think. When you worry about something that COULD happen and avoid it it is called fear avoidance - I had that for ages with my horrific chronic back pain and fibromyalgia. I would always ask, "What if...". Usually those what ifs...
  14. love2travel
    Seriously? It's about time! I am often envious of all the interesting gluten-free products available in the US but not in Canada. YAY!!
  15. love2travel
    As a Master Gardener I garden organically BUT in your situation one thing you can do is dip a sponge into Roundup and dab it on the thistle, carefully avoiding surrounding lawn or whatever. But as you know, that can take even longer than gluten-free shopping! Man, I detest those things! If even a teeny bit of the root is nicked more roots appear. ...
  16. love2travel
    My husband is a chartered accountant and so knows a lot about this (and his wife has Celiac Disease!) - don't forget to get a letter from your doctor with your Celiac diagnosis in case it is requested by Revenue Canada. If you register with the Celiac Association you may get discounts at a few stores (I've heard of a couple in Alberta that offer 10% off with...
  17. love2travel
    Thanks for this! I live in Alberta but used to live in Saskatoon and still visit regularly. To the Saskatoon list I will add: - Truffles Bistro (they are well trained in gluten-free stuff) - plus it is one of the top restauraunts in the city which means yummy food! The chef is superb (a chef de cuisine - one of the top in Canada) and the menu is extremely...
  18. love2travel
    Open Original Shared Link Has anyone else tried these?
  19. love2travel
    Our natural food store carries them - perhaps check at yours?
  20. love2travel
    Welcome here! You're going to find this quite a special group, I'm sure! It is reassuring to know that there are so many going through the same sort of thing. Don't forget you are not alone in this!
  21. love2travel
    We had some lovely local plump gluten-free pork Cumberland sausages with garlic and buttermilk mashed potatoes and brown butter herb roasted carrots. Bangers and Mash it is called. Oh, and caramelized onion red wine sauce as is traditionally served with it. gluten-free brownies for dessert.
  22. love2travel
    It truly wasn't bad at all. Sure, it was a pain drinking a gallon of stuff, but it was liquidy like water, not thick or weirdly textured. It gives you frequent diarrhea but it was nowhere near as yucky as I thought it would be. The worst part for me was not being able to drink anything for nearly 18 hours - my scopes were scheduled late the next day and...
  23. love2travel
    Just a tip - prior to my colonoscopy I was told not to drink anything red or orange as it could be misconstrued as blood. I just drank lots and lots of water.
  24. love2travel
    I have not found any cookies/baked treats that I find palatable so make my own - usually shortbread, chocolate chip, brownies or butterscotch brownies, meringues, banana bread...but then I love baking.
  25. love2travel
    When I get D (it is rare) I consume more fibre and that ALWAYS works. Women are to have 25 g of fibre per day; men 30 g. Apparently we only get about 10 g per day on average! Some days I struggle to get enough fibre in my diet.
×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

NOTICE: This site places This site places cookies on your device (Cookie settings). on your device. Continued use is acceptance of our Terms of Use, and Privacy Policy.