Charlie's Girl

Oops- posted twice.

LOVE Eminence!

I got the same list and wrote them back to ask about under eye cream. At first she told me none of their under eye creams were gluten free. I told her their bearberry eye cream is listed (somewhere) online as gluten free. She double checked and indeed it is gluten free.

Hello

We double checked the ingredient list and yes, the bearberry eye cream is indeed gluten free.

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Never tried to make it without eggs, but I make the pizza crust without dairy. I use almond milk and just leave out the parm. I don't think leaving the eggs will work unless you also add some xanthan gum. Does the egg-replacer have xanthan? The egs make it chewy/stretchy so I can see why it would be terrible without eggs.

I will put xanthan gum on my shopping list. Thanks for the feedback. I'll post here if and when I figure this out.

I used to make chebe with water all the time and it was ok. Never tried eggless though. Maybe one of these substitutes might work better than Ener-G. Open Original Shared Link (I read somewhere that flaxseed meal works too)

Thanks for the link- I'll let you know if I figure this out.

Ooops- meant to write Original Almond Milk in my first post.

So- I see from the responses that other folks have made it with almond milk. I knew it was the eggs.

There isn't any xanthan gum in the Ener G egg replacer- nor is there any in the Chebe. Perhaps I'll try adding xanthan.

Had an interesting conversation with a baker today. They offer gluten free cupcakes and she said they found it better to add the potato starch last and mix it in gently- taking care not to over mix. Don't know what this means for the Chebe-but I'll keep that in mind.

Any other ideas?

Thanks everyone for your help!

Anyone ever successfully made Chebe bread without eggs or dairy? I read so many good things here and elsewhere that I really wanted to like it. I made it with Ener G Egg Replacer and Original Milk.

It was AWFUL!

Any luck anyone? Any suggestions?

Thanks folks.

First of all, you guys are awesome! I

About good thyroid forums, i recommend the one by Mary Shomon, at Open Original Shared Link . There is a tiny red link my forums there. It used to be in delphiforums but about.com changed formats for all its forums, but ther still are links from the delphi celaic forum to the about.com thyroid forum in related forums for example.

The people are mostly from the U.S, but the expertise there is the best.

Someone mentioned Eurpe, if you speak german, the ht-mb forum is very good.

Thank you so much! I'll check it out. I think getting my thyroid balanced out will be key to finding my optimal health- it's been lost for so long- I was wondering if I would ever find it again.

I started taking levothyroxin and after three days I'm totally freaking out - the internal shaking got very bad and my hands visibly tremble, I'm again losing balance when I look up, I got very irritable and severely depressed. Fatigue, muscle weakness and neuropathy returned too. Could all this be a reaction to levothyroxin itself or should I look for other culprits? Especially the depression feels exactly like glutening. I have a mild allergy reaction to the pill - upset, swollen stomach and itching but I thought I'd give it a try anyway (stupid me).

I'm getting quite frustrated with again. I went to my dr because I felt sick for months and nothing seemed to help - blood test showed elevated TSH. Dr assures me I can't feel any symptoms yet as my T4 and T3 level are still within normal = problem solved, I don't have symptoms. I go to a specialist, I'm told I'm still too young to feel symptoms of hypothyroidism so the symptoms are probably something else like stress. She prescribes me levothyroxin anyway and tells me to come back in three months time for blood tests (antibodies and thyroid hormones) to see if it helped. Now the pills just make me sicker. It drives me nuts. I've got enough of being told I'm not sick and getting meds that don't work. Sorry for the ranting.

Hope you are finding some relief and the answers you need. I have been having problems getting my dose at the correct level. I have read many people's posts on how great they feel when they find the correct dosage. Stay strong. We're all pulling for you.

I have been on the thyroid forums for years, and it is very common to have over-dosing symptoms in the first three-four days.

Can you recommend a "good" thyroid forum. I too am experiencing thyroid dosing problems and would love to know which forum/s you like.

I am so sorry this happened to you. Hope this glutening passes quickly.

Me thinks you get to pick another day for a birthday do-over!

Feel better...... happy birthday(?)

Not sure how much I can help but I have acid reflux and gastritis and find that after a few glutenings close to together these conditions will flare up. I usually eat very plain and very strict for a couple of weeks and drink coconut water. It really soothes and some research says it can help to heal the lining of your GI tract.

I would definately see a doctor as soon as I could!

Thanks for the feedback, Miss Lynneelise. I get so ditzy when the brain fog hits- it is nice to hear from someone who is feeling sane.

I am eating plain- simple food and will pick up some coconut water tomorrow at Trader Joe's. I got turned on to coconut water at Bikram Yoga- everyone there is addicted to it. Going to the doctor's office Monday for my blood tests and I'll check in with the nurse about my chest pains.

Love the fruit carving. Do you do other carvings/artwork?

Thanks again.

First- let me begin with- I am fairly certain I am getting CC'ed as I have all the other symptoms: depression, brain fog, really bad D, sleep disturbances, body aches and pains, etc. I am working on this situation at home. This latest bout has gone on for two plus weeks. It is a tough situation with my 82 year old mother. I do not have anywhere else for her to go.

For the past month or so- I have horrible chest pains when I try to swallow food. It is in the solar plexus area and radiates out through my breasts. My acid reflux is worse too.

I just started Naturethroid for hypothyroid in September. I am due for a blood test to check my levels. Should I be checking anything else? I am on supplements for low vitamin D, low ferritin, probiotics, digestive enzymes, Isocort, etc....

I also started asthma medicine- Dulera 100 mg. 2X per day and Proventil for "emergencies" and before exercise this past September. I called the Dulera manufacturer and they said they are gluten free. Proventil is on the gluten free Rx list.

This week I went to the allergist and he doubled my Dulera to 200 mg. twice per day. Do asthma medicines or inhalers cause GERD/acid reflux in anyone on the forum?

Before I went gluten free- I had the same chest pains. I am thinking it is from the last month or so of accidental glutenings. I don't want to write everything off to glutening. As my friend SandSurfGirl learned- sometimes we have other medical issues.

Should I request another endoscopy? Are there other conditions I should be looking for?

Any home remedies- besides the obvious gluten free diet?

Thanks for all your help.

I am thankful for all of the help and advice I have received from the good folks on this forum. From the answers I receive using the search function to the people who respond directly to my inquiries- you have all made my life so much easier. A special thanks to the folks who have taken the time to create and maintain this community. You are helping so many people each and every day. I know how much everyone appreciates having a safe and reliable place to come for support and information.

Thank you one and all.

Happy Thanksgiving Silly Yaks and Those Who Love Them!

You will want some b12, too. This helps you use the iron. It's best to take iron by itself. Especially not with calcium foods like dairy, brewed beverages, grains. It will absorb better. When I was very anemic I took 325 mg twice a day. No food or drink other than water 1 hour before and 2 hours after. If it really bothered me, I ate some banana.

I take mine with a time release Vitamin C because ( I thought) somebody somewhere told me it would absorb better in an acidic environment.

I also take B12 - but later in the day.

ok, so I thought my levels were ok, but I was mistaken. I'm anemic and my Vit D level is only 15! (should be 30-100) My dr. prescribed some Vit D that I will get today and I bought iron yesterday and it ripped up my stomach...yuck! Does anybody have any recommendations for a form of iron that's better on your stomach?

Also, I sent my dr. an email already...but I'm scared. With this low of VitD should I get checked out for other bone issues?? I've been taking martial arts classes 2-3 times a week for 2 yrs and now I realize why I've been in so much pain...that it's not totally due to the classes! I'm wondering if I should take a break from it until my levels get higher??

My knees are really sore today!

Feeling like an old lady!!

Kim

While I can't offer you any advice about martial arts- I can tell you that you should be able to correct your vitamin deficiencies. I too am anemic and had even lower Vitamin D than you. I have been on iron supplements for 20 years. I take Slow Fe and it does not bother my ever so sensitive stomach. I found out about the Vitamin D levels in May and began taking 5000 IU daily. Coincidentally- my mother found out she was deficient and went on the once a week pill from the pharmacist. Both our levels are up already. I am due for another blood test and suspect they'll be even better.

And we are feeling better.

Rumour has it- as your body heals from the damage cause by Celiac disease- you'll be able to absorb vitamins and nutrients. Fancy that.

I looked at the bottle this morning and it is the Suave Naturals for Kids not a baby wash like I thought. Don't want you searching the wrong aisle. It is in a white bottle.

Thanks again for the recommendation. I LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!

My husband is from Mexico, and he thinks that because people over there have never talked about celiac disease that it is not a real disease. He is really unsupportive, and so is my mother. My mother has all the same signs, and symptoms for celiac disease, and she does not want to be bothered with going gluten-free or acknowledging that my son might have it as well. Why are people so darn disrespectful; especially family members? My gut feeling is that my son has the disease, and I need to know how to keep him safe from human cross-contamination. My daughters have no symptoms, but I guess that doesn't matter, they could still have it right? I can keep myself gluten-free, but what about my kids? If you have any suggestions, please let me know?

My 82 year old mother lives with me and has cc'ed me on numerous occasions. She, too has many signs of celiac disease as do many of my relatives from her side of the family. I am making the house gluten free little by little and she whines or worse yet does a poor pitiful me aren't I the martyr routine. But I have to do it. I have been so sick for so long and won't get better fighting battles in my own home. I suggest you make your home gluten free. If you eat traditional Mexican food- he may not notice the difference. My mother goes out to lunch at least twice a week and has a church dinner on Tuesdays. As I write this- she is headed off to brunch with her friends. She gets plenty of gluten outside the home. Your husband can too.

I show my mother or read to her posts from this forum. I make sure she is more than aware of any reactions I have. I remind her daily that I am too sick to___________(fill in the blank). It is a constant educational process. You will have to embark on a steady course to educate him. It's not his fault he doesn't understand. He has no prior experience. And you will just have to be strong with your Mom. She must respect you and your children's medical needs. She wouldn't fill him up with candy if he were diabetic- would she? And if she glutens them or you- make sure she shares in the joys of vomiting, D and C. Call her every 20 minutes to let her know you are in the bathroom again.

And always trust your instincts. I believe they are the greatest gift given to women- if only we paid attention to them.

I don't know why people are so disrespectful about celiac disease. I wouldn't be. It's hard enough without having to wage a constant campaign in your own home.

Come here to rant when you need to and revel in your renewed health. Good luck with them.

Yesterday I made Gluten Free Pantry Scones. I used Ener G instead of eggs and almond milk plus apple cider vinegar instead of buttermilk. I used Earth Balance instead of butter. No dairy for me. I added raisins (no berries for me either ).

Everyone loved them and no one guessed they were gluten free. The entire dozen were gone before the end of the evening.

I am so in need of a gluten free night out!!

Let's do it!

Yes! You and Wolicki and I need to go out to dinner. She and I are really close friends. Beachwood BBQ!

I'll drive down from the South Bay if you want to make it a foursome.

I've tried several and always go back to OTC Slow Fe- I have no side effects from it. I take it with a gluten free time release Vitamin C as Vitamin C is supposed to help with the absorption. I have been taking iron for 20 plus years and tested ok for iron but low ferritin levels. Hmph- celiac- go figure.

Thanks. I needed this.

I really appreciate you taking the time to post this message of hope.

((((hugs))))

A Democratic conspiracy against a prominent Republican with a big audience. . That's the joke I heard.

Tee Hee

We Democrats are educated too!

Yeah- I was actually trying (and failing) at a reference as to why the folks at MS Omni Media wouldn't know (or care) about EH-daytime's favorite Republican- guess it didn't come out right. I'll blame this (and everything else) on brain fog.