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  1. Fey
    I have been gluten-free since June, no cheating with only a handful of CC problems. I went gluten-free due to a migraine that lasted several weeks without relief, and that went away within 24 hours of going gluten-free. I have also experienced relief from other symptoms (anxiety, depression, joint pain from my lupus, less fibromyalgia flares, etc), so my...
  2. Fey
    At first I thought changing hair products was overkill, but then I realized that I touch my hair Open Original Shared Link and I often eat finger foods and touch my lips with my fingers. As others have mentioned, anything you wear can end up in your mouth, and I think a lot depends on your personal habits. My eye make-up, for example, I'm not too worried...
  3. Fey
    - Within the first couple of hours: major C, followed by random anxiety attacks that aren't justifiable and come out of nowhere. - First 24-48 hours: extreme moodiness, and headaches that don't go away with my trustworthy Excedrin Migraine... if 4 Excedrins don't get rid of the headache, I know I have a major gluten-triggered migraine on its way. - Next...
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    ARCHIVED Celiac And Anxiety?

    Fey replied to S<3's topic in Coping with Celiac Disease

    My anxiety has decreased about 80% since going gluten-free. Two and a half years ago, I'd quit my job, couldn't drive due to blacking out from anxiety in my car, had problems going to public places like grocery stores, and I was pretty much agoraphobic and depressed. Took a few months (last year) of trying different medications to get me to the point...
  5. Fey
    Yes, it's a risk eating out-- or eating in. Any meals prepared by other people could contain sneaky gluten, and even food we prepare could have traces still. I went gluten-free due to a month-long migraine that wouldn't quit... it quit after 24 hours of being gluten-free. Last Friday I wasn't able to pack my own lunch, and decided to order a gluten...
  6. Fey
    From what I've seen in this board so far, it's common to feel worse on the diet before you feel better. If any of your tests were high enough to concern/impress your doctor, it suggests there's a lot of damage already done to your system, which means your immune AND digestive system are affected, not to mention neurological, dermatological and other complications...
  7. Fey
    I have the same issue. I'm trying magnesium supplements, Pearls acidophilus, lots of fruit... and when it gets too bad, I try Target brand's women laxatives. They're easier on my system.
  8. Fey
    A few days after going gluten free I also had awfully itchy skin, though mine was food/medication related, I believe. Hives and the whole nine yards. To be safe, I did get gluten free shampoo, conditioner and soap. I'm still itchy occasionally, but it doesn't stick around.
  9. Fey
    My mom had low BP issues, and ate olives in bulk. Easy and quick snack
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    ARCHIVED Headaches?

    Fey replied to texasgirl19's topic in Related Issues & Disorders

    A month-long migraine was what made me research Celiac and gluten-free diets. I've had daily headaches for YEARS that would subside with a daily dose of 2-6 Excedrin Migraines per day. Then this migraine came that nothing would fix it, including every migraine medication out there... I spent an entire month nauseous and sick. Second day of being fully...
  11. Fey
    Hey guys, Thanks for all the suggestions. Got new cutting board, utensils (bright red & in separate drawer so my SO won't use them by mistake), set of pots and pans. Working craaaazy hours, but it seems the fatigue is finally on its way out. I had bad C last week, and took a cocktail of lax, acidophilus bifidus, magnesium and fruit... after...
  12. Fey
    Those sound a lot like my anxiety attacks. When they were really bad, I couldn't go into stores without getting the racing heart/difficulty breathing. I also had them in my car, which is why I stopped driving for almost 2 years. Then I began having them as a passenger, out of the blue. My anxiety has dropped about 80% since starting the gluten-free...
  13. Fey
    I have been wondering about shaving creams and DH. If a shaving cream contains gluten and if there are antibodies in our blood (and under the skin), it would stand to reason that a nick while shaving could cause a reaction. But I haven't found any info on that :\
  14. Fey
    Thank you! I've had my thyroid checked many times and they never found a problem. Next time I get bloodwork from rheumatologist though, I'll ask for a fresh panel. Also, I do have Lupus as well, so I can explain away all the symptoms just not why they're here *sigh* Stress from going gluten-free, body healing, weather changes, work stress... or gluten...
  15. Fey
    Thanks for all your answers, guys! I "decontaminated" my kitchen two weeks ago and separated everything in the pantry (left side is gluten or unknown, right side if gluten-free, all of my stuff is clipped or sealed. There's one bag of regular flour in the kitchen and it's closed and in a completely separate cabinet from my gluten-free flours and other...
  16. Fey
    *waves* I'm new too! I also was diagnosed with Lupus. Don't remember an ASMA, but I had ANA/RF/SED rate all done during two separate flares that finally led to my diagnosis in 2006. It seems a high number of folks with celiac have also been diagnosed with RA/SLE/Chron's/MS - some might have been misdiagnoses, while in other cases, the auto immune diseases...
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    ARCHIVED Family...

    Fey replied to Bobbijo6681's topic in Coping with Celiac Disease

    I'd start small. I think after a few visits of you eating your own food and feeling AWESOME afterwards, your mother might reconsider this "diet" thing and might even offer to learn more about it from you. If she points out it's silly, just remind her that you're really proud to be able to stick to the diet, and that the consequences of eating gluten can put...
  18. Fey
    Thanks so much! I'll look into those vitamins ASAP. Magnesium and flax seed didn't do anything for me in the past, but I don't know if it was related to absorption issues or not. I'll need to get a new pillcase as well - I have a 7-day that I use for everything, one medicine in each daily compartment, so all of my meds are very likely CCed if one...
  19. Fey
    Thank you so much! I don't drink anything diet, and I've cut my regular sugar/sodium intake by a lot but that's still pretty high. With the fatigue, it's hard not to drink some high-caffeine, high-sugar drinks Not using toaster (nothing to toast. not a huge fan of bread, so until I feel a real craving, not worrying about buying specialty bread...
  20. Fey
    Has anyone else had problems with brain fog getting worse after going Gluten Free? I've been diagnosed with Fibromyalgia since 2004. I'm not new to brain fog, but that and most of my fibro symptoms hadn't been this bad in a very long time. Fatigue during the day accompanied by racing mind/insomnia at bedtime. I'm pretty new to the whole thing. This...
  21. Fey
    Breakfast: sliced mangoes. banana and strawberry juice (blended, not store bought). rice crackers. fruit bar. gluten-free deviled eggs (might've been a mistake, ow). Lunch: Lentil soup with dinner leftovers. Dinner: Think I'm making stir fry (minus the sauce... not making that mistake again. maybe I'll get some gluten-free Kraft sauce) My feet...
  22. Fey
    When I was 15, I started having this issue that involved puffy joints at first, which then led to puffiness through my body - usually after eating mall food. Sometimes it was just hands and feet, and I'd get this dizzy feeling then swell up. Sometimes my entire body would swell up. The swelling would get worse in the sun or heat, while the joint pain would...
  23. Fey
    Thanks for sharing! My mom and every single one of her sisters have been diagnosed with herniated discs with ZERO trauma. They also all have varying degrees of digestive issues - my aunts are luckier and just have upper GI issues after drinking beer (and they all love beer), whereas my mom and I suffer more of lower GI issues (mainly, constipation of epic...
  24. Fey
    I've been in the US for 9 years now, but I grew up in Brazil. Remembering a lot of Brazilian food is naturally gluten free (including omg COOKIES!), yesterday I went to the International Food Store to get some items. Then I noticed that EVERY PACKAGE was labeled with "CONTAINS GLUTEN/DOES NOT CONTAIN GLUTEN" and I almost cried at the store. It was so...
  25. Fey
    I heard the same, not sure about it. Boar's Head states all of their lunchmeat is free of gluten and MSG, so I'm buying their stuff.
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