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  1. hawkgirl98
    I had mine done last summer. I got an IV shortly after I arrived (I hate needles, so that was probably the worst part for me) - and that's what they used to administer the anesthesia. I was completely out and I think the whole thing was pretty fast. My throat wasn't sort at all afterwards. Since it was summer, I think I just wore shorts and a t-shirt...
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    I flew Aer Lingus last summer and had a decent experience. On one leg, the entree probably would've been fine except it was fish and I don't care for seafood. But there was also a little salad and some veggies and some fruit. My only complaint on either leg was they substituted a roll with Mary's Gone Crackers and I absolutely hate those - I think they...
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    I always ask ahead of time about what will be served and specific ingredients and I've found people to be really understanding. Sometimes it turns out some things are already planned that are naturally gluten-free. Went to a party a few weeks ago where spinach dip was on the menu - the dip itself was gluten-free, but would be accompanied by pita bread. ...
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    I have never had a problem with Hershey's kisses - eat them all the time. But I do get sick from Lay's Stax, so I think that could be the culprit.
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    I usually say I have a gluten allergy - as Emily said, I think people just understand the idea of a food allergy better. I personally don't like saying Celiac because it usually requires additional explanation (most people I meet don't know what it is so when I was originally diagnosed I'd end up spending 10 minutes explaining it all). And I don't like...
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    Interesting question. My dad has been diagnosed for about 8 years and while he doesn't affirmatively "cheat" like your co-worker, he also is not nearly as careful as I am. For example, he recently visited and we went out for brunch. We both ordered egg dishes that included "breakfast potatoes." I asked how they were prepared and it turned out they were...
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    While granola bars are out, Nature Valley does have a nut bar that is gluten free - it's called something like Roasted Almond Crunch and the box says very clearly gluten free across the front. I snack on them all the time. They can be as much as $4.69 a box in some stores, but Target generally has them for less than $3 a box.
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    I just had the endoscopy and biopsy done in June and ended up paying around $200 out of pocket after insurance. I want to say the actual cost was around $1,000. The worst part for me was getting the IV with the drugs to knock me out because I HATE needles. Felt fine once I came to. They told me I might have a sore throat, but I didn't. Just felt a bit tired...
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    Thanks. I have seen the Planters mixes but they cost like twice as much as other nuts and I'm on a really tight budget so I'd been avoiding them. Don't live near a Wegmans so that's not an option. I'm thinking this may just be in my head - I think it can be easy to blame every adverse feeling on being glutened when really it's something else causing...
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    Before being diagnosed in May, I used to eat almonds and walnuts all the time. To my great dismay, I discovered that the nuts I usually bought at Walgreens contained a statement that they are processed in a facility that also processes wheat, among other things, and thus may contain wheat. I've found other brands that don't say anything about possible cross...
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    I live in Chicago and have been to 2 different Walgreens here and they have both been totally willing to call drug companies to check for gluten in my prescriptions.
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    I have run 3 marathons, one since being diagnosed with Celiac. I brought a baggie of raisins with me on my long training runs and during the marathon itself and I found those worked great. They're light on sodium but have plenty of potassium. I had read an article in a fitness magazine recommending them as a natural alternative to the gels. I also drink...
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    I apologize for my ignorance, but why does this matter? I am recently diagnosed but 3 other members of my family were diagnosed years ago. No one pays attention to what is contained in makeup, shampoo, etc - my understanding as well from multiple books I have read is that the danger to your small intestine is strictly from ingesting gluten. Now something...
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    So to my and my doctor's surprise, my biopsy came back totally normal. Any ideas why this could be??? He is going to have me come in for the genetic test now and see what that shows. For now I am going to stay gluten free, although because I did not have bad or consistent symptoms, it's hard to tell if I am really feeling all that better. Plus, I was...
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    Thanks. I got the blood test results a month ago and went gluten-free right away. Hard to say if I noticed a difference because I wasn't having serious or even daily symptoms. Celiac runs in my family (dad, aunt and cousin although none have been biopsy-confirmed) so I've been on the lookout for it and after experiencing a variety of minor issues the last...
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    I was diagnosed with Celiac via blood test about a month ago and went into today for an endoscopy. The notes when I left said it was "normal" but that a biopsy of my small intestine was done and my doctor will call me with those results sometime next week. My blood test results were as follows: Deamidated Gliadin Abs, IgA 51.3H (limit 0.0-10.0) Deamidated...
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