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  1. Kay DH
    Thanks for the information, Rebecca. I'll check it out.
  2. Kay DH
    I wish they had tests in which you didn't need to poison yourself. The genetic test doesn't require this, but it only indicates if you have the HLA DQ2 or (and) DQ8 gene(s), not if celiac is activated. I doubt it would help if you map out what you eat in terms of nutrition, because doctors are very lacking in this knowledge, too. Perhaps a note from a nutritionist...
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    ARCHIVED Is It In My Head?

    Kay DH replied to Braewyn's topic in Doctors

    It is a common thread on this forum. Doctors have a generally very-low level of knowledge about celiac and gluten sensitivity. The GI I went to said I only have a 10% chance of celiac because of my (multiple) symptoms when I eat gluten and genetics (HLA-DQ8 gene). He decided I have diverticulitis instead (negative) and only did 1 endoscopy biopsy (negative...
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    Yes. I run bread that is stale or didn't turn out (hockey puck) through a food processor and then store it in bags in the freezer. If the cornbread flavor is strong, then you might need to add more spices when you make things, but it should work out. Even coffee cakes can be pulverized and used as crumb toppings for pies.
  5. Kay DH
    Only about 3% of people that have celiac are diagnosed with it. The 97% were not tested, or the tests were negative. Even if a person does not have celiac they can still have an immune response to gluten, or gluten sensitivity. Your symptoms are very similar to celiac symptoms. My symptoms started more than a year ago, after getting the flu. I've been...
  6. Kay DH
    Celiac and gluten sensitivity are overwhelming in the beginning, in terms of food, emotions, and social life. It gets better and easier through time as food choices and other knowledge becomes automatic. You might try a basic diet first, avoiding processed foods, to limit cc. It is also less expensive this way. If your girlfriend hasn't done so, it would...
  7. Kay DH
    You can also open the tin for everyone at work to "enjoy." That would make you look generous while getting rid of the nasty molecules. People are basically clueless, even if they are supportive. I have a friend that was going to bring alcohol-free wine to Xmas, thinking that regular wine had gluten. She is actually quite smart and does cook, but can't...
  8. Kay DH
    I'm from Lakewood. There is a Denver chapter (Open Original Shared Link)for celiac, and they do have various fun events. I imagine there are support groups, but I am new to gluten-free too. You could contact them for info. Perhaps I can help. I've been a bit focused on celiac this year, the grieving, friends not understanding, purging the house of gluten...
  9. Kay DH
    You could contact them at the (above) website and ask for the recipe. I liked the book because it included some of the science and reasons behind recipes. Such as the pasta needs to have a texture like silly putty before it is rolled or extruded. It is my first pasta experience, so I may have had some beginners luck, too. When we made the batch it was...
  10. Kay DH
    Perhaps they have improved the Breadman motors since two of them burned out on me. The Cusinart is a good bread maker. I've been using my Zojirushi for years, and I use it a few times a week. The old Breadman motors couldn't take my abuse (I just threatened to spank the bread makers. I never actually did it).
  11. Kay DH
    I'll admit that I'm prejudiced against bread makers with weaker motors. Two of them have burned up on me over the years. I like the more manly bread makers. Zojirushi is a lot more expensive, but I use it so much that it is worth it for me. It doesn't have a gluten cycle, but I programmed one in.
  12. Kay DH
    Mine was a year in November. Cooking and eating at home is pretty easy, creative, and fun. I voted hard just because of how my diet has affected some work and social friendships, problems with eating out, and it is harder than other diets. My friends sometimes exclude me from gatherings because they "don't have any thing I can eat", even tho I bring my...
  13. Kay DH
    Last night we had gluten-free spaghetti fresh out of a pasta maker. It was great. I used a pasta recipe from "The Gluten-Free Italian Cookbook" by Mary Capone ( Open Original Shared Link ). My SIL lent us her (unused) pasta maker. I won't add the brand except to say I expected a pocket fisherman attachment on it. We had to add a bit more tapioca flour...
  14. Kay DH
    Probably not. The cheap breadmakers tend to be underpowered and non-programmable. gluten-free bread only needs one knead cycle, so it is useful to have a breadmaker that has a gluten-free option, or can be programmed. Otherwise it is better to just use the oven.
  15. Kay DH
    Symptoms are a bit different for each person. GI symptoms tend to resolve fairly quickly, and joint, muscle, neurologic, skin, and other symptoms can take longer. Mine take about a week. Your doctor should refer you to a dietitian knowledgeable about celiac, because gluten is hidden in some processed food. CC is a big problem, especially in the learning...
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