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My opinion on dealing with eating gluten-free in a restaurant is that you need to be very specific without being nasty. Most people are quite willing to accommodate our needs if they understand what you want clearly. For instance, when you're out to breakfast and yes you want the hash browns but not the toast, if the dish shows up with toast, either they...

I have the same issues that the rest of you are noting and the fatigue is overwhelming at times. I can’t seem to tell if taking extra calcium with D helps or not, but I do seem to feel better in the summer when it’s warmer. The joints in my hips are so sore sometimes it is hard to go to sleep so I've been taking a lot of Motrin. Now that the weather is bet...

The important thing to remember is that you're worth it! I look at these items as staples that are necessary items. Personally I do not care for Rice Crispies or corn flakes. They get too soggy and taste like mush. This may sound crazy, but I keep a box of baby rice cereal for mornings that I need to get out extra early. It's not bad with milk, a shake of...

The ideas presented on carrying lists are great, but I tend to double-check, so I like to read the labels on everything. Someone posted here about a year ago to look for single-ingredient foods especially when eating out. That's really helped me alot! In the ongoing attempt to try to stay healthy, I started eating Stoneyfield yogurt. It seemed like a good...

Wow, I guess we are all gluten-free normal!!! THE MOST IMPORTANT THING IS DON'T ANY OF YOU HAVE BABY WIPES????!!!??? At my house, we never stopped buying them even after the children were old enough to deal with the bathroom alone. Believe me, they are a lifesaver even for adults. My doctor recommends using them during a colonoscopy prep. When I tell friends...

I still think lunch at work is the toughest gluten-free meal to plan. My favorite lunches are leftovers...I try to make enough of whatever we are having for dinner and just pop some into a microwave save container to reheat. Also, I like to make a batch of gluten-free soup and freeze individual containers. Annie's makes a good gluten-free mac and cheese that...

Guess that I don't have to blame impending menapause anymore!

One more thought. Miss Robens online store has gluten-free products besides food. Check there for some you may like. Open Original Shared Link Meg

There has been ongoing controversy regarding caffeine vs. the de-caffination process as to which is worse. Personally, I choose to stick with herbal teas that are caffeine-free. Once you choose a flavor you like or enjoy a variety as I do, they are lots of choices. I find tea to be very soothing and it's wonderful with honey. My doctor prescribed Prevacid...

Three nutritionists have told me that skin care products do not cross-over (will not make you sick). But I just can't bring myself to buy anything with wheat in it for myself. I would not even consider any lipstick with wheat as an ingredient. Try Estee Lauder's Intense Lip Creme. I like the Amour Rose. It has long lasting color wihout dyeing or drying out...

Thanks for the tip! I'm going to get some and try it too. Wish I had some right now! That's the great thing about this message board, getting and sharing advice! Meg

73. Force fluids, and then force more fluids. My new favorite is Twining's lemon and ginger tea. Its' caffeine free too so it won't keep you awake. The lemon is perky and the ginger's good for the stomach. Meg

Betty Hagman's flour works out pretty well for most recipes as a substitute for wheat flour. You can but it from Miss Robens online store.

celiac3270, Please send me your list too! Thanks! Meg megfierro@comcast.net