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  1. MelindaLee
    Two years ago...just before I turned 40, I went to my doctor because I had such pain in my hands and shoulders...okay all my joints! that I couldn't even pick up a pen. She sent me to a Rhematologist to rule out Lupis and RA, because me SED rate and ANA was also high. He put me on anti-inflammatories stating I had arthritis related to psoriasis (sp) which...
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    I am not a very good morning person, so I need quick and easy breakfasts. Before going gluten-free I would have something like the Lean Pocket breakfasts, or breakfast burrittos. I need to figure out a way to do an egg dish I can quickly heat and eat. I am thinking of doing a baked scrable egg kids of thing, but I'm not sure if I need to put anything in...
  3. MelindaLee
    Thanks for the great information!
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    Did you do these in the pressure canner? I have canned tomatoe in the water bath, and I have done tomate sauces and jellies by just filling the jar with hot liquid and turning the jar for a while. (When you turn it back over, it seals itself). But, I have kids in colleged wanting mom's homemade soup and chili. Do I need a pressure canner for these?
  5. MelindaLee
    From a psychological end....it sounds like you are uncomfortable with where you are in life. Is there something you feel like needs to change? I have been facinated with dream interpretation...not even close to an expert...but that would be my guess. All the other posts I read also make sense. The connection between our mind and body is so amazing...
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    I thought that was a commercial for Yoplait Yogurt... I don't think I saw the one for the whole grains.
  7. MelindaLee
    They didn't find anything unusual in the MRI. I just thought it was funny the way they said my brain was "insignificant", as I often think I am quite significant! They didn't mention any UBOs or anything. They were pretty confident that it was the migrane, and actually two different doctors indicated this. They were more confused by the numbness...
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    Don't forget yoplait yogurt. Everyone I have found states it is gluten free. (So are all the gogurts I have found for my DD ) (Watch out for the smootie type yogurts, though, they need to be watched closer to know they are safe) My local grocery doesn't have much either, but I did see some risotto box mixes that stated gluten free on the package. (Sorry...
  9. MelindaLee
    Thanks for all the info. I do believe the bag I looked at was the Nacho, which I see are not safe. The Cool Ranch looked okay, but I understand the possiblity of CC. As alwyas....Thanks for the quick responces.
  10. MelindaLee
    Here is the link to Campbell's gluten free. They commented on a thread I was reading yesterday about soups. Open Original Shared Link (I didn't look to see if it would help this question, though.)
  11. MelindaLee
    Thanks for the feed back. I will also let you know my DS has been avoiding gluten for a couple years now due research he did and it making him feel better (and cut down his acne!) I feel like I now "see" celiac everywhere. I have talked with my relatives about being tested. Some are avoiding because ingnorance is "bliss" I can't say thank you enough...
  12. MelindaLee
    I was talking with a friend who's DH is celiac. She had a list that said Doritos were safe. I thought I looked at ingrediants and saw the Cool Ranch were okay, but not the original. Does anyone know for sure? I tried to access the web site and they require an adobe flash which I can't load. HELP Her DH is going on a "guys" trip and you know they need...
  13. MelindaLee
    I happened into Perkins today as it was the only option between starving and eating. I specifically asked before I was even seated if they had gluten free or could help me figure out something which was gluten free. The hostess was wonderful. She suffers from sulfite allergies so understood all the ways allergens can "hide". I ended up with eggs and canadian...
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    I had the same thought the other day! My DS has been avoiding gluten for years by self diagnosis. I was recently diagnosed "by accident". We both love to bake, and decided this would be a great idea. I have no clue where to start though. I would love to share ideas. I am way up in Green Bay WI, so I know there wouldn't be any competition!
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    Anyone have any suggestions for what type of flour would work best for dredging before frying? My DH does a great fish fry with potatoe flakes, which I think we can do safely. I just don't know what flour would work best for the initial dredge. Any suggestions?
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    I was just on the Udi's website yesterday and they have a $1 off coupon! It is the best I have found. I'm bugging my local store to carry more of their products!
  17. MelindaLee
    I feel like I have just been the opposite. I have been gluten free for 2 weeks now and I feel like my output has increased. I can't say frequency is increased, but it seems like output has. Does this make any sense??? Could it be swelling resolving? I never thought I was swollen, but I have always had high inflammation levels (Sed rates and ANA) so doctors...
  18. MelindaLee
    I was diagnosed with celiac a couple weeks ago. As I started to educate myself I notice that my 9 year old daughter has symptoms which concern me. She has always had a super high gag reflex, so often vomits. But she has complained more and more lately of stomach aches. She also recently had a few days of D, which resulted in her ruining her underwear...
  19. MelindaLee
    Reading these posts made me start thinking. (Guess I am in the right place! ) I was diagnosed with "atypical migrains". It would distort my vision, and the last episode, when I got the diagnosis, I had numbness in my left arm and my lips. It only happened twice (though the numbness caused enough concern I ended up at the hospital) so I have no clue what...
  20. MelindaLee
    Thanks for the info!
  21. MelindaLee

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    MelindaLee replied to Googles's topic in Coping with Celiac Disease

    I guess the best thing I have done to deal with limiting myself, is the same thing I did when I was trying to lose weight. I realize it is different...I can never "cheat" on this diet....but when co-workers are eating donuts, instead of things they have gluten...I think of all the empty calories...just like the "good ole' days" when I could "have" gluten...
  22. MelindaLee
    Thanks...that is what I thought, but I would hate to make a "rookie" error! :-)
  23. MelindaLee
    I have been gluten free for 2 weeks...I will have to test this theory and see if my hands stop going numb! So many symptoms I thought was just from turning 40 that now seem to be related to gluten!
  24. MelindaLee
    I was recently diagnosed, so I am still finding my way through what is okay and not. I know my usual beef base that I was using is not ok. I found "Better than boullion" made by Superior Touch. The ingrediant list looks okay, and I wrote the complany, but I am wondering if anyone knows off hand if this is okay. The ingrediant list is "roasted beef with...
  25. MelindaLee
    Lindsay, I was just diagnosed 2 weeks ago as well. I know what you mean that it seems like nothing will be normal again. But, I have noticed that many of the restaurants that my dh and I like to visit also have gluten-free options. I was amazed. As I drove home from my doctor, two restaurants I passed had on their display that they have gluten free...
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