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    I get the issue of leaky flour bags, but sealed packages sitting next to each other does not bother me. One plus for having some items integrated is that it is less likely to isolate celiacs, make gluten-free products more of a normal part of *normal* shopping, and expose others to gluten-free products that may not be aware of them.
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    Fruit bothers some people, and some folks are able to eat an apple w/o the skin.
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    External symptoms are not always an accurate indicator of internal distress or harm. Don't let this lead you to think you may not have an issue with gluten. Even some individuals with Celiac do not have symptoms. However, not knowing much of your history, its hard to say if you definitely have a gluten intolerance.
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    Freckles Mince Meat. Huh.
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    I also say, work in very small batches of the dough. Putting down some flour won't hurt either.
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    I also second Anna's bread (gluten evolution). They have more of a soft real-bread texture. Some of the best, IMO.
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    Hey Bernadette-glad I got on today and caught your post! I'm glad you started a thread of thankfulness. I too have a lot to be thankful for, even in the midst of struggles. Drop me a line sometime and hope your gluten-free Turkey day is very yummy
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    Amy- Hi! I am from Indy and got on and caught your post. We have several Indy groups. If you are interested, send me an e-mail and I can give you info. We have get togethers too, and I will be hosting a greater Indy gluten-free pitch-in next spring. We also have an e-mail listserv for the local group that is helpful. So drop me a line if you have any...
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    They are pretty good for a grab-n-go. I think homemade are better, but eat their cookies alot. The new chocolate brownie fudgey ones (whatever they are called!) are good too!
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    She is pretty fab in person I'm one of the few lucky ones that gets to hang out with her on occasion!
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    My brother just got diagnosed with this last week. As Mayster said, it is thought that allergies are the cause. Allergy/intolerance testing would be a good option. Depending on how severe, esophageal dialations may be necessary. I've had them done in the past, they're pretty harmless, not painful.
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    Try to stick with lower fat, higher protein meals and meats. Also make sure you include higher fiber, more filling foods like beans. How long have you been on the diet? Your hunger may "adjust" and if you are relatively new to the diet def continue to watch your cholesterol, as it may continue to increase as your body absorbs more and more.
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    Yeah, you'll Have to make that choice yourself. Amy’s was going to move the pizza and I think the mac and cheese (?) to a gluten-free facility though. Not sure when that happened, or is going to happen. I do eat Amy’s on occasion and have never had any issues.
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    You could use Chebe bread mix with an egg replacer and it would meet your needs: Open Original Shared Link Cheese is optional, so just leave that out too.
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    Only 5 mgs? Are you splitting a 10mg pill? Why can't you tolerate more--what issues does it give you? I just wonder if you will ever end up noticing much with that small of a dose... From research I've done for others and "surveying" quite a few people, elavil and lexapro seem to be the best overall as far as effectiveness/tolerance. Elavil does...
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    Well, we all have to do what we feel we need to do, whether that means attending or staying home perhaps. I've been able to work out a few items with my family, but this year we are going to dh's family. I just bring my own food. Remember that's always an option if you don't want to miss out on any family time. But I also understand taking time with your...
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    Here is a list you can start with, lists names for certain ingredients. I included soy etc on this list too: SOY DERIVED INGREDIENTS GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) EXTRACT GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) FLOUR GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) OIL GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) PROTEIN HYDROGENATED LECITHIN HYDROGENATED SOY GLYCERIDE HYDROLYZED SOY PROTEIN LECITHIN MIXED SOY...
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    To add to Carla's restaurant list, Mitchell's, Ted's Montana Grill also have gluten-free menus. It's not impossible to eat out, but is harder at 'cheap/fast food' type places, IMO. Safer items to choose include meat and veggies. Veggies can be sauteed or steamed gluten-free easily. Meat and be cooked in a clean plan (specify) pretty easily, if the grill...
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    I prefer to use my old original recipes, rather than new ones. I use the tollhouse one, in fact, for my choc chip cookies and it works great. You can either find or create your own flour mix, but don't forget the xanthan gum. Or, you can buy a flour mix too. I do both, depending. Depending on your tastes, you may like some flours better than others....
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    Christa- If you can't find allergy free vitamins, ck out Freeda's online. They do deliver to Canada too: Open Original Shared Link They are gluten-free, cf, soy free, sugar free etc.
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    Oh no...I wondered why I hadn't heard from her. Maybe I'll try and give her a call...thanks Armetta.
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    Ditto to what Tiffany said, that's exactly right. Here is another another oats thread to ck out too: Open Original Shared Link
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    Armetta- You KNOW I will hook you up with a letter. Can you e-mail me your address? I am not getting on here much right now... Thanks !
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    Hey friend! I am having a cookie exchange next month too--I do it every year, even though I can't eat most of them Except in cases of cream cheese or sour cream recipes, I can usually make any gluten-free/cf. I use a flour mix one for one in recipes and sub non dairy milk and earth balance cf butter for all my baking. You've probably seen me mention...
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    jenvan replied to AmandaD's topic in Coping with Celiac Disease

    A small amount of mucous is normal. If there is a great deal of mucous, I would have it cked out, but some amount is typical.
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