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  1. Mama Melissa
    thanx skylark could he tell of my mom or dad has it from those tests??I already had the kids tested
  2. Mama Melissa
    yes thats what i am going to do.. if he wont send the results to me then i will tell him to send them to my primary care.But do you know aside from the genes what they can tell from this genetic test??
  3. Mama Melissa
    Heyy, I was diagnosed blood test and biopsy with celiac almost 4 months ago by my regular physician and also a gastro after those postive tests. I also decided to consult a celiac disease specilaist just to be thorough he suggested i get the celiac genentic testing and after finding out my insurance does cover it i did.Now its been a week and i calll for...
  4. Mama Melissa
    yes i have tried 2 times at home and had worse reactionss but it was much earlier on in the diet:( I think i might need a new coffee pot it might be contaminated it hink not sure.This is the first time i was brave enough to try it out i guess it was a stupid move i think i will try starbucks next time they seem cleaner:)
  5. Mama Melissa
    yes i mean i called them and they reassured me all there coffees even flavored which i didnt try were gluten free ughh it stinks i know they said no starbucksss tho
  6. Mama Melissa
    Ok so i was at the mall with my mil and am still relatively new to the diet almost 4 months in,ok well i drank coffee 2 times since i started the diet both with reactions so i have layed off aside from those times the last 4 months.I decided its time to try again i am dying without my coffee:(So i went to d&d told them about my allergy i watched the guy...
  7. Mama Melissa
    Hey Guys, Not sure if any of you are aware but there is this new i-phone app its calles is that gluten free??? and you have to pay for it but let me tell you it gives lists by food that are varified gluten freee omg its godsenttt:)Does anyone have this app??? xoxox kisses to my celiac friendss
  8. Mama Melissa
    thank you everyone for your kind thoughts and words:)I do have animals but i feel so depressed sometimes i dont even feel like seeing them its a horrible feeling:(My kids are my life but i agree its hard to take proper care of them when you feel down in the dumps,i just want to get over this hump and be normal but deb i totally hear you on the mixed feelings...
  9. Mama Melissa
    oh and ox i did have normal blood tests which showed i did not have anemia but i am going to vitamins panels soon if that is the case it would explain alot:)
  10. Mama Melissa
    ox you hit the nail on the head i have 2 young children who i now stay home with fulltime, i was part time employed but due to celiac i stopped waitresing with food problems didnt think it mixed well.Mari im not sure what it is caused by as that was one of my nagging symptoms before i got diagnosed,also my father is a manic depressive and i think those things...
  11. Mama Melissa
    thank you curious how long have you been on the diet?? i have almost 3 1/2 months
  12. Mama Melissa
    i know i appreciate it but is this what i have to look foward to FOREVER??Will my deoression ever go away with this diet or will it always return?? that in itself is enough to keep me depressed:(
  13. Mama Melissa
    Hey, I just wanted to know if anyone here fights bouts of severe depression and feeling hopeless with the diet even when you know your 100% gluten free,i find one of my earlier symptoms before diagnosis was depression and now i do go through phases of severe bouts still although not as long lasting as before diagnosis,it really impacts my life.I wanted to...
  14. Mama Melissa
    i was exercising before i got sick too how funny:) You have the right attitude you will be ok xoxo
  15. Mama Melissa
    hey loey i was a waitress for 5 yrs so i was always around other people and there germs as well:( I think its early in your diet and within a yr or so i think you will build yourself up enough where you dont get sick as much xoxo
  16. Mama Melissa
    Shauna thank you soo much for your advice i seem to be reacting to gluten-free macaroni its weird and also pasta sauce but i can have tomatos in other things i dont get it lolzzz I do see an improvement with time like the symptoms lessen which shows hope so i tend to think that cypress your doctor may very well be on point with what hes saying that most intolerances...
  17. Mama Melissa
    too many hats thank you i will travel to fords nj for a cannoli:)I am in fairfield,nj prob about an hour away but i will make a trip out of it,do you know how much they charge???
  18. Mama Melissa
    Hey Michelle, I'm sorry to hear you are getting no ease atall with this diet:(Did you check your hair products??Prescription medication????Vitamins???Even though i know it sounds harsh dog/cat food if you feed them and do not wash your hands possible cc???You might be very very sensitive i know i have been on the gluten-free diet for 3 1/2 months and while...
  19. Mama Melissa
    Mushroom i agree 100% you got it right not more suspitable just harder to get rid of i have had a harder time getting rid of things myself the past few yrs and i am 3 1/2 months gluten free feeling better but not 100% i keep getting chest congesion although i dont take anything and the heat in my house is forced hot air kills me,do you think it will take...
  20. Mama Melissa
    to tell you the truth patti im trying to feel out what im intolerant to right now it seems like i am intolerant to EVERYTHING its getting very frusterating at this point and i called my celiac specilaist and he told me food allergy testing is worthless and i tried a food journal but it seems to eliminate everything,do you or anyone else have any tips??
  21. Mama Melissa
    Yes patti we are not to shabby here although i must say we need a good bakeryyy!!!!I want gluten-free canoliss lolz Also do you know anywhere that makes gluten-free raviolis?? an dif so how are they??
  22. Mama Melissa
    Hey Loey, My answer to you would be YES celiac disease can supress your immune system because your eating the offending foods and your bodys trying to fight them off which in turn makes you less suseptible to fight off other infections.I however am lucky and was diagnosed fairly early and my blood counts were perfect even tho i sure feel anemic and tired...
  23. Mama Melissa
    Hey Guys, I am quite aware that all of us are from different states and i was curious to know how gluten friendly is your state(area)???I live in New Jersey and while i have only been diagnosed 3 1/2 months this state seems to be very gluten friendly with lots of gluten free places to dine,even gluten-free pizza places and everytime i go to the supermarket...
  24. Mama Melissa
    Hey guys just wondering if anyone knows if betty crocker decorating decors stars are gluten free??I cant seem to find the info anywhere the ingridients look ok except for natural and artificial flavors, also is colors ok like yellow etc??Thank you and happy holidays xoxox
  25. Mama Melissa
    it happens and yes it does sound like gluten related symptoms.Maybe you do have a virus it is the season:)
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