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  1. FooGirlsMom
    Ditto what Skylark said. I've been gluten free now for over a year and while it's a challenge to have 3 of us that are gluten-free (me and our two kids) and my husband not gluten-free, it can be done. I also suggest that you do not keep regular flour in your kitchen. It does get everywhere. When my husband wants baked goods, we buy them. I only bake...
  2. FooGirlsMom
    Sounds like as RoseTapper said, you need to grab an article from Dr. Fasano and show your family...you have Celiac. The end. I think people look at the gluten-free diet and see how restrictive it is and how hard it is going to be on you and everyone around you, that they think they are doing you a favor...maybe you CAN eat it - try!! Try!! lol I'm...
  3. FooGirlsMom
    I'm just SUPER careful when I eat out. I ask a lot of questions in my nicest voice, smile a lot, thank people for being patient with me, etc. If I see anything that doesn't look quite right, I ask more questions. So far I have not been glutened that I am aware of and I've eaten now in about 10 restaurants since going gluten-free. I avoid like the plague...
  4. FooGirlsMom
    At first oats bothered me, even Bob's Red Mill. About 6 months into being gluten-free, I was able to add them back on. I mostly use them to make treats (Cookies). I make the no-bake type with the peanut butter, added nuts, coconut, etc. Quite good. Kids love them and it slows the absorption of all the sugars because of the proteins & oats.
  5. FooGirlsMom
    Hi Val, I'm feeding myself and 2 kids gluten free and they eat like Kings, seriously. There are so many gluten-free subs that are out there. You just have to know what to buy. Udi's bread is great. I make grilled cheese sandwiches with them and serve Pacific Foods Tomato Soup with them (I buy the soup at Winco in our are a- discount store). The...
  6. FooGirlsMom
    Hi there, I've had ups and downs but overall my health is going up...and as far as I know, I have not be "glutened" since starting the diet back in October of last year. One thing that might encourage you is that I experienced a bit of what you have. The initial "high" as you called it from going off gluten - yep - experienced that. I think what happened...
  7. FooGirlsMom
    Hi there, We're done some disaster preparedness also. We started it about 5 years ago and of course we bought...get this...buckets of wheat! AHHH. And now we know that me and our 2 kids have to be gluten free. Oh well. They are there for somebody, along with all those soups etc. There are some things you can stock up on, even gluten free. I highly...
  8. FooGirlsMom
    I feel for you. Most of us moms here can remember (it doesn't feel like that long ago) what it was like to put up with the line crossing behavior of our teenage "friends". It seems a universal problem with teenage girls especially. So many of them think it's their job in your life to tell you what to do because that's what they want. I've got a...
  9. FooGirlsMom
    Hi, It sounds like you are having an auto-immune response. I think the biggest factor in your entire story was the part where you said you cut out gluten and you felt amazing. 'Nuff said You have a decision to make and the right answer is different for everybody. You can go read my medical history on my "About Me" page. I was one of those people...
  10. FooGirlsMom
    I second the others who are encouraging you to try to gain more information through testing & seeing the doctor. I'm all for alternative/natural medicine & food solutions. I use them for myself and family. The beauty of going for the testing is that if you can find out what is actually out of balance or wrong, then you'll have the information you...
  11. FooGirlsMom

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    FooGirlsMom replied to ElseB's topic in Coping with Celiac Disease

    Semi- seriously: next time the friend says, " I would love to have you to my palatial country home". cut her off before the "but". Say, " I'm free every weekend in May"
  12. FooGirlsMom
    Hi, You got some great answers. I just wanted to suggest that if food sharing is a major thing at work, you can still participate. Everyone loves dessert. That could be your contribution. I can highly recommend Pamela's chocolate cake mix & chocolate frosting mix. Together they are divine and I haven't heard one peep of complaint from the gluten...
  13. FooGirlsMom
    Hi I do know what you mean. The labeling is tricky and not allowing people the most accurate information so that they can make informed choices about their health. I like the idea of certified at <20ppm, <10ppm etc. Looking back to last October and how sick I was then...I think I was dying...I don't know if I would have been able to cope...
  14. FooGirlsMom
    Sorry it took me so long to reply. I've been off the board here for about 2 months. Busy! Unfortunately, I have not located a gluten free shake mix (yet) that I can use. The reason is that I'm highly reactive to soy (except soy lecithin). There are mixes out there I can try but with my husband still unemployed, and not used to our normal income, I...
  15. FooGirlsMom
    Hi there, I feel for you. As I was reading I couldn't help thinking of those people in the US, back in 19th & early 20th centuries who had TB and would move to the desert climates to improve their symptoms. They did so without modern technology to keep in touch with loved ones. You mentioned in one of your later posts that you have a Candida issue...
  16. FooGirlsMom
    Hi, Great responses here and definitely the first place to start - cereal, soy & smoothie. I did want to add that I noticed a lot of gluten-free bread in your diet. I personally find that I react differently to different gluten-free bread. Some of them have a lot of gums & starches & seem to aggravate my digestion & elimination. Generally...
  17. FooGirlsMom
    In a word - YES. I used to get every single cold & flu that went around. MISERABLE. This winter since going gluten-free and getting those antibodies down in my system...I am the only one who HASN'T gotten sick. It's amazing. Even my husband, who is normally Mr. I Never Get Sick, got sick. I didn't. I couldn't believe it. The immune system...
  18. FooGirlsMom
    Hi, My daughter (age 9) and I both went gluten-free in October. Since then, I've found numerous ways to give her some sense of "normalcy". The only thing that isn't normal is that you do have to provide your own foods, as you know. However, there are so many things that help now. There are some products you might want to look into that are kid favorites...
  19. FooGirlsMom
    Hi Courtney, I'm wondering if you guys have medical insurance and you are able to get yourself tested for Celiac? Having a diagnosis would help a great deal, I'm sure. If that is not possible, then there are some things that will help. It sounds a bit like your parents are either too busy or do not like to cook much. It can be intimidating on...
  20. FooGirlsMom
    Another migraine sufferer here. I did find that going gluten-free helped. I also had to cut out soy (except Lecithin). That helped as well. The only time of the month now that I have to be really careful is right before my monthly cycle. The hormones cause them. If I avoid chocolate and too much sugar/carbs during that time, I can usually get by with...
  21. FooGirlsMom
    Hi I'm so sorry about your hair. What you are describing brought a few things to mind. I have the same problem as Ravenwoodglass, I cannot tolerate any amount of soy (except Lecithin). Not only does it inflame my joints but it makes me look awful. My hair turns awful, my skin gets dry & oily at the same time. It's death to me. I puff like a...
  22. FooGirlsMom
    Hey! Me too! I'm not as tall as I used to be! Same thing - 5'7" but shrunk between 1/2 & 3/4 of an inch. My parents did the same thing - I think it's aging! FooGirlsMom
  23. FooGirlsMom
    I concur. Finding gluten-free versions of your favorite foods is a must. YOu won't eat them all the time I bet(expense)but just having something "normal" is so comforting. Sometimes I purchase my gluten-free breads/goodies and other times I make them myself. It's all part of the transition and new way of life. Having pizza, cookies or cake (or bagels...
  24. FooGirlsMom
    This is so true. The drug companies seem to do all the "educating" of the medical community after they get their MD. Celiac/Gluten Intolerance cannot be "cured" or even "masked" with drugs. It is only the old-fashioned way - through diet - it can be managed. They have no interest in it because there is no profit in it. FooGirlsMom
  25. FooGirlsMom
    I can add the Texas Roadhouse to the list. There are a number of them in Pennsylvania (check their website). We have eaten there 2x now. They used to have a gluten-free menu so the restaurants are generally aware of the gluten offenders. If you like steak or hamburger, they do a good job with them. Their mashed potatoes, sweet potato, vegetables etc...
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