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  1. FooGirlsMom
    Hi all, I'm thinking I need to do some form of elimination diet to discover what my other "issues" are besides gluten. I was hoping someone can steer me in the right direction. The searching I have done on the Web isn't producing a definitive diet...they seem to vary. Can any of you provide a link or explain how to do this diet successfully? I...
  2. FooGirlsMom
    No you're not being silly. People who love us want to get involved & try to make us happy by learning to make gluten-free foods. It's usually as simple as: "I really really appreciate how kind you are. Unfortunately, and I wish I wasn't this way, I am super sensitive to gluten cross contamination. I can't eat foods that have been cooked in pans or...
  3. FooGirlsMom
    Hi, I'm one of those people, like you, and so many others, who went undiagnosed. I had to diagnose myself. My docs thought I was "stressed" and a pile of other things. Some were kind and shook their head in distress and others looked at me like - if you'd just lose weight you wouldn't have these problems. I'm a big believer that no matter how many...
  4. FooGirlsMom
    Ditto the previous post. You might have underlying issues like thyroid. If that is not the case, you may have insulin resistance meaning you are sensitive to sugars and starches in your diet. Have you ever tried a low carb, whole foods, diet? How do you do on Meat & Salads? Eggs & green veggies? That type of food. You might want to try it for...
  5. FooGirlsMom
    I second the protein issue. The pallor & dark circles...try adding some beef to your diet since you aren't a vegetarian. It might help, with being Celiac and having an impaired digestive system, to incorporate probiotics into your diet. You don't like pills, but you can buy it in powder form and add it juice or applesauce. I'd also try sublingual...
  6. FooGirlsMom
    Hi, I understand your frustration. I started to have "symptoms" in my early 20s also. I was not underweight...just the opposite I started to gain weight for no reason. We all have different manifestations of the disease. I am concerned that you are so underweight & fasting right now on water. Sweetie, you need to eat something. Can you tolerate...
  7. FooGirlsMom
    I used to get sick as a dog taking Omega 3,6,9 but I found a brand - Natrol - that makes a lemon flavor one and I tolerate it perfectly. My husband got queasy on the old one and does super well on this new one also. Hope that helps, FooGirlsMom
  8. FooGirlsMom
    Hi I am one of those people who were struggling with losing weight (was gaining on a normal very healthy diet) and when I started a physically-demanding job (3 hours+ a day of sweating) I was not losing for 4 straight months on gluten. ??? So fast forward to a month ago. I go Gluten Free and I'm immediately losing bloat & weight. It's been...
  9. FooGirlsMom
    Hi, Your iron being low will make you feel very tired. Talk to the doc about iron supplementation. Some Celiac's don't absorb well. A friend of mine takes a huge dose of iron (not something you'd self-prescribe - it could be dangerous) because her intestines just don't take it in. The one thing that has helped my own energy in a way I never thought...
  10. FooGirlsMom
    It depends on the type of cookbook you're looking for. Do you want meals - or - baking type of books with bread, desserts etc.? FooGirlsMom
  11. FooGirlsMom
    I didn't have colic, but our son was terrible (TERRIBLE). I am almost positive he's also gluten intolerant. I'll find out when I have him on a gluten-free diet on Winter Break from college. I did have digestive upsets as a kid. Threw up a LOT. I also had a lot of constipation up through my early 20s (had to go to the Doc once). Our daughter, who is...
  12. FooGirlsMom
    Mushroom, you are too funny! That was a very easy-to-understand and mentally VISUAL explanation! I enjoyed that and learned something too. Thanks! FooGirlsMom
  13. FooGirlsMom
    Srall, First of all - I understand. I haven't been in this situation over gluten but I think all parents have experienced a "well meaning" friend who does something so damaging that you are mixed between rage & defeat. I have learned over the years (have an 18 year old in 2nd year of college and a 9 y.o.) that you can say anything to people,...
  14. FooGirlsMom
    Hi Everybody, I want to thank you for all the thoughtful responses and ideas you gave. They really did help. I don't know how to explain how comforting it is, after 18 years of struggling with this "beast" (that's what I call it) and over the past year (since not being on Atkins anymore) developing symptoms by the week, to be able to sit down and...
  15. FooGirlsMom
    Hi Rowena, One of my cookbooks by Jules Shepard recommends a product called "DariFree Powder". You can find it online. Just Google it FooGirlsMom
  16. FooGirlsMom
    What a blessing that you found the solution to your children's issues EARLY. You have saved your children years and years of suffering from health issues, low self esteem due to attention issues, etc. They can now reach their potential in life. We owe many thanks to the people who dedicate their time to helping, but your kids will thank you that you pursued...
  17. FooGirlsMom
    Hi all, I have been reading a number of posts here and you all sound like a very knowledgeable group. I hope you can offer me some guidance. This will get long, so I apologize in advance I don't have the ability to obtain a diagnosis (husband's employer shut down 6/30 & lost medical insurance and we make just a wee bit too much to get insurance...
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