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  1. AZGirl

    ARCHIVED Help Please

    AZGirl replied to AZGirl's topic in Coping with Celiac Disease

    Thank you, for saying it was Ok for me to make the dumb mistake. Just having someone understand where I was coming from, means so much to me, truly. Thank you. I know that gluten free is the best for my health and I intend to stay that way. I accepted it before, so accepting it now is easy, especially when the consequences are so ugly. Thank you again...
  2. AZGirl
    LolaB, which by the way, is my mother's name. Lol! You have received so much wonderful advice. I have a complicated history with Celiac, but have returned to being gluten free around the new year. I was gluten free for over a year when I decided it would be "OK" for me to go back to gluten. Long story short, it wasn't "OK". I have found eating a very...
  3. AZGirl

    ARCHIVED Help Please

    AZGirl replied to AZGirl's topic in Coping with Celiac Disease

    You are sure right about what you said. I mourned for the loss of gluten food a couple years ago; luckily I don't feel the need to do that again. Just working to stay the course. Everyone has their cross to bare, grateful God went easy on me, compared to others. Good luck in your journey, too!
  4. AZGirl

    ARCHIVED Help Please

    AZGirl replied to AZGirl's topic in Coping with Celiac Disease

    Thanks everyone for replying, it really helped. I'm sorry my post was confusing, guess the brain fog has not completely cleared. Lol!! As for being diagnosed and I diagnosed:blood test results would come back both ways so it was inconclusive. I had an endocrin. And gastro. Test me. Had biopsy and scope that indicated I was not celiac, but I had stopped...
  5. AZGirl
    I am so glad you aren't having any symptoms. I kind of am going through the same thing. I posted it earlier for help, too. I think you should eat what you want and just be monitored closely for vitamin deficiencies etc.... Why restrict yourself if you are able to get nutrients. Gluten Free is no fun and I wouldn't wish it on anyone. Good luck and Stay...
  6. AZGirl
    I just posted my story which also has a "recovery" from stomach issues, but I still get powerful Brain Fog from eating gluten, but am not throwing up, etc... I am very interested in what the "Celiac Elders" have to say about this. Good luck to you!
  7. AZGirl

    ARCHIVED Help Please

    AZGirl posted a topic in Coping with Celiac Disease

    I am confused and hoping someone can help me understand what is going on. I was diagnosed and undiagnosed several times 2 years ago; tested due to stomach, malnutrion, BRAIN FOG, etc... issues. In September of 2011 I went gluten free and stayed that way for a full year. I worked hard to be careful, but felt I was constantly getting accidentally contaminated...
  8. AZGirl
    When I read your post it made me cry because I have been gluten free for 9 months now and the last several days have been just awful. It reminded me I am not alone, so thanks for that. I had to miss a day of work today because the stomach pains were just too much. They have subsided but the nausea persists. I have been doing my old standbys, but this time...
  9. AZGirl
    I actually came home from work after only being there for 2 hours today. I was cross contaminated last night and am still working through the symptoms. I am an occupational therapist who works in a public school system and people count on me. I wasn't able to see my kids today because I couldn't be sure I wouldn't have to run out of the room while I was with...
  10. AZGirl
    I have been doing my best to be gluten free since September of 2010. Unfortunately, I rarely go more than a week without having some cc issues. I guess I'm going to learn all my mistakes the hard way. Anyway, I had to come home from work today because of a cc issue with my lunch. I ordered a salad at Subway....I know what you are thinking, but I forgot...
  11. AZGirl

    ARCHIVED Night Sweats?

    AZGirl replied to mcbeez's topic in Coping with Celiac Disease

    OMG!!! I had this happen to me a few weeks ago. It happened for about a week and then just went away. I also had one of my feet swell for no apparent reason a day later. My hair was also falling out dramatically so I made an appt for my endocrinologist, thinking thyroid. He did a bunch of tests and they all came back normal, so I have to think it was something...
  12. AZGirl
    I think calling ahead is always worth a shot, but I ALWAYS have a back up plan. I usually bring my lunch bag packed with stuff I can eat. I had this issue recently. When I got there they "forgot" about my special salad. Good thing I brought my own tuna salad and lettuce. I find it's hard when I don't have access to a microwave though. I must admit that...
  13. AZGirl
    Hope you get your tests completed soon. I never did the gastro tests because I didn't have the nerve to do the challenge. My entire life I have struggled with slow processing and working memory. Very frustrating!!! There are times now when my head is clear and my thought processes are lighting fast and effective. But when I get glutened, I feel like my...
  14. AZGirl

    ARCHIVED Omg

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

    It's on in the Southwest as well. I was diagnosed back in Oct. and it's all very new to my family and friends. They are always so excited to tell me they saw a commercial or went to their grocery store and found a "whole section of gluten free stuff." LOL!! They crack me up. It's nice to get all this support though. Typically when I go to a restaurant...
  15. AZGirl

    ARCHIVED Vacation

    AZGirl replied to Spasor76's topic in Coping with Celiac Disease

    I hope you're not offended by this,but I recommend enjoying the exotic cocktails in Hawaii. Eat a boring dinner with a fun cocktail. Sorry I'm kind of a "if you have lemons make a lemon drop" kind of girl. I would also try to get out and get to a market. They have amazing fruits there. You're going to have to change your focus from food to something...
  16. AZGirl
    WELCOME to the gluten-free Community! Hope we can help each other along the way.
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    I am so happy that you are finding some relief. I don't share your symptoms,but have my own share of weird things happen because of gluten. I get a rash on my neck. It doesn't hurt or itch it just kinda looks like someone tried to hang me and it didn't work. Best of luck!
  18. AZGirl
    You can find gluten free licorice at Trader Joe's make sure to read the back to be certain. I would eat several pieces you'll start to feel it when it works! Keep us posted!
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    I don't know if I ever replied to this so if you ever get it..... I bought cheap knock off Craisens from WalMart Market place; they dust them with "trace" amounts of wheat to keep them from sticking together. We usually buy the Ocean Spray kind so I never even checked the back of the bag.
  21. AZGirl
    It's a beautiful place in the world when you can ask to talk about poop and lots of people want to get into the conversation. Constipation is my usual problem and I mean it can get incredibly severe. I actually have nightmares that I have been glutened and I am terrified about the consequences (toilet issues.) When in dire straights I have tried everything...
  22. AZGirl
    I just wanted to let Hashslinger know that I understand. I am an occupational therapist who works with school-aged special needs kids. I luckily was sickest over the summer, though I have missed my fair share of days this school year. I do admit that I often go to work not feeling my best and not putting in my best effort, because it's just not physically...
  23. AZGirl
    I would like to suggest that you start taking BIOTIN immediately. I recently lost half my hair; thank goodness I had a lot to start with. I still look "normal", but as some one else said the texture is much different and I got weird results when coloring it, so stopped. My hair has stopped falling out. I did have all my thyroid levels checked and all was...
  24. AZGirl
    Thanks everyone for the suggestions! It really helped. I'm going to try the "app" I like the convenience of using my phone. I'll go from there and see how that works for me. I was on the right track, but you all helped me tweek some of my documentation. Happy Logging!
  25. AZGirl
    I have actually been going through a traumatic event with my hair just lately. I have always had very thick, fine hair, but recently it has been falling out, dramatically. I was cleaning the drain after every shower and then cleaning the sink. At first, it didn't really bother me, but then I noticed it was getting thinner around my face. When I pull it back...
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