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  1. healinginprogress
    I used to always be a salt fiend, a savory lover, and very very very rarely eat things like chocolate, ice cream, or baked goods. I always ate very healthy and didn't even crave those things. But since going gluten-free, I'm still eating healthy...just eating the right KIND of healthy for my body now But I find I'm craving all those things now!!!...
  2. healinginprogress
    Thanks, mushroom. I know I'll be okay, just a lot to process. I actually had a really great day today, had energy, felt positive, it was wonderful. I hope more days like this will follow. And guess what? Today marks month 2 of gluten-free (though it feels SOOOO much longer, wow!)!!!! I'm on the right track.
  3. healinginprogress
    Had my appointment with the colorectal surgeon today and she decided I should get a colonoscopy and a gastroscopy to make sure there's nothing else going on down there. I also have rectal prolapse (part of my colon comes out when I go to the bathroom), which I learned can be linked to malabsorption and malnutrition, as well as always straining and pushing...
  4. healinginprogress
    I've had TMJ for years and years, would LOVE for that (along with all the other symptoms) to go away! I notice I've been clenching a lot lately, though...super-stressed. I try to catch myself, but I do it a LOT! Hope you see improvement!
  5. healinginprogress
    Yes, I'm going to have to look into this! My B12 was high on my bloodwork because I had recently had a B12 injection. Not sure about folate, though, wasn't tested for that, but symptoms definitely sound...."familiar"
  6. healinginprogress
    When IrishHeart told me she found out she is folate-deficiency anemic, I thought I would take another look at my lab results and see if they even tested me for folate. I wasn't tested for folate, but just wondering what you guys thought about some of my results...thinking maybe I should be taking a cal/mag supplement? Glucose Fasting 4.6, ref range...
  7. healinginprogress

    How ya doing, sweetie??

  8. healinginprogress
    Fair enough, Zus, and I'm not criticizing anyone for asking these questions, I was just curious, I guess. It would be awesome if we could "cheat" now and then without consequences. I also just wanted to know so that I could make a stronger stand against anyone who questions how careful I'm being or tries to push me to have "just a little bit".
  9. healinginprogress
    Ok, thanks, guys, I'll have to stock up on some of those items. I panicked, so I did induce vomiting, but I won't next time. My reaction wasn't that intense, although very very very bad headache the next day.
  10. healinginprogress
    I understand that some people have much stronger physical/neurological symptoms than others...I seem to have some pretty strong reactions, myself. However, I know also that some people have celiac but have NO physical symptoms at all, however, if gluten is ingested, it is still damaging their intestines. So, I guess I'm just confused, because if you are...
  11. healinginprogress
    CRAP!!!! I can't believe I just did this!!! My bf brought me some beef jerky, and I didn't even THINK to look at the ingredients...why?? I DON'T KNOW!!! I've been so busy today, and was finally relaxing, watching tv, and grabbed the jerky. I ate the whole bag, then my mouth felt sorta funny, and I thought, wait a sec, I never checked the ingredients...
  12. healinginprogress
    I was diagnosed with hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) when I was younger, though it's less of a problem now. It is good that you are eating frequently, but you may have to watch the sugar content of your food choices. Even though it is from fruits and natural sources, LaraBars are quite high in sugar, which may be causing your blood sugar to spike and then...
  13. healinginprogress
    Oy...felt like I got glutened yesterday evening...not sure from what, possibly from work. It got really busy, I was the only server, bringing out food, clearing tables, spilled beer, etc. Probably pretty likely. Still feeling the effects this morning, the muscular pain in my pelvic area is pretty intense. Had a Vega shake but now feel nauseous. Very...
  14. healinginprogress
    are these all prescription or over the counter?
  15. healinginprogress
    Coffee can be hard on the gut when you're trying to heal it, but probably isn't causing the headaches. I had really bad headaches, too...they're lessening now, so I believe they will get better for you, as well! Gluten withdrawal is the worst...but everyone tells me it gets better, and I am gradually seeing improvements. Good luck and keep at it!
  16. healinginprogress
    Just wondering if there are things that help with digestion of meals? Despite my meals being gluten-free, I feel like I need a little help sometimes, especially since I'm still healing. I do my best to eat smaller meals, but sometimes I get hungry and eat a little more, and then I'm a little uncomfortable. And some gluten-free foods (even unprocessed whole...
  17. healinginprogress
    Thank you for all the birthday wishes and suggestions!!! Unfortunately, Saturday was nothing like I had hoped for my birthday, but I survived. I bought myself a sweatshirt, which was the nice thing I did for myself. I went to see my very best girlfriend ever, who I don't get to see very often, because I needed a hug....and she told me she's moving to the...
  18. healinginprogress
    You truly ARE a gem, IrishHeart! Yes, my height is definitely inconsistent with celiac. I can't write too much back now, because...SURPRISE...I have to be back at work in an hour It was only 5hrs on my feet yesterday and I was dying, today is 8hrs..... I guess it's just hard for me to believe I have celiac and/or that celiac can cause ALL...
  19. healinginprogress
    Yes, I suppose I HAVE been stressing my whole life, my childhood wasn't the greatest, filled with loss and fear and pressure. Things weren't talked about back then, wasn't supposed to cry, etc. But I won't get into THAT whole thing They also thought I had hypoglycemia when I was younger and I wasn't allowed to eat refined sugar for years, but am okay...
  20. healinginprogress
    And BRIGIT, forgive my ignorance, but I had to google Cape Town...WOW, you really DO live far away!!!
  21. healinginprogress
    Thank you so much, ladies...it really means a lot to me. I'm feeling a little "lighter" right now thanks to you, despite the merely two hours of sleep I got IrishHeart, you even made me laugh And, yes, I am hoping one of the things I will be able to do today is nap...but I won't hold my breath! The sun is out, which has been pretty rare lately...
  22. healinginprogress

    Thanks to Brigit and IrishHeart, you two are wonderful! I didn't get much sleep (what else is new :P) BUT it looks nice out, so that's a good thing at least! I will take my beautiful dogs for a nice walk...then I have some errands to run, but I'm going to try and pick up something nice for myself while I'm at it. I will do my best to make the best of it, remembering b...

  23. healinginprogress

    Happy Birthday, Honey!! Do something special just for you. Know in your heart---deep, deep inside that you are HEALING and that things will be well, in time. Many blessings on you!! It's going to be all right! Celebrate wonderful YOU!! (hugs)

  24. healinginprogress

    Happy Birthday! I do hope it's a fantastic day for you, and that you will start to feel glimpses of how you'll feel into the future.

    It's a beautiful sunshine day here in Cape Town and I hope you have great weather and great treasures to enjoy on your birthday.

    Much love, grace and God's richest blessings for you!

  25. healinginprogress
    Well, it's my birthday in a couple hours. My first gluten-free birthday and still on the elimination/whole foods diet. And the first year I haven't planned anything, and don't really want to see anyone because I'm NOT feeling very fun at all and don't feel like I have much to offer at the moment in a social situation. I've been in some "dark places" lately...
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