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  1. MsCurious
    Thanks Irish! I'm in Cali, but don't think we have Hannaford, but we do have TJ's and Whole Foods, so I'll run there today. I'm going to have to do a bit of research on the breads. I wonder if anyone else has found a bread that is both gluten and dairy free. It almost seems impossible~ Wish me luck... going shopping in just a bit.
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    Thanks so much rosetapper23, I just had a thought though.... about the bread. I'm still new to this, and haven't purchased anything "processed" yet, and I forgot about the fact that it can't have dairy in it! I'd bet it does... I'll have to check their site for ingredients first, I guess. Thanks though for all your time and info!
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    Oh, thanks a bunch kareng... great info! I think I'll get the colander and cutting board to go. They have stainless steel pans and spoons etc, so that should be okay. Thanks for the bread info. I've not tried Whole Foods yet...but I'll stop there today.
  4. MsCurious
    Was the soup homemade or did it have preservatives and MSG and junk in it?
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    Yikes! I LOVE tomatoes... That would be harder to give up than wheat for me, I think! I've never really researched "nightshades" mostly because I don't what to know if that's an issue! LOL I have enough on my plate... errrr off my plate with wheat, rye, barley, shellfish, and dairy. I'm sure there "should" be more, but for now I'm HOPING it was just something...
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    Thanks Irish, you're always so helpful! Where can I find Lara Bars and Erewhon? Thanks!
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    What's a toaster bag? Also, I haven't tried any gluten free breads yet... any suggestions on that? I have a Trader Joe's near me, but didn't see any. Seems like everything was all spread out in the store and I didn't have a lot of time when I was there. I did pick up some rice pasta (penne style) and made it last night... my dish was FABULOUS...nobody...
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    After 10 days gluten and dairy free, I am about to travel for THREE weeks... and I'm a bit anxious about it. The good part is, aside from a few days traveling by air and car, I will be with family, so I can go to the store and buy things I know are safe, and I plan to take some homemade rice krispie bars and bananas or something like that with me, so I have...
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    I'm no doctor, but if you think about it... celiac is a systemic autoimmune disease. Systemic, meaning it can affect any part of your internal system, and it affects people differently. There could be reasons for this that science has not identified yet. It could be that people with certain genetics are more prone tummy problems, others more prone to neurological...
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    Sounds to me like she's "low carb" and shouldn't call herself gluten free at all. You're right, people like that, who claim to be gluten free... and let others believe its okay if they have "some" gluten are doing celiacs/intolerants a huge injustice. It's not fun to have to juggle all the gluten obstacles out there...along with trying to make sure restaurants...
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    Actually its been ten days now, gluten free and dairy free...and its been surprisingly much easier than I thought it would be...so far. Things have been going very well, and I feel SO MUCH better! No "D" no rumbling tummy, so much more energy, no headaches, fog feels lifted. YAY! And then Friday I had a salad for dinner... rumbling started... felt bloated...
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    This is just my opinion, and I'm no medical doctor, but knowing what I have learned about genetics, and the evolution of different populations, and how they have adapted to their environments over tens of thousands of years, I know that people with those two genetic markers come from ancestors who were not exposed to wheat as a food, and do not have the physical...
  13. MsCurious
    Hi everybody, I had my endoscopy Monday, and it was pretty rough going. I figured my throat might be a little sore, but if felt like they jammed a knife down the right side and left it there. They had a tough time getting the scope going, and I remember having like "dry heaves" about 6 times and then they must have really upped the sedative because it...
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    That is GREAT news JessicaNYC! Congrats on getting things going in the right direction. It sounds like you're adjusting really well, and have a great outlook on things. I think that is half the battle. Great to hear success stories like yours. Glad you're doing better!
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    Hi Jen, Yeah, I'm sure there are a LOT of people who have had similar experiences. I suppose I could be considered one of them. I would ask you, what tests you had done, and what the results were, because there are so many false negatives. In my case, they did tTG first, and they told me the results were negative. My gene test came back the highest risk...
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    Hi mielle, According to what you've written above, it looks like your son definitely falls into the "pool of possibility" with the positive genetic marker. If he shows symptoms, he is a candidate for celiac and should be tested further. He should remain on a gluten FILLED diet until all testing is done... meaning all blood tests (serology) and biopsy if...
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    My heart goes out to you as a mom, having such awful things happening to your son. I find it really interesting... what you talked about with both of your boys, as I am also DQ2 positve (DQ2.5 specifically) and I also have elevated eosinophil levels that they are still trying to figure out, along with testing for celiac disease. Don't have my results back...
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    WOW... I hadn't thought of that! I have been a sugar addict for ever... and never could understand why... now it makes more sense. I sure hope I have the same results... less sugar craving would be wonderful! As I "study diligently" for my test on Monday... my "study materials" of choice today... rich gooey chocolatey brownies with home made chocolate butter...
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    Hi asickdaddy, I'm not exactly sure what you mean by upper stomach pains. I have been having acid reflux for about the past month....that is new to me. Also, after eating (and I've been intentionally eating a LOT of gluten the past few weeks in preparation for biopsy) I feel like I have a brick in my stomach. Not a rock...but a brick, with rough edges...
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    I don't think even the medical community can answer that one, but my "gut" response to that would be no. And the reason is that celiac disease is a systemic autoimmune disease, meaning it can and does affect different parts of the body in different people. From what I have read here on the forums, there are endless symptoms, many of which are the same among...
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    Suzanna, thank you so much for your reply! It helps to hear how others are working through the changes! It gives me ideas, and little red flags to think about as I start this process. It seems pretty overwhelming right now... but I'm sure I'll adjust and it will get easier, but right now I feel just a wee bit panicky!
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    Hey Sylvia, I just had a thought after reading that your test results were higher than you'd hoped they would be. Its just a stab in the dark, but I remembered you commenting on the Centrum vitamin post, that even though they can't say they are gluten free, you were still taking them. This could be your culprit, if you're taking them on a daily basis...
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    Hey Sylvia, I just had a thought. I read your post about your antibodies being higher than you had hoped. Maybe the Centrum taken daily is your culprit!?
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    Is there a forums topic for "How to go gluten free" for newbies? And info about CC? I've read bits and pieces about these topics here and there, but I'm hoping there is a main source for this valuable info all in one place. Wishful thinkin? LOL Please direct me to a good thread if you can... thanks in advance! The count down is on... I have to get this...
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    Nuttmegs, Happy that you have the testing behind you, and that you don't have celiac disease. I (like you) would be VERY skeptical that gluten isn't tied to your other issues. Thyroid issues seem to be very tied to all this stuff... and I think you're VERY wise to go gluten free... I would! I have my biopsy on Monday, along with thyroid testing... and...
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