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  1. Jenn624
    My 13 year old decided on his own to go off all gluten and it's been amazing! He focuses better in school and feels better. A few weeks ago he tried eating gluten and was absolutely miserable. He will never eat any again!
  2. Jenn624
    I've learned it's just better and easier to bring my own food and snacks and just enjoy the fellowship instead of focusing on the food. At my work's Friday meetings, I eat my banana and yogurt while the others munch on donuts and I don't feel deprived in any way. We laugh and talk and don't ever focus on the food. It's not always easy. When I went to...
  3. Jenn624
    I am happier. I feel so much better, that I smile more. I don't run to the bathroom after a meal. To me, it's all good! Jenn
  4. Jenn624
    Today is day 3 without wheat for my son and he looks and feels great. He is more polite, and smiles all the time. He says he can't believe how great he feels!!! Jenn
  5. Jenn624
    I convinced him to try it for at least a week. He's been having some stomach issues, is tired all the time, and has huge dark circles under his eyes. He was allergic to virtually everything when he was born, outgrew everything but peanuts, and then at 11 tested negative for peanuts too! He still avoids all peanuts, but he's found he hasn't been feeling...
  6. Jenn624
    The Cupcake Pebbles are pretty gross anyway.
  7. Jenn624
    We had a potluck luncheon at the school where I teach today. Two of my coworkers made me gluten-free items. One made a ranch potato salad and brought in the labels so I could be sure it was safe. Another coworker made peanut butter fudge that was gluten-free and gave me the ingredients beforehand so I could double check that it was safe! I made some gluten...
  8. Jenn624
    Suggestions anyone? I don't cook, so making my own is not a good idea! Thanks, Jenn
  9. Jenn624
    I react very badly to high doses of Niacin. My arms start hurting so much I swear they are going to fall off. It could be you are getting too much B12. Especially since you are also taking B complexes.
  10. Jenn624
    My breakfast of choice is Rice Chex and a banana, but I've always been a cereal girl!
  11. Jenn624
    Well, I survived the bridal shower, but there wasn't much for me to eat. Luckily I took some advice and did eat a bowl of cereal before I went. There was fruit and cupcakes for dessert, so my friends took both and gave me the fruit. That's all I ate. I did have a moment when everyone was eating their meal that I felt tears well up in my eyes. I silently...
  12. Jenn624
    Shortly after having my gallbladder removed last May, the gluten intolerance became apparent. Everyone blamed my intestinal and bowel issues on my lack of a gallbladder. Now that I am gluten-free, I don't have those issues at all.
  13. Jenn624
    Thanks! It isn't easy, but after the chicken salad incident from last week, I am strictly living by it!
  14. Jenn624
    I agree about the thyroid. It made me have carpal tunnel like symptoms and I went through the painful testing just to find out it wasn't that. My thyroid and I are on relatively good terms now. I understand it and know when it is to blame for the way I feel! If you haven't had yours checked, I suggest you do. Also know that even though the "normal...
  15. Jenn624
    That was really nice of your aunts! I see you went gluten-free at Christmas. I did too!!! 12/26 to be exact!!! Jenn
  16. Jenn624
    I may just be oversensitive, but I feel like people get annoyed by me needing to know ingredients and not going out to eat at certain places. I have a bridal shower to go to and just messaged the bride to ask about the menu. I can feel her rolling her eyes. I am overreacting. I know that. I already told my husband I am worried about Easter dinner...
  17. Jenn624
    Screaming is a good place to start, because I understand how overwhelmed you are. My first piece of advice is to make sure you are taking a gluten-free vitamin supplement. One that is high in Vitamin D3. I am also Vitamin D deficient, so I have to make sure to take it every single day. Second, I have found it is so much easier to just tell everyone...
  18. Jenn624
    How long has she been gluten free now? I will tell you, about 2 weeks into it, I decided to cheat. I wanted pizza and I was going to have it. I ate a couple slices, threw up and spent the evening running to the bathroom. I got a painful rash on my backside. The symptoms lasted a couple days. That was my wake up call. I will never knowingly do that...
  19. Jenn624
    It's difficult to try to explain to my students about gluten intolerance. Every time a student tries to give me a birthday treat or cookie, I tell them I can't have it because I am allergic to it. Do you think that is a wrong approach? Should I educate them on the basics of the disease? When I tell them I am allergic to wheat and it makes me sick, is...
  20. Jenn624
    Good to know! I will check it out. I tried a couple other brands but didn't like them at all!
  21. Jenn624
    My symptoms are basically IBS as well, and I feel 100% better on gluten-free. It can't ever hurt to try the gluten-free. It's not that hard of a lifestyle change. When I have gluten, I live in the bathroom for 3 days. It's been fabulous not to have to worry about that. As with anything new, you need to learn about it, be diligent, and try it. It seems...
  22. Jenn624
    Do you have any tips that help you get past any cravings you might have? I have one: When people are talking about cake or cupcakes, and I don't have time to bake gluten-free, I have a can of gluten-free frosting in the fridge and I have a spoonful. It takes the craving right away for me! I still crave a hamburger bun when I have a hamburger. I haven...
  23. Jenn624
    If I have a fever, it is usually some kind of stomach bug. I've never had a fever when glutened. That's just me, but it might be something you could use too. There is a stomach bug going around. Jenn
  24. Jenn624
    I completely understand. I was doing fine until my friends all ordered out from Mr. Hero. I ended up with a McDonald's Salad. I got so sick from that salad that I just started crying. I mean, if I was just going to get sick, I could have had the Mr. Hero. But I think I've gotten to the point now that I know how bad I feel when I get accidentally glutened...
  25. Jenn624
    Thanks so much! I am starting to feel better, thankfully! Jenn
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