Ashley

Yes. I break-out horrible if gluten comes contact with my skin. I felt horrible at the smell of it too. I went into a bread store and it nearly made me sick. I absolutely will not handle gluten unless I have pair of gloves on and if I really need to handle it. The only I time I remember doing so was for an art project. Sorry for the horrible experience there, it sucks.

-Ash

Ooo...I'm so tempted, but, my 4th block class is going to take the Meyer's Briggs test on the humanmetrics.com site one day in class next week. I'll post what I get when do it, I want to do it with my friends by

-Ash

I know what ya mean. Sometimes, people can get annoyed because you just want to make sure that it is truely safe by asking many questions. I really don't like to investigate either, mainly because how ignorant people are about Celiac Disease, gluten, and so forth.

In the long run, it pays off. It can get ya experience in what to ask and look for when searching for gluten-free food.

If you're interesting in french fries, make sure to ask if they're fried in oil by themselves. Just thought I'd say that Good luck, let me know if you find anything.

-Ash

Good luck, Molly! I know how much fun finals are we had ours the last two days before Christmas break. You'll be home free soon, to break and relax. You'll do fine, if you're in AP, it's obivous you put effort into your work. I need some luck myself...the new semester started and I'm not having too much fun with Honors Alg. 2...

-Ash

I found out that there is actually something I can eat that comes from my HS' Cafeteria. I learned this from a friend that is allergic to numerous things. She got a list of what the school offers and what she could. She got to looking and we figured out that I could actually have the taco salad at school!

I just wanted to let everyone know that you shouldn't give up so easily when it comes finding food you can eat. I went a whole year at HS without knowing that there was something I actually could eat. Investigating pays off!

-Ash

Congratulations =). I know the feeling, I have a boyfriend who responds to my diet the same. It's so uplifting to know that someone doesn't think you're a burden and truely cares for your health. I was so thrilled that his parents actually have a brain and know the difference between gluten and gluten-free. His grandmother even made me gluten-free fried chicken!

Hope all goes well in your relationship.

-Ash

Patti, I'll be praying for you as you have thought of me through my numerous ordeals. I know all will be well. You're just a thoughtful, friendly, and very helpful member as well as wonder friend. Can't wait to see you post again =)

-Ash

The horrible vomitting and burning in my throat takes care of my cravings. Maybe indulging a little bit in something you can eat will help?

-Ash

I had a horrible problem with constipation myself---leading to go to the doctor with it. Aside from taking a powder lax, I saw that lettuce really helped me in fighting it. I sure do hope this problem for your son goes away---not a fun road to go down.

-Ash

The leather jacket that my boyfriend got me =)

-Ash

I e-mailed the United States Air Force a bit back and it is considered a disability. However, the man I e-mailed told me that it was up to your health-screener (or something or another like that, it's been a while) that makes the finally decision. I've heard from my Sgt. and Maj from JROTC that it is possible to get a medical waiver. I pray to God that I get that waiver. I'm going to the upcoming Military Acedemy Day in Nashville and I will be talking to anyone I can about if it's possible for me to get in. I'll make sure to post my finding on here.

-Ash

Our Veterans' Day Parade was really great this year. Our JROTC Color Guard was infront of the entire parade, which was one the greatest honors I and my other fellow Color Guard members has had. Once we got to the Courthouse, four of our cadets were choosen to do a flag holding similiar to one that we did in DC.

It brought back memories of the stories I heard at Arlington, the reality of what our soliders went/are going through to keep our nation safe. This day is so special---to remember all Veterans, whether they be alive, in Arlington or buried in the smallest town in the United States, we owe so much to them.

God Bless all---especially our Military and Veterans today

-Ash

At the most, my mouth burned a little bit. That was about...maybe three hours so after my boyfriend had ate pizza. There wasn't a toothbrush 'round for him at the time, since it was at my 16th B-Day party and kinda didn't see that one comin' at me. I was actually surpised that I didn't breakout.

My reactions are really weird. Some make me hurl it back up, others just make my capilliars burst faintly and sometimes they're so shot that it takes a week and a half before my face isn't covered in red dots. I'm not sure what the deal is.

-Ash

I bought a cake mix at wild oats called Glutino and I was very impressed with the taste and it rose while it was baking and had a good moist texture. This is a good gluten free cake mix. Ashley's Mom

Aww, thanks everyone! Tee hee, I feel so loved.

I've had such a good birthday!!! I'm going to Washington, DC tomorrow!!! Open Original Shared Link

It's the ultimate Birthday gift. See y'all soon and thanks again

-Ash

It's perfect since it's my birthday today! Wish me luck that I don't stare to death. I'm a little nervous, since I really don't have a good idea of places were going to eat. But, I think my Sarge and Major will help me out. See y'all in a week!

-Ash

Eh. I'm 5'1 1/2.

-Ash

All righty, I would tell him. One- This is a lifelong condition(if you are Dxed or have an introlrance to gluten). It ain't going away, so, might as well get it out of the way now by telling him that this could be possible. Two- I think you'd feel a bit more comfortable if you did, that way, you wouldn't be offered food that ya can't eat.

You're still in the process of discovering. It's trial-and-error. Gotta do what's best for your health, always. I've had no problems out of my boyfriend and I'm very happy that I told him.

Hope all goes well

-Ash

We have the AFJROTC at our highschool = Air Force Junior Reserve Officers Training Corp. You learn drill, marching, and other ceremony movements and activities. We also have Special teams (Saber, Color Guard, and Drill Team), Kitty Hawk Air Society and some others. In my opinion, it's not a hard class. You do have to be dedicated to taking care of your uniform (which is worn every Wednesday) and other things, but, it's a great class.

Ooo, never tried Namaste's. I'll have to look for it.

-Ash

Poptarts. I crave those things all the time! There's almost an edible substitute for everything, except for pastries. I don't miss regular pretzels because there's awesome substitutes. But, I do miss the mustard-flavored ones though. Can't find gluten-free ones.

-Ash

Hi Ashley! That stinks that noone else is gluten-free in your grade... hey, maybe we could start a Pamela's fan club!!!!!!!!! Thanx for writing back!!!!!!

Hey...just noticing ur avatar. I think the air force ROCKS and i actually take flying lessons...flying as in airplanes. Are you interested in planes?????

Lol, that'd be great! I love the cake mixes too...tastes just like a chocolate cake to me!

Sure enough! I haven't been able to take lessons yet, but, I really do want to go into the Air Force as a pilot or a doctor. I'm praying for a waiver for celiac disease so I can get in. I'm in JROTC right now. My boyfriend and I are big aviation freaks!

-Ash

No, you're in the right. That was plain childish. Don't worry about it, I would just make sure what I bought is safe and functional

Hiya!

My name is Ashley and I'll be 16 in a few months. I'm lactose-introlerant and a Celiac too. Wow! It's amazing you actually have another Celiac in your grade! I'm searching at my highschool to see if there's any other Celiacs out there, but, no luck. Oy, Pamela's bread mix IS the absolute best. If ya need anyone to talk to me, I'm here Feel free PM me. I'll be hoping the best for you, it is a hard situation to be in sometimes.

-Ash

I'm going up to DC on October 1st through the 6th. I'll be with my JROTC corp and I'm not sure if I'll be able to take any gluten-free food with me or not. Are there any good places in DC anyone knows about? It'd be really helpful. Thanks.

-Ash

I suffer from the exact thing. I don't know what causes it either. Upper to middle stomach and hurts whether I've gotten into gluten or not.

-Ash