Macbre
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Yes I did have to wear the halter monitor. I wore it once for the 24 hrs & then another time for 21 days (what a pain). I did not have a single episode during those times, but I was only eating enough food to survive because I couldn't digest it. And it was during the winter months so I didn't have the heat to trigger an episode. This was all prior...
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ARCHIVED Why Are Cosmetics So Frustrating?
Macbre replied to gfreecarboholic's topic in Coping with Celiac Disease
I never thought about the make-up either until I got a free sample of Estee Lauder's night cream & had a gluten reaction to it. I knew I hadn't eaten anything with gluten so I looked up the ingredients & found "wheat" listed. I gave it away the next day! I have always used bare essentials & since it's gluten-free I never had any issues. Now... -
I felt the same way about bread until I tasted "Canyon Bakehouse" gluten-free bread. I can eat it plain. Has the same texture as the bread I ate prior to going gluten-free & a great flavor. I haven't tried Nutella, I'll have to do that soon!
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"IBS" that's what I was told in the beginning also. I was even referred to the Boreland Grover Clinic, but in the mean time my blood work came back positive for Celiac. That's all it took for me to go gluten-free & my bloating went away along with the gas. You ought to try going gluten-free for at least a month and see if it helps. Were you tested...
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What's weird is that I never had any issues prior to 2 years ago except for the normal bloating with certain foods, but I got a severe infection that attacked my joints and had me almost bed ridden for two weeks. Several doctors later and a strong does of antibiotic I was finally able to walk again without pain. I suffered with arthritis for 1 1/2 yrs after...
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ARCHIVED What Are Your Top 10 Gluten Free Staples ?
Macbre replied to BillJ's topic in Coping with Celiac Disease
These are the items I won't go without: Mrs. May's trio bars Kinnikinnick smoreable graham crackers (I spread Peanut butter & then add a few "enjoy life" choc. chips & YUM!!) Pamela's Products (especially the pecan shortbread cookies) Bob's Red Mill brownie mix Bob's Red Mill pizza crust (add a little garlic salt & italians) Enjoy Life... -
ARCHIVED Is Constipation And Gas Common When Giving Up Gluten?
Macbre replied to sandooch's topic in Coping with Celiac Disease
I've experienced the same thing and have been gluten free since Dec. For constipation I take Magnesium Dioxide, which really helps and I do the Natren probiotics daily. I truly believe in the probiotics. They are pricey, but worth it. When I've got gas pain I take Charco Caps. Nothing else does the trick for me. I don't have the lower abdominal pain... -
I have been gluten free since Dec. 2010, and have done well avoiding gluten. Prior to my diagnosis I was told I had Vasovegal Syncope. Rapid heart rate, feeling faint, diarrhea & would feel wiped out for 24 hrs. My symptoms improved, but I still experience them sometimes. Usually only after I eat (during digestion) or after getting overheated. They...