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    cornbread replied to AmandaD's topic in Doctors

    Hey, we all need hobbies! Also, I think the fact that he's chosen to allow the public direct access to his services (via his web site) is rather ground-breaking, and this decision should be applauded - it doesn't make him less of a doctor, it makes him more of a hero to people like me who've had their lives changed dramatically for the better thanks...
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    I just made a delicious gluten/casein free pumpkin pie. I substituted the condensed milk with a tub of Tofutti 'cream cheese' and added maple syrup for sweetness. For the crust I used the Gluten Free Pantry's 'Perfect Pie Crust'... It really is incredible, just like a real pastry crust, something I honestly thought I'd never taste again! I was...
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    Skar - glad to hear you're gonna try it. Looks like you're in the same situation as me, it just seems like the next logical step if you are intolerant to most of the 'no go' foods. I will update here in a week or so. I think I'm losing a little weight eating this way, but I'm never 'starving' hungry like I used to get. I haven't weighed myself but my...
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    I hear that! When I get glutened I get MAD cravings for wheaty type foods (or their gluten-free substitutes). I don't normally eat any grains at all and don't miss them much, but the few days after a gluten accident I am constantly hungry, particularly for breads, cakes, etc. It's as if when my body gets a little bit of gluten it sends signals out to...
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    If you want to make your own, the 'Homemade Wonderful gluten-free Bread' mix by Bob's Red Mill is very good. Turns out a great loaf of white bread. Texture is terrific - it's a little heavier than flour bread but it's soft in the middle with a crust, (hey, like bread!) and it doesn't fall apart or crumble so you can make sandwiches no problem, and toasted...
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    I dropped from 120 to 112 within about a month. I think it's essentially from the much lower carb intake, because if I eat gluten-free grains I will gain weight, and if I avoid them I can stay 112-115. I eat a ton of fruit and veggies, but it's still a lower carb diet than I had before, plus drinking wine instead of beer must help.
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    From the tiniest amount of gluten or casein (I once got glutened after a beer drinker sipped from my wine glass!), I experience the following symptoms that now last about 5 days (used to be 2, then 3...) - bloating - acne on face/back/chest - chronic fatigue (tripping over my feet, dropping things) that no amount of sleep will fix - severe brain...
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    Hi Skar, (Short answer: yes!) When I went gluten free I slowly realised that most other grains also bother me, as in they bloat me, make me break out and make me crave starchy, sugary foods. If I have a corn tortilla or sushi with rice within 10 mins I have a little pot belly and within 20 mins I'm starving. So I'd pretty much cut these foods...
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    Oh congratulations, I'm so glad to hear it worked out ok! I still get nervous eating out, even after months on the diet. I think that's good though - it ensures I'm always very thorough with them about my requirements, which means I eat safely and live to dine another day! Here's wishing you a safe and happy gluten-free dining future!
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    Yup. just get one that says 'Wheat Free' on the label. The San-J brand is good. Tastes no different to the regular version, which makes me wonder why they can't just make that wheat free... I think there should be a law that says grains are only allowed in foods if they are COMPLETELY necessary to the consistency or taste! It would make the...
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    How about sticking to naturally gluten free foods rather than trying to replicate wheat-based foods with their expensive gluten-free versions? I think it's a much healthier way to live anyway. You can still use rice and potatoes if you want some starchy, filling carbs. Otherwise stick to veggies, fruit, meat, fish and eggs (and if he can eat dairy then...
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    Very good point Gina, and in fact I did the York allergy test last week and am just waiting for the results to come back. I'm pretty sure I'm casein intolerant which I wasn't before (or at least something in dairy gives me a gluten-esque reaction), and I get bloated from corn so that's a bit worrying now too... Figured I should try and track down what...
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    I have been addicted to the Active Greens Chocolate version (not the regular choc chip, but the greens w/chocolate). I was a little concerned about the wheat grass thing but they do say gluten-free. However... I *think* they are giving me a reaction. They were ok at first but after having them every day for about a week I started to get suspicious. I...
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    ...and you're not missing much with not having Hershey's either, let me tell you! Cadbury's do a gluten-free list at their Open Original Shared Link A surprising amount of gluten-free choices!
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    Rachel, I think you and I have very similar cases. I too don't get any gastro symptoms from gluten except bloating, and a couple of weeks ago I figured out something was still giving me the gluten symptoms (brain fog, fatigue, acne, serious irritability!) even though I'd been very careful about not getting any gluten... One time it hit me right after eating...
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    Feel better skar! I got glutened SO many times when I was just starting out gluten-free. For me it was cross-contamination every single time - I'd pick something that was safe but because I was eating out every day I got sick about once a week. The solution I've found is to stock up on good healthful fresh food (veg, meat, fish, eggs, fruit) and cook...
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    Modesty is also a VERY attractive feature!!
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    Cool! Let us know how you get on.
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    If you're going to eat out gluten-free, a Mexican restaurant is a good choice, but you still have to be careful. A lot of things you might presume are gluten-free (ie: corn tortillas) may be prepared in such a way that they become unsafe for you (ie:, grill to cook tortillas on is sprinkled with flour to prevent sticking). However, Mexican cuisine has...
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    Hi Sorry to hear yet another doctor-doesn't-know-anything story! I would strongly suggest having her order the "Gluten Sensitivity Stool and Gene Panel Complete" test from www.enterolab.com. This will test to see if her body is producing antobodies against gluten, and the gene test part will also confirm whether or not she has the Celiac gene (or...
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    My spouse is very understanding about the gluten-free thing and takes my requirements seriously, but he still forgets about it sometimes which is annoying, like he will offer me food to try from his (glutened) plate or suggest we eat somewhere that isn't safe for me. Just little things, not meaning any harm, but it frustrates me that I'm not able to ever...
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    Hi Connie, I have to eat gluten and dairy free too, and I basically stick to the basics: meat, fish, eggs, vegetables and fruit. I don't like nuts so I don't eat them but if I liked them I would. I eat pumpkin seeds though. And dark chocolate. If you want a bread type item, corn tortillas are naturally gluten free, and of course rice too. For...
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    I have a severe intolerance to gluten and casein, plus I have a Celiac gene (and a gluten senstive gene for back up ) I have not been diagnosed with celiac disease because I went gluten-free before I knew what Celiac was. Gluten makes my life unbearable, and the thought of eating is for 6+ months to get a positive diagnosis (by purposefully causing damage...
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    I think the most expensive part of this diet comes into play when you try to replace grain-based foods with their gluten-free versions. I pretty much just eat grain-free, so I'm buying the same meats, fish, veg and fruits I always did, and feeling great. The few times I have gluten-free bread (or even naturally gluten-free grain products like corn tortillas...
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    Oops. I posted about it here the other day: Open Original Shared Link . Great (natural) stuff for wiping out brain fog, fatigue and the grouchies. I urge anyone who gets major brain fog to try this stuff, it has absolutely changed my life.
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