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    Hi, We're going to Playa Del Carmen in a few weeks and I'm wondering if anyone who has been there has any gluten-free advice? We're staying in a condo, so I plan to do some shopping and cooking. But, I'd also like to try some local cuisine. I'm going to print out a Spanish version of my gluten free dining card, but I'm hoping a few of you have scoped...
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    Thanks for posting. I really need a new conditioner. Is it definitely gluten free? S
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    One doc told me that teeth grinding is associated with food allergies. I don't know if that's true or not, but it certainly could be in my case. S
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    Ask your doc to do some tests for your thyroid. My neck felt very weird, which prompted me to go to the doctor. She felt my neck and said my thyroid felt swollen, so she ordered the tests. Yep, it was a problem. Turns out I have Hashimoto's, a thyroid condition that is associated with Celiac. Lots of the symptoms are the same. I don't think you'll be able...
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    I was just in this situation a few weeks ago. I was at a conference in Vegas and my boss set up a dinner for our team. I didn't know what it was going to be until right before we left. Needless to say, it was a sucky situation because I was out of town and didn't have any food to bring for dinner. I didn't want to eat at the buffet, so, I ended up walking...
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    I get redness too. It's mostly my nose and on my cheaks near my nose. People have asked me if I have a sunburn. I can't remember where I read this, but somewhere I read that this is a symptom of digestive problems. S
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    I think they are worth it, especially for cuisines other than typical American. S
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    Hi Carole, I definitely get eye aches when eating gluten. It hits my sinuses pretty badly and I would describe this as pain and pressure around my eyes. Maybe your son has a food allergy (gluten or otherwise) that is causing his pain. S
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    You could also try Melatonin (available at any health food store). I've been taking a time released version of it that really helps me stay asleep all night. I tried Ambien and that was a little heavy duty. S
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    My boyfriend and I have been to Hawaii (Kona, Maui, Kauai) several times and rented condos with a kitchen. It's great because you save a lot of money on breakfast and lunch (because you don't have to go to a restaurant) and you can cook a few dinners. There are many good restaurants on the islands that can accomodate gluten-free meals (however, the best ones...
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    I've traveled with blue ice many times and never had an issue (with no doctor's note). No one has ever questioned me about it. As others have said, solid food is fine. S
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    I hear ya! I have the same problem and it's making me crazy. I hate feeling bloated. I may have gained 5 lbs or so, but I'm pretty sure it isn't fat. It doesn't seem fat on the rare days when I am not bloated. I think it is all diet related, as others have said. My stomach is a lot less bloated when I eat fewer carbs. The weird thing for me is that I don...
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    A few weeks ago I heard that canola is often grown in the same fields as wheat and that Celiacs react due to the cross contamination. I have no idea whether this is true or not, a Celiac-aware chef told me. Anyone know if this is really the case? S
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    I've been taking time released melatonin for a few months. My problem wasn't falling asleep, it was staying asleep and the time released melatonin really helps! S
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    I had Classico sauce last night and got bloated and had a stomach ache, however, I don't think it's due to gluten. I'm also trying to figure out if there's something else that is bothering me, maybe the soy. I've had the Classico Organic Herbs and Tomato a few times and didn't seem to have a problem. I don't know if that one has soy or not (can't seem to...
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    On the thyroid boards, soy has been discussed frequently and the research seems to suggest that if you have a thyroid issue, soy should be avoided. It seems to be implicated in cases of autoimmune thyroid problems, which I have. So, personally, I try to avoid it. Here's an interesting article that discusses some of the research on soy. Open Original...
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    Glad you are feeling better! I also gave up eggs, most dairy, and most processed stuff and felt better afterwards. Just wanted to note that someone on the board pointed out that they sometimes use eggs to clarify red wines. So, I just crossed red wine off my list for a while too. But, rather not drink it than continue with puffy eyes and headaches. S
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    I think I can understand doing something like your mom did, although I haven't done it because I don't want to be sick. Sometimes it's just really hard to come to terms with the fact that something you've eaten your entire life can make you so sick. Especially something as simple as a saltine! S
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    DOH. Thanks for the info Burdee. I also have an egg intolerance and I've been drinking red wine on a fairly regular basis. Geez. I had no idea there might be egg in wine. S
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    I'm with you lapetit8. I don't eat the salads and I always order everything without butter. Sometimes my veggies come out with butter (I can see and/or feel it on there) and I send it back immediately. The butter at my local Outback has spices in it that are not gluten free. They do have plain butter, but you have to ask for it on the side. Overall, they...
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    My boyfriend is very good about the gluten thing. We don't have very much of it in the house, but he eats wheat bread and gluteny take out. There have been many times when he pointed out contamination that I hadn't even thought of. Perhaps its because he's super neat to begin with. I'm the only one leaving crumbs around our house! S
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    ARCHIVED Jamba Juice

    sspitzer5 replied to newg's topic in Gluten-Free Restaurants

    Make sure you don't get any "boosts". The last time I checked with them, they told me that they have oat bran in them. Send the company an email, they have a list of gluten-free stuff. S
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    Thanks for posting! I'll have to check it out the next time I'm down there. S
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    You certainly may be right. I was on a low carb diet for about 3 years before I knew about Celiac. When I went off of it, I started developing lots of intestinal issues that I didn't have before. I think my body had adjusted to a lower dose of gluten and adding it back made the symptoms worse. I didn't connect it with wheat at the time though. Of course,...
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    I think nodules are pretty common. I just had my colonoscopy done and he found some nodules. However, I don't know what your doc meant by "suspicious". I'm assuming they did a biopsy. It's probably nothing. S
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