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Diagnosed and started gluten free living July 2011.

  1. MinnesotaCeliac
    I generally only eat at 100% gluten-free places. Thus to my delight I have a few options where I live. I also came across two on my recent vacation. Minnesota (St Paul) As Fenrir mentioned there is an awesome gluten-free brewery taproom. On Fridays Burning Brothers has gluten free foods (foodtrucks /carts) at the taproom. You know its gluten free if...
  2. MinnesotaCeliac
    St Clair, YES! I had a very similar experience. A very unnerving and surreal experience! If someone described the symptoms I would believe they were having a stroke. I had also experienced vertigo and was seeing doctors for it just prior to being DX'd with Celiac. Prior to going gluten free I used to have migraines at least about a third of the days during...
  3. MinnesotaCeliac
    Minnesota has a 100% gluten free dedicated brewery called Burning Brothers Brewing. They currently have one commercial canned beer/ale (Pyro) that is available in MN (and maybe in WI and IA). If you are lucky enough to be in the Twin Cities you can visit the taproom which has a larger selection. Top three if I stop at my local store Burning Brothers...
  4. MinnesotaCeliac
    Hello all, This past February I rented a condo on Maui (not for from Lahaina). I had a great experience and was able to find two 100% gluten free places to eat on the island (one a restaurant and the other a bakery). I usually mitigate all risk by not eating out, but felt comfortable enough with these two places to give them try. I also had no problem...
  5. MinnesotaCeliac
    First let me acknowledge your frustrations and feelings….it is very understandable!!! But I can promise you it gets better. Time (to heal) and knowledge (knowing the ins and outs of living with Celiac) are two parts to the puzzle, but the biggest is acceptance. By accepting that you have Celiac, one will not be putting energy and effort into the whys!, ...
  6. MinnesotaCeliac
    It wasnt a bad experience, just wishing that since i can always pre-order my breakfest and dinner in the main dinning room they would also do it for lunch (these are made in a designated area of the galley to mitigate cc risk) On some ships only the buffet is open for lunch and since I'm not comfortable with eating at the buffet I just skip lunch and eat...
  7. MinnesotaCeliac
    This is a great community and they will support you when you feel weak or down, provide you with great information and it is also comforting know you are not alone in your gluten-free journey. It is very natural for one to want something they no longer can have (especially a a tasy donut). Every Monday my team has donuts. I enjoy a coffee or water and...
  8. MinnesotaCeliac
    Hello Laura, I'm glad you had a positive experience. May I ask what ship you were you on? The staff and knowledge make all the difference in how comfortable one is on a cruise. My wife loves cruises (and now so do I). I feel I can travel again knowing I'll have safe (and even hot) food. My first cruise I brought a full suitcase of food, now it is...
  9. MinnesotaCeliac
    No need to worry if you are prepared, it takes some planning and knowledge (comes with time and experience) as it will not be as easy as before going gluten free. It also depends on your comfort level of eating out. When I travel I carry safe gluten free food with me on my carry on (Laura bars, almonds...etc and twice as much as I'll need just in case there...
  10. MinnesotaCeliac
    I was so hoping to grow once going gluten free, growing yes.......just wider, no height. At 43 i can still dream though!
  11. MinnesotaCeliac
    Hello Christine0125, I have not traveled with Carnival, so I'll be interested to know your experience upon your return. Since being diagnosed last year I have been on two cruises (Princes and Royal Caribbean lines). Both were similar in that you you notify them of your dietary needs prior to the cruise and on the first day (maitre d' upon boarding and again...
  12. MinnesotaCeliac
    Congrats pianoland on the upcoming one year anniversary! I'm a month away myself. Your positive attitude shows in your post and will help others see that a diagnosis of celiac is not a negative thing, but a life change for the better. Keep sharing your knowledge and positive attitude!!!!
  13. MinnesotaCeliac
    KMMO320, Sometimes the unknown is scary, we tend to image the worst. This is easy to for me to say, but have no worries! If they put you under for the procedure, you will not even be aware that it took place. The pre-endoscopy setup for it takes longer (explanation of what will take place and prep). Once in the room and on the table they gave me the anesthesia...
  14. MinnesotaCeliac
    I strongly encourage you to use your writing skills to help work through this new diagnosis. It will help you process as well as help others that follow(and even those that came before). Stay active in this community(great folks with a ton of knowledge) and create a blog if you have not done so already. Good luck! FYI.... I have found New Planet's Off...
  15. MinnesotaCeliac
    If you like a hop heavy beer, off the grid is awesome! I always buy one 4pack of off the grid with each 6 pack of new grist /red bridge(quality has it's price, but the beer budget is tight). I enjoyed bitter ( with a pine note) ales prior to my DX, so when I finally found New planets OTG I cleared the shelves at the store. I think I'll go have one now...
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