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I need to revive this forum to see if anyone else suffers from this. I had problems choking on food (mostly meat) for years, particularly the ones before I was diagnosed with Celiac. This would happen almost every day. After I started the gluten-free diet, this symptom disappeared completely. I didn't have any episodes for over a year. WELL, now I am...
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I do eat at Paneras occasionally. I love their Greek salad and they have a handful of soup varieties that are gluten-free. I always make the person preparing my salad change their gloves first. The smell does make me nervous too though... now I am having second thoughts. I have no where else to go though !
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ARCHIVED What's Your Favorite Cereal?
GFManiac replied to WGibs's topic in Gluten-Free Foods, Products, Shopping & Medications
I LIKE the Amaranth cereal!!! Love the EnivorKids, etc too, but sooo many gluten-free cereals lack any nutrional value. I wish they would make fortified cereal!! Anyone run into any decent gluten-free fortified cereal? I've tried the EnjoyLife brand - it's not too bad.... -
My follow-up exam was negative. I asked them to call to make sure the drink was gluten-free and they said the particular orange drink at my doctor's office WAS okay. I did notice a 'flavoring' ingredient on the label. I did get a canker sore shortly afterwards and have been irritable; I hope they really checked!!!
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Anyone have this? My blood tests were high and I need to go back for more tests next week. I was a little shocked to hear that I might have this considering I don't have any of the risks (I am far from overweight). Not sure if we have a higher risk with Celiac or not. I know we have a higher risk for regular diabetes, but I wasn't sure about Gestational...
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I am on the verge of asking for something myself. i've gotten sick every day this week. Only another month until I'm out of the first trimester... seems like an eternity!!
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Oh, I just ate some Fritos too! They were soooo good. I honestly used to eat so healthy. I'm rationalizing that I'm taking my multi-vitamin and will get back on the healthy track after this all-day sickness goes away! I found this about the salt craving:
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ARCHIVED Paleo Diet
GFManiac replied to Eliza13's topic in Post Diagnosis, Recovery & Treatment of Celiac Disease
Ideally, I try and eat as close to this as possible: no gluten, dairy and legumes (I just happen to have reactions from these foods anyway). I try and only eat rice and potatoes in moderations. I think these foods tend to mess with your blood sugar anyway and it doesn't seem like they contain a whole lot of nutrients... -
ARCHIVED If You Could Eat Whatever You Wanted And
GFManiac replied to rmmadden's topic in Coping with Celiac Disease
Ugh! This forum is like when they sit and drool over foods on Survivor! I miss everything right now....snif snif. -
McDonald's french fries are pretty darn good, though a tad risky. Not sure why, but salt seems to help. I am craving tons of stuff I can't have, like cheddar biscuits from Red Lobster. I never had a problem with the gluten-free diet before, but now that I'm pregnant everything I am craving is not-gluten-free!!!
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I am DF (dairy-free) as well as gluten-free. I was disappointed to learn a lot of Indian restaurants add milk to their rice .
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I had this on my hands too, it persisted even after going off gluten. It has been done for good (I HOPE) since I gave up all dairy products too. I've read that both caseins and gluten can cause or irritate eczema.
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ARCHIVED Who's In Their 20's?
GFManiac replied to GlutenFreeStudent's topic in Coping with Celiac Disease
That is hilarious! I was diagnosed shortly after my 30th birthday this year. It was really a blessing in disguise. I was expecting my 30s to be sort of the beginning of the end, so to speak. But now I feel healthier and happier than I ever have in my live as a result of this diet. I have fewer wrinkles, healthier hair, better posture, flatter stomach... -
I LOVE the Toyota Celiac idea! JEN - Do you have a copy of the letter you sent to your local restaurants? Your letter to your doctor was great!
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I used to lose hair like crazy too. I'd have big piles in the shower, hair stuck to my clothes, hair all over my chair at work .... yuck! I am happy to report this is no longer the case. I've had the occasional week or two when this happens again, but I have a feeling these incidents are related to gluten-accidents.
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I always tell people it is amazing what you can live without. Once you break that addiction, you just don't crave it anymore. HINT-HINT to the donut-eaters, you think you might be addicted?
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ARCHIVED Mucous - When Does It End?
GFManiac replied to GFManiac's topic in Post Diagnosis, Recovery & Treatment of Celiac Disease
This is sooo helpful! thank you all. I have a suspicion I am allergic to other things as well. I'll have to make an appointment with an allergist soon! -
ARCHIVED Yoplait Yogurt
GFManiac replied to Darby's topic in Gluten-Free Foods, Products, Shopping & Medications
I read on another thread that the 'natural flavors' in some Stonyfield yogurt contains gluten. -
ARCHIVED I'm So Frustrated, Please Help Me Out!
GFManiac replied to lyoung2's topic in Post Diagnosis, Recovery & Treatment of Celiac Disease
I have a friend that is allergic to wheat (shows up on allergy tests), but negative blood tests for celiac. Has a physical reaction to wheat without the villi damage... -
ARCHIVED Mucous - When Does It End?
GFManiac posted a topic in Post Diagnosis, Recovery & Treatment of Celiac Disease
I have been gluten-free for about 6 months now and am still passing this stuff! I take that as a sign that my intestines are not fully healed yet. I am feeling quite a bit better -tons of symptoms seeming to be related to malnutrion are gone. I am assuming my intestines are partially healed, but not all the way? Anyone have any insight or links? thanks... -
ARCHIVED Salsa
GFManiac replied to GFManiac's topic in Gluten-Free Foods, Products, Shopping & Medications
Thanks for the info and recipe! Maybe I should start a new thread, but can anyone clarify the vinegar situation? If it just says "vinegar" on the package, is that questionable? -
I eat a lot of this and seem to always buy a different brand. Does anyone know of brands that do contain gluten for me to avoid? Thanks!
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ARCHIVED New - Celiac Or Not?
GFManiac replied to cfritz's topic in Post Diagnosis, Recovery & Treatment of Celiac Disease
Have you been tested for food allergies? It is possible that you don't have celiac, but do have an allergy to wheat and probably some other foods also. I would make an appointment with an allergist if you haven't already. -
So, it seems like choking can be caused by either GERD or neurological damage. Does anyone have any good links on Celiac and neurological damage? I would like to understand why I used to choke on food. I never had heartburn or any other problems like that, so I'm leaning towards the latter. Thanks!
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I have a feeling I probably have some food allergies other than the obvious wheat / dairy. I will be tested in a few months. For the last month or two, I have been breaking out in a rash (not sure if DH) on my legs and hands (eczema?) that seem to be tied to eating certain things - though it is hard to pin down what the culprit is. My legs almost look like...