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  1. Emme999

    ARCHIVED Joints Pains, You Too?

    Emme999 replied to Lovinglife's topic in Doctors

    I had horrible knee pain (bursitis). Over the course of my medical searching (that all of us with celiac disease do while we're trying to figure out what the hell is wrong with us) I found that I have some serious food allergies in March. Once I completely eliminated the food allergens (dairy, beef and gelatin specifically) my knee pain went away completely...
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    I just went to the local health food store and picked up some new probiotics. On one of the boxes (Primadophilus Reuteri - Nature's Way) I noticed that there were two little pictures on the back of some intestinal villi (No Reuteri - little villi / With Reuteri - big villi). So, since it was only $11 and one of my friends had recently cut out an article...
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    Here are some options from Open Original Shared Link : For baking 1 egg = 2 tablespoons liquid + 2 tablespoons flour + ½ tablespoon shortening + ½ teaspoon baking powder (Recipe from Substituting Ingredients by Becky Sue Epstein and Hilary Dole Klein. See my sources. Add one or two drops of yellow food coloring if desired.) OR egg substitute (...
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    I would *love* to have oats again. But I don't think I will. Before being diagnosed with celiac disease, I was completely asymptomatic - well, except for the osteoporosis I might be one of those people who react to oats - but asymptomatic there as well And wouldn't that suck? All this stuff I'm doing to fix my bod tossed away for a handful of granola...
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    When I used the Ener-G stuff my foods tasted all chemically (And not in a good way!) When the recipe calls for more than one egg, I usually use one "egg" made from Ener-G (for the leavening) and then the rest of the "eggs" from 1/4 c. of whipped tofu (each). No more chemical taste And the breads rise nicely. Good luck! - Michelle :wub...
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    Thanks Mike! I appreciate your encouragement & the food combining notes you offered I have been trying to eat fruits alone, but haven't been too diligent Thanks for noting that it's important to not eat them after a meal. They have been my dessert more than once How long do I need to wait after eating other foods? Hmm... I'll have...
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    I had an entirely painless endoscopy too Don't worry about that part (Never had the colonoscopy but I've heard that the preconceived notions are a lot worse than the actual procedure.) As for worrying about what they will find... don't be nervous about them finding celiac disease! They discovered mine in May and my whole world turned out better...
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    I've been thinking about the fruit thing.. My doctor allows "grains" at the very last stage of his nutritional plan. Sugar is never included, but I'm okay with that. (He teaches nutrition at the U of U Med School, so hopefully he knows what the hell he's talking about ) When I asked him about fruits *last* time I saw him, he said not to worry...
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    Ahh... "The China Study." I have this book - fascinating and truly well researched. Look at it on Amazon or consider checking if out from the library. (Warning! It does tell you to become a total vegan! But most of the problems that it associated from "animal protein" is specifically casein, so who knows about chicken or fish ) Good book though...
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    The only thing about getting it cultured is that I don't know what else they could try..? One doctor did suggest (in April) that I have "vaginal eczema" - but I don't know that I believe this because A- I don't have eczema anywhere else on my body, and B- why would it suddenly show up *just in my vagina* when I'm 32 years old? I mean... what the hell...
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    I have not tried gentian violet or three-lac. So, I guess I haven't tried *everything* - It just seems that way! Tiffany - no, I haven't had it cultured recently - but I'm sure it's yeast. (This is gross but) There's a certain smell to yeast and I know it's still that. I have another appointment with my doctor on Thursday so I will see if...
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    I have had recurrent yeast infections for 16 months straight - every single month I am profoundly saddened by this but don't know what to do anymore. I've done everything - every natural treatment (boric acid, probiotics, tea tree oil, grapefruit seed extract, anti-yeast combos, etc.) and a number of prescription methods too. Once I did Diflucan every...
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    You know, since I learned about my allergies - I have developed a whole new appreciation for vegans There is a book out called "Vegan Planet" and I bought it (right before the celiac disease diagnosis) and then returned it right after I found out about the gluten intolerance. But, you reminded me of one of the reasons I bought it! There was a recipe for...
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    Liz, Sorry - haven't tried the Chebe bread, so I can't be of much help there. Sounds like you are a pro with the egg stuff though And you are right, *nothing* is more difficult to replace! I fantacize about french toast - but since I have celiac disease, an egg allergy, a dairy allergy, and have been told by my doctor to avoid sugar...
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    I'm allergic to eggs too and I've found that the best egg replacement (when there is more than one egg) comes when you combine two methods: whipped tofu & Ener-G egg replacer. My breads come up fluffy and still with the right amount of moisture Here are some egg replacer ideas (from Open Original Shared Link ) Egg Replacements There are...
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    My (conventional) allergy doctor sent me away with a card for a psychologist Here are some quotes from The Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine (Michael Murray, ND): "The skin-prick test or skin-scratch test commonly employed by many allergists only tests for IgE mediated allergies. Since only about ten to fifteen percent of all food allergies are...
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    I had the ELISA testing with US BioTek labs. The dairy section tested me for the following allergies (individually): Casein, Cheddar Cheese, Cottage Cheese, Mozzarella Cheese, Whey, Milk, Goat Milk and Yogurt. I was off the chart on all of 'em! (Talk about an overachiever ) They can guide you to a doctor in your area that uses this laboratory...
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    Hey Broncobux I would definitely look at the idea of possible food allergies. And I sure as ... wouldn't try to self-diagnose Look at this link for really good info on food allergies: Open Original Shared Link It talks about how difficult it is to determine which food is problematic and how food allergies affect you. Hopefully you will find...
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    Oh ya - no yeast either. So I guess you could throw in a YF too (Wow, that's a lot of letters!) Getting through without margarine is *easy* Go to your local health food store and pick up some "Buttery Sticks" from Earth Balance. It easily replaces margarine & doesn't taste too different. (Plus, it is healthier!) Actually though, I don...
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    Ugh. No kidding Laura --- Thanks Jen & Tiffany!! - Michelle
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    Matilda, Thank you so much! It's nice to be back. Especially now that I'm so much calmer and happier. Hopefully now you guys wont be subjected to the "passion" I so often expressed here before Hopefully now I will be able to offer some quality advice that might help someone else to feel as good as I do - Michelle
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    ARCHIVED Michelle In Utah?

    Emme999 replied to anjayrose's topic in Doctors

    Thanks for the suggestions but (yup) I've already tried all of them. Fortunately, I've found a doctor who addresses intestinal issues and is furious that few other doctors acknowledge intestinal candida. I have done numerous courses of Diflucan, damn near every alternative method you can think of, and diet too. Currently, we are attempting...
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    ARCHIVED Casein?

    Emme999 replied to Noelle126's topic in Related Issues & Disorders

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    Ahh... temporary haircolor.. that makes perfect sense. I had assumed that you were talking about the permanent stuff. Sorry to have commented without thinking of the possibilities. You are wise to be extremely careful Last night I was thinking about it and *I* wouldn't use haircolor that had gluten in it either (permanent or not). I don't use...
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    Sorry if my post came across making you think that I think you're being extreme! I do not think that at all. I got rid of all of my shampoos/lotions/etc. that have gluten in them a long time ago. I just hadn't considered the idea of haircolor getting in your mouth. AND - I forgot about those who have trouble with skin contact & gluten (dermatitis...
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