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  1. pricklypear1971
    My husband found a natural mosquito repellant at the sports store - don't know the name but I think it was eucalyptus oil. He said it works very well. I use a Desert Essence blemish stick for odd things - bites, etc. and it seems to help with itch and pain. Also, you may try ice packs on the bites if you haven't already. Ice packs seem to help everything...
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    Rice stick noodles in broth or stock. Add veggies or meat. Like ramen, but gluten-free. Salads are good choices - add what you like. I could live on nachos. Tostitos, refrained beans, salsa, cheese, etc. yummo.
  3. pricklypear1971
    You might want to read this and show it to your doctor. Info about iron and Celiac is toward the bottom. Open Original Shared Link
  4. pricklypear1971
    I find I need a meal and snack that contains a balance of protein (a good amount, especially if I work out), veggie, and fiber. Less fruits. Decent quantity of healthy fats. If I get off on blood sugar - feel hypo, if I can't balance it out or get tired of eating, I will eat about 20 Ghiradelli semi sweet chips. It seems to be the right amount to end the...
  5. pricklypear1971
    I wonder if it's Italian thing... I say that because an ex-coworker of mine is Italian (born and raised and still a citizen) and when I started my Celiac stuff she told me how much she knew about it because so many Italians are Celiac and the kids are routinely tested. Well, she's so knowledgeable that she knows her son has a problem with gluten (was...
  6. pricklypear1971
    If memory serves correctly, 30% of Crohn's patients are dx'ed Celiac as well - they have both.
  7. pricklypear1971
    Thanks! I think I'll wait til they refine it a little better . I'm also interested in boone repopulation. I hope they find something effective in that area, and fast.
  8. pricklypear1971
    Sat in my awful desk chair yesterday. Hits just above the bend of my knee. Made my feet and legs swell. And numb. And kills my lower back. I hate that chair.
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    I suggest going to the parents section and reading. Lots of stories there.
  10. pricklypear1971
    The only way you'll know is to remove both, wait for it to stop, then add one back at a time. I know it is mentally difficult to go backwards like that after being do restricted, then having some freedom. I'm sure, like everyone else, that your intolerance symptoms will continue to evolve. I went from instant headache/flu to indicate gluten to 24 hour...
  11. pricklypear1971
    Are you watching your iodine intake? Read the DH threads about iodine and DH. If you react to iodine, you can be perfectly gluten-free and still have skin flares if you eat high iodine foods like seaweed.
  12. pricklypear1971
    Yeah, the barley gluten-free beers are controversial. If I remember correctly, the testing they use isn't as specific for barley gluten as wheat gluten...so there's always a chance you're getting quite a bit of gluten. There are lots of threads on here about that testing and beer. Search for them and see if I remembered that correctly.
  13. pricklypear1971
    Very interesting. I haven't read the original, but this opinion piece is very thought provoking. I pick up on points other than what you mention. All in all, I find the research mentioned very encouraging. Where do I stand in line for my parasite???
  14. pricklypear1971
    The only other foods I've seen mentioned that can cause Celiac type GI damage are casein and soy. You could have intolerances to the foods you mentioned but I have not seen them mentioned as foods that cause damage to the intestines. But, you also were positive on blood work. Do you know which tests? Most Celiac tests are very specific for Celiac antibodies...
  15. pricklypear1971
    Unless that salad discloses its facility - meaning you can see if wheat/gluten is processed there - I wouldn't have risked the salad. That's just my personal pov. I have a "thing" about salads....my personal neuroses. They skeeve me out unless they have a dedicated gluten-free line. That said, I eat goat cheese all the time, and from TJ's - no problem...
  16. pricklypear1971
    I've been on thyroid therapy a while now... And since I've been gluten-free for one year now, I see distinct improvements (getting rid of that rash was a huge bonus, ya think?) but am still left with some oddball symptoms...which I don't think are gluten I think are thyroid. I am at the point now of pursuing other ideas - like low tissue thyroid levels...
  17. pricklypear1971
    Get your thyroid checked, along with all of your hormones. And if you are using tea tree oil pr lavender or other estrogenic washes, etc. you may want to ditch those, too. But, Celiac does weird things. Give it time.
  18. pricklypear1971
    Yes. Think about it. How many times does the cashier ask "what is this?" about a fruit or veggie? Ever notice what qualifies as "homemade" or "fancy" food nowadays??? Usually a bacon buffalo ranch onion ring burger. From a fast food joint....
  19. pricklypear1971
    These are the two puff pastry recipes I have. Haven't attempted either one. Open Original Shared Link Open Original Shared Link
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    Well, for me it's crystal clear. The only two times it's happened is 24 hours after eating out. Never 24 hours after only eating at home. I know for others it may not be so clear. It took twice for me to figure it out, since prior to that I would get a headache/flu symptoms and a "rock" in my stomach.
  21. pricklypear1971
    Kitchen scraps are always tasty. Have you looked to see what other grain mixes are available at the feed store? Also, you could try growing little plots of plants for them. Google urban chicken farming and see what comes up. And I'm betting, since you butcher the chickens yourself (I assume) some residual grain in their gullets is contaminating the...
  22. pricklypear1971
    Did they run all iron levels - circulating, ferritin, etc.? Did they run d3? It takes a while for both Hashis and Celiac - healing. You'll know when you hit tipping points. I'd suggest checking out some of the more popular thyroid self-help books from the library. Peruse Amazon for ideas. Reading will help you figure out if your doctor is treating...
  23. pricklypear1971
    I cringe every time I see that headline or any alluding to Celiac as being a disease confined by race. And the gene quotes I see saying no dq2/8 "excludes" celiac make me want to scream, too.
  24. pricklypear1971
    The simple act of standing up burns more calories than sitting down. Sedentary jobs do contribute to weight gain... Can you add a mild workout a few times a week? That will help move those muscles that have been sitting still and help with weight loss. For me, the sitting position encourages every bad posture habit I have. I don't care how comfy the...
  25. pricklypear1971
    I was, by no means, as C as everyone posting above but I can say that every time I pick up an exercise routine my c clears up. I started working out 4 weeks ago - and my "better" bm's became even more regular. So, that at least is consistent pre and post gluten-free. Also, sugar gives me C. It's painfully (hah!) obvious now that my diet has changed...
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