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  1. BabsV
    The only gluten-free things I've noticed at my TJs are some breads (Udi's I think...) Must depend on where you are and the manager of the store. The manager of the store I go to sticks to what the Trader Joe's website says (pasted below). He also said that the company policy is to include as much information as possible re: shared equipment on labels...
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    I cook whole chickens in the crock pot all the time. I put them in first thing in the morning and let them go all day -- you don't need to add liquid because you'll get that from the chicken. You won't have the lovely brown skin but the chicken is cooked, often the meat almost falls off the bone which is fine by me. What I usually do is cook the chicken...
  3. BabsV
    Gut pain is no fun...after almost two years post-diagnosis I am finally getting a handle on the pain I continued to experience even though I was strictly gluten free. What worked for me was giving up: corn, dairy, most grains (I can tolerate rice and small amounts of sorghum), any processed meats, egg yolks...plus anything with fat I can tolerate in very...
  4. BabsV
    Right there with you. I trialled quinoa again after almost a year off it and...had horrible abdominal pain and tenderness and was an exhausted zombie for a day. From 1 stinkin' eighth of a cup of quinoa. As it stands now I can tolerate small amounts of sorghum...and that is it. Lots of veg, meat and fruits on my plate at the moment! Plus nuts and small...
  5. BabsV
    If it was certified gluten free, how much did you eat? My nutritionist (who specializes in Celiac patients and is gluten-free herself) told me that oatmeal should only be ingested by those who are symptom-free and they should eat no more than 1/4 cup (precooked) at one time. Plus if you are at the beginning of the healing process it might have been too much...
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    My nutritionist recommended Align probiotics and I love them. They finally got rid of that last bit of 'gut gurgle' that had lingered while I tried out other probiotics. They work really really well for me. Might be worth a try.
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    BabsV replied to BabsV's topic in Introduce Yourself / Share Stuff

    Reviving this topic because I am reading a fascinating book and my hubby is tired of me making him listen to excerpts! Anyway, I am engrossed in CONSIDER THE FORK: A HISTORY OF HOW WE COOK AND EAT by Bee Wilson. I wish I could lay on the couch and read for a solid day but that isn't going to happen anytime soon. It is dangerous however because I am building...
  8. BabsV
    Welcome to the 'it's all in your head/you're stressed club so let me give you these pills' club...I was a member when the doctors threw up their hands because they couldn't figure out what was wrong...until that one last doctor suggested running a Celiac panel and to everyone's surprise it came back solidly positive. By that point I had been on anti-depressants...
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    Reviving this older post...has anyone been to Chile recently? Looks like we are moving to Santiago in July. I've found the website for Convivir which has a ton of information on it (including a list of gluten-free products and medicines!?!?!), and I'm resurrecting my español which I haven't spoken regularly in 10 years...learning all sorts of new vocab ...
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    Not sure if this has already been mentioned elsewhere (I've not been able to keep up with all the forums) but Fasano moved the entire Center for Celiac Research to MassGeneral Hospital for Children in Boston! He's seeing patients there apparently. The letter I received didn't say ANYTHING about this. University of Maryland must have been peevish about...
  11. BabsV
    Could very likely be cross contamination. Also, how many are you eating? My nutritionist has figured out I'm having some fat malabsorption issues and I can't eat more than 4-5 almonds or pecan halves etc.. at a time. More than that and I'm miserable with pain, etc. A good certified gluten-free source for nuts is nuts.com. I know other members of the forums...
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    My nutritionist has identified this a problem for me. I've found that I can only take very small amounts of fat at a time...as in 1/8 of an avocado or 4 pecan halves. I have to work hard to make sure the fat I am ingesting is healthy fat...I found that once I upped my intake of lean protein I felt better. You should probably discuss it with your doctor or...
  13. BabsV
    Sorry to have to say this but I'm 14 months post-diagnosis with 'normal' antibody tests at this point, and I'm still dealing with pain issues. I can say eliminating ALL grains (except rice), corn and legumes from my diet has helped somewhat. Also a good idea -- get rid of all processed foods and don't eat out. I'm very careful about how much caffeine I ingest...
  14. BabsV
    My nutritionist told me that she recommends being symptom free for at least 6 months before reintroducing gluten-free oats...and no more than a 1/2 cup serving a day. I'm still dealing with issues so haven't touched them since diagnosis 14 months ago...
  15. BabsV
    Our part of VA was really lucky this time around -- no power outages in our neighborhood, no flooding and only 1 tree down (which landed on 3 cars (!!!!) but no one was hurt.) The dog was not enthused about being inside most of the day on Monday but when given on option to go out he looked at us like,"What, are you insane? Go out in that?!?!?" Now I've...
  16. BabsV
    My nutritionist recommended Align which I've been using since August (after trying a few other ones...) I really really like it -- it has eliminated the occasional episodes of 'gut gurgle' that I was having every once in a while. It is pricey but I think it well worth the cost for me!
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    Anyone else dealing with emergency preparations for the possible 'Perfect Storm' headed to the Northeast? They've just declared a state of emergency for VA...I'm wondering if it will end up being necessary. But I know if I don't do anything we'll probably get slammed and loose power for days...right?!?! We've got water, nonperishables, dog food, candles...
  18. BabsV
    Don't do anything without speaking with your doctor first. Weaning off antidepressants should not be done on your own! Did you ever get a diagnosis or depression or anxiety (I had the anxiety issue prior to my diagnosis) or did the doctor (a GP? psychiatrist?) just want to try them to see if they helped? The period right after diagnosis can be rocky for...
  19. BabsV
    What changed for you after you went gluten free? Brain fog, dizziness and insomnia started to fade after 3-4 months. Nails and hair growth were noticably better after 4-6 months. Did you have more energy? Definitely. I am not back to my old levels (I'm 14 months post-diagnosis) but I can walk the dog without having to go lay on the couch for two...
  20. BabsV
    I've gotten addicted to the fried peas from nuts.com -- they satisfy my need for a crunchy snack when I'm sick of raw veggies. Fried edamame works along the same lines.
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    BabsV replied to BabsV's topic in Introduce Yourself / Share Stuff

    I finished PRISONER OF HEAVEN -- the third in the series of books related to the Cemetary of Forgotten Books first seen in SHADOW OF THE WIND. I really liked PoH...and if you want to know what happened with David Martin from ANGEL'S GAME (second book in the 'series') this one is for you!
  22. BabsV
    I've taken a few different ones but the one that is now working the best for me is Align. My nutritionist was the one who recommended it...it is a bit higher in cost than some of the others but my God, it is great. You only take it once a day and it has definitely helped my system get more balanced. I have a standing order placed with a big online retailer...
  23. BabsV
    I use a lot of Andalou products -- lotions, shampoo/conditioner, face cleanser, etc. I've bought them at my local organic market plus online at their website and on Vitacost (they go on sale there occasionally and I stock up.) For lipstick I have to recommend Red Apple Lipstick -- love love love the product and they're really dedicated to the Celiac community...
  24. BabsV
    So, just picked up the mail and there's a letter from Univ of MD saying that Dr. Fasano won't be seeing patients after December 31, 2012. The letter says he'll continue in a 'collaborative relationship' with Clinical and Research activities at the University but the letter refers adult patients (over 25) to the Adult Gastroenterology department...hmmmmm....
  25. BabsV
    So, I finally got to see Dr. Hurley -- it was a several week wait to get in to see him but he'd been recommended by my nutritionist (who I *love*) as a Celiac-savvy physician so I was willing to wait. I brought in copies of all my Celiac related tests which he reviewed BEFORE he came in to see me; I had to wait a bit but he actually apologized for being late...
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