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  1. I just downloaded an ap for my iPhone that scans barcodes on items in the grocery store and tells you if it's gluten free (or any allergy that you set up in your profile). If that item isn't in its database yet, it allows you to take a picture of the item and send it in and they'll add it to the database. It also gives you manufacturer's contact information...
  2. Prune juice every morning before a cup of coffee is the only thing that works for me. Still only works about 5 days out of 7. I eat plenty of vegetables and fruit and drink tons of water, but without the prune juice, I don't go at all!
  3. I am completely addicted to Sabras hummus. I use baby carrots instead of crackers or chips...yummmmm!
  4. I have a problem with cysts. I've had them in my face, breasts, and even had a giant liver cyst that had to be surgically removed (it was fused to my gallbladder, so that had to go too). Dr. said he had no idea why I had so many cysts or how one got to be the size of a soccer ball. Maybe it's related to celiac, I wasn't diagnosed at the time. So many...
  5. A lot of this just takes time. My boyfriend rolled his eyes at first, thinking I was just jumping on the "gluten free" bandwagon. Going to a restaurant became a source of stress when it used to be so enjoyable. He would roll his eyes when I asked if they had a gluten free menu. Now, three months later, he's the one that asks for a gluten free menu and...
  6. Bloating was a big issue for me. Some of it was because I was still ingesting some gluten without realizing it, some of it is withdrawal symptoms. I was bloated, dizzy, crabby and shaky. It didn't last long. The 2nd week was the worst, then it eased up.
  7. Congratulations on feeling better already! It is an awesome feeling to finally figure out what helps. Be very careful eating "gluten free" processed foods at first. Sometimes it takes a while before your body is ready for anything processed. Try eating meat, vegetables and rice at first; foods that you prepare yourself. Try adding in new foods slowly...
  8. I really didn't eat much gluten, but I still suffered through "withdrawals." I was shaky and dizzy and crabby. It didn't last long. I've been gluten free for two months now and it's gotten so much easier. You read a lot of labels at first, but now I know which brands to buy. Sure I wish I could go to a restaurant and order a big juicy burger and a beer...
  9. I tried Redbridge beer last week for the first time and spent the evening doubled over in pain. Maybe it wasn't the beer, but I won't be drinking it again. It was my first attempt at a gluten free beer.
  10. Christmas dinner was at my house. I'm the only one that needs to eat gluten free, but there were certainly no complaints about the food. Roast lamb with roasted potatoes, vegetables, salad and a homemade flourless chocolate cake. My family has been very supportive about that changes I've made in my diet, so I am really thankful for that.
  11. O+ Scottish/Irish - red hair, green eyes
  12. I am a self-diagnosed celiac. I am self diagnosed because I'm uninsured. I've always known that should I get coverage, I won't mention celiac at all. I've been eating gluten-free and it's helped. It sounds to me that your problems only increase when doctors and insurance companies are involved. Since I'll get better on a gluten-free diet with or without...
  13. Judy, In order to lose weight, you should probably be eating around 1400-1500 calories per day. Stop eating those baked goods and rely on lean meats, fruits and veggies and those stubborn pounds should come right off!
  14. That's great news! It's been about 4 weeks for me too, and it has been well worth the effort. I've been using almond milk and I don't have any issues with that. I started using that back in February though, so I'm used to it. I get the unsweetened one. Keep up the good work!
  15. I also get extremely bloated whenever I eat gluten, I believe it's fairly common. That's the first thing that went away when I went gluten-free. I'm taking probiotics, but I've always eaten a lot of fiber, so I can't say I've upped it at all.
  16. Thanks to all of you. It's just strange that I was able to live with this for years and not even know it, and now I'm just such a mess. I've always eaten very healthy food, very little processed food, so I'm not tempted at all by the gluten free processed stuff. I will stay positive and keep plugging away knowing it will get better!
  17. I'm pretty new to gluten free. I stopped eating gluten about 3 weeks ago and started to feel better. I've been reading everything I can get my hands on. Now I seem to have more symptoms than I did before. I think I got glutened at a restaurant this weekend and the symptoms I've been able to live with for many, many years are now making me feel worse than...
  18. Thanks! Just when I think I've got this all figured out, it throws me another loop!
  19. I am self diagnosed with DH. I've only ever gotten breakouts on my butt, but since going gluten-free, I haven't had one breakout. I got glutened this weekend and have had C and gas all week, but today I woke up with a cold sore on my lip. It looks just like the breakouts on my butt, but it doesn't really itch. Could this be a reaction to gluten also?
  20. I'm also feeling hopeful. I've been gluten free for almost a week, so I haven't noticed significant change, but just knowing that there's a reason for my symptoms and a way to reduce them gives me hope!
  21. I've just diagnosed myself with gluten intolerance, but I did have an issue about four years ago with severe pain on my left side. At the time, I was in such pain that I wasn't drinking, so I'm sure that had nothing to do with it. The more I read in these posts, the more symptoms I'm linking to gluten intolerance.
  22. I'm glad to have come across this site. I've been trying a gluten-free diet for 3 days now. It's great to read what has worked for others. I feel a little intimidated by all of this, but I'm ready to start feeling better!

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