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ARCHIVED Anyone From North Carolina
ncteacher replied to Debkrause1's topic in Introduce Yourself / Share Stuff
I'm from Monroe, where a new Celiac Sprue shop just opened (along with a bakery). Haven't tried them yet, but someday I'll get the time! -
I'm a redhead! I heard from a fellow celiac (who is brunette, by the way) that celiac disease seems to be more common along the Irish/Scottish hereditary line. If that's true (I'm skeptical), maybe there is a link!
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Saw this thread and thought I'd revive it to see if there are further discussion. I have maintained that I am lactose intolerant along with my gluten intolerance. I have only consumed lactose-free milk with my Chex every once in awhile with no serious complications. It seems my diet has been otherwise dairy free, since I'm "scared" of dairy right now....
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I've been very low on energy pretty chronically for the past 6 years now. Interestingly, low energy periods always coincided with abdominal pain (very similar to what MS sufferers call the "bear hug"). Other symptoms progressively got worse: shortness of breath, joint pain, chest pain, nerve pain, back pain (sciatica), anxiety, and others. Two trips to...
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Yep, I'm very new to this, and I was practically singing cheers that I didn't have the horrible pain in my abdomen and that I was able to make it through a day's work without doubling over in agony. Then, I noticed the lack of energy. I'm a teacher, so I must keep my brain on all the time, which can be tough when that brain decides to run out of steam halfway...
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ARCHIVED M&Ms
ncteacher replied to smsm's topic in Gluten-Free Foods, Products, Shopping & Medications
Good post! I will be following this thread for updates, since M&Ms are one of the things I hoped I could hold on to (once I'm less afraid of lactose products). It's been VERY difficult finding a chocolate fix with no lactose. Hoping M&Ms will be labeling for gluten too. -
ARCHIVED Day 6 Of gluten-free Diet
ncteacher replied to ncteacher's topic in Coping with Celiac Disease
Thanks for the great replies, everyone! Being new to this, it kind of sucks walking through a grocery store and trying to bravely walk past all the things I love. Every time I get brave and try something on the shelf labeled gluten-free, I pay for it all day. I have not eaten out yet. I do share a household with non-celiacs and a baby who eats wheat... -
So, day 3 of my gluten-free journey felt miraculous! The pain in my gut was gone and it felt amazing being able to stand at work for 8 hours without doubling over. Then, on day 6, I'm bloated and generally feel full and kind of gross. I've read and read to see if changing my gluten-filled diet to a gluten-free diet can cause stomach upset and bloat...