OliviaB

So, I wrote my post in a hurry because I was about to leave for work. I just re-read it and realized how it sounded. I do eat plenty, mostly whole-foods just because I am scared of missing something on all the overwhelming labels, and I do always bring snacks with me (usually nuts and fruit). When I was talking about there being nothing for me to eat at the...

It has almost been a week since I was diagnosed with Celiac and became gluten free. I have been managing pretty well so far. I had a very mild HD on my elbows which has almost cleared up, but I am still having GI symptoms. I suppose those will get better with time. It has been hard so far, but I think it will get better. My work had a party on day 3, and...

Tonight is going to be my first time cooking a gluten-free meal! Up until now I have been eating boiled eggs, salads, potatoes, and some fish my husband made. I am making: Ground beef tacos in corn tortillas with tomatoes and lettuce, with black beans and brown rice on the side Dessert: fresh strawberries, apples, and bananas cut up and tossed with lemon...

Just to clarify, I meant the feeling better might be "in my head" at first. As in, I might be thinking I'm feeling a little better just because I am trying so hard. I definitely know the symptoms aren't in my head! I am going to make my first Celiac grocery shopping trip today. I am excited and nervous at the same time!

I am very new to the gluten-free diet and Celiac Dx, so thanks for the info! I had thought there was no hope in going out to eat until this (I live in the Hattiesburg area)! I am still mourning no imitation crab because I will miss most of my favorite sushi! Do you have any more sushi recommendations?

I just found out I had Celiac Disease yesterday and can't have gluten. Then today I see the headline Celiacs Means No Coffee? Can you say heart attack?! Don't scare a newbie like that ! I am so glad most disagree with that blog or I would be having a major melt-down right now!

Right now, as weird as it sounds, I am most worried about having time for a gluten-free diet. While fruits and salads and such are quick and easy, I am eventually going to get tired of just fruits and salads. My husband and I don't have a lot of time to cook meals these days. We rely heavily on grabbing something to-go from a restaurant or (yes, I admit it...

LoL Thanks. At the moment I don't really know what else I need. I'm sure I will have plenty of more specific questions later.

Wow thank y'all! This is very helpful! Thanks for such a detailed response, IrishHeart! I hope my grocery stores have all of the options y'all have mentioned. I have never really noticed the gluten-free products, but I have also never looked for them. I plan of staying away from dairy for now, at least until my follow-up appointment with my GI doctor in May...

I just got diagnosed with Celiacs yesterday. I am still feeling very overwhelmed by the whole thing. They called me at about 4:00 in the evening and said my EGD confirmed that I have Celiacs and that I need to be on a gluten free diet and am welcome to stop by the clinic to pick up information about the new diet. Well, I am a nurse at a hospital and have...