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    I applied for an apartment so that I can cook my own food... but it'd be great to room with another gluten-free person... are there any Celiacs at Santa Cruz?
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    Ask for Chef Chris. I went last year and he spent over an hour on the phone w/ me. The chefs there were totally cool and cooked me custom made stuff. Call, and demand once you're there!
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    Wow, that's good to know. I'm going into Physiology, so I'm glad there's a good science program. I will check out the dorm situation. I'm glad there are health food stores. Thanks!
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    pturse-- Do you live near Davis, CA? Have you heard of Natural Food Works? I shop at the Davis Food Co-Op, do you? Oh, I see, you're from Sac. I'm from Dixon. Do you go to the Celiac support group? I haven't gone yet, but I think I should. I would reccommend Trader Joes for shopping... their Thai Kitchen stuff is excellent. I like rice/soy noodles...
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    Yes, Celiac Disease is an "invisible disability" that people are insensitive to. I was just honored at a luncheon, and I emailed them before to ask if they knew the menu... I got some half-ass response, so I ate watermelon at my own luncheon. They basically made comments on how skinny I am. I'm sure they thought I was anorexic. Gah, I agree. This stinks!...
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    I am thinking of going to University of California at Santa Cruz or Colorado University at Denver College of Health Sciences. Has any one had any experience at either? I'm very worried about the meal plan, but I guess I can shop and cook. Thanks
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    I've never cheated, and I've been gluten-free for 1.5 yrs. What really makes me angry is when I get glutenated over something not worth it, like salad dressing or something! ARRRRGG! I survive not cheating by smelling stuff. I smell everyone's everything and live "vicariously through my nose." It's good most of the time. What I always say is that on my...
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    Yes, I'm on a steroid medicine as well, which I don't really like. I'm really confused because a lot of the symptoms I've been having are both Celiac and Crohn's-esk, but neither fit either disease perfectly. I'm mostly fatigued (EXTREMELY) and have a lot of stomach pain. Thanks
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    Hey! I'm from Central California, Dixon near Sacramento. And, yes, we can eat Mexican food. Thank God for corn tortillas. The only real Celiac store is in Davis, CA and it's called the Natural Food Works. Lots of gluten-free stuff. Let me know where exactly you are! Camila
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    I was just diagnosed with Crohn's Disease on top of Celiac. My GI Doc said it was rare to have both, but I was just wonddering if any one out there does have both. If so, how are you handling it? I can't tell what symptoms are coming from what. I am mostly fatigued, and have chronic stomach pain... Thanks!
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    Thank you guys so so much! I have so much more of a grasp on what to do this year.
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    I was talking to my cousin, and she (who is big on Chinese medicine) said that she's talked to many Celiacs who can handle bits of gluten. She was suprised to hear that I would "never ever eat gluten". Has anyone done this? Gone off gluten and had an okay response? I didn't think it was really possible with Celiac, but I could be wrong...
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    My first gluten-free Thanksgiving is coming up, and I am getting worried about being able to eat anything at all. My family is a big fan of stuffing, so they will cook the turkey w/ gluten-full stuffing inside. Will the turkey be contaminated? Will the turkey juice? (for gravy). What about cooking gluten-free items in the oven at the same time as breads...
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    Hey I'm not a vegetarian, and this won't help with eating out, but I wondered if you'd tried Amy's meals. They're organic, ALL are vegetarian, and many are gluten-free. I just had the enchiladas for dinner, and the tofu scramble is also quite good. Whole foods and Trader Joes carry them around the country. (I'm from California, but I discovered them in...
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    I can relate. I went to the National Youth Leadership Forum on Medicine in Boston this summer, and practically starved. For my first night, I got there late and they offered me pizza, so I ate the rest of the apple and Bumble Bar I had brought on the eight hour flight. I didn't get to a grocery store for another day, and practically starved. I ate gluten...
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    ARCHIVED Do's

    ruddabega posted a topic in Doctors

    I am going into medicine and hope to become a DO (an osteopathic doctor, instead of an allopathic doctor like MD's are.) Does any one have a DO doctor? If so, are they any better then regular docs?
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    Lisa--Where in California are you from? I'm near Davis... do you know where that is? There's a GREAT all gluten-free restaurant in Davis, CA called the Natural Food Works. Highly reccommened!
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    ARCHIVED Nuvaring

    ruddabega replied to jenvan's topic in Related Issues & Disorders

    I realized that I look like I'm sexually active (at 17, YIKES!) I'm not, I just thought I'd clarify that. Heehee. I have a messed up endocrine system, so I do birth control for the hormone replacement.
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    ARCHIVED Nuvaring

    ruddabega replied to jenvan's topic in Related Issues & Disorders

    The NuvaRing is similar because it also absorbs through to the blood stream.
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    ARCHIVED Nuvaring

    ruddabega replied to jenvan's topic in Related Issues & Disorders

    I used the Nuvaring for six or so months, and loved it. It's the most safe form of birthcontrol because the levels of hormones are constant, and thus can be very low levels. I am fairly small, so I was worried about comfort. It was great though! I deffinetly reccommend it. (No one sees it, unlike the patch during swim season) Also, you change it once a...
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    I've had a similar experience. A friend of mine owns a bakery, and was annoyed at my sudden disappearance from his store. I told him I was allergic to wheat and blah blah blah, and he said, "we don't use any wheat." I got very excited and asked him if he used rice flour or tapioca or something, and he said that he just uses all-purpose white flour. I laughed...
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    I thought of another few, if you're still doing this. You might be a Celiac if... *constipation is no longer embarrassing to talk about *you become overly-protective of the few gluten-free items in your fridge, and fight for ownership of them *you have explained to waiters at least 100 times, that you are not allergic to meat, but to WHEAT *you explain...
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    My goodness! You've had a heck of a time! I can understand somewhat though, I've had my bout of medical problems. Heart, endocrine, nerological, and tons of bone issues. About osteoperosis. There are two things you should be aware of. One is that Celiacs often absorb too little zinc. Zinc contributes to calcium absorbtion by the bones, so if you are...
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    Not to be a party pooper, but I just thought I should warn those of you attempting the micro-wave plan. I'm a senior in high school, and will be dealing with the college thing next year. YIKES! But, I reccommend a hot plate instead of a microwave, especially for those of us with Celiac. As many of you know, Celiacs' guts aren't the best at absorbtion...
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    celiac3270, and everyone I joined the Silly Yaks group, and they have many wonderful resources. I highly reccommend it to anyone! Tara Lee-- it may take a day before they accept you, but I'm sure they will. The resources are great, but I find the message board better here... just FYI. Thanks again, celiac3270!
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