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  1. GF Lover
    A possible Fibromyalgia Diagnosis can be very frustrating and can feel like a cop out. I was taking muscle relaxers, strong Ibuprofen and Tramadol (pain killer), desensitizing meds and getting cortisone shots. Was also doing water therapy which, as cyclinglady said, does help. At the time I was undiagnosed as Celiac so the inflammation causing the pain...
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    It might have been the Cesar Dressing. It is not always gluten free. Some Restaurants make their own and others use a Brand. Also, Usually Cesar salad is prepared before hand and a lot of different servers are dipping In and most of those salads will have croutons added. It may have been contaminated. Colleen
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    My Hubs is a sausage biscuit and gravy addict. Over the summer he started making his breakfast using gluten-free Flours. Says it sits better with him. He is not Celiac but he does benefit from gluten free options. Colleen
  4. GF Lover
    Vertical nail ridges are fairly common and typically of no concern. Horizontal nail ridges can indicate an underlying disease. Horizontal white lines can indicate a nutrient deficiency or problems with the liver. Colleen
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    Abby, As you found out in this Topic, cheating is never an option when you have Celiac Disease. When a diagnosed Celiac gets gluten somehow the body starts an all out autoimmune attack and we know how that feels, horrible. I have the belief that if someone has diagnosed themselves as a Celiac and does not have a full force attack when they get gluten...
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    Good job to you for your efforts to better your own health. I too would be extremely concerned by the fact that she is still eating gluten. I think you need to find out if she is un-informed about celiac or if she is choosing to ignore the implications of eating gluten. I'm assuming she is a Silent Celiac. A Silent Celiac will not have any obvious symptoms...
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    Hi Herman. If you wish to get tested for Celiac, this link will provide the information of the tests that are needed for diagnosis. Open Original Shared Link This is usually followed up with an endoscope procedure to look for damage. Your doctor can also test you for a wheat allergy. It is impossible to know if your symptoms are related to...
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    Yup. I have read that one. I follow this stuff closely because that is also the direction Cancer research is going. Targeted Cell Therapy and Gene Research is the future for many conditions and diseases. Go Scientists!!! Colleen
  9. GF Lover
    I wish to thank those who participated in this Discussion on the seriousness of Celiac Disease. And to also thank those who continue to help the new members make their own way to better health. Colleen
  10. GF Lover
    Open Original Shared Link Numerous studies have reported that certain diseases are inherited. But genetics also plays a role in immune response, affecting our ability to stave off disease, according to a team of international researchers. The new ...
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    After finding out I had low protein levels I took to eating peanut butter, plain peanut butter. You can usually find me with a Jar of Skippy and a spoon And yes, If I don't have some for a couple days, I crave it! Colleen
  12. GF Lover
    Barty, I'm glad you brought this up. Long term scare tactics don't always work. What is the saying? Out of sight, out of mind... When we see an immediate reaction to ingesting gluten, the scare is very real. Smoking, Bad diet, Weight, Sedentary Life Style and numerous other choices, can contribute to health issues down the road or they may not. We...
  13. GF Lover
    Well Said Karen.
  14. GF Lover
    Diana, I'm assuming that jumping on a trampoline would help drain the lymph fluid? Is this what your saying? I would suggest that this may in fact irritate the nodes more. The appropriate way to stimulate drainage of lymph nodes is to lightly massage the effected area in the direction toward the two main nodes which are located above the belly button...
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    Being in the community for some time, I see many differing attitudes concerning Celiac Disease. It is very satisfying to guide someone through the ins and outs of adopting a new gluten free lifestyle. These people commit to change and reap the results of good health and go on to live life. These are the success stories. However, there are two sides...
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    WMD, MChase is correct. You must be eating gluten prior to testing. And being gluten free prior to your last test would have certainly returned negative results. If the "paper" diagnosis is not that important to you then you are good to go. Good luck with all the testing. Colleen
  17. GF Lover
    The words "unsupportive friends" seem to be an oxy-moron
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    Lymph node enlargement means your body is actively fighting something. Usually a few enlarged nodes do not mean anything by itself. I will also say that in my experience, when my nodes enlarge, it is my immune system telling me I'm sick. It is then up to me to figure out what is triggering my immune system. Since you are diagnosed celiac, lymph node...
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    Hi Aveirah, Celiac Does develop over time. And You would need the celiac specific tests to diagnose it. All the best. Colleen
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    Grief Counseling for Gluten Withdrawal...Interesting concept but most likely not needed. However, How to make a good breakfast sandwich is always a good thing. As always, this is my humble opinion. Colleen
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    Hi Moosemalibu, Caramel coloring is safe in the U.S. and Canada. It is highly processed. Vanilla is naturally gluten free. Colleen
  22. GF Lover
    As the youngest in my family I blamed my brothers....they always bought it
  23. GF Lover
    I'm so glad you learned your lesson. It's just not worth risking damage and feeling so unwell. Good luck to you. Colleen
  24. GF Lover
    Well....I was raving about my pasta and marinara sauce. What I forgot was that Barty had told me about nightshades and joint pain and I decided to do a test. after 3 or four days without indulging in the forbidden foods I could hold my coffee cup with no problem (My fingers are my problem area). Then, having forgot about nightshades, I have the new pasta...
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    Waitin...I can't believe .... wait ... Did you say that someone on the internet said that they ate Taco Bell and were fine, so you decided it was ok for you too? I think you know where this is going. Hon, you are a diagnosed celiac and you just damaged your body! It doesn't matter that it did or did not give you any issues afterward. The body...
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