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  1. happygirl
    My mom's secret is to put a dash or two of lemon juice in---makes it yummy!
  2. happygirl
    The "aches and pains." Those were my absolute worst symptoms, and for me, tell-tale signs that I've been glutened. As bad as my weight loss, ibs/bathroom problems, fatigue, etc, all minored in comparison to the severe bone and muscle pain I had. I hurt to the touch, my skin hurt! When I went on the gluten free diet (luckily, I think I had only been sick for...
  3. happygirl
    Extremely sensitive to gluten, also. I went to a few places that I was interested in eating at, talked to managers/kitchen staff, so that there are places that I know I can go to. Of course, when I get there, I still grill them with questions But, this way, I have an idea of what to expect, what I know I can have, what my options are (i.e. substitute x for...
  4. happygirl
    There is a "Chicken with Rice" made by Healthy Choice, as well as a Vegetable one (don't remember the name) that both happen to be safe.
  5. happygirl
    Keep pushing for answers-You are your only advocate!!!
  6. happygirl
    Thank you for posting that abstract! Encouraging to know that if you are diagnosed, and presumably living gluten-free, that you are not at a particularly higher risk for complications.
  7. happygirl

    ARCHIVED Boston Market

    happygirl replied to LRgirl's topic in Gluten-Free Restaurants

    Looking forward to checking it out.
  8. happygirl

    ARCHIVED Boston Market

    happygirl replied to LRgirl's topic in Gluten-Free Restaurants

    Just wanted to say thanks for posting that link.
  9. happygirl
    I would LOVE that recipe!
  10. happygirl
    I started seeing results in the first week, but it took me a solid 3-4 months to feel "normal" again. Like Carrie said, I think it varies a lot from person to person.
  11. happygirl
    The best example I tell people in explaining the variance in symptoms of Celiac, etc., is the analogy of pregnancy. You are either pregnant or you are not-there is not just a little bit pregnant, nor is there just a little bit Celiac. Like others have said, there can be variations in how sick you can get after being glutened (like some women have easy pregnancies...
  12. happygirl
    melhopkins02, I have celiac disease and am not lactose intolerant either, but I found that I don't react well to eating M&M's either (plain that is....I am just fine with the peanut ones)! I know they are gluten free, so I'm not sure what the problem is!! Its not nearly as bad as getting glutened, but there is something about M&M's that don't like...
  13. happygirl
    Whenever I am tempted to eat something (although I think I am starting to forget what wheat tasted like!) I think to myself something along the lines of "Is it more important for me to eat this cake/cookie/bread/pasta/possible gluten food, or is it more important for me to have a happy, healthy life." It puts it in perspective for me real fast! I also have...
  14. happygirl
    Yes, this website is so helpful. It's great because new people learn things, old people can share what they've gone through, and even people who are experts still learn things! I don't know the answer to your question about beef chop suey. I've heard a lot of Thai places use gluten free sauces. Yes, some brands of soy sauce have wheat in them and some do...
  15. happygirl
    I've eaten at PF Chang's at every chance I get and have been told that their rice is gluten free!!! I have luckily never gotten sick there. Hope that you are feeling ok....
  16. happygirl
    I think it varies for everyone if the house is 'gluten free' or not. We do not have a gluten free house. But, he eats things that I make that are gluten free, of course! I am EXTREMELY sensitive to gluten so it is definitely possible to make it work even with having gluten in the house.
  17. happygirl
    I lost a fair amount of weight before I was diagnosed with celiac disease. It took me awhile to return to my normal size (definitely more than a month) as I think I had a lot of damage. I am still smaller than I was originally, and it is a constant challenge for me to make sure I am eating enough. I try to add extra calories to my meals. If you are eating...
  18. happygirl
    I just saw this, too! Happy that someone posted it. Every little bit of attention helps....
  19. happygirl
    Something that was helpful to me was going through lots of old posts-especially ones about foods that are safe/aren't safe. It saved me a lot of time and I learned a lot in one place! Then, I could go to the internet, books, etc. from there. Some of the best information I have received has been on this board-much more trustworthy and knowledgable than the...
  20. happygirl
    I must add to the list of hating corn pastas. I tried making macaroni and cheese with it.... it was so awful. Luckily there is tinkyada!!! I also dislike Amy's frozen pizza-but love her enchiladas!!! Some of the gluten free crackers (various brands are awful) but I love the ener-g pretzels!
  21. happygirl

    ARCHIVED Rebelling

    happygirl replied to a topic in Coping with Celiac Disease

    I'll be thinking of you and hoping you feel better. Two weeks after my diagnosis, I thought it would be smart to see if this was really "it" and ate a brownie. Well, it is definitely gluten that hates me. I know its not necessarily the smartest thing to do, but it did teach me a valuable lesson and I have never been tempted to cheat again. Sometimes its important...
  22. happygirl
    When people make comments about my being "sick," I am so proud to say, "I used to be very sick before I was diagnosed, but now, I am just as healthy (as long as I eat carefully) as you and anyone else."
  23. happygirl
    I completely understand! Before celiac disease, bagels were truly my favorite food. I think out of everything else, I miss popping in to a bakery on my way to class and picking up a fresh-baked bagel. I've been gluten-free for almost a year now (Aug. 23rd) and I still wish I could have bagels. However, the craving is not nearly as bad as it was last year...
  24. happygirl
    I hope that your test results provide you with some answers. I know that everyone's experiences are different, but once I went on a strict gluten free diet, my fatigue problem has diminished greatly. Took a couple months to heal, but now I am back to "normal" unless I get gluten in my system. ALL of my many, many symptoms disappeared once I cut gluten out...
  25. happygirl
    Having gluten-filled dreams is what led me to this website orginally, and I read a post about gluten/nightmares. It made me feel so much better to know that I wasn't crazy. My dreams are filled with bagels, Papa John's Pizza, and Chocolate cake....I only wish I could enjoy it! I usually freak out in my dreams and then wake up in a panic! Luckily, they are...
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