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  1. Rachel--24
    This is the explanation that came with my results: If you have one gluten sensitive gene, then your offspring have a 50% chance of receiving the gene from you, and at least one of your parents passed it to you. Having two copies of a gluten sensitive or celiac gene, means that each of your parents, and all of your children (if you have them...
  2. Rachel--24
    I think that is sooo true...I know this happened to me for a reason and good things are gonna come out of it. Maybe this will end up being the best thing that ever happened to me...you just never know Thanks to everyone for sharing your experiences. It really does help to know I'm not "alone" in this.
  3. Rachel--24
    This is exactly what my goal is...to be healthy, back on my feet and hopefully like you say...the right people will come into my life. I never go out "looking" for a relationship because I believe you will never find the *right* one that way...it just has to happen. I just don't want to be hurt anymore...by illness or by people. You're right about people...
  4. Rachel--24
    Enterolab does gene testing with a cheek swab. That was how I got tested. Very easy to do...If you want gene testing for your child w/out the blood draw this would be the way to go. It's $149 for the gene test.
  5. Rachel--24
    It's interesting that you say your ex *liked* the fact that you were sick. I sorta wonder if this new guy isn't similar in that way. I notice a change in his attitude as I get more healthy. I think he liked "taking care" of me. He is constantly pointing out that HE was the one at my Dr. appts..or HE was the one who was there for me....stuff like that. I feel...
  6. Rachel--24
    Thanks...I called Spice Islands about the vanilla awhile back. I was told it was gluten-free but the woman was so quick to respond I sort of didn't believe her. Also the yogurt is on the Delphi list. I just bought Flavorganics Vanilla which is actually labeled gluten-free so I guess I'll have to try it and see if I react. I think its the only way I'll know...
  7. Rachel--24
    Sorry to laugh but that is just about the funniest thing I've read ALL day. Not laughing AT anyone just thought Jnkmnky's comment was hysterical.
  8. Rachel--24
    Toiletries have gluten? What kind of toiletries? Do we have to worry about stuff like toilet paper too! Sheeesh....does it ever end?
  9. Rachel--24
    Does this also apply to something like vanilla extract? Is the alcohol in it grain based? All I know is I had a BAD reaction to the extract but also to vanilla flavored yogurt. I'm not sure if I'm just having a hard time with vanilla in general or if there is hidden gluten. I dont seem to react to things like gluten-free cookies which have vanilla listed...
  10. Rachel--24
    You need to avoid gluten in the supplements as well. You won't want to be taking them once you get better...they'll only cause you to get sick again. Unfortunately this isn't only a temporary diet.
  11. Rachel--24
    So it sounds like you have experienced improvement. Your body is probably still recovering...its only been 3 weeks so you'll have good days...not so good days. Also you could just be coming down with something causing you to be tired and have a sore throat. It could be unrelated to celiac disease. Are you eating dairy? I used to get sore throats after eating...
  12. Rachel--24
    Lorka150, When I first changed my diet (didn't know gluten was a problem at this point just knew everything I ate made me sick) there were some big changes my body went through. First off when I went from eating regular food to only eating meat, veggies and fish I felt alot worse for a little over a week. I don't know if it was the drastic change in my...
  13. Rachel--24
    Yeah... I suppose it does sound a little unrealistic now that I'm rereading it I guess because in the relationship that I lost we shared alot of the same interests..dreams..pleasures...we just seemed to always be on the same page. It was mainly the illness and the drastic ways in which it changed me that tore us apart. I really don't want to go through...
  14. Rachel--24
    I had aching bones and pain the whole time I was sick....even my teeth hurt. I never really had the "typical" stomach type pains or diarreah but the rest of my body ached constantly. Its going away quickly since I've been gluten-free...it only comes back when I'm reacting to something I've eaten. I was only sick 3 years (seemed like a lifetime) and I realize...
  15. Rachel--24
    This point was made time and again by this particular guy...and yes...I do realize it is HIS choice to make. However, since I was undiagnosed I often felt that I might NEVER get better and that this was something he was not realizing because he always felt that I WOULD get better and we would live happily ever after. I didn't want to disappoint. Also in my...
  16. Rachel--24
    When I first started experiencing symptoms I was in a relationship and we were planning to start a family. Things were going pretty good. There were some insecurities in the relationship and my sudden personality changes only made it worse. Because I was tired all the time and didn't feel like going out much it seemed that I had "lost interest" or was being...
  17. Rachel--24
    Danceswithwolves, I've only been *totally* gluten free for a little over a week now. My appetite is much better now that I'm not feeling sick all the time...and I've gained almost 10 lbs. already. Some of its fluid since I have malabsorption issues...so I know its not all muscle and fat I'm gaining but its *still* much more than I was able to gain with...
  18. Rachel--24
    I'm the same way. For me thats probably one of the worst symptoms because I have absolutely no control over my emotions. I was never like that before. Well...Graves Disease caused me to get very angry and irritible but that was corrected quickly and I was back to normal. This dragged on for so long undiagnosed that I was pretty much either an angry B***...
  19. Rachel--24
    I get tingling/numbness in my face, hands, arms and feet.
  20. Rachel--24
    My reaction is getting worse and worse I'm really upset at myself for not thinking about gluten in the yogurt. Everything I ate today was gluten-free...I also had a starbucks drink with caramel...it had to be one of these but probably the yogurt since my tongue and throat burned immediately. I can't call Horizon to verify since its the weekend now. So...
  21. Rachel--24
    Does anyone know if Horizon Organic Vanilla yogurt is gluten-free? I've been really careful about everything but then I didn't even think about gluten in yogurt My tongue and throat were burning right after I ate it which is sometimes a symptom for me so now I'm frusterated and sad. The ingredients say natural vanilla flavor and organic natural vanilla...
  22. Rachel--24
    Thanks Kaiti and Mariann, This helps ALOT!!!
  23. Rachel--24
    Maureen, I went 31 years eating whatever I wanted and feeling good. Stress is what did me in....for the second time. I got Graves Disease back in 99 (same thing..having a house built) but luckily I was diagnosed after only 1 doctor visit so I didn't suffer from it like with this one. I think too much stress on the immune system just makes something...
  24. Rachel--24
    LOL...That made me laugh.. I wonder what some of the newer employees must have thought about me? Probably the same thing...that girl is some kinda loser showing up 1 or 2 hours late everyday and then leaving early...IF she even shows up at all! LOL...Good thing I had a good reputation before this happened or I mighta got canned since I bacame the most...
  25. Rachel--24
    Where can I find the best list for gluten-free mainstream food? I've been mainly eating the specialty gluten-free foods but I wanna know all the regular stuff I can buy at the grocery store. I don't wanna spend like 3 hours in the store...reading labels...getting confused and having all my perishables melt in the basket. I wanna be prepared next time I go...
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