Lisa

  On 12/19/2011 at 12:49 AM, hermpal said:

My first symptom of celiac disease was nausea. I was put on gluten free diet on Nov 6, 2011 and am still having nausea off and on. My doctor after several visits decided I did need some help and put me on a nausea patch you wear behind the ear. She also put me on steroids which I really hate to take because I feel they do as much harm as good. Of course, they would help my colon heal faster, but still don't like them. This disease I have found to have more than one symptom and seems to be several diseases. I hope some day research can tell us more and we will know better how to cope with all these strange symptoms. I'm looking forward to that day!!

Sorry that you are so young and feeling so poorly. Have you been officially tested and diagnosed for Celiac Disease? I ask, because going gluten free will render the official testing inaccurate if you are gluten free, should you decide to take the full Celiac Panel Test.

  On 12/19/2011 at 1:06 AM, Kimbalou said:

I've actually had to speed really fast one time before being diagnosed...because I had to poop!!

Just ONE TIME?! Lucky girl!!!!!!!!

OMG! I want one...I need one!

Oooh! Several years ago her daughter, Alexis was lashing the gluten free diet. Martha Stewart is not fan in this house and I will NOT buy her products.

  On 12/17/2011 at 2:08 AM, bergyali said:

Lucky! I feel like I get sick EVERY single time I go there- within 30 minutes! I watch the staff change gloves, etc- I just think there is a lot of flour in the air!

My Panera, is small and most likely as many, only bake pre-prepared dough. That would lessen the exposure. But, I am in no means referring to it being safe for people with Celiac. I am only stating that many times it has worked for me, successfully. Yes, lucky

  On 12/17/2011 at 1:06 AM, mamaw said:

Many foods we have lived with for years are not healthy foods but when we have everything we are used too eating healthy or not taken away people can feel food deprived. This makes for a very negative start to a new gluten-free lifestyle...So at the beginning I see nothing wrong with the so called unfoods that many eat daily ...

I've been gluten-free for years & when I instantly changed & went gluten-free I wasn't worried if I was eating rice flour & startches I just wanted to be able to eat anything that was safe...and prior to going gluten-free I ate a very clean diet. After I understood all the ins & outs of the gluten-free lifestyle I then began to find healthy alternatives with healthy choices...Some folks have no idea what clean eating or a healthy diet means...Our society in general are not healthy eaters...fast food & junk food is the mainstream....

I craved pizza when I started & it tasted like cardboard , now there are some fine pizzas available & I never or hardly ever eat pizza now.. I've found better healthy choices & I don't crave pizza anymore...

Many things that one loved when a gluten eater they loose that desire for it when they heal their system...

gluten-free can be mind-boggling for some & can cause depression while trying to transition to gluten-free. I feel the easier the transition the better off the person to stick to the gluten-free lifestyle..

Just my two cents.....

Pizza is not to be missed, while adjusting to the diet for a lifetime. Velveeta and Salsa can be of some comfort, if nothing less than knowing it's not the end of the world

  On 12/17/2011 at 12:34 AM, silk said:

Today I had an informal interview for a job with a doctor and his wife. They wanted to meet for lunch and not wanting to say, "Hello, it's nice to me you, I have a disease," I agreed to go to Panera Bread because I had heard that they had some gluten free menu items.

I had a lovely cobb salad and am very happy to report that I had no bad effects from it. I am very sensitive and usually know within 15 minutes or so that I have been zapped, and nothing happened. Another place to add to my list of safe® places to eat.

Oh, yeah, the interview went well too, without any health discussions.

I eat there frequently. It's a pretty high risk for cross contact, but I find the staff wonderfull to work with and they have no problems what-so-ever if something has to be redone, with a smile and no questions asked. And I accept the risk. Great news on the interview!

Until you can learn what companies are reliable and learn to be an expert at label reading, these are good to have on hand and are published annually:

www.triumphdining.com

www.ceceliasmarketplace.com

  On 12/16/2011 at 2:21 PM, Darn210 said:

This goes over well everywhere I take it. Super easy to make, it's just a matter of buying the ingredients. Cook on the stove then keep warm in a crock pot if you need it to stay warm for a while.

Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps (It's a knock-off of the PF Changs wraps)

2 garlic cloves minced (I use the minced stuff in the jar (but not dehydrated))

1 pound ground chicken (can make yourself using boneless skinless chicken breast coarsely chopped then food processed or buy ground chicken in the meat dept)

1 Tbsp dark sesame oil

3 Tbsp teriyaki sauce (I use LaChoy)

2 Tbsp peanut butter

  On 12/16/2011 at 3:31 AM, love2travel said:

I love making homemade pot stickers but the rice paper wraps are great, too. I fill them with:

- grilled shrimp or chicken that has been marinated first

- pork with spicy mango sauce in potstickers

- roasted garlic

- maybe some dark miso

- pickled ginger for a bit of hot acidic crunch

- leftover roast duck, shredded

- julienned carrots, scallions

- vermicelli noodles

- crushed toasted peanuts

- finely minced lemongrass

- Thai chiles

- fresh mint leaves or Thai basil

- black sesame seeds - love the crunch and they look so pretty!

And drizzle with umpteen sauces that are incredibly easy to make. Just google and you'll see hundreds. My favourites include fish sauce, shrimp paste, rice vinegar, sesame oil...

Yummy!

  On 12/16/2011 at 2:08 AM, kareng said:

When he left she said , " He didn't look like a hamburger!". She will now call him the Hamburger Doctor.

This made me laugh! It reminds me of something my dear friend Hazel would have said.

Maybe too many bread crumbs?

Hope all continues to improve Karen. As Katherine Hepburn said "growing old is not for sissys".

  On 12/14/2011 at 11:02 PM, kareng said:

What you are responding to is from 2007. Products change over time. Also, the ingredients may be different from country to country.

I am in the US. The Lea & Perrins in my fridge does not contain malt vinegar.

I believe it still does in Canada.

  On 12/14/2011 at 6:41 PM, Korwyn said:

Wheat, Barley, and Rye

All these and more grains as well

Finally to be free

IrishHeart once again

We all desire her well now

Better she shall be

What talents among us!

  On 12/14/2011 at 6:16 PM, kenlove said:

Open Original Shared Link

Nice article!

  On 12/14/2011 at 2:05 AM, Silencio said:

haha well I was just thinking im not sure I want to go around smelling like honey

hummm....you never know what it might attract? It really has no scent, they have plain balms as well. Ingredients are clearly listed in "real" words.

Honey Baked Hams and Smithfield Hams now have a glaze that is gluten free. But, always check the label.

  On 12/14/2011 at 1:18 AM, Silencio said:

Im looking for something for my cracking lips. Do men actually use this too or is it pretty much a woman's product?

Do real men use Chapstick? I think so! I love Burt's Bee's with honey and I won't tell anyone Silencio if you use it too....promise!

  On 12/14/2011 at 1:17 AM, Elizabeth5220 said:

It was the Walmart "Great Value" brand...label said 'may contain traces of wheat and soy'...

That, generally, is a CYA statement, unless you are a hyper sensitive, and it's way too soon for you to determine that. Many companies are listing that because they do not test. It's a law suit crazy world we live in.

I generally, am not concerned unless wheat is a specific ingredient listed.

  On 12/14/2011 at 1:10 AM, Elizabeth5220 said:

Thank-you everyone!

There's so much uncertainty in the beginning. My honey made chili on Sunday and as an afterthought I dug through the garbage to read a label and found traces of wheat in the canned tomatoes he used! Ugh! Now we have a huge pot of chili and he's the only one eating it. I'm afraid to eat it and I don't want to tell him because I know he'll think I'm being silly. He worked so hard to make it and I feel bad...

What was the brand of tomatoes he used in the chilli, if you remember? Maybe, it's ok for you to eat? Most cans of tomatoes do not contain wheat, but maybe he used something I'm not familiar with.

  On 12/13/2011 at 11:44 PM, Elizabeth5220 said:

I've posted earlier about severe problems with dry eyes and the possiblity of that issue being associated with gluten. I also have a number of other related symptoms including neuropathy in my feet, sleep problems, arthritis (bi-lateral hip replacements at age 45 and 47), chronic depression, itchy skin, erosion of dental enamel, potassium deficiency, brain fog ( ), and I have Grave's Disease.

However, I've never really had many GI problems. My health insurance is not great and my new career (commission only sales) is not taking off so I really can't afford testing. I've been gluten-free for 16 days now and I think my eyes are improving a little.

Can you have gluten intolerance/celiac without GI symptoms?

Hi Elizabeth!

Believe it or not, GI issues are not a primary symptom of Celiac Disease, just the one that keeps most of us housebound for a while.

Hope you continue to improve.

  On 12/13/2011 at 3:05 AM, mushroom said:

I have from time to time posted links from the Institute for Responsible Technology regarding GMO. This is their latest mailing to me, with more good info: Open Original Shared Link

II do not think enough people pay attention to what these companies are doing.

Link will not open for me. Maybe I'm special

My nephew sent this to me. Not sure of the quality of the source, but it's worthy of discussion:

Open Original Shared Link

  On 12/13/2011 at 12:47 AM, lucky28 said:

Ok, I'm not sure if I had an attack of it the other day at work and looking for an opinion (or 2) as to whether I did or not. At work my department is rather small-20 or so, we get alot of meals bought for us that I can't partake in. At a meeting the other day the subject of our own dept holiday lunch came up-dept supplies main course, we bring sides. So it was between fried chicken and a baked ham, WELL I usually don't speak up BUT when no one chimed in an answer, I did. I said (half laughing) well if no one else cares I vote for ham so I can have some too! or something like that. I don't like being the center of attention and I kinda can't believe I said it but I did. so what do i do if it turns out to be glazed or something? how do I save face? I already feel like an outsider a lot of the time (not just because of celiacs but I'm one of the only ppl not born and raised in this small community) I should have just said nothing and brought something I could eat, ugh.

Kindly ask the one who ordered the ham for contact information. Be low key and inquire because you have food allergies. Nothing more needs to be said.

I've never been a big fan of bread, even before Celiac, thank goodness!

But, you can find some great breads and mixes at Open Original Shared Link Your can bake your own or order fully baked. I really like to nutty breads and cinnamon raisin bread she makes.