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  1. powerofpositivethinking
    these replies made me feel so much better because everyone here gets me. thank you!! last night was just a lot for me, and when we go for a family dinner to my Grandma's house Sunday, the odds that I see that aunt are very high, and I don't want to flip out on her, but I need to stand up for myself even with all of her cooking/food prep background. Sure...
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    so my high for today was learning about the FDA's new regulations this morning, but then I packed up my stuff and headed to visit my family in PA... I grew up in Central PA, home of PA Dutch cooking, where everything tastes great, but it's like a heart attack on a plate. This was what the majority of my diet was growing up, and it's pretty much what...
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    I love this part: “A gluten-free diet for people with celiac disease is like insulin for diabetics,” Dr. Fasano said. I think for those without celiac disease or NCGI this line might really make them think. Awesome news today!
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    thanks for the replies! When I first tried gluten free for about three weeks in October '12 my nose opened up pretty quickly and I noticed the mucus in my throat went away within that time. Then I read about being tested, so I went back on it. Fast forward to March '13 and after all my celiac testing was complete, I was expecting the same quick response...
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    welcome here's the thing...if you want further testing, do not stop eating gluten. You must be consuming gluten, including for the endo, in order for testing to be accurate. I would suggest getting a copy of your blood tests from your doctor. A complete celiac panel is Comprehensive Celiac Panel: DGP iga/igg ttg iga/igg EMA Total iga...
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    let me first say I've been feeling so much better gluten free. The big C has faded into the sunset, and that was one of my biggest complaints! I've still got a few lingering issues and am looking for some input, so here it goes... For as long as I can remember, I've never been able to get a good, deep breath through ONLY my nose. I feel like I have...
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    I read an awesome book called Why Stomach Acid is Good for You and highly recommend it!! There is a test called a Heidelberg Capsule Test that can measure stomach acid. More often than not acid reflux is caused by low stomach acid rather than too much stomach acid. There's an interesting study discussed in the book relating low stomach acid to increased...
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    it's like I'm writing this did that buy anything phase already, and now I'm in the extravagant raw phase. I went to Whole Foods the other week and bought fruits and veggies I've never seen like a purple potato and quince just because. I'm looking forward to that less expensive phase
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    you're right that the hope is it will increase on the gluten-free diet when I had Vit. K re-checked at 3 months gluten-free I was still deficient, but my GP said not to take a supplement for that one and increase my green veggies even more even though I had been eating a whole bunch. My Vitamin D was still a bit low at 3 months, so I got a 50000 iu supplement...
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    read the thread kind of quickly, but it would be worth getting your Vitamin K checked too. I bruise easily, but I wasn't anemic or low in iron however I am Vitamin K deficient so that was my answer. good luck!
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    I've tried the chocolate chip and peanut butter versions of the WOW brand, and they are great! The Giant near me stocks them, but I've seen them in TJ Maxx stores too I'm in the Wilmington/Newark Delaware area.
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    Nicole, this is too much She sounds like a good natured person, but I would have bust out laughing during the teddy bear ride You can make it!!
  14. powerofpositivethinking
    so before stopping gluten I tried sooooo many constipation remedies. If you've already tried enough fiber with water and that's still not cutting it, I would suggest trying Fleet Liquid Glycerin. It's not the most "attractive" remedy, but it gets the job done. Plus with the Fleet brand there are no chemical stimulants, it is pure glycerin, so it's better...
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    you're absolutely right in that if he hasn't had gluten, it will come back negative. I would give your doctor these links: Open Original Shared Link Open Original Shared Link
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    can you post the reference ranges for your lab?
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    I would suggest showing your doctor this link: Open Original Shared Link
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    here's a link to a recent thread about this https://www.celiac.com/forums/topic/101326-what-do-you-do-at-a-wedding/
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    has anyone used any of the Simple brand skincare products? I just want to know if it's a good facial moisturizer. I want to change moisturizers because the Neutrogena Naturals just isn't cutting it. On the Simple website it states the following: Thanks for your interest in our Simple® Skincare Products. At this time, no ingredients which contain gluten ...
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    thought I'd add their reply they sent me with the link to their scientific study. FWIW study or not, I will not be drinking it again Thank you for taking the time to contact us regarding your concerns about your recent experience with our Rice Dream® Enriched Original. We certainly hope you are feeling better. We can assure you that our product does ...
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    here are some links to gluten-free coupons: Open Original Shared Link Open Original Shared Link Mambo Sprouts was mentioned in the Dennis/Leffler Real Life with Celiac Disease Book, and it has some great coupons too! Open Original Shared Link happy savings!!
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    w8in4dave, In the US, a RD (registered dietician) is the way to go because they've had the most formal training. If you're in the US and want to find an RD who specializes in gluten intolerance use this site: Open Original Shared Link Once you go to the page, click search by expertise, select gluten intolerance, put in your zip code at the top...
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    how much longer for your challenge? I hope you're done soon!! I've always had a much shorter temper around my family because hey aren't they suppose to love you no matter what I've been gluten-free for 4 months now, and my Mom has noticed different improvements, but one of them has been my anger. One day she was like, "Maybe gluten is why you...
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    Here are some links that may be helpful: Open Original Shared Link Open Original Shared Link Open Original Shared Link I would push for getting tested for celiac again before going gluten free. just my opinion since you already have another autoimmune disease and autoimmune diseases like to have buddies, I think it would be beneficial...
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    I agree, Adalaide. Becoming a dietician is the way to go! I've been looking into what it would take to get my masters in nutrition with the track to dietetic internship from an accredited program, so that my end result would be to become an RD. I had been thinking about it for awhile, but my younger brother really encouraged me to finally go to an...
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