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  1. cyclinglady
    Welcome! Check out the newbie thread located under the coping section. It takes a long time to heal from celiac disease (months to years). I know you're not officially diagnosed, but that's okay. I am, but my husband is not. The proof is in the diet. I am also sorry to hear about your miscarriage! I find that we do not go out for dinners and...
  2. cyclinglady
    Hang in there! Take a deep breath! You are lucky to have small children as they won't know what they are missing when you consider taking gluten out of your house. We have a member with celiac disease who's a doctor. She learned that it's really hard to have small children who were allowed to eat gluten at preschool and at the baby-sitter's. She'd...
  3. cyclinglady
    I was formally diagnosed with Celiac Disease, but my husband was not. He's been gluten free for 13 years at the advice of his doctor and my allergist. His symptoms of body aches, fatigue, extreme snoring, sinus congestion, etc. have gone away. He'd be the first one to tell you that he's seen that I have received so much more support from family and my...
  4. cyclinglady
    I use the sublingual B-12 tablets even though I was not "low" on B-12. I found that it helped some of my achy/tingling leg symptoms (I think). At my diagnosis, my docs just told me the obvious -- take iron. They didn't add calcium until my first fracture and after that, I've been taking advice from this forum and doing research on my own regarding other...
  5. cyclinglady
    Is it just ferritin and hemoglobin levels that are off? Have other anemias been ruled out?
  6. cyclinglady
    I do not have any research sources readily at hand, but I just had anemia prior to my dx and since I already had a genetic anemia, the second one, iron- deficiency was over looked. No tummy issues. Husband has been gluten-free for 13 years, so I was shocked that I had celiac disease too. What are the odds? Anyway, two spontaneous fractures this year...
  7. cyclinglady
    Try reading Dr. Berstein's diabetes solution. He is a type 1 diabetic who emphasizes a very low carb diet, exercise and insulin to manage blood sugar levels effectively. Are you monitoring your blood sugar carefully? You should know by now what foods or exercise can cause your blood sugars to fluctuate. Juice is not good to take when you are hypo...
  8. cyclinglady
    I am going to make some day! Thanks.
  9. cyclinglady
    Good for you! I stick with name brands even though I am good about reading labels. I double check by asking on this forum or calling the manufacturer.
  10. cyclinglady
    Yes, it is great news! Congrats!
  11. cyclinglady
    Congrats! So happy for you and so glad that you have given others hope!
  12. cyclinglady
    Thanks! I forgot to include freezer! My big freezer in the garage is one of the best investments I have made!
  13. cyclinglady
    They say that it is gluten-free and it is tested, but their may be cross contamination issues and you might be super sensitive.
  14. cyclinglady
    Drive down to Tucson's gourmet Girls Gluten free located on Oracle and River (north side of town). They are open for lunch and breakfast. Great bakery too. Get the French bread. It is worth the drive to feel normal and safe! I am sure they can work around your other intolerances. Check out their website.
  15. cyclinglady
    I am impressed! I have been to so many gluten-free bakeries in several states and your goodies are much better. Most just offer cookies and overly iced cupcakes. Have always purchased but have never gone back for seconds. I used to be a pretty good baker. Presentation was not my forte, but the taste......still baking but I am like those lower level gluten...
  16. cyclinglady
    Welcome to the USA! Got any assets? Umbrella insurance policy? It is sad, but true. Anyone can sue you. The food business is tough. That said, have you considered selling your recipe to a Certified gluten-free baker? Might be worth meeting with them and giving out samples. In the meantime consider selling "under the table" to friends.
  17. cyclinglady
    I agree with Colleen, you really need to be certified. I talked to large gluten-free baker in the Atlanta area who is certified and who supplies products to local grocery stores in their region. Even the employees can not being in gluten in their lunches in order for the bakery to be compliant. In CA, home-based businesses are now legal as of 2012 or...
  18. cyclinglady
    We are BBQ people! Fox Bros. is great and it's gluten free (unlike Slopes or Dreamland which is equivalent to a Denny's). I have safely eaten there this past winter and will dine there again this summer (family in Georgia). Use "Find Me Gluten Free" to located gluten-free restaurants. Make sure someone with celiac disease has written a review (makes...
  19. cyclinglady
    I don't think Celiac Disease causes diabetes, but they can be related as they can both be autoimmune and it seems they share the same genes! I've been doing some research on diabetes. I was recently diagnosed as pre-diabetic. Okay, I'm over 50 but I'm thin and in great shape physically. Since I have two autoimmune disorders (celiac disease and thyroiditis...
  20. cyclinglady
    Welcome to the forum! Be sure to read the Newbie section located under the coping section. Once you get the swing of going gluten free, your gerd symptoms should go away! I hope that someone will be able to respond to your question/support who has had lap band surgery. Take care!
  21. cyclinglady
    Going gluten free has not affected my thyroid function. I think it has calmed down my autoimmune response, so that I'm no longer fluctuating from hypo to hyper. My meds are still the same as prior to my thyroid "storm" which occurred just prior to my celiac disease diagnosis. I am still monitoring my TSH, etc. levels as they may change after I experience...
  22. cyclinglady
    I'm just adding my support! I'm so sorry that you were subjected to a horrible doctor!
  23. cyclinglady
    Have you had your antibodies checked for Celiac to see if you are improving (healing)? Sounds like you are not absorbing iron or getting enough. I took iron daily for almost a year. My ferritin levels were a 2 and are now over 45.
  24. cyclinglady
    Probiotics bad? No, but you may be intolerant to them if they are, say, for example, milk based and you can not tolerate milk. What are the foods you can not live without? Start from that list. "What? I could never give up nuts or avocados! They are so heathy for you and I love them!" See what I mean? It is not always the standard intolerances...
  25. cyclinglady
    Most cooks will throw in a little flour to thicken their enchilada sauce. Plus, if you are going to a "gringo" place, they often put wheat flour in their corn tortillas to make them soft. Chips are often fried with chimichangas (fried burritos) so be wary of CC. Ask a lot of questions to make sure!
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