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  1. cyclinglady
    Just be careful! Each procedure has it's own risks. Here's more to my gallbladder story: My grandmother had her gallbladder removed. My Dad is one of 7 and six of the seven siblings have had their gallbladders removed. All were considered non-functioning. I'm one of 27 first cousins and the fifth oldest and the fifth to have her gallbladder...
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    Garlic can be good. I was eating and taking it in supplement form as well as eating copious amounts of plain yogurt to combat candida prior to getting a diagnosis from an MD. However, I ended up developing or already had allergies to garlic and milk proteins which have never gone away. Die-off, although uncomfortable (or painful) is tough to work through...
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    I can't address the issues with the children, but I can tell you that I had no intestinal symptoms. I have thyroiditis and iron deficiency anemia (Doc caught it during a routine physical). There are four kinds of celiac and one of them without symptoms. I think my source is either University of Chicago or UC San Diego. You should get checked, if anything...
  4. cyclinglady
    Thanks, Peter, for the clarification. However, I'm not going to share this information with my hubby! I can just see him heading to the drive-thru right now! Trying to keep him "heart" healthy.
  5. cyclinglady
    You certainly may have Celiacs; however, you must be eating gluten before any celiac testing. Wait until the results of your thyroid panel (did the doc order a thyroid antibody test?) and diabetes test. Then you can push for the celiac blood test. Are you anemic or have other deficiencies? I'm sure others on this site can go into more depth. YOU MAY...
  6. cyclinglady
    Well, I can't address the blood test results because I'm not an expert and I'm still have difficulty interpreting mine! (Diagnosed in April.) I went for a routine colonoscopy (over 50!!!) and the gastro thought I had celiac based on my Hashimoto's Thyroiditis that had been swinging back and forth (hyper and hypo) and iron deficiency anemia that I had...
  7. cyclinglady
    Wow! I think you probably have celiac's based on the thyroid problems (assuming you have Hashi's) and you are low on iron, etc. Get yourself tested first! Think emergency instructions on an airplane: "Place the oxygen mask on your face first before assisting younger passengers!" Your kids might have a gluten intolerance or just haven't developed celiac...
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    I'm still a newbie, and fortunately I didn't have to fight for a diagnosis! But, there does sound like there's a problem with communication between you and your doctor. When I tested "mildly" tested positive for celiac (blood test), I was instructed to continue to eat gluten until my endoscopy which was seven weeks out. Like my "last supper", I consumed...
  9. cyclinglady
    Check out this YouTube video by Better Batter that talks about "Stuff People Say to Celiacs". It's pretty funny and I think we can all relate! Have a great evening.
  10. cyclinglady
    Heavy flows are one of the many perimenopausal symptoms that women can develop from a drop in estrogen and progestrone hormones. I've been using soy milk for 15 years after I was diagnosed with a milk allergy. I only had long periods the year leading up to menopause. Soy contains natural phytoestrogens that can actually help women reduce the symptoms...
  11. cyclinglady
    French Fries (McDonalds): Potatoes, vegetable oil (canola oil, hydrogenated soybean oil, natural beef flavor [wheat and milk derivatives]*, citric acid [preservative]), dextrose, sodium acid pyrophosphate (maintain color), salt. Prepared in vegetable oil (Canola oil, corn oil, soybean oil, hydrogenated soybean oil with TBHQ and citric acid added to preserve...
  12. cyclinglady
    You didn't say how old you were. Sounds like perimenopause to me. Be sure to have your doctor check for iron deficiency anemia. The additional hormones (like those you are taking) can help.
  13. cyclinglady
    Good for you!!!!!
  14. cyclinglady
    I use Costo's rotiserriere chicken all the time. For lunch I pull it off and toss it on a bed of greens, make walnut chicken salad, tortilla soup and other soups, chicken enchilada's and tacos. It's fast, tasty and for the price I can't really justify turning on my oven.
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    Wow! I am stunned about your Girl Scout comments. My daughter, a Cadette, is working on her Amaze Journey which is supposed to be teaching girls about getting along and tolerance for religion, diets, whatever! Your daughter should not have to suffer or change troops because of ignorant leaders even if they are volunteers. Staying with her friends is...
  16. cyclinglady
    Here's what I wrote about my gallbladder experience back in May: I had what I now know to be annual gallbladder attacks (I always passed out). Each ultrasound show a healthy gallbladder without stones. In retrospect, I think the annual attacks were times that my gallbadder wouldn't empty, would cause severe pain (usually lower abdomen) and then it...
  17. cyclinglady
    I don't have any expert knowledge on genetic testing since I was only tested for antibodies and had the endoscopy. What I have read is that gene testing only determines if you are at risk for celiac disease. Here's a link that might be helpful: https://www.celiac.com/articles/21567/1/Ten-Facts-About-Celiac-Disease-Genetic-Testing/Page1.html ...
  18. cyclinglady
    I'm newly diagnosed with celiac disease, but my husband has been gluten-free for 12 years. Docs told him to try giving up wheat/gluten to help with sinus congestion, body aches, etc. The first year was a learning curve (bouts of cheating), but he realized that he felt so much better without gluten. He's been adhering to the gluten-free diet since that first...
  19. cyclinglady
    Looks like you have a solid plan. I don't have anything to really contribute to your list as it's pretty extensive. Yes, you can nuke your potatoes. You can add hard squashes like butternut too (yummy with cinnamon). Oh, don't forget canned beans (baked, lima, etc.) and I like canned salmon too. How far will you run? I think it's a great way to...
  20. cyclinglady
    Katie, Sounds pretty interesting. I was severely ill some 15 years ago with Candida after taking antibiotics for two years (yes, prescribed by an MD). Found another MD who was able to treat me with diet and anti-fungals. Took two years to get well. Developed Hashi's and food allergies during that time. Fifteen years later, celiac disease! Maybe...
  21. cyclinglady
    I agree, stress! Please accept my deepest sympathy for the loss of your father. And take care of yourself!
  22. cyclinglady
    Okay, I don't know the statistics, but let's say, when people consume asparagus, their urine odor changes. That's normal. Nothing to do with being gluten free. Don't know about the bright color, but if it's dark, you might be dehydrated. Consume more water. Graying hair? You can gray early if you have a thyroid problem or simply it's genetic (my family...
  23. cyclinglady
    Besides fruit, I bring big bowls of homemade popcorn, with a spoon to scoop and paper cups to hold. The kids love the popcorn and I never received any complaints, just requests for more! I'm planning the food for my daughter's sixth grade graduation. The party won't be large, so we're having tri-tip and all the sides will be gluten free. No one will...
  24. cyclinglady
    Seven weeks before I really felt much better. Still working on anemia, etc. That might take over a year.
  25. cyclinglady
    Since I presented only with Hashimoto's and anemia, my abdominal symptoms (evolving from eating gluten like a madwoman between the blood test (mild) to endo (moderate to severe)) went away at seven weeks. I noticed that I still have problems with harder-to-digest foods (e.g. broccoli), but that will resolve with time. It may take up to a year for my anemia...
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