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  1. cyclinglady
    I was diagnosed officially, my husband was not. He's been gluten-free for 12 years now. First year was the hardest, but he finally realized that gluten was not for him! I just went in for a routine colonoscopy and presented with only Hashimoto's and anemia -- no gastro symptoms at the time. I'm glad I had the endo because I think it will help my extended...
  2. cyclinglady
    Call ahead and talk to the manager. Talk to him/her again upon arrival. Most understand gluten, but need to be told about cross contamination. When you're there, if you get a "glazed" look in their eyes, then don't order! I just was on a day trip and we stopped for dinner on the way home. Luckily I packed enough of our picnic lunch to cover my dinner...
  3. cyclinglady
    What a great experience to be abroad! I agree with the others. You just need to be better prepared. Even while at home, I pack a little cooler stashed with "emergency FG foods". Fresh fruit and veggies (hence the ice chest), but in my purse I keep walnuts/raisins (I can eat those), fruit leathers, etc.
  4. cyclinglady
    Good for you! My hubby decided to go gluten-free 12 years ago and couldn't be happier! I'm recently diagnosed with celiac disease. I guess after 25 years you really do start being "one" person! Ha! It was a tough first year for my hubby, he'd do the cheating thing and it would result in nasal congestion (severe snoring) and body aches. So, we...
  5. cyclinglady
    Let's face it. Bottles are much easier for babies! They tend to get lazy! Like the rest of the posters, I suggest that you continue to pump and to continue to nurse on demand. I night nursed too. I only exclusively nursed for one year and then supplemented with milk after for another year and a half. I'm allergic to milk and at the time, my husband...
  6. cyclinglady
    I did not lose any weight, but didn't have issues with diarrhea prior to getting diagnosed.
  7. cyclinglady
    Eat my at my Aunt's house! Ha! Seriously, my aunt and cousin are gluten free. It's too late to contact them but I know they have a few favorite restaurants. Here's a link from the Tucson Celiac group containing an interactive map with restaurant locations. Open Original Shared Link Tucson has Trader Joe's too. I shop there and at Costco when...
  8. cyclinglady
    You are not alone! Those with more experience can probably contribute more, but here's my two cents. Just had Hashimoto's and anemia when I went for a routine colonoscopy. Blood test positive. Ate gluten for the next six weeks like a mad person (e.g. loaf of sourdough per day). Ended up with abdominal symptoms. Went gluten-free the day of my endoscopy...
  9. cyclinglady
    I was recently diagnosed during a routine colonoscopy and the doc noticed I had anemia and hashimoto's (he must have just attended a conference!) My husband has been gluten-free for 12 years and has not been formally diagnosed and has adhered to the diet. He's ability to get health insurance and probably life insurance is plus (I have had a hard time getting...
  10. cyclinglady
    Thanks!
  11. cyclinglady
    That sounds even better. Besides your frosting suggestions, I'm going to add some instant coffee to the cupcakes. I do that with my brownies and it really kicks the flavor up a notch!
  12. cyclinglady
    I know that some folks who have Celiac have trouble digesting lactose (dairy), but are you sure you don't have a true milk allergy? I've been allergic to cow's milk proteins (casein and whey) for more than 20 years! Ingesting it doesn't just bother my GI tract but within seconds, my nose gets congested, etc.
  13. cyclinglady
    I just use gluten-free "All purpose" flour from Bob's Red Mill. Costco was selling it. Now, I find it on sale and stock up. It seems to be a hassle to have to store other flours. Perhaps, I will in the future. In the meantime, what I bake is pretty darn good. I've converted most of my old recipes to gluten-free. I find that "spicing up" and adding...
  14. cyclinglady
    Have issues with anxiety is weird, but it was happening to me. I just though it was the old perimenopause thing, but it wasn't. The anxiety has gone away along with the intestinal problems since being gluten-free for 2 months. Now just working on the anemia and hypothyroid (not absorbing iron and thyroid meds).
  15. cyclinglady
    We camped for years in tents. Love the RV. We drive a Pleasureway on a Sprinter platform (Mercedes Diesel). Gets 21 mpg. Little, but we can go anywhere! Thankful to be able travel and cook gluten-free. It greatly reduces the worrying factor. Have a great weekend.
  16. cyclinglady
    These cake mixes are handy when you're on the road or staying at someone's house. They can be found in most grocery stores now on the West Coast. I always "doctor" them up for best results. I've not had a reaction to them.
  17. cyclinglady
    Just baked 2 dozen chocolate mayonnaise cupcakes and the kids who can eat wheat, gobbled them up! They even asked for seconds! The cake was moist and so very close to my old gluten version. Make your own fresh chocolate frosting for best results. Open Original Shared Link
  18. cyclinglady
    I tested high for mushrooms 15 years ago. So, I avoid all of them (would rather cheat with ice cream!) The weird thing is that I'm allergic to almonds (tree nut), but not to walnuts. Recently, cashews and pistachios have bothered me but I'm still okay with walnuts.
  19. cyclinglady
    Obviously, you're not eating the Cinnamon Raisin! I just checked my Udi's and Rudi's. I can't think what you'd react to except on of the grains. Did they use quinoa? I made some porridge for breakfast yesterday and ate the leftovers today and got that "gluten" feeling (burping, rock in stomach). So, even though it's gluten free, I'm staying away for...
  20. cyclinglady
    Really!
  21. cyclinglady
    I haven't made bread yet (used to make bread with gluten all the time...), but I do bake cookies, brownies, cakes, etc. I use Bob's All-Purpose flour since I purchase on sale and freeze. I've been baking goodies for my gluten-free husband for 12 years (I'm still a newbie). I've converted many of my old recipes to gluten-free. The trick is 1) adding Xanthan...
  22. cyclinglady
    Just because the big chains offer gluten free is no indication that you won't get glutened. For example, you order off the gluten-free menu, talk to the waitress about your gluten-free requirement and she returns with croutons on your salad! Ugh! Best bet is to talk to the manager and the chef. That's your chance to also talk about cross contamination...
  23. cyclinglady
    That sounds great! We have an RV which makes it a lot easier, but travel for business too. Purchasing a "throw" away Styrofoam cooler upon arrival is handy or cramming a collapsible cooler into our luggage has saved us when we haven't found a frig in our hotel room. Our fast food is shopping at grocery stores now. Just a few visits, like you, to Wendy...
  24. cyclinglady
    That's terrific news! I'm only recently diagnosed, but my hubby's has been gluten-free for 12 years at the recommendation of his GP and my allergist. He refuses to get tested now, because he doesn't want all his old symptoms to come back. I can't blame him. I only got tested because 1) I was there for a routine colonoscopy and 2) I thought it would help...
  25. cyclinglady
    It IS a rock! Our family won't eat it. Get that UDI's or Rudis! When it's not on sale, our local store can purchase a case (6 loaves) for me at a 15% discount. That way I never out of bread. I buy my bread at TJ's only when I'm out of state.
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