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  1. SkyBlue4
    I'm too new to have any tips about eating out but this issue is addressed today at theglutensummit.com. Listen to the presentation by Melinda Dennis. She is speaking on this very topic and has some suggestions.
  2. SkyBlue4
    Oh my gosh, you are making me so hungry. It all sounds fabulous. Enjoy it!
  3. SkyBlue4
    Yes, hearing Dr. Marsh talk about beer really shocked me. I had to replay what he said to be sure I heard it correctly. Dr. O'Bryan posted this in response on FB.... . Open Original Shared Link "Q: Dear Dr. O'Bryan, in his interview Dr. Marsh said it is ok for celiacs to drink English beer. Does that mean I can go ahead and order a beer? A: All Right...
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    I am so happy that after 4 months of waiting, I finally had my endoscopy done this morning! Aside from feeling a bit out of it (please excuse any typos... or incoherent rambling) and the headache from missing my morning coffee, I feel pretty darn good. Today marks Day 1 gluten-free and I am hopeful that I may soon see some of my symptoms subside....
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    I saw that and was astonished! I don't know what to think of that. Then the very next speaker I watched was against fully against beer. Very confusing. I really really want to follow Dr. Marsh's advice on beer but...
  6. SkyBlue4
    I was faced with a similar question months ago. To scope or not to scope. I was diagnosed by two doctors based on blood work alone, but I could not bring myself to start the gluten-free lifestyle without the endoscopy completed. Here's my two cents- You are already gluten-free. You said your symptoms are relieved and you have seen improvement on the...
  7. SkyBlue4
    I don't know if I would go through with the endoscopy if I didn't trust the doctor to properly evaluate me. Damage may or may not be visible to the naked eye and biopsies are an important part of the evaluation process. Did you have a positive Celiac panel? Perhaps you could call the referring doctor who ordered those labs and have them fax over the...
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    Welcome! There are lots of great folks here with tons of experience to help you through this. They've helped educate me and get me through the initial shock and fear of the lifestyle changes I would need to make. I, too, will be going gluten free this week. I was diagnosed months ago but am awaiting my endoscopy on Wednesday before eliminating gluten...
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    Fabulous! Thank you
  10. SkyBlue4
    What do you think about cookie cutters? I have collected quite a few over the years and just hate to toss them all. Do you think they can be salvaged safely?
  11. SkyBlue4
    Thank you! And yes, I did think about that. I don't have an electric opener but I have a large manual one and I am considering getting a new one to keep in my cabinet. I cannot believe I am saying that though- I swear I have dozen can openers in this house. Where do they all come from?!
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    Good idea. I like saving money where you can. Replacing all of this stuff is quite and expensive! That's funny! I can see my husband doing that. He means well but I actually think he'll be harder to "contain" than my kids when it comes to cc.
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    Forgot about Tupperware! Thank you. And stickers are a great idea and would be easy for my younger kids to identify. No, I gave the bread maker away. Still have to buy another. It's a toaster OVEN. I cleaned it and will use aluminum foil to prevent cc. Lo Mein is my absolute favorite! I will definitely try PF Changs. Thanks for letting...
  14. SkyBlue4
    So I have one week til I can begin my gluten-free lifestyle and I cannot wait. My endoscopy is (FINALLY!) coming up next week so I've put it into high gear and have begun overhauling my kitchen. I've cleaned out a cabinet that will be dedicated to my gluten-free food (I live with gluten consumers). I have purchased new spatulas, spoons, etc. I have...
  15. SkyBlue4
    So I ran into someone today who has a family member with celiac disease and we started talking about places to eat. To make a long story short, she highly recommended a couple of places and I thought I'd share. Burton's Grill in South Windsor Open Original Shared Link I am told that they have a dedicated grill/kitchen area. Dee's One Smart Cookie...
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    Okay, I just googled it and see that it's a store . Unfortunately, we don't have those here. Sounds nice though.
  17. SkyBlue4
    I'm not familiar with QFC. Is it a brand?
  18. SkyBlue4
    I'm so excited to hear these speakers! And it's Free! Open Original Shared Link Prof. Michael Marsh Dr. Loren Cordain Dr. Alessio Fasano Dr. Umberto Volta Dr. Aristo Vojdani J.J. Virgin Dr. Mark Hyman Jeffery Smith Dr. Deanna Minich Dr. Yehuda Shoenfeld Dr. David Perlmutter Melinda...
  19. SkyBlue4
    I'm so sorry. It is getting harder and harder to get in with specialists it seems. It took me 2 months to get in with a GI specialist (after a positive celiac disease panel) and I am still waiting on my endoscopy (an additional 2 month wait). My son has some chronic issues of a different kind that just went south fast and require the involvement of several...
  20. SkyBlue4
    I experience something similar. It feels almost like an internal tremor. Very hard to describe and very scary. I wish I had some advice to offer.
  21. SkyBlue4
    I use Amazon Prime and love it so far for the convenience and 2 day shipping. The cost for a lot of gluten-free items is the same or only slightly cheaper than my local grocery store but there's a larger selection for me online. I do a lot of online gift shopping, too. I was late remembering a b'day gift (that needed to go out of state) and I was able...
  22. SkyBlue4
    Ask your doctor to run a full Celiac Panel while you are waiting for the GI appt- DGP IgA & IgG tTG IgA & IgG EMA IgA Total Serum IGA Get a copy of your labs. You can post them here and we can take a look with you. You must be eating Gluten in order to be evaluated for celiac disease so don't go on a gluten-free diet until you are...
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    I used to get those dry patches too. It was embarrassing and I had no idea what they were at the time. I won't say that the CeraVe improved my rosacea at all but the fact that it didn't irritate my skin was huge for me. I was spending A LOT of money trying various products that made my skin even worse. Even when I use the Eucerin (green) lotion,...
  25. SkyBlue4
    Metrogel didn't do a thing for me either. My dermatologist suggested CeraVe products for cleansers and moisturizers and they are great. He also was the one that suggested the Eucerin Redness Relief Daily Perfecting Lotion (use sparingly or you'll look like an alien just in time for Halloween!). The powder I use is Physician's Formula Mineral Correcting...
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