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  1. Nicolette
    Does anyone know of a good bread that I can use for sandwiches? I feel I've tried every brand going (perhaps I've missed someone's though) and I really miss having a sandwich. Every bread I try has this synthetic, dry taste to it like it's been sitting out for a day or two and if I try toasting it, it's just as bad. Even my dog refused to eat it! Pitta...
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    This sort of thing bothers me when people think they're an authority on Coeliacs. The only people who seem to know about Coeliacs disease are Coeliac sufferers, but you've raised a good point. Over here in the UK, we have some products that say gluten and wheat free, but next to the ingredients list will be say, wheat starch*, with its little star and...
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    Great idea and so kind of you! Unfortunately, Niagara Falls is way too far from the UK, so I'll have to decline, but I wish you well for the party. Let us all know how it goes. Nikki
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    ARCHIVED Struggling

    Nicolette replied to Food's topic in Coping with Celiac Disease

    I know how you feel, I really do. I'm six weeks into this new diet, but fortunately for me, I feel better for being on the diet. It just might tke your body longer to adapt. We all have good days and bad days. When I was first diagnosed, I was over the moon, because FINALLY I knew what was wrong with me. But lately, its got harder because I feel like I'm...
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    Diagnosed this year, aged 33, after twenty-five years of symptoms.
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    Watched a program on Discovery Home and Health today, called "Come Dine With Me". I've been watching it because one of the guests was a Coeliac and so all the contestants have had to cater for his requirements when they cook their meal of choice. (The premise is that each of them are strangers and each night, they each take a turn to entertain and cook a...
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    Before I got diagnosed with my Coeliacs, I used to suffer frequent nausea and sickness and as I suffer from emetophobia (a fear of vomiting and sickness) this was a bad thing for me. (I'd get panic attacks, hyperventilate, feel sick, the whole vicious circle. At least if you're scared of spiders you can run away, but you can't run away from your own body...
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    I think it can make you feel 'alone' rather than lonely, which is why I'm so glad I've found this message board. I was diagnosed five weeks ago now and I find myself thinking about food all the time. Not cravings, I don't mean that, I just mean planning meals, snacks, etc, knowing what's safe and where there is a safe and clean place to prepare my food...
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    Anyone can get it, but those with autoimmune disorders can be more prone. I originally saw my GP, but she referred me to a specialist because she had a concern that my cysts looked exactly like those of a basal cell carcinoma. Thankfully, she was wrong. The first specialist was an opthalmologist and the second guy was a specilaist in skin disorders (can...
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    This is definitely connected to the Celiacs. I've had this problem too, since having my last son two years ago. It's called blepharitis and it s an inflammation and sometimes infection of your hair follicles around the eyes. The celiacs makes your eyes create more fluid, so the serum just keeps building up which creates scaling. You might also develop...
  11. Nicolette
    Okay, booked an appointment at a hairdressers to have my hair coloured ages ago and the appointment is for a week on Saturday, but after reading a recent post about hair products, I'm wondering as to whether the hair dye will be safe. Do I phone them and ask? We haven't decided on a colour yet (she did mention using two colours, a darker one underneath and...
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    Good God, we have to think about everything, don't we?
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    I eat Crispy Rice Cereal, available from most supermarkets and not too expensive, i guess. For picnics? I haven't been on one, but a lot of fresh fruit (pre-washed by me) yoghurt kept in a cool bag, gluten-free pitta breads filled with egg or tuna salad, gluten-free cakes/biscuits, crisps (Walkers do a big range of coeliac suitable crisps) and stuff like...
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    Hm, sounds intriguing. Never really thought about the fact that chickens are 'grain fed'. It's a thought, isn't it? Anyone out there got the answer to this one? Nicolette
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    Yeah, I get that too. Currently I'm in a huge "I could murder cheese on toast" phase. They keep showing this ad in the UK for worcestershire sauce and they always show the one where it's put on cheese on toast and being shoved under the grill... Mmm!
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    ARCHIVED New

    Nicolette replied to kellydenbigh's topic in Coping with Celiac Disease

    Butties are sandwiches and pasties are like pies, only handheld and can be eaten hot or cold.
  17. Nicolette
    You can get affected by breathing in or consuming flour products that contain wheat, so yes, it is probably in the air and is making you feel sick. I get my information from Coeliac UK and it states quite clearly that those that suffer from celiac disease or wheat intolerance SHOULD NOT consume or breathe in flour. Nikki
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    Whoa. Don't like the sound of that. I've got my first appointment with a dietician on November 28th and i can only hope that she's better informed than the one from your experience. Actually, I'm not sure what i expect to get out of it. I know what to eat now, what's safe and what's not. I'm already on iron supplements for my anaemia, though i suppose she...
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    I know its hard, but try to stay positive. You fiance sounds wonderful and if he didn't want to be "trapped" by your celiac disease then he would have said something by now. I'm sure he loves you, celiac disease and all. Unfortunately, one of the aspects of this dietary change, means that every time you do get glutened, it takes longer for your body to recover...
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    Susan, I like that! Celiac Impaired (LOL)
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    Okay, I know I've only been diagnosed for just over two weeks, but I've explained my condition a lot to people, as I'm sure a lot of you have too. My in-laws, in particular, ask a lot of questions about my 'diet' and I thought I'd got them to understand, but then yesterday, my f-in-law said: "So when you've been on this new eating regime for about ayear...
  22. Nicolette
    Was eating a packet of Walkers Crisps yesterday, because i knew they were safe to eat, but thought half way through, I'd just look at the ingredients anyway. My blood ran cold when I saw the usual "Safe for Coeliacs" bit wasn't on it and then I checked the list and it said the flavourings were made from wheat (Barbecue flavoured crisps) I stopped eating...
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    Okay everyone, I'll ask you, seeing as no-one else seems to be getting back to me. Can you drink instant granulated coffees? What about tea? In particular, I want to know about Kenco Decaffeinated Instant coffee and PG Tips, pyramid bags tea. Neither of them, over here in the UK, have a list of ingredients and i don't know whether they are safe. Can...
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    How about... Start a cross-stitch kit? The things are so damned complicated at times, it'll take your mind off of anything! Nikki
  25. Nicolette
    I agree. Here in the UK, the cost is appalling too. Muesli is £3.00 a packet (gluten-free), but the normal stuff is a third of that price and the same comparisons go for the rest of the stuff. I'll tell you something else that makes me mad too. My superstores aren't that educated regarded celiac disease. They lop all the gluten-free foods together on ...
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