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  1. LauraTX
    A great kid, for sure. Going to have a productive future!
  2. LauraTX
    Assuming you got a good look at what was coming in the tube... Whole blood will look like... well, blood. Hehe. Just platelets will look different- a more transparent tan-yellow or yellow-brownish color. (It isn't red because they spin it and take the red cells out) For example pics, you can google image search "Platelets bag".
  3. LauraTX
    If you see a probable diagnosis coming, just take this time to do your research and look up the foods you already use, what your favorite store carries, etc. Welcome to the forum, and let us know how everything turns out!
  4. LauraTX
    I am completely right handed. I have to force myself to do things left handed or my muscle tone will be uneven. When I had hand surgery on the right hand, it took me forever to do anything and it was a sloppy job, haha! And, welcome to the silly yak club!
  5. LauraTX
    I just got the same reply in my email. Sounds a bit like they are skirting around the direct question I asked. I'm not a big fan of their products anyways, so it goes into the knowledge file in my head.
  6. LauraTX
    Have you guys -Seen the Shakeweight and the male shake weight commercials? -Seen the very innapropriate spoof videos on youtube? Not for pure minds or those with weak bladders. Our house has about 12 tape measures. My husband always misplaces them so one day I got mad and bought one for every nook and cranny. Today I couldn't find one, LOL.
  7. LauraTX
    Also, welcome to the forum! I have always head that Red Robin uses Udi's buns. I haven't eaten there, but another place I had a burger at used Udi's buns and I believe they brushed them all over with butter, and toasted the flat sides. I was like, this is an Udi's bun? Just shows you have to pull a little magic to make it taste better, but I still...
  8. LauraTX
    For Bread/Buns to be less dry and stale-like, thaw and toast them. Even just very lightly toasted and not browned will make a difference in the flavor of most frozen offerings. If you want to make, say, a peanut butter sandwich, and don't want browned toasty bread, thaw the bread slice most of the way in the microwave, then toast it just til it is warmed...
  9. LauraTX
    These are pretty clearly contradictory statements, I assume you just worded wrong since you now have voiced understanding of what is correct. Celiac disease does not function as an allergy to gluten, the biological mechanics work completely different and it is actually an autoimmune disease. Obviously, a bona fide wheat allergy that acts as a classic...
  10. LauraTX
    Oh my gosh you poor thing! *virtual hugs* If you do just the ttg iga first, and it comes back glaringly positive, then it doesn't matter in that sense what your total iga is. (of course you could be like me and still have a positive ttg iga and also low iga) If it comes back negative or borderline, you can then pay for the total iga if neccesary. Basically...
  11. LauraTX
    I drop my drinks so often, my husband made me buy a bunch of those lidded insulate cups with straws, and I like their protection so much, I only use those if I am away from the kitchen table! Kind of sad, but it works! Being all anal retentive and OCD, you would crack up at the stuff I kept on me at all times. My car has two ice scrapers, tire pressure...
  12. LauraTX
    I'm a rightie and I have 2 autoimmune disorders and an immunodeficiency disorder. I'm like the layer cake of screwed up... haha! If I were born 20 years prior I would probably be dead, so horray for modern medicine! Triple score for right handers?
  13. LauraTX
    At least around year 2001ish, there really was a hair salon in the Pittsburgh area that was named "Shirley's Curl Up and Dye." I would always laugh on it when we took a certain road it was on. LOL
  14. LauraTX
    Honestly, if you are looking for something that is hopefully positive and will give your doctor the ability to further test you, and are paying the full price out of pocket, I say do only the tTG IgA at first. Then, if it is hugely positive, you can go to your doctor and go further there, and if it is negative, do the rest of the tests to look further into...
  15. LauraTX
    Just for kicks and giggles, if something like a natural disaster/zombie apocalypse hit, and the only food available had gluten in it, I would eat it. Someone with a severe diarrhea reaction to glutening may die faster than starvation, though. But heck, I am slow and would get eaten by the zombies before I could worry too much about survival!
  16. LauraTX
    Sometimes, especially when things are complicated, the first few visits are more of a getting to know you kind of thing before you get into the issues. However, trust your gut sense on whether or not to keep with that counselor, it is usually right.
  17. LauraTX
    Google "How to tell if a cat has been neutered" and you get a ton of good results.
  18. LauraTX
    I wouldn't eat them. When in doubt, throw it out. Or give to a friend.
  19. LauraTX
    Overall, if you have a bowel change that lasts for more than a few days, you should go see your doctor. Taking a picture will definitely help the doctor know what you are talking about.
  20. LauraTX
    I haven't delved into making my own cat food but it is something I have considered. If you make him food just periodically as a treat, you can probably just feed him some meat (Chicken thighs you can buy boneless, easy to cook and more fat is more flavor for him) and then let his regular food keep him nutritionally complete. If you do home made food as...
  21. LauraTX
    Unfortunately, the answer you are going to get is just not going to line up with your hopes. For a celiac, no matter how severe or mild symptoms were at diagnosis, it is all or nothing with the treatment - a completely gluten-free diet. Check out Kareng's very good reply to the person who posted this thread: https://www.celiac.com/forums/topic/94...
  22. LauraTX
    It sounds like you have pretty conclusive evidence that likely gluten is not the problem and dairy is. I would add it back in slowly, and make sure you aren't radically changing your eating habits (For example: Being able to eat out again so you go have a bunch of high fat restaurant meals). Maybe a slice of toast with breakfast, or a sandwich, something...
  23. LauraTX
    My diagnosis was similar in circumstance to yours. My doctor was checking out something else and discovered the Celiac by accident... my small intestinal damage was minimal and she said I am lucky it got caught early. I don't get GI symptoms from being glutened, either. Every once in a while I will get questionable GI stuff but I haven't been able to conclusively...
  24. LauraTX
    I looked on Glutinos website and could find no information about dedicated anything...just a short statement that they do their best to prevent contamination... I wrote them to ask. Will post my reply when I get it.
  25. LauraTX
    I am sure the original posters friend is a person who believes strongly enough in their faith to not be wavered in their attempt to do a missionary trip over this, as they already plan to go. They may not serve bread in the prisons depending on where they are, they may serve rice or some other local food that is cheap. Perhaps your friend can contact the...
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