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  1. LauraTX
    4 pounds in two days probably isn't permanent weight loss, just fluctuation. Usually healthy weight loss is 1-2 pounds per week. I lost 5 or 10 pounds when I first had to go gluten free after my celiac diagnosis, because all I really knew what to cook was grilled chicken and veggies. Then I learned the ropes some more and went back to normal eating. However...
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    You can definitely seek out additional autoimmune testing. Those things can pop up even if a previous test was negative, and especially since you have had a sudden onset of symptoms again, it would definitely be worth knowing. Rheumatologists do a ton of tests to rule other things out, as well, because there are many diseases/conditions that have similar...
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    People who complain about their $20 medicine copay need to be grateful. Just sent my IVIG doctor a four thousand dollar payment for January's treatment, something I have to have to stay alive.

  4. LauraTX
    Getting the testing done now is investment in peace of mind for later. Knowing an official diagnosis can help your family and offspring with answers to any possible related problems. A lot of times you can get a payment plan going for procedures like an endoscopy, honestly it is worth begging, borrowing, and doing whatever you can so you can cross that...
  5. LauraTX
    Good to hear you finally have some answers, Fenrir. Welcome to the "Nooooooo I don't wanna be in that club" club.
  6. LauraTX
    I second what has already been said by Kareng. If you haven't already been to a doctor for this specific issue, I implore you to go get checked out before you start with your self treatment. Unfortunately, mercury toxicity is extremely rare and I don't know if there will be any others on the forum with the same experience.
  7. LauraTX
    Pistachios especially! Haha! Seriously, though... a little bit is normal.
  8. LauraTX
    Well, you have to think about the sources you have. One being the manufacturer who knows exactly what goes into their product in 2014, the second being a post from 2005 that is some random, now-inactive users blog that is oddly formatted and lacks sources. I would give no merit to the second source. Some people cannot tolerate a lot of drinking or some...
  9. LauraTX
    I happened to see this article today on gluten-free baking mistakes, made me think of this discussion. It discusses the weight thing. Open Original Shared Link
  10. LauraTX
    I use King Arthur Flour all purpose and baking mix. There are two things you may want to take into account when testing gluten-free flour blends. 1 is the relative weight of the flour blend to the flour in the recipe you are using it in. King arthur flour blend weighs more than bobs red mill blend, etc. so the cup amount is not going to be the same. Go...
  11. LauraTX
    When I was unexpectedly kept in the hospital overnight after getting my gallbladder taken out, I had a 45 minute drugged up conversation with the dietary supervisor to figure out what they could make me for dinner. Everything on their end was great except them wanting to put my gluten-free bread in a gluteny toaster, but the conversation was probably ridiculous...
  12. LauraTX
    Today was pretty low key since it is just the two of us and I am not going to buy a small ham, make a big dinner, and eat on it all week, haha. I had a frozen chicken broccoli rice casserole to bake for lunch, and when it was baking our power went out in a rain storm. After about 45 minutes I was going to pull it out of the oven and toss it, then go hunt...
  13. LauraTX
    Many hotels will bring a microwave and/or fridge to your room, as well, on request if it isn't already there. That is, of course, if you feel comfortable using their microwave with your sensitivity. (They should bring it sparkling clean). If you bring along a medium sized microwaveable covered dish that will fit in their compact microwaves, you can most...
  14. LauraTX
    Tonight was pizza pitas using local oven gluten-free pita bread. They are based here in the Dallas/Fort Worth area and sell in some close stores. I just wanted pizza so bad!
  15. LauraTX
    Last night I made turkey tacos with refried beans and mexican rice. I was worn out after cooking but gradually am able to work back up to doing more. Tonight will be something with chicken breasts... will throw something together.
  16. LauraTX
    I recently researched a lot of blenders for a purchase and it seems usually you get what you pay for. I have seen some mid line Ninja food prep blender/processor systems in the $150-$200 range, and I would think a blender would work better for what you are wanting to use it for. But a blender that can also double as a food processor would probably have...
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    Cristiana- Use your mouse to click outside of the box that the quoted text is in, and then start typing. You also do not have to quote someone each time you reply, you can just hit the "reply" button, people can read the post before you no problem. Doya- Do remember that not everything is due to Celiac or Gluten. Have you seen a doctor about your abdominal...
  18. LauraTX
    gluten-free Philly Has come out with their comprehensive post on all the Ballparks! Open Original Shared Link
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    Adrenalin, your post is a little hard to understand. Am I correct that you are saying you have CFS-Chronic Fatigue Syndrome also known in the UK as M.E, and that your tests for celiac disease were negative but you still feel better on a gluten-free diet? If you are eating dominos gluten-free pizza and drinking lager, you are definitely consuming gluten...
  20. LauraTX
    Yall are cracking me up! I am going to make pork chops today, too! I have broccoli from last night to go with them, maybe make oven sweet potato fries too.
  21. LauraTX
    Yes! We can get our gluten-free dogs drunk too!!!! I know this is obviously auto-correct, but I am cracking up! Edit: Apparently the San Diego Padres actually play at petco park. Woof Woof! LOL
  22. LauraTX
    There really isn't anything to blame, Celiac just happens. Sometimes it can be triggered by illness and life events, but as you are right, it is something other than her "paleo diet". You can solidly blame her genetics, I guess. The fact that it happened and she was having symptoms around the same time as her paleo dieting really only says that she was...
  23. LauraTX
    So I am going to make spaghetti tomorrow- hubby had a large lunch at work. So I had leftover red beans and ham, some watermelon, and a chocolate whoopie pie from gluten-free creations... lol! It was freaking marvelous. Marvelous, I tell you! I had their bread for breakfast, haha! I need to stop, my hiney is going to get big. Going to make the hubby...
  24. LauraTX
    Welcome, Cathy! You know, you seem to have a wonderful head on those shoulders, you are way ahead of where most people start. You seem to be a very wise person. I like hearing your wording on what to say when you can't eat people's food. I wish you the best of luck in Atlanta!
  25. LauraTX
    Ah yes, Addy, Coban is what I was thinking of. Didn't know the name. Smart lady!
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