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ARCHIVED Muscle/joint Pain When Glutened
KCG91 replied to KCG91's topic in Coping with Celiac Disease
Alesusy it sounds rather like you're describing my glutenings! Just feels like everything is locking up. I also get jaw pain - I tend to grind my teeth in my sleep when I'm stressed and I think this is the same thing. I'm planning to get fitted with a night time gum guard (attractive! Haha) when I can afford it, my mum finds them really useful. I'll consider... -
ARCHIVED Repeated Accidental Glutening Effects?! How Long Does This Last?!
KCG91 replied to lmj623's topic in Post Diagnosis, Recovery & Treatment of Celiac Disease
Not much to add other than what's already been said other than sympathy - got 'got' two weeks ago today and still feeling the need to massage my cramping shoulder/neck muscles! Horrible, isn't it? Someone in a thread I just posted about muscle pain suggested alternating warmth and coldness on the area and that seems to be working. I did a little bit of yoga... -
Well done her! I think maybe she/you should treat the family-style meals (do you mean cooked by coaches/host families or something?) as you would do eating out - making sure those preparing it are fully aware of her needs. Maybe there is something from this site you could send in advance to help them prepare as she'll need to be eating properly to play well...
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ARCHIVED Digestive Enzymes. Been Recomended Which Ones , Uk
KCG91 replied to Matt.tilley's topic in Introduce Yourself / Share Stuff
Hey Matt, I had these Open Original Shared Link and liked them - there's a whole variety of them in the shop but I just went with the cheapest. Definitely worth it, going to start using them again I think. -
Having been almost asymptomatic before I was diagnosed, after several months gluten-free I've now realised that the main symptom for me when I get hit is horrendous joint pain and stiffness, particularly in my neck (causing headaches) and across my back and shoulders. At it's worst this area is so stiff my arms shudder when I move them. I got glutened ten...
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ARCHIVED Cold Meals/packed Lunch Ideas Please!
KCG91 replied to KCG91's topic in Gluten-Free Recipes & Cooking Tips
Thank you everyone Looking forward to making these! HavaneseMom - yes, here we call french fries chips (and they're big and chunky) and chips are crisps. I love peanut butter and jelly (jam!) but it's not as popular here. Cheese and jam is also popular (it's like a poor man's brie and cranberry haha) -
ARCHIVED Common Deficiencies & Shortness Of Breath
KCG91 replied to sidelined's topic in Post Diagnosis, Recovery & Treatment of Celiac Disease
Definitely get your iron levels checked if you are short of breath. I have always exercised a lot and never got any quicker - and could never walk up the hill to lectures without puffing - until I got tested and got onto some supplements. Six months in my absorption is good enough to handle it alone -
ARCHIVED Anxiety And Bloating Still Happening After Going gluten-free? Help!
KCG91 replied to GlutenNoob's topic in Post Diagnosis, Recovery & Treatment of Celiac Disease
If your new gluten free diet is a big change to your pre-gluten-free one your system could be adjusting to the new diet? (I say adjusting, hopefully not reacting I mean if you're eating more processed stuff or more pulses or whatever). I think when I went gluten-free someone told me to give it at least six weeks to even start getting better and possible... -
ARCHIVED Dealing With Social Awkwardness
KCG91 replied to Snag's topic in Coping with Celiac Disease
I know how you feel, I have caught myself over the past few months considering avoiding social events around food and I'm trying to pull myself up on it. Laura is right, nobody should ever make you eat food you aren't happy with, but if they are people you might see regularly you might be able to teach them and cook with them - it varies. I have a few people... -
ARCHIVED Cold Meals/packed Lunch Ideas Please!
KCG91 posted a topic in Gluten-Free Recipes & Cooking Tips
So, I got a job And now for the first time in years I'll need to take a packed lunch. I'm vegetarian and will have access to a microwave 2-3 days a week which will help, otherwise it might just be the kettle. Also, I am vegetarian, but I eat eggs, dairy and have no other food issues. All suggestions gratefully received! I haven't had packed lunches for... -
Low Ferritin
KCG91 replied to veryami1's topic in Post Diagnosis, Recovery & Treatment of Celiac Disease
Awww, Laura! Yes they're back to where they should be (and my boyfriend and family wish I'd slow down a bit now. Hehe). -
Placed next to your desk - near enough to send crumbs onto your keyboard (and then your hands?). I swear hot desking while I temp has improved my crumb-sight :| People are gross!
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KCG91 replied to veryami1's topic in Post Diagnosis, Recovery & Treatment of Celiac Disease
Mine was at 3 in September - I took fairly strong supplements for six months and it's now remaining normal by itself which I am very pleased about! It's made such a difference to how I feel. -
I have no idea if it's visible to the naked eye but damaged tooth enamel (and therefore very sensitive teeth) was one of my first, subtle symptoms. I think it's improving, slowly, but I find that good quality sensitive toothpaste really does work if you're having any pain from it? My teeth are more solidly white towards the middle and slightly translucent...
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Hehe thank you! I fell in love with the place during my gap year in 2010-11 and now run a small charity building classrooms at rural schools. I haven't been for two years and it feels like going home after a long time away. Luckily my favourite dish - githeri - is basically a bean and potato stew and the 30p mangoes are also gluten free Mmm...mango!