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I wouldn't eat bottled carp either - sounds horrible! ;-) Sorry, I know it was a typo, but I just couldn't resist poking a little fun. :-)

In getting back to the original topic of good gluten free salad dressings, I have an option for people (like me) who aren't fans of oil and vinegar based dressings. I looooove bleu cheese dressing, but have avoided since being diagnosed with celiac just in case (I get mixed reports if it has gluten or not). If you like creamy dressings, this one is easy,...

So now that you have had the HIDA scan, what did it tell you? Does it give you specific things that are wrong so you can figure out how to fix/deal with it? Or does it just tell you that stones are not your only problem? I would love to transfer to the MD that shares my Naturopath's practice, but unfortunately they don't accept ANY kind of insurance....

Thank you, Cyclinglady. I have never heard of a HIDA scan but I will ask my naturopath about it. From what you describe, that very well may be the problem. I am back on my supplements, found a good digestive enzyme to take with my meals and will be very careful to watch my fat intake (and what kind) from now on. To be hit with celiac AND gallbladder problems...

I'm not much for salt, so I've never tried it on fruit. The only thing I've ever added salt to is cottage cheese. I eat (or ate) Lucky Charms the exact same way! In the 80's there was Pac Man cereal, the habit started with that. It made the "fun" last longer to eat it that way. :-) When I was a kid, I refused to eat mixed-up foods like a vegetable...

I'm sure everyone's got at least one. The kind of quirk that affects how and what you eat that has nothing to do with health, nutrition or disorder. C'mon, let's have a little fun with food! :-) I'll start. For as long as I can remember, I absolutely can NOT tolerate...banana strings. Every time I peel or eat a banana, I have to search it thoroughly to...

I guess I am missing something here. What's wrong with stating you have celiac in a dating profile? It's a BIG deal. It doesn't mean it defines who you are, but it WILL effect the people you may want to date. By not putting it out there up front, it kind of feels like it's trying to be hidden, like it's shameful. If it was my profile I'd probably put something...

I mean gallstones. I can only imagine how bad passing a kidney stone must be! Having your gallbladder taken out is one of the most common surgeries performed today. But no one in the medical field really knows that much about the gallbladder (ask them, most of the time they'll admit it), so their answer is to take it out. But cyclinglady is correct -...

I know there are a lot of vegetarians and vegans on this board, I'm hoping you'll have a perspective I'm not familiar with that might help me. Since going gluten free 5 months ago I never feel full. I always feel unsatisfied after a meal and, well, just hungry! I've heard things like "an apple will make you feel full" or "lots of vegetables/roughage will...

As an update to this thread, I saw my naturopath today. I just happened to be having one of my itching episodes on my left forearm right before the appointment started, so she was able to see that the skin was undamaged or different in anyway. She explained it's because I'm having issues with my liver. She palpated my liver and said it was a bit enlarged...

Gemini, after doing some research, I found an ebook written by a doctor that explained why gallstones are formed and why things like olive oil cleanses don't work. He included a list of vitamins (nothing he sold, just the types of vitamins and/or supplements he recommended) and how much to take of each. I gave it a try (after trying some other things like...

Anyone here ever suffer from gallstones? Holy CATS do they hurt! I had one last year in January that sent me to the hospital - I thought I was dying. I found an ebook with a list of suppliments to naturally disolve the stones, and it worked great. I haven't had an attack since....until yesterday. I've gotten lazy and haven't taken that list of suppliements...

I LOVE this dream! That's so awesome! That's what I'd ask for too - give me a bunch of gluten and let me enjoy it, then put me out of my misery before my misery REALLY kicks in! This is priceless :-)

Since I was diagnosed 4 months ago (and more since I accidentally glutened myself bad enough to vomit 2 months ago), I'm noticing a recurring theme in my dreams: realizing I'm eating gluten after it's too late. The dream setting, events and gluten containing food always change with each dream, but one thing remains constant. I'm eating something delicious...

Thanks all, for the suggestions and the feedback. I had a full allergy panel done last summer, the only things that came up are gluten and almonds. I've since cut out both, (I also have the double gene for celiac). I will ask my doctor about liver function when I see her at the end of the month, but my gut feeling is that it's not liver-related. Just...