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  1. tonalynn
    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. :-)
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    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,...
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    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....
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    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...
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    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...
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    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...
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    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...
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    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 -...
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    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...
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    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...
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    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...
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    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...
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    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 :-)
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    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...
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    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...
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    I understand this may not be information that everyone can use, I just thought I'd post it in case someone wanted to talk to their tax person about it. As much as I pay in taxes, and as much as I pay my accountant to DO my taxes, this may be worth a shot. It's just FYI
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    I'm not sure if this is the right board to post this on, but since it's tax season it's good to know! I just discovered that certain items and costs related to celiac disease are TAX DEDUCTABLE! Isn't that awesome? I'm including a link from the Denver Celiac Support Group, with information on what you can deduct on your taxes. They are referencing IRS...
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    I didn't see that, thanks. Unfortunately, Englewood is at least 45 minutes away, and by the time I get off work tonight, I'd miss most of the meeting. Ah well, maybe in two months.... In the meantime and in between time, any local celiacs that want to get together, I sure would like to find them! :-)
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    Thanks Kareng, I did look that up and found the Denver Metro Celiac Support Chapter. Unfortunately, it doesn't look like they are very active, they show no meetings, classes or event through April 15th. I didn't think it would be so difficult finding other celiacs here - like you said, it's a very supportive area for gluten free eating. I even tried starting...
  20. tonalynn
    Hi all! Anyone living in or near Denver? I'm a recently diagnosed celiac, just 4 months into the gluten-free thing. Still struggling, frustrated, feeling discouraged about ever being able to eat outside my house again. It would be nice to have a group of friends nearby who can share the same experiences. :-)
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    Celiac Rage

    tonalynn commented on moosemalibu's blog entry in moosemalibu's Blog

    Moosemalibu, I'm angry right there with ya! I'm only 4 months in, but either I want to feel better RIGHT NOW, or go back to eating the way I used to so I can just order a friggin pizza and not have to cook anymore! And I hate those sneaky little poos that make you think you'll be feeling much better in a minute, only to realize it's about the size of an M...
  22. tonalynn
    I have found that Safeway's Eating Right brand has a delicious gluten-free oreo cookie. I'm sure I can find substitutes for GSCs, but it just hit me that this is something I can't buy anymore, it didn't occur to me last October. I just hope the substitutes are not like Gluten Free Beer. Yuck! ;-) By the way, LauraTX, I LOVE your profile pic! Fellow Tortie...
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    Two sweet looking Girl Scouts just rang my doorbell and asked if I'd like to buy some Girl Scout Cookies. I forgot all about these being on the No-No list now! I'm so bummed! No more Thin Mints, Tagalongs or Peanut Butter Cookies. I'm gonna miss seeing those sleeves of Thin Mints in my freezer this year.... ;-) I raise my berry-banana protein smoothie...
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    Manitou Springs is pretty, I can't wait to hear what you think of their gluten-free restaurant! Sadly, no I'm not feeling any better. I've had fatigue issues since I was 14 and had a horrible case of mono that kept me out of school for almost 2 months. My energy lever never returned, and I've been scheduling my life around naps ever since. Always tired...
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    Oh don't worry Gemini, I won't overdo it! Actually, the entire bowl of ice cream was what I was most worried about, but nothing happened. That's about as much as I want to test it, no more than that amount of dairy per day. I still think I'll keep some Lactaid handy, in case I have a dairy heavy day. ;-)
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