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I'll try to be brief! Family dr. when told of my long spell of D last summer and my self-diagnosis - sent me to a gastroenterologist writing "Celiac Screen" on the form. Gastro Dr. sent me in for a celiac screen blood test - but I have no idea what that consisted of. (I will ask on my follow up ) - it came back negative after being on gluten for only 4...
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ARCHIVED New To All Of This
JKJ replied to LyndaK's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms
Hi -- I also have been sent for a colonoscopy to rule out Celiacs . (that's what the order said) Then the specialist had me have a "celiac Screening" blood test . What tests that amounted to I don't know - it simply said on the order "Celiac Screening" - I am beginning to suspect that it was just a good reason for my Family Dr. to get me in for a colonoscopy... -
No Karen - not really too far North - (except from Arizona! we are just a half hour East of Peterborough. YOu see , there are 4 Round lakes in Ontario I understand. Yes Indeedy! it IS beautiful in Canada! Born n raised in Buffalo - with many Scottish relatives in Canada so spent many a summer camping with our children up further north. A cottage on a...
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ARCHIVED Could I Be Anymore Pathetic
JKJ replied to Firegirl43's topic in Coping with Celiac Disease
Oh my - -I do hope you have tried wheat/gluten free Pasta! We still enjoy spaghetti and pasta salads and I really don't detect much difference at all -- (especially day old - after all the flavors have really "married" !) No need not to enjoy Pasta! JKJ -
I was just curious - I didn't think a person could "post" without registering???
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Me too! all the same -- thyroid testing years ago claimed no problem -but later I have read only the most sophisticated , newest tests catch ALL thyroid problems - - Also have VERY dry skin that flakes -- looking back I see or feel that the problem of wheat/gluten intolerance Or Celiacs - has probably been building for many a year - - didn't come to a head...
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That sure doesn't sound corny to me! I feel so blessed that i had 2 different neighbors (one with Celiac ) who suggested my 6 week problem with explosive D might be C -- and in 4 days I was doing better! And have been ever since - so I definitely count that a fantastic blessing that I didn't have to suffer for years of much worse symptoms before realizing...
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oops! I was wrong - the P.B. cookie recipe was adapted from Betty Crocker recipe - not the P.B. Jar! Here it is! Peanut Butter cookies! 1/2 cup butter or marg. 1/2 cup chunky peanut butter 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 egg 1/2 tsp vanilla 1 cupwhite rice flour 1/2 cup potato flour 3/4 tsp soda 1/4 tsp salt Thoroughly cream butter, peanut butter...
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My husband made the original Peanut butter cookie recipe on the jar but substituted gluten-free flours for wheat flour - I WILL get the ones he used and amounts - I hope he remembers! He has also made wonderful ginger cookies -- then lost the recipe he changed -- tried another one that was pretty good but not AS good Anyway -- a great idea of yours...
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ARCHIVED Oprah - Let's Get Cd On Her Show
JKJ replied to floridanative's topic in Publications & Publicity
I've posted it in my "Favorites"! Getting ready for J week Let's do it! JKJ -
ARCHIVED Celebrities With Celiac?
JKJ replied to lauderdalehawk44's topic in Publications & Publicity
THAT is for sure!!! and while I miss subway sandwiches, I feel very blessed that I learned quite quickly what was causing my Intestinal Distress, Fatigue,and Depression!!! Thanks to a celiac neighbor -- - and another observant neighbor who saw a Dr's column in a local paper addressing Celiacs being discovered even in one's 40's, 50/s, 6o's and 70's!!!! I... -
ARCHIVED Rapid Test Stick 4 Cd
JKJ replied to mommida's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms
After no answers by e-mails - I tried calling York Lab today to cancel my order for the finger stick gliandin test . But went thru the "menu" - - and then was told to leave my phone number and they would call me back. Well I can't wait for a phone call. I am rather annoyed. My first e-mail to them was to ask if I had to be glutened to take the finger stick... -
ARCHIVED So, What's The Worst Complication?
JKJ replied to a topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms
I LOVE a fruit smoothie for breakfast! 1 cup mixed frozen berries in , 3/4 cup of milk OR Rice milk, 1 scoop whey Protein powder, 1 tbsp. liquid splenda - berry flavor, 1/2 cup or more of ice cubes - whipped up in the blender --oh YUM! JKJ -
ARCHIVED Rapid Test Stick 4 Cd
JKJ replied to mommida's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms
I have not received my test kit either -- Nor have I received an answer from YORK Lab on two different e-mail inquiry;s of mine - - getting scary - - I do notice however that my credit card was already charged. They need to learn that cards should NOT be charged until product is shipped!!! That is how other internet sales work. JKJ -
ARCHIVED Updated Silly Yaks Restaurant List
JKJ replied to celiac3270's topic in Gluten-Free Foods, Products, Shopping & Medications
I am new at this gluten-free lifestyle and would So appreciate the list of gluten-free Restaurants. judgenj@earthlink.net