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tarnalberry

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  1. many celiacs who are eating gluten (either because they are not yet diagnosed or because they opt not to follow the diet) do not absorb the food they eat, and are malnourished, and hence cannot maintain a healthy weight.
  2. yep, she can still have almost all of those things, you just have to make them gluten free, and it's only a very minor change. being pre-diabetic, it's *far* better that she doesn't have most of the gluten free breads anyway, as they are high carb, low-fiber/protein and likely to just spike her blood sugar anyway. eating natural foods is better for keeping...
  3. I also have mostly given up on bread, but it's important to try a couple of different kinds, because there's different preferences between different people. But the other things include the fact that you need to toast (in a gluten-free toaster) the bread, or heat it in some fashion, for most breads.
  4. I definitely like the 'walk' idea, as that is great for getting the energy up and going! Also helpful after sitting down at a test for hours.
  5. Welcome to the board! It seems overwhelming at first, but it really is not too bad once you get past the learning curve. Remember that the reason that you think it's hard to imagine never having bagles again is because that is what you're used to. If you had never seen a bagel in your life, you wouldn't think that way. That means that it's not some...
  6. sounds like she had a bad experience with her friend, and was forcing that onto you. totally unprofessional. I'm sorry.
  7. ditto - you'll want to find out *which* generic you're getting, call that company, and confirm.
  8. a biopsy six months after going gluten free to look for damage in order to get a diagnosis of celiac disease is *pointless*. you've been healing that whole time. /facepalm
  9. Just an note - the gluten free diet doesn't have to be expensive, as you don't have to buy all the specialty foods. I realize that it's harder to avoid that with kids who don't want to feel left out if they're used to having gotten that sort of thing in the past, but it's an option for taking the house gluten free. (The other options listed are probably...
  10. The bandaid thing isn't a gluten reaction - it's almost certainly a sensitivity to the adhesive. Some adhesives cause this sort of reaction on skin (and it doesn't even always happen). Switching brands may help. (Sensitive skin ones may help - I've reacted to a brand of those while not reacting to regular brands before. Also depends on how long the bandaid...
  11. I'm not familiar with the show... What is the context for the gluten free-edness.
  12. I find these two particularly interesting, because a formal diagnosis should have *NO* bearing on either of them - these should come *entirely* from respect and confidence. I haven't had too much issure with people not taking it too seriously (I don't give them the option; if *I* don't know, *I* don't eat it) and while I'm not *entirely* sure due to my inconclusive...
  13. that's why the whole blood panel should be done together - looking at one piece of the puzzle doesn't tell you as much as looking at a number of pieces together. tTg is fairly specific, but casein can be an issue. I think, in this case, you're going to have to take one at a time. it may come down to eliminating both gluten and dairy, and dietarily testing...
  14. You should ask for one - the items may be 'normally' gluten free, or may require some modification (there will be notes saying such - like 'leave off the spices apples', etc.), but some Outback's know more than others about what's going on. Asking for the menu will give you the first clue about how well informed your local one is. (Hint: If they look at...
  15. Welcome! This place is a fabulous resource!
  16. ditto what happy said - and I'm in camp 2. I'd add that while some doctors will accept the results, most won't - but it doesn't really matter because you don't need a doctor's prescription to go gluten free!
  17. that is really horrid. I hope that the other hospital is able to help you, and you get some answers!
  18. In a really ambiguous situation, with other things going on, I would personally repeat the dietary test a few times. Given that I would suggest staying on the gluten-free diet for a month each time between challenges, this could take a few months, and not everyone feels comfortable with this sort of testing; it's certainly not without risks. But the end...
  19. I'd definitely check with the company to be sure. They are likely gluten free, from my understanding, though you might see a "processed in shared facilities" warning on the label as well. Regardless of the gluten status, there may be something else in there that doesn't sit well with your stomach.
  20. There are two important questions to answer: Is the blood *in* the stool, or *on* the stool? Is the blood bright red (fresh) or dark red/black (old)? Regardless of the answers, you did the right thing taking her in right away. I have had (and do periodically) issues of fresh blood on the stool which are caused by hemmroids. Fairly manageable, and certainly...
  21. Not *quite* paranoid, but definitely hypervigilant. It's sorta interesting how 'aware'
  22. some people don't do well with any coffee, but you might find that different brands make a big difference.
  23. so is the superbowl *this* sunday? I'll be recovering from a day of skiing by doing trail maintenance.
  24. happy birthday!
  25. vent here, get some extra rest, and take it easier on your stomach/intestines if you need to. there's not a lot that can be done other than wait it out.
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