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  1. tarnalberry
    Yep, just an anti-gliandin IgA is definitely insufficient.
  2. tarnalberry
    You need to call the lab to get their reference ranges. The tests are not identical in all labs, and you need to get the reference range for the processing that your lab used.
  3. tarnalberry
    The right combination of blood tests are pretty accurate, but in real life use, they do still have false negatives. Follow up is a good idea, and if all else fails, TRY the diet and see if it makes a difference for you.
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    nope - millet is gluten-free.
  5. tarnalberry
    I'm sorry that you felt crappier after posting. I think, at least in my case, as much as we can accept that it really bothers you, some of us may not be able to understand the extent to which it does. (And you could argue we don't want to feel crappy for being judged "not sympathetic enough", but I'm not saying YOU did that, I'm talking theoretically -...
  6. tarnalberry
    Meh... I was dealing with hypoglycemic issues before the gluten-free diet, so the concept of making sure to bring food with me was already there, this just changed what food I made sure to bring with me (and not by a lot...). I guess I just don't find that it sucks all that much - but a lot of that is deliberately minimizing the focus on food and maximizing...
  7. tarnalberry
    All of those things - including the brain fog - can be a sign of depression, and depression CAN be physiological. (A chemical imbalance - particularly one that's causing your brain to sop up serotonin quicker than it should - is a real cause of depression, and a biological one as well. Our non-brain portions of the body aren't the only bits to have things...
  8. tarnalberry
    The skin prick test isn't so bad - though when they get to your lower back, if you're ticklish, it's REALLY hard to stay still. But that will only pick up IgE allergies (immediate reactions), not IgG reactions. York has a test that will check for IgG allergies but it's not yet as readily accepted by the medical community.
  9. tarnalberry
    It could be a number of things: depression, naturally low, biologic, mental block If it used to be higher, and it's not related to depression, or another psychological block, please do ask your doctor about hormone testing. The don't like to believe younger people can have problems like that with their hormones, but it happens (like me - 26 year old...
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    The one that got me was a coworker - who does understand some of the difficulties of the gluten-free diet, though she's not on it and doesn't have kids who are on it - noted to me, when talking about the catering for an office party, that no, I shouldn't "take the time to talk to the caterers" because it would be a hassel to them. While, in this instance...
  11. tarnalberry
    Oh, I'd definitely say that the emotional stuff - both organic and situational - takes a while. It can be a habit to be depressed as well (I say this from my experience) and habits take a while to get out of. Not to mention the added psychological stressors of the diet, and you've got a tough mix.
  12. tarnalberry
    as you point out, you're just getting the hang of cooking and making gluten-free stuff - so it will get better. no, it's never as fun and spontaneous as trying whatever, wherever, but better is still better.
  13. tarnalberry
    there are a lot of non-rice, non-corn, non-gluten flours including: sorgum (may have cross reactivity with corn, so test carefully) millet quinoa bean (many types) amaranth soy nut (many types) tapioca
  14. tarnalberry
    congrats on the bread recipes!
  15. tarnalberry
    Oh yes, a virus can be that bad. But after having that particular problem so long, I would encourage you to take him to the doctor to investigate what exactly the problem is. Of course, it's been a while, so I'm hoping that he's feeling better by now!
  16. tarnalberry
    There are a lot of hotels where you can get a room with a kitchenette, allowing you to do your own cooking off of fresh supplies from local grocery stores. Also, there are portable cooking appliances you can consider. And you CAN get safe food at restaurants if you pick carefully and are assertive. What sort of areas are you looking at going to?
  17. tarnalberry
    burdee - on the substitution, pretty much anything. I'd go with something denser - certainly not rice or potato - but I don't know if more nut flour would be too dense... I'd probably start with nut flour, then bean, then just use more sorgum or quinoa.
  18. tarnalberry
    I use the Open Original Shared Link and do the math myself.
  19. tarnalberry
    Welcome to the site! It is a great resource! BTW, if you still need to get testing YOU should NOT be gluten-free yet. You need to be consuming gluten for the tests to be accurate.
  20. tarnalberry
    Hope you feel better soon! :-)
  21. tarnalberry
    This sort of treatment, I would consider taking when going out to eat - though I'd still choose items that ought to be gluten-free - or attending special events, but that'd be about it. After two years without bread, who needs it! ;-)
  22. tarnalberry
    Salmon with Cayanne Pepper 2 lb red trout or salmon (don't substitute any other fish) garlic salt cayenne pepper crushed red pepper flakes chili powder 1 lemon Pam a broiling pan if broiling, or preheat grill if grilling. Lightly sprinkle with garlic salt, cayenne pepper, crushed red pepper flakes, and chili powder, using approximately 1/4 tsp...
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    Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Pumpkin 3 sweet potatoes 1 can pureed pumpkin Cut sweet potatoes into small cubes and steam until tender. Mash thoroughly, adding the can of pumpkin. Serve hot.
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    Cranberry-Pomegranate Relish 1 bag cranberries 2 cups pomegranate juice 1/2-1 cup sugar Combine all ingredients (starting with a half cup of sugar) in a stainless steel pan Simmer on the stove until the cranberries pop and the sauce is nearly the desired thickness, about 90 minutes. Add sugar to taste at the end.
  25. tarnalberry
    Bean Soup 1 to 1 1/2 cup Bob's Red Mill 13 Bean Mix 1 box Imagine Chicken Broth 1 yellow onion, chopped 1/2 tsp ground sage 1/2 tsp dried rosemary, crushed 1/2 tsp thyme 1/4 tsp cumin 1/2 tsp salt Put beans and broth in a tall pot. Add onion, and spices. Bring to a bare simmer, and cover partially. Stir every half hour, and add water to cover...
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