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  1. tarnalberry
    I have to disagree that the body doesn't care about ratio of fat/protein/carbs. From a perspective of just getting enough nutrients in a day, that may or may not be true (baring the extremes, of course), but from a dynamic perspective, the balance of fat/protein/carbs says a world about blood sugar levels, and for many of us, it matters very much that we...
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    you might want to talk to a psychologist - because you have finally gotten in to one, right? - about seasonal affective disorder if you notice this is a fall/winter pattern for you.
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    Actually, "just" sitting in a chair (for long periods of time, in particular) is one of the biggest contributor to back pain (muscle pain as well as joint pain). It's doing *nothing* (as often happens in a chair) that can make back pain a problem. That said, it still sounds like dairy is bothering you. (Kefir, however, has plenty of casein - it's the...
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    I use mashed avocado in a layer. Not quite as creamy/rich as ricotta, but good in its own right, and my non-gluten-free in laws like it.
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    To a certain degree, ALL babies have reflux - the esophogeal sphincter takes a while to fully mature. For the most part, it's not a problem, but for some babies it is. My daughter also has reflux (though her variation is silent reflux, so not quite as much spitting). Spitting up A LOT is a common sign of reflux. Consider a few things: 1) if you breastfeed...
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    ARCHIVED Tax Credit?

    tarnalberry replied to elk's topic in Coping with Celiac Disease

    That's the thing - it's not even a credit. It's a deduction. All that means is that you wouldn't have to pay income tax on the extra money you spent for gluten free stuff. That's not going to generally make a large change in anyone's tax bill.
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    As far as I can tell, not having dealt with it yet "toddler's diahrreah" is useful as someone telling me "your baby is colicky". Oh, goody, you've told me my cranky baby is cranky, or my poopy baby is poopy. How helpful. (I don't believe that colic is a "diagnosis" either - it's caused by something, and it certainly seems digestive. For my baby, it...
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    ARCHIVED Tax Credit?

    tarnalberry replied to elk's topic in Coping with Celiac Disease

    In the US, you have to hit 7.5% of adjusted gross income (or higher) ($3750 with an AGI of $50,000) to deduct medical expenses. Only then can you deduct the cost of specialty gluten free goods (above and beyond the cost of regular goods), which requires a lot of record keeping. It also requires a note from your doctor, and increases your risk of audits...
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    It's important to remember, though, that you CAN still have headaches and hip pain without it being gluten, even if those are potential symptoms of being glutened.
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    You can make a crumb crust for pie without too much fat. I would make pumpkin bread or banana bread, slice it, dry it in the oven, crumb it, then mix with enough apple sauce to press it into a pie tin.
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    What to do? Ditch the doc who won't do his job.
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    I don't eat the food. Period. It's not my fault if they choose to feel upset over it; they make that decision all on their own. I will say something like "No thanks, I'm going to pass." No room for questions, no room for debate - simply your choice to not eat the food. (Though it's usually nice to add something like "I do really appreciate the thought...
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    This is one thing I would correct a doctor on (and have). When they say "you don't want that, the diet is so hard", I say "no, it's really not, and besides, is something being hard a reason to not do it and be sick instead?" I don't think they realize how much the spector of noncompliant patients alters their thinking.
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    It's been noted in celiacs that magnesium deficiency (and supplementation) may be *more* important than calcium supplementation for regaining bone density.
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    If it's *just* banana bread, she may want to look into banana allergy (or the other ingredients that she gets uniquely (or relatively so) to banana bread).
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    Your doctor cannot legally refuse to give you your test results. I'd call the office back and tell them to mail you the results.
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    Can it be related? Sure. Must it be? I don't think so. I developed fibromyalgia long after going gluten free, due to other stressors in my life. If fibro is caused by a response to a chronic stress state in the body, and a person is an untreated celiac, it makes sense that one of the ways the stress on the body of untreated celiac would manifest could...
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    Not sure who told you that breast milk doesn't contain gluten, but they are definitely wrong. Open Original Shared Link Abstract BACKGROUND: Secretion of dietary antigens into breast milk has been extensively documented. The presence of these antigens is of relevance because they could be involved in the modulation of the immune response in neonates...
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    You adapt to dairy free just like you adapt to gluten free - with time, patience, and practice. It was really hard for me the first few months, but six years later, I'm rather used to it. Find the subs you need (I use almond milk, coconut based yogurt, and other coconut based items), and find different things to eat. You'll get there.
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    I don't know that it's totally free of colorings and all that, but I'll often take Nuun tablets on hikes with me. Doesn't have any sugar. Coconut water is GREAT for this, though it's expensive.
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    I would also suggest looking at how you're eating the night before. I used to have hypoglycemic episodes most mornings (not diabetic, but reactive hypoglycemia). It makes sense, your body is going for a really long time without food. If I started that process with a meal that would cause my blood sugar to go up quickly and then fall dramatically... well...
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    Bowel changes are common with pregnancy, so I wouldn't assume that it is celiac related. That said, this is a time when it is OK! to be PARANOID about gluten and contamination. I'd avoid most eating out, food cooked at other people's homes, and be very hard-core about avoiding contamination at home. It's tough, and you do the best you can, but now is the...
  23. tarnalberry
    True, inherent inability to produce breastmilk is highly uncommon (our species wouldn't have survived!), but there are a number of things that can contribute to that effect that you should seek support on. "There are many reasons a mother may not produce enough breast milk. Some of the most common are an improper latch (i.e. the baby does not connect...
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    You're in the first trimester - it's normal to feel sick regardless of what you eat. The chances of you miscarrying are unique to your situation. The fact that HE is celiac doesn't change a thing with respect to YOU carrying a pregnancy to term. The chance of the child having celiac is approximately 1 in 20 (5%), since his father has celiac. Because...
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    Your doctor does not have to approve your diet. If you feel better, you can simply say "I feel much better eating gluten free, so I do that."
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