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  1. gabby
    Hi, I noticed that Hardbite Potato CHips, natural flavor, have been causing me to get very very sick lately. I noticed that they changed their packaging somewhat, and am wondering if they've changed anything else. I have written to the company to find out if they are processing the chips in a facility that is not gluten free. If this is the case, then...
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    ARCHIVED I'm In Trouble

    gabby replied to sneako's topic in Coping with Celiac Disease

    Your symptoms sound just like mine...3 years ago, before i went gluten free. I went through YEARS of 'tired' problems. i actually had to pull off the road sometimes and just have a little nap so I could stay awake enough to get home. I also had a whole pile of other health problems. But when I was diganosed with Celiac, and I started following the gluten...
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    I'm doing elimination diet too! We can all do it together. I've also been gluten-free for about 2 years and these last couple months have been having major trouble. I'm suspecting soy and dairy. Sad, because this severely limits my variety. But happy because I've been wearing the rug out into certain rooms in the house
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    A talking horse is pretty scarey. I once had a nightmare about these huge black furry spiders that made big webs in the corner of the room up near the ceiling. and these spiders would look at me and then they would laugh. Laughing spiders. Now there's a nightmare I'll never forget. But my nightmares and bizarre dreams all stopped once I went gluten...
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    I just heard back from the people at Green and Black who make organic pure unsweetened powdered cocoa.... and they say that their cocoa (and all their products) are made in a factory that also processes wheat products Anyone know of a good gluten-free pure unsweetened cocoa product??? thanks
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    PS-I thought the nut thing (flour to keep from sticking) was a celiac urban myth?
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    Could it be a hernia? Regardless, get to the hospital and find out for sure. good luck
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    For the best kind of support...it is a good idea to admit up front that you ate something with gluten in it. Then we know how to respond to your questions. And be up front if you are doing things like using the same spoon to stir your pasta pot and your gluten-free dinner. Then we can give you tips on how to prevent this. There are lots of great...
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    Your post about not being 100% gluten-free confused me, so I wasn't sure how to help you out. Are you still eating gluten-containing foods (like mac&cheese, cookies, etc.?) It sounded like you sometimes eat this stuff when your family asks for it. But I wasn't sure. Thanks
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    Peter I'd be interested in your views on this subject. I'm in a similar boat... I have hyperinsulinemia and am fending off diabetes tooth and nail, but I'm finding it difficult to figure out a decent eating plan. I've been doing this for only a couple years (tightlly controlled blood sugar diet and celiac) and I have to tell you that I'm floundering. It...
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    Call the manufacturers to make sure the food you are eating is Gluten Free. It is not enough to ask them if they add gluten...they have to say it is gluten free...otherwise it isn't. vinegar, almonds, coconut milk yogurt, figs and dates, nut butters All the above can contain gluten. -There's a raging debate on gluten in vinegar. check with the...
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    When I went gluten-free a couple years ago, my cholesterol levels (HDL/LDL) went down to normal. However, I took a home-cholesterol test today to see if my cholesterol is too low, and I got the shock of my life when it came out to 350! I thought maybe the test was screwed up, so I opened another package and did it again. Same results! The test only...
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    Could take 6 months to a year for your intestines to heal...but that can only happen once you've completely eliminated gluten from your diet. By the sound of things in your situation, it looks like you could be still getting glutened on a regular basis. This gluten-free lifestyle takes great discipline, especially in the first several months when you will...
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    I don't go to other celiac sites (none are better than this one). But for another disorder, I visit the boards at Braintalk communities dealing with neurological problems. i'll keep my eyes open on these boards for anything pointing to loss of taste or change in taste sensations.
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    What diploma are you working on? How long is the program and what year are you in? Maybe someone here can help you find a summer job in your field! P.S. I live in Toronto and come from a small town near here...so I know what you're going through.
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    I just threw out my jar of sea-salt because I also thought it had lost all of its saltiness. (lol) Is this weird or what? Hmmmm, at least I don't feel too crazy because I know I'm not alone. I'll keep my ears open on other boards to see if anyone has figured this one out!
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    Radical suggestion: move out. And move away. build your own life with a new circle of friends who do not interact with or know your family. Make only supportive friends. Treasure your time alone, and treasure your life on your own terms. I speak from experience. I left home at 16 to move to another city to go to school. I got myself a school loan...
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    You nailed it...it isn't that things taste necessarily terrible...but they don't taste right. Like they are off or something. I know when this happens I start throwing food away because I think they've gone bad (like yogurt, cream, meat) and finally I realize that it all can't be bad. But I don't know what causes it. I've noticed I also get a reduced...
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    Does anyone ever have a few days or a couple weeks when their taste buds seem to become lazy and you just can't taste things very clearly? The sense of smell is okay, but things taste blah...? thanks Gabby
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    I've been doing some digging on tofu, and it turns out they use corn starch as a binder in the manufacturing process (in Canada). i haven't tried it yet, but was wondering how everyone has reacted to tofu? Any problems? thanks
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    Here's a motto I live by. i think it might help you with your woes: The truth will set you free, but first, it will really really tick you off (the original motto used a different word than 'tick', but this is a family board). Don't know who said it, but it applies to everything! Looks like you are still getting through the second part of the motto...
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    The Maryland Celiac center is a top knotch facility....I've been thinking of going there myself. They are not just treating people, but they also do leading edge research. If you can remember...please post here about your experience with them, because I'd love to know if they are more helpful for you (note: I live in Canada, and want to know if it is worth...
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    He is a cutie...I agree!
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    anyone know if baking soda is gluten-free? thanks
  25. gabby
    Was your mom helpful before your diagnosis? How did she react to other things you were doing in your life that were , in her opinon, non-traditional? I have the same problem with my mom and 2 sisters. They don't believe in celiac disease and are always trying to get me to eat things like donuts, cakes, sandwiches, pasta, etc. It feels like they want...
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