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Oops, your message posted twice somehow, so I had to choose one or the other to reply to! Welcome! I'm also new here, but unlike you, I don't have my definitive answer yet. As I've said elsewhere, I am seriously considering adopting the gluten-free diet for at least myself and possibly also my son (with not much hope of convincing my husband or daughter...
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ARCHIVED Hello, New Here, Awaiting Tests
angelsea replied to LeighsaH's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms
Yes, please consider what "floridanative" just said. I believe you said you are in the UK -- I wonder if you might have access to the book "Dangerous Grains" by James Braly. I got a copy from my library yesterday and am only about halfway through and am convinced that many, if not most of us, celiac or not, symptomatic or not, can benefit from a gluten... -
Wow! I hadn't heard of them before reading this. I've rarely eaten Chinese in my days (whether gluten-free or not) and will definitely put this place on my list of things to try since I did an online search and found that there is one not too far from me(and I was thinking the entire time there was no way I would locate one)! Thanks to everyone for...
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ARCHIVED Support Groups Near Pittsburgh?
angelsea replied to a topic in Introduce Yourself / Share Stuff
You're welcome! I hope you find the support you need. OK, it sounds like you live out (well, "out" for where I am!) around New Stanton or Greensburg? I have my favorite way to go when I go out in that direction, but it does sound like coming in on the Parkway would make more sense when you're going to Oakland and such (um, don't even ask how many times... -
ARCHIVED Support Groups Near Pittsburgh?
angelsea replied to a topic in Introduce Yourself / Share Stuff
Hey, it's good to hear that someone appreciates Pittsburgh! (Although I've liked what I've seen of Lancaster Co. when I've been there. But I guess I like the excitement of having more "city stuff" around to do.) I lived in Atlanta for a bit over a year and missed the stuff around here (I'm a native of SW PA) (yep, the snow, too!). But now I find that I... -
ARCHIVED At My Wits End.....
angelsea replied to a topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms
Thanks for mentioning this. I think from now on I'll ask for copies of my tests. I've been testing high for cholesterol for several years now (and my doctor's office does always give me ALL the numbers, so at least I know my HDL isn't too out of line with my LDL or I'd worry more) -- I didn't know that could also have something to do with celiac disease... -
ARCHIVED At My Wits End.....
angelsea replied to a topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms
I'm not diagnosed (I seem to keep repeating that in my posts this evening) but have symptoms similar to yours that led me to go to my PCP and ask to be tested. He didn't put me off like the time I thought I might have insufficiently treated Lyme disease going back to the 80's (a whole other topic). Before asking, I was afraid he would tell me that celiac... -
Good for me to read all this (not that I mean I'm glad you've all got the belly bloat!). Helps to know I'm not the only one and gives some credence to one of the reasons I sought a diagnosis (which is still pending). My hubby says I've had a bit of a tummy as long as he's known me, but it really blossomed a couple of years after I had my son in 1997 (did...
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ARCHIVED Support Groups Near Pittsburgh?
angelsea replied to a topic in Introduce Yourself / Share Stuff
Hi, "Weasel"! I haven't been formally diagnosed but only this past week had bloodwork done after I approached my doctor with my suspicions (bless him for not just shoving my gut instinct -- no pun intended! -- aside!). Anyway, I do know of one group in the Pittsburgh area. If you're not already familiar with them, you can check them out at Open Original... -
ARCHIVED New To This Board
angelsea posted a topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms
I've been reading many of the posts after joining yesterday and am impressed with all the experience and knowledge here. I can't even remember exactly how I became interested in celiac disease (which I HAD heard of many years ago) and gluten sensitivity but began doing some research on the internet and even purchased a couple of books and became increasingly...