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Folic Acid beat me up - WHY?
icelandgirl replied to squirmingitch's topic in Related Issues & Disorders
I'm so glad you are feeling better!! -
Folic Acid beat me up - WHY?
icelandgirl replied to squirmingitch's topic in Related Issues & Disorders
I'm so glad you are feeling better. If you try it again, let us know. You are braver than I am. I've had bad reactions to medications before and am terrified of having them. -
Feeling Worse 1 Month Gf
icelandgirl replied to Sueps's topic in Post Diagnosis, Recovery & Treatment of Celiac Disease
Hi Sueps, I'm sorry that you are still feeling bad 5 years on! That has to be frustrating. We were diagnosed close to the same time, my diagnosis was in January of 2014. I think that there should be such a thing as an autoimmunologist who is a specialist of all autoimmiune diseases since they seem to run together. I see an endocrinologist for... -
Folic Acid beat me up - WHY?
icelandgirl replied to squirmingitch's topic in Related Issues & Disorders
Hi there, I'm so sorry that you are feeling so poorly. ((((Hugs)))) Have you been tested for the MTHFR gene mutation? My understanding of it is that those who have the mutation can't process folic acid or folate correctly and that could cause all kinds of issues. Just a thought and I could be way off. I hope you feel much better tomorrow... -
My husband's company has a Christmas party every year that he is expected to go to. They have no clue about gluten free or what that means in any way. I eat dinner before we go and have a cup of coffee there while everyone else eats. It's not that much fun watching people eat, but at least I'm not hungry and I won't get sick. My kids love to go because...
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Spices (McCormicks)
icelandgirl replied to RoseMG's topic in Gluten-Free Foods, Products, Shopping & Medications
I use McCormicks and have no issues with them. -
Pizza crust
icelandgirl replied to mbrookes's topic in Gluten-Free Foods, Products, Shopping & Medications
Cool! Let me know how it works for you!? -
Pizza crust
icelandgirl replied to mbrookes's topic in Gluten-Free Foods, Products, Shopping & Medications
Hi mbrookes! I make my own using this recipe from King Arthur flour. It turns out great and my family loves it. I double the recipe to make 2 large pizzas because I have 3 kids including 2 teen boys and there is never any left. Open Original Shared Link -
You poor thing! I have had that happen too! It's ok. I now only eat at dedicated gluten free places as I have been glutened while eating out. Both of the places where I was glutened are supposed to be very knowledgeable about gluten free. When I am glutened it is terrible. With 3 kids to take care of I can't afford to be sick like that. So now I...
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Hi Mvh9! I'm so sorry that you are suffering like this! ((((Hugs)))) Definitely get that GI appointment scheduled sooner rather than later. Ask for a repeat celiac panel. You should get one yearly. My GI doc does that along with CBC, Metabolic Panel, Iron and Ferritin and Vitamin D and B12 yearly. It would be a good idea for you to have all...
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Antibody levels finally normal
icelandgirl replied to RMJ's topic in Post Diagnosis, Recovery & Treatment of Celiac Disease
Congratulations! That is such great news! I'm sure that you feel great getting that result and knowing your hard work has paid off. ? -
Bread question
icelandgirl replied to mbrookes's topic in Gluten-Free Foods, Products, Shopping & Medications
I haven't, but they looked really good online. -
Bread question
icelandgirl replied to mbrookes's topic in Gluten-Free Foods, Products, Shopping & Medications
They have, yes. I love Canon's bagels so much! If you order by the case it's a much better price than the store. That's what we do. My store sells them for $7 For a 4 pack. But I can get a case of 24 online for $28.50 and sometimes can find a coupon code to save more. I love them toasted with sunbutter and I use them to make pizza bagels for my... -
Spices
icelandgirl replied to Jherm21's topic in Gluten-Free Foods, Products, Shopping & Medications
Hi Jhern, I use McCormick for everything and have had no issues. This includes Montreal Steak which is a combination of spices. Hope that helps! -
Hormonal changes after going gluten-free
icelandgirl replied to pavlovcat's topic in Related Issues & Disorders
Hi Pavlov and welcome! Hormonal changes like that are not fun at all! Have you had your thyroid fully checked recently? The thyroid is the master hormone of your body, if it's not working optimally, things will suffer. A full thyroid blood panel would include TSH, Free T4, Free T3, TPOAB and TgAb. The last 2 are antibody tests. Most people seem... -
I agree with everything cyclinglady has suggested! Having diarrhea every day is sheer misery. I hope that he doesn't make you wait 6 weeks. If these medications aren't helping, go back in and see if he's willing to schedule it earlier or do other testing....I'm not sure what. I really do feel for you. Leading up to my celiac diagnosis I had D 10-20 times...
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Hi George! It is an old topic, but it's mine so I figured I'd chime in. If nothing showed on CT or MRI, I'm not sure. I do get this when I'm glutened and it's very uncomfortable. How long has it been since you had a complete celiac panel done? If it isn't very recent, I think it's time for one. Particularly with such severe D. Did you make...
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I second this. I do react to oats...I so wish I didn't as I miss oatmeal. Definitely try cutting those to see if there's an improvement. Keep in mind that in terms of healing your intestine, 6 weeks is not a long time. You need a lot of patience with celiac...so much more than you anticipate at diagnosis.
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Hi Ravenu5! I feel your frustration! I have Hashis. After being diagnosed with celiac and continuing issues I ended up gluten, soy and dairy free. That led to my having kidney stones earlier this year and switching to a gluten free, soy free, low oxalate, adequate calcium diet...this led to high cholesterol. I'm super frustrated and annoyed. I broke...
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Get your affairs in order
icelandgirl replied to bartfull's topic in Introduce Yourself / Share Stuff
Thank you so much for letting us know. ((((((Hugs)))))) Alison has been on my mind a lot lately. It's amazing how much you can miss someone you've never met...but she was an exceptional person who had a positive impact on everyone. She was kind and wise...I'll always miss her presence. I am thankful that she is no longer in pain and that she...