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  1. NatureChick
    Though the brain fog sucks, that story is super cute. If she thought you were nervous, she most likely would take it as a compliment. I hope you feel better soon.
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    Others seem to have already covered the gluten aspect of this issue, so I'll pose alternate ideas. Nausea and depression could both have causes other than gluten. If you haven't already, I'd head back to the doctor and get other tests done, specifically to see if there is something off with your hormone levels that could be a sign of thyroid disease, and...
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    The two figures I've seen to ensure test accuracy (two different sources) are the equivalent of two pieces of bread a day for 6-8 weeks, or the equivalent of one piece of bread a day for 12 weeks. In either case, it seems as if you've already realized that you have a problem with gluten. Congratulations on discovering a possible culprit for many of your...
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    I was rather peeved when I first saw this comment and had a few choice words. But I edited and will simply clarify that I generally don't get into discussions with other people commenting in a thread, hijacking the conversation or taking it in a different direction. Rather, I respond to the original poster's comment. It is their thread. I still think...
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    Iron intake is actually a triplicate kind of deal that involves the intestine that not just absorbs iron, but also stores it for up to three days in case it is needed, and the thyroid sending out something that tells the liver to produce something that allows iron to be absorbed. (Sorry. I don't remember the names of exactly what the thyroid and the liver...
  6. NatureChick
    Crohn's and Celiac share some genetic markers. That means that some genes that are known to be related to Crohn's are the same genes that are related to Celiac. But genes can perform many different jobs, and just because it isn't doing one job properly doesn't mean that it isn't doing another. But having Crohn's does mean that you are more likely to have...
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    Hahahahahaha. Just saw this. Too funny.
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    The dishwasher rule doesn't really apply to everything. I wouldn't reuse pastry bags no matter how many times they may have gone through, and I'd be wary about the plastic items as well, especially if it is flexible or scratched in any way so as to be more porous or more difficult to clean. Glass or ceramic bowls would be better. Pans are mainly a problem...
  9. NatureChick
    Going for a walk can help considerably.
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    My reactions to trace amounts of gluten were more noticeable though probably not much worse right after going gluten free, but after I finally managed to stay gluten free for a few months without any accidents, my reactions to the minutia actually decreased. Early on, small amounts of gluten would cause a cycle of moodiness, headache, and then fatigue that...
  11. NatureChick
    If you are cleaning out your current spice rack, the only thing I know to be wary of are "anti-flaking agents". That could mean flour, and they don't say what kind. So something like basil or parsley that is just dried leaves would be safe while something like garlic powder may not be, and why combination seasonings may be more likely to contain some added...
  12. NatureChick
    If you're already not eating meat, get yourself checked for a B12 deficiency. If you do have a deficiency, it is called pernicious anemia and it can cause pretty severe abdominal pain, bloating, etc. Vegetarians and vegans do have to keep an eye on their levels because animal-sourced foods are the only natural source of B12 that our bodies can digest. And...
  13. NatureChick
    Sooooooo sorry that you are living in a situation where you don't get family support or complete control over your food. I've read of two different levels of gluten and timing needed to assure test accuracy for the blood test. • The equivalent of two pieces of bread a day for 4-6 weeks. • The equivalent of one piece of bread a day for 12 weeks. ...
  14. NatureChick
    Enzyme levels can also drop if you exercise a lot, but you can also get them from eating raw fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds.
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    I think we all know what you're talking about. And when you don't have access to the kitchen, your options are definitely limited. Though I do skip attending some events because too much of the focus will be on food and drink in which I can't participate, most of the time, I haul around my own food. My last foray was a family gathering so I brought a dish...
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    Congratulations on hitting the three month mark. But that is still pretty early in the process so don't beat yourself up too badly. You're still in the phase where you are learning lessons from mistakes. And though it may seem as if you're never going to make it a full month without getting glutened, you will get better at it. Eating out is always going...
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    I'm always confused by people's response to the wine question. Basically, unless the wine maker lists the ingredients in their product, you have no way of knowing what they put into it. Yes, the historical methods for making wine "should" mean that wine would be gluten free. But in today's world of color and flavor additives, there are no guarantees if...
  18. NatureChick
    The mayonaise that turns up in some items may or may not contain gluten as well, depending on the brand they use. My local sushi take-out place sells very little other than just plain sushi (very few people even order the fried items available on their limited menu) so I worried less about cross contamination in my early days of being gluten free. But of...
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    Back to the original question. I think that you are in a tough position. You don't want the visit to be about what you can and can't eat, and yet you don't want to feel left out. I might explain to them that you're willing to take a risk in trying a gluten-free item from a restaurant that isn't dedicated, but you should also mention that there is a good...
  20. NatureChick
    I would totally expect that symptoms could be delayed. Back in the day, before I figured out that gluten was my problem food, I had been unconsciously avoiding gluten in my own cooking for years. It wasn't until I had an injury and couldn't get to the grocery store, eating gluten-filled take-away food for a couple meals a day when limping to work, that...
  21. NatureChick
    I would stop eating at restaurants. Sorry. I know that isn't what you want to hear, but even if the item you order is gluten free before they cook it, their prep and cooking surfaces are likely contaminated. Perhaps in a few months once you've gotten a better handle on things you can try again, but I personally consider eating out a high-risk activity. Also...
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    Dylanm, Though I haven't read Wheat Belly, I know enough about its content to know that it talks a lot about the problems in our current food industry. I think it is great that you have found inspiration to start eating more carefully and it makes perfect sense that you would start to feel better if your body is getting more of the nutrients that it needs...
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    I don't know of any restaurants, but I know there are exclusively gluten-free bakeries just outside of Pittsburgh and DC, and south of San Francisco.
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    Fat malabsorption was one of my symptoms before going gluten free. It went away after. The pancreas is one of the organs that the celiac autoimmune response likes to attack. Celiac doesn't just affect the villii, but is a whole-body autoimmune attack with symptoms and damage from head to toe. Unfortunately, many people don't even realize how many of their...
  25. NatureChick
    Presuming that you're already eating enough calories, I'd research what vitamins exercise tends to drain from your body and the vitamins needed for your liver to metabolize some foods. Many of them overlap. Not only that, but many of them are also the vitamins that one finds in fortified wheat flour - which celiacs don't eat, making it more difficult to make...
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