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I ended up with an upper GI because of symptoms without any blood tests done. I had severe nausea, stomach pain, D, migraines, fatigue and throat pain, I think from the acid reflux. I have had many tests done over the last couple of years but nothing helped. The GI wouldn't diagnose C, even though there was mild villa flattening, so at that point I asked...

Maybe the eggs? I think you told me on another post you were newly diagnosed? sorry, I can't remember? I am... I had to cut out dairy and eggs. I don't know if it's permanent yet. I'm sure someone else will have ideas...

My inflammation from the blood tests that were run were off the scale high and 50% higher than 2 years ago (I had surgery 2 years ago and they were expected to be high then). It's higher now with no explanation (except Celiac, but I'm sure I had it then too) It's an OTC, not prescription. I talked to my mom about it - she has Rheumatoid arthritis and her...

Hi! And thanks for all the great advice!! I'm going to get a mandolin. I've decided to give it a try. I've watched the videos on Utube and it really looks like it can do great stuff with lots of different types of veggies! And as soon as it's in the budget - a cuisinart food processor! There is not way my little one will make peanut/almond butter. It...

Thanks for all the advice. I found one source of soy I thought I had already rooted out! I checked the supplements I have - But doc told me to double the omega 3. So I opened the other bottle I had in back of cabinet. I didn't realize it was a different brand... Duh!! It has soy. And it doesn't say gluten-free. Just when I thought I was so careful and...

That's a good question. I've never bought it before. But I'm pretty sure it's just a lot stronger than I thought it would be. It looked like peanut butter, so I put a big finger full in my mouth! lol I know... but it did smell good! On the other hand, my hummus turned out fair. Going to have to play with the recipe. I think I'll roast the garlic next...

Good to know! It's really a slicer I want. I'll give it another try. Thanks!

I have to admit I don't remember now - it might have been maltodextrin. I know that may or may not be wheat or can be corn or potato.... Or the ever present natural flavoring.... the tomato paste can says: tomato. The tomato sauce can had 5 or 6 ingredients. At some point in this new journey, I just got burned out checking all the labels. I took soy and...

I had no idea now powerful tahini paste was. I found a paste today to make hummus tomorrow. Opened it tonight. Yucked!! There is a reason the recipe says 2 cans chick peas 2 tbs tahini.... just saying... if you have good recipe, love to hear it. I have been eating every day. Don't have info - no oil!! welcome all recipes.... no soybean oil though...

I was in the store yesterday - the clothes were 50% off! I asked about it... She said summer was over they were bringing in fall clothes... WHAT???? It's still MAY!!! wow - it just stopped raining here!!! Beautiful sunny warm day here! My lettuces are peaking up!

I've always had it about a week before. Sometimes it hurts just to have my own arm brush against them. No idea how long I've had C, but my C symptoms started maybe 3 or 4 years ago. I just got dx. The tenderness lasts a couple days so I don't think it has to do with gluten, but the tenderness has been worse in the last couple years. I don't know if it is...

I'm so glad you have more information! My brother told me pre- diagnosis, if something is bothering you, don't eat it... I didn't tell him it wasn't that easy... I think more information is a good place to start. If you're taking out soy - it's hidden in everything from salad dressing to several tuna brands, to mayo and even dips. If you need some ideas,...

Thanks for all the great info! I was just at the store - got an apple corer/slicer and they had a potato smoosher (is that right term) for 4.99!!! You guys are convincing me to give the mandolin slicer another try.... I can make do with my food processor for a while. I found the ingredients to make hummus! And going to try and make egg free, dairy...

I may not be the right one to answer - still new at this... But after just over 3 weeks of gluten-free, I was feeling better. Stomach problems were clearing up, more energy, head felt clearer. I even didn't feel so hungry all the time and not sleeping during the day every day. I went for a 30 minute hike with a friend of mine. Was suppose to just be a little...

Thank you for the advice! Good advice for the ricer. I guess I just thought it was kind of cool... I won't be canning. I will probably make enough to freeze several servings at a time. I am sure the food processor will be better - can do peanut butter and hummus with it too!! I bought a $20 mandolin slicer. It was a piece of junk. The onion fell apart...