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  1. Wi11ow
    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...
  2. Wi11ow
    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...
  3. Wi11ow
    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...
  4. Wi11ow
    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...
  5. Wi11ow
    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...
  6. Wi11ow
    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...
  7. Wi11ow
    Good to know! It's really a slicer I want. I'll give it another try. Thanks!
  8. Wi11ow
    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...
  9. Wi11ow
    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...
  10. Wi11ow
    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!
  11. Wi11ow
    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...
  12. Wi11ow
    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,...
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    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...
  14. Wi11ow
    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...
  15. Wi11ow
    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...
  16. Wi11ow
    I guess I should have started by saying I don't have any gadgets anymore.... lots of pots and pans. Lots and lots of tupperware and glass dishes...cooking stuff But somehow have sold or given away all my kitchen gadgets, during several moves over the years. Not even a blender (or a toaster oven anymore!). I do have a dehydrator that was a gift I am starting...
  17. Wi11ow
    That's SO great! Good for you! One less thing to worry about!!! Yeah
  18. Wi11ow
    It is a lot to do with finances. And some because I want to.... The only jar of PB I found without soy was almost $7 and smaller than the regular $4 jar of skippy.... and I can't find a single tomato sauce I can eat. The tomato paste is just tomato and salt, but not the sauce. Weird. I don't like tomatoes. But I will blend them and put in lots of things like...
  19. Wi11ow
    Thanks. I'm sure it was the combination of things of a few days. I wasn't careless. But I did want to know if the list was real... It is a big change to make otherwise. I even threw out the soup I had in the freezer. I don't remember when i made it and what broth I used. Hate to waste the veggies, but it is what it is. I can tell already my tastes are...
  20. Wi11ow
    I have been looking at a few gadgets to do some cooking outside my comfort level. But I can't get more than one or 2... Have you used any of these? How do they work? Do they do what they say they will do? 1- I am looking at a food mill to make mashed potatoes, tomato sauce, apple sauce, veggie purees for soups. I get mixed reviews online for how good...
  21. Wi11ow
    Hi everyone Just a little one - and mostly my fault! I'm gluten-free, soy, dairy, and egg free.... I had been feeling so much better after 3 weeks. Got a positive diagnosis and came to terms with it. Finally had some new recipes to try! Frig full of food.... Much less nausea and feeling a little clearer. Was even getting some studying done again (woohoo...
  22. Wi11ow
    For EDG I was limited to clear liquid at midnight and nothing at all for 6 hours before. For colonoscopy it was a prescription called MoviPrep. salty....mixed it with lemonade crystal light.
  23. Wi11ow
    Congrats on getting an answer. It's always easier when you know what's wrong. And, um, welcome!!
  24. Wi11ow
    There is a way to test levels at home. I'm not sure how accurate it is. I bought one of these Open Original Shared Link It measures oxygen levels and pulse.
  25. Wi11ow
    I went into whole foods for the first time a while back, and asked someone for help. I said I was newly diagnosed with Celiac and was looking for what ever I was looking for (I don't remember now). But it had to be gluten and soy free. The nice gentleman said - I'm a Celiac too! I know just what you need.... I talked to him for 5 minutes! I remember thinking...
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