Rusla
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We all have been frustrated with MD's.
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Well, depends on what it is about but give it a shot here.
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Was the shrimp dip home made of store bought. Do you have a lactose or dairy problem or even a red meat problem? Did you check the ingredients of the applesauce and cocktail sauce? What was in the mashed potatoes? Is it a packaged mashed potatoes or real ones? Just things to think about if you didn't.
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My new doctor is from South Africa. He told me what I told him about the crap from other doctors and my having to force them to do a skin biopsy on my dermatitis herpetiformis did not surprise him. He said that North American doctors are not well trained, the drug companies dictate everything because the government gets a big kickback from them. He was upset...
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ARCHIVED Hot Nuts
Rusla replied to jkmunchkin's topic in Gluten-Free Foods, Products, Shopping & Medications
Are you talking about chestnuts, they are in a shell? If you are, I think you only see them around Christmas. We only get them up here in around November and December. They are great roasted or even as a stuffing...I love them. Whoops did not see the previous chestnut question. -
ARCHIVED Diagnosis.....
Rusla replied to slpinsd's topic in Post Diagnosis, Recovery & Treatment of Celiac Disease
I have to agree with the others. Go gluten-free and forget wasting money and time on lame doctors who can't find their own butt. -
I have the same type of reaction and so does my sister. Except so far her blood tests are negative but we know that is neither here nor there.
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Their next finest answer to women is: "it is all in your head" or "it is menopause."
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Beware of most black bean sauces as they contain soy sauce.
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ARCHIVED Are The Lights Dim, Or Is It Just Me?
Rusla replied to Robix's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms
I have noticed that in the last year I have a hard time really reading things on the shiny paper and smaller print. I could read the poem printed on the back of our $5 bill before that then, my eyes changed. Everything became blury etc. -
I know, that is why I go back and edit.
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I spoke to the makers of Helleman's and they confirmed to me that it is gluten-free.
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ARCHIVED I Survived My First Party Post Dx
Rusla replied to floridanative's topic in Coping with Celiac Disease
I love scones. Hydra is a many headed creature. -
ARCHIVED Does Anyone Know If Tatoo Ink Is Gluten Free ?
Rusla replied to rlemmon's topic in Coping with Celiac Disease
I have drawn up an ice dragon holding a pent that I want to have done on my leg but that would hurt too much. So I may have it done on my hip when I shrink more. -
I have not found a spell checker yet on this.
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ARCHIVED I Survived My First Party Post Dx
Rusla replied to floridanative's topic in Coping with Celiac Disease
I am glad you did okay at the party. I am sure you friend never thought that chocolate might contain wheat or gluten. My mother couldn't believe it when I told her so, she has taken up reading ingredients and found that to be true in many cases. I am lucky, since my change or diet when my friends or family and I get together they try to make sure they... -
Thanks Nini, I will check them out.
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ARCHIVED Other Food Allergies/intolerances Or Minor Glutening?
Rusla replied to a topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms
Allergy symptoms of varying types and degrees can very with everything be it food, fragrances etc. I cannot breath if someone walks in who has used dryer fabric softner. That is why I make my own dishwasher, fabric softner and many other things. I know what is in it and it is not harmful to me or the environment. -
ARCHIVED What Are Your Fav gluten-free Products?
Rusla replied to a topic in Gluten-Free Foods, Products, Shopping & Medications
Fruits and vegetables, Kinnickinnick Montana chocolate chip cookies. I like to have stuffed tomatoes or green peppers.For the green peppers, I saute garlic and shrimp and mushrooms together then mix them in with ripe olives, brown rice and goat cheese and bake in my toaster oven. Rice vermicelli noodles, tinkyada pasta, gluten/ dairy-free spinach lasagna... -
Lynne-- I hate that you are so sad and you feel that way. Just remember we don't think you are worthless and if you only knew how many of us you have helped. You are not alone we are with you in this and we all feel alone some times. Big fat Hugs for You.
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ARCHIVED If You Had To Recommend Any Website For Info On How Live Gluten Free What Would Your Favorite Be?
Rusla replied to JessicaB's topic in Coping with Celiac Disease
I have to agree. Everything I need is here and you can't get better than this. -
ARCHIVED Asthma
Rusla replied to slpinsd's topic in Post Diagnosis, Recovery & Treatment of Celiac Disease
I was diagnosed with asthma at 17, acid reflux is common in asthmatics. My brother also has asthma and reflux and seems to have problems with wheaty things but won't get tested. -
I have very often substituted vegetable oil with canola oil.
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I had a doctor that never believed in hypoglycemia until they ran the tests in the hospital. They came and told me I had one of the highest levels they had ever seen. That was a very long time ago and I have long since dumped that doctor.
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I will now proceede to cry my eyes out. I love that you told me the name of the licorice. I hate that I can't get it. I love that I can live without it.