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    I tested both last night...maybe I should have tested them this morning too. I just took my 4 hour reading and it actually went up! I took this last reading in my thumb, all the others were on one of the fingers on my left hand. I retested on another spot on one of the fingers on my left and and it came back down. The readings at the 4 hour mark were...
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    Mine has always been on the low side, but since going gluten free, it's really low. I'm not much help either I guess...sorry! I do eat some convenience foods like frozen organic veggies and canned tomatoes, etc. but eat very little highly processed "packaged" foods.
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    Okay so my readings so far are (oh, and I bought two meters...one cheap one and one about mid-priced between the cheap and the most expense--the cheap one is a Freestyle that cost $10, the other is a OneTouch Ultra--the cheaper Freestyle has consistently shown a higher reading all morning--by at least 16-20 points). Fasting: Ultra 87, Freestyle 103 ...
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    Yes!!! That described a lot of the lingering symptoms I have. I'm home testing my blood sugar levels this morning as a matter of fact, so I'll have a better idea of what's going on. Once I have these readings I'll decided whether to see an endo or not...My first reading at 1 hour after was actually a bit higher than the "normal" range for 1 hour after...
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    Rachel - thanks for the info on the pharmacies! I'm still not 100% sure MSG is a problem for me, I think it doesn't help, but I don't seem to be that sensitive to it...still I plan to reduce as much as possible the amount I eat because it just can't be good for anyone. I've decided to test for blood sugar issues first so I'm doing that today. Had ...
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    I know I have a hard time with most supplements, so there's something in them that bothers me. I've never tried liquid vitamins though. Rachel is the compounding pharmacy in the bay area or closer to where you live? Well, in addition to the cleaning out this morning I got VERY lightheaded as I was out and about today, and very forgetful. I'm wondering...
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    Yep, I'm figuring that must be it--the package doesn't list any other ingredients but after everything we've been discussing, who knows. The veggies in this mix are all organic, but that still doesn't mean msg isn't in there somewhere...I ate other things than what I listed, but those are things I eat very frequently. The package lists no other ingredients...
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    You know, that's what I LOVE about this board...you can come here and talk about anything and usually there's at least ONE person who's had a similar experience or symptom. Well, girls, I've had something in the last 24 hours that is really messing me up. I've had headaches, puffiness, bad stomach bloating, gas and lots of rumbling noises. My knee also...
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    Just avoiding corn here. No, I don't think I would consume it. I wish I had a good head for remembering what I read because I've read something about why one shouldn't but unfortunately until I find the final culprits that I'm intolerant to, my brain fog is getting in the way.
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    Well, my testing doesn't count since I did it AFTER I went gluten-free. I had both blood tests and biopsy, but neither my doctor nor I thought either would show anything...did it just for a baseline and because he was going to be in there (looking for damage from GERD) anyway. I went gluten-free at the beginning of November and did see a little improvement...
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    Well, here's the thread I was thinking of, I hope it helps a little. If there are any Whole Foods stores near you, you can always pick up snacky things...they do have a gluten-free bakery with breads, cookies, etc. They also care Lara Bars, Cliff Nectar Bars and Tropical Source chocolate bars. You can also try PF Changs or Outback, which have gluten free...
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    Yep, I have very low blood pressure. The last time I saw my GI, the nurse was trying to take it, and the machine it couldn't get a reading...she tried the right arm twice then the left. It finally worked...I think it was something like 86-ish over 60 or something. I eat TONS of salt, so lack of sodium isn't my problem, lol. I was having terrible dizzyness...
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    No, you're on the right forum...I live in California, but don't know Sacramento at all either. I have a friend who lives there, but she is not gluten-free so wouldn't be of much help I'm afraid. Hum, I know there are a couple of people who live in that area, but I haven't seen them post much recently...give them a bit of time to find your posts. There...
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    Oh, EXACTLY!!! I think I am the same way. I DO get stuck on food patterns and routines. It makes perfect sense to me, lol. Yep, definitely need it spelled out, lol. Thanks for the well wishes. Glad you got caught up, lol, it's not easy if you don't come back to this thread a few times a day. I may just order both books...
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    This is so true...I've often said that about many things in life. It's hard to go through at the time, but in the end I've become a better more understanding person.
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    Good questions Andrea...wish I knew the answer. I've been peeling my apples and pears, which is really about the only fruit I've been eating where the skins could be eaten anyway. I did eat the skin of my apple today and this afternoon I'm having some major tummy problems. I get the soreness across my chest, but never connected it with anything. So...
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    I like buckwheat too. I also miss orange juice. I can drink other juices, but for some reason the last few times I've tried orange juice it hasn't sat well with me. One time I could feel it as soon as I drank it that it was going to cause problems...mostly though I get an upset stomach, not really a specific reaction. I've been reading some of the Battling...
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    Oh, speaking of keys--brings to mind another one: Many years ago, I was riding down the elevator in the building I lived in. I dropped my keys, which took once bounce (who knew keys bounced), and then went right down the crack where the elevator shaft is. I had to call the building manager who had to send out an elevator guy to go down into the shaft...
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    1.) Have you been officially diagnosed with any blood sugar condition (ie. Diabetes type 1 or 2, reactive or fasting hypo, impaired glucose tolerance, etc.)? No, not officially, but I have suspected for some time that I have blood sugar issues and plan to seek a diagnosis soon. 2.) If you haven’t been diagnosed, what are you symptomatic of? Both l...
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    Thank you both for the name of the book. I may have to order that. Rachel, I'm so happy you are finally making some progress. The biggest challenge for me to to really make myself believe that I HAVE to do this, lol...I really admire your stick-to-it-tiveness. The swelling of the throat would have terrified me! That really does sound like an allergic...
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    I like the chocolate flavor very much. I like most of the other flavors too, but I usually put nut butter on all of them, so I'm probably not the best at distinguishing between the flavors. The only one I don't care for is the Cherry flavor and THAT is mostly because I seem to get a tummy ache when I eat them.
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    What is the book? In my majorly brain fogged state I don't think I can go back through 20+ pages, lol.
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    Ditto here! Besides that I am having major brain fog today and can barely remember anything. I just did a job for an attorney...I told her I'd email her the document when I finished and after she left I sat here dumbounded because I couldn't remember her name. Doh, I've worked with her for years--I had to look in our directory which has pictures of everyone...
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    I had some homemade "chili" last night and I used canned tomatoes...I'm pretty sure it must have had citric acid. I couldn't sleep at all...it was a very fitful night until around 1:00 a.m. after which I never did go back to sleep. No matter how much I hate to do it, I think I'm just going to HAVE to give up my convenience foods like canned stuff....
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    Miamia - I'm so sorry for the stupidity of some people! I'm never sure why people think it's okay to comment on something so personal whether they know someone well or not. I use agave nectar. I actually really like the stuff and I don't seem to react to it. I've used it to sweeten my tea (before I gave that up too, lol) and have thrown it in some...
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