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  1. RiceGuy
    What I felt most was cravings, but there was enough relief to give me the willpower to continue. Most of this was over in around two weeks. I don't know if there is a specific sign to suggest that fruits will be more tolerated. I'd simply wait at least a few months before trying any - probably six months or more. That is after you feel great, and know...
  2. RiceGuy
    The first thing that comes to mind is if there was any gluten residue in the tub. Especially on or under those rubber grippy non-slip things. I do know that muscle twitching can be from a nutrient deficiency, magnesium in particular. But in this case it just sounds like either a reaction to gluten or other offending substance.
  3. RiceGuy
    Once I tried millet and sorghum flours, I didn't have any use for rice flours. I hadn't noticed how gritty the rice flours were until trying others. As for starches to use in place of tapioca, I find sweet white rice flour can be used in about the same ratio, but the resulting texture is different of course. It's probably a matter of preference. Probably...
  4. RiceGuy
    What worked for me was to cut sugars, yeasts (including mushrooms and other fungi), vinegars, and fruits. I also started taking caprylic acid capsules, which I continued for maybe two or three months I think. It was awhile before I could add fruits back in, and I would guess the time will vary from person to person. For months it was only one piece of fruit...
  5. RiceGuy
    Up to now I've been using guar gum, mostly because I get it for less than half the price of xanthan. But I also can't get past the idea than xanthan comes from microbes LOL. From what I've red, guar is supposed to be slightly better for sponginess, as in cakes and muffins, whereas xanthan is supposed to be slightly better for stretchiness, as in breads...
  6. RiceGuy
    I'd probably send it on to Scott (admin). Not that anyone here would fall for it though
  7. RiceGuy
    Well, I always was a "big eater", and have never liked going without food (probably due to malabsorption). Actually, if your lifestyle supports it, research shows that many small meals are better than few large ones. Now, being gluten-free I do find (for the first time in my life) that I can eat less than I used to, but it has taken time to get to that point...
  8. RiceGuy
    Well, shipping is one of those things that seems impossible to avoid, and of course ordering a lot of flour means the box will be heavy. That said, my favorite place for flours and other goodies is Open Original Shared Link. They do charge more for shipping than what I think they could, but then again I don't know their overhead costs.
  9. RiceGuy
    I use a powdered form of magnesium. Most forms tend to loosen stool when the dosage is high enough. Magnesium Citrate is often regarded as the most effectively absorbed, and magnesium oxide is one of the least absorbed. I'd say I'm definitely less "jumpy" since taking magnesium, thought the muscle pain was the main thing I was aiming at, which it resolved...
  10. RiceGuy
    I think this one may be of interest to you: Open Original Shared Link HTH
  11. RiceGuy
    Well, a few things I see from your diet description are as follows: Fries from McDonald's - I've read on this board that they are not gluten-free. Dairy products - Many who start the gluten-free diet need to avoid dairy, at least until the gut heals. This can take months, but some expect to always be off dairy. Mixed Nuts - Many on this board have...
  12. RiceGuy
    You've gotten good advice, and all I would add is that you may want to try a B12 supplement. It doesn't matter if the blood levels check out fine. Your doctor may be able to give you an injection to start you off, but might refuse to do so without confirming with blood tests (which apparently aren't so accurate when it comes to B12 deficiency). If you decide...
  13. RiceGuy
    I'd recommend two things; glucosamine, and methylcobalamin (B12). The glucosamine rebuilds the cushioning material between bones, and the B12 helps rebuild and maintain nerve cells. I started taking the glucosamine for TMJ, and it works wonders. You can get vegetarian versions if you have an allergy to shellfish. The one I get happens to also have MSM, but...
  14. RiceGuy
    One which I saw advertised on this site is: Open Original Shared Link I don't know how it's doing though, and haven't seen it.
  15. RiceGuy
    Well, I can only speak from my experiences as a child. I would get so confused I just couldn't function. It was very alarming to me, but my parents just figured I was making it all up so I could stay home from school or something, or that I was intentionally being a brat for some reason. It frustrated me that they didn't listen to what I was trying to explain...
  16. RiceGuy
    There are a few common nutrient deficiencies which might be contributing to the aches and pains. The ones which come to mind are magnesium, and methylcobalamin (B12). Make sure the B12 is a sublingual too. Other things which would probably be a good idea are vitamin D, a decent B complex, calcium, zinc, and possibly iron. Many recommend taking a quality multi...
  17. RiceGuy
    The only doctors I ever knew who had a clue about nutrients where the less "conventional" ones. Like chiropractors, nutritionists, acupuncturists, etc. It is only in the offices of those types that I ever saw a shelf of supplements. If you have a really good health store, someone there might be more knowledgeable about supplements than a "regular" doctor...
  18. RiceGuy
    I'd think it would be easier for his wife to prepare gluten-free meals for him. The diet is the best test anyway, and since most doctors gets the diagnosis wrong (which apparently has already happened), it would be that much more difficult to convince him to try the diet or seek further testing, etc. But if the diet helps, that will be convincing, more so...
  19. RiceGuy
    Sure sounds like candida to me. When I had to kick candida out of my system, I didn't stop eating carbs at all. I stopped sugars, yeasts, vinegars, and fruits. I also began taking caprylic acid capsules. That's basically all I did, and it worked. In a matter of weeks I felt like I had a brand new body. I started adding back fruit over a very long time (years...
  20. RiceGuy
    The thing is, even if they do develop it, there's still the problem of producing it commercially. All attempts to grow the original varieties of wheat on a commercial scale failed because of pollen drifting in from other fields growing the modern hybrids. Seems to me they'll have the same trouble here. Getting all the current wheat fields to grow the "safe...
  21. RiceGuy
    The first thing that I'd probably do is call the airline and ask about the items I'd want to take. I wonder if sealed glass jars are considered less of a security risk than metal cans. Maybe they'll be OK if you remove the labels so they can see the contents? I wouldn't want to find out by trying to go through security with stuff, only to end up with nothing...
  22. RiceGuy
    I think you'll get a much better value by blending your own. Also, AFAIK there is no one single blend that will work well for everything, not to mention personal preferences. There is no gluten-free flour blend that works the same as the gluten-filled stuff. That doesn't mean you can't make delicious things with gluten-free flour, only that you need to use...
  23. RiceGuy
    I'm so glad you found this site. You're in good company You already know it can be tough to deal with daycare, and other situations where young children interact. But it can be managed in a way that keeps your child safe, without putting him in a space suit. I do know that finger paints, stickers, paste, paper mache, and all sorts of other things kids...
  24. RiceGuy
    A week is probably not enough time for your system to heal. But, you may be able to help the process with some supplements. Specifically, sublingual methylcobalamin (B12) and magnesium. Deficiencies in these are common for Celiac sufferers, and are incredibly important for muscles, nerves, and other things too numerous to mention.
  25. RiceGuy
    One suggestion I have is magnesium. Especially the powdered citrate type. Try that in orange juice for maximum effectiveness (and to cover the acidic taste). Capsules can also work, but may not be quite as effective. Many Celiacs are magnesium deficient anyway, and can help you with all sort of problems.
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