pippylongstocking

Hi C-Sally, I never had the biopsy for the same reason, I am not willing to have it if it means I have to eat gluten. That is cruel and unusual punishment imo. Instead, I went to a naturopath doctor for assistance. At first it was hard; I was a vegetarian and had to start eating clean meat and organic veggies, and I had to eat lot of it to gain weight...

I also had horrid heartburn and was tested positive for H-pylori as well as celiacs. The heartburn was wretched, but a friend suggested I eat some pot (yes, marijuana) leaves because of the acid content; the acid in the leaves made the heartburn go away. Now I seldom need them. I was using gluten-free antacids and that made things worse. Best of...

I struggle with the anxiety and depression too. I have a great T, but she is human. Sometimes I think I teach my T, more then I get from her. Must be the teacher in me. I went to school to be a T but dropped out after a year. T's are just human and often as messed up as we are, if not more. Sometimes you just have to move on. I really liked that...

I have only been gluten-free for 2 months. I don't know if it is hearing loss or just that I am talking louder. I have been asked twice to quiet down when speaking, in the last 2 weeks; I have become very aware of how loud I am talking, before people always said they couldn't hear me. I see the doc tomorrow and was going to address it with her. I sure...

Hi Ninja, How ya doing today? I am new to this celiacs, but I am not new to cancer, chemo, and transplants. Lost my hubby 5 yrs ago. I too am not afraid of death; death will be a blessing when it comes. Although I am not a religious person, I sure get what you are saying on many levels. Have you found folks that are shocked by your attitude?...

I don't know whether to laugh or cry. I love your spunk. Thanks for sharing. Pip

Thank you so very much. This group is proving to be very helpful.

thank you! does that go for everything, such as canned beans, canned milk, etc?

trader joe's apple sauce is not listed as gluten-free. why on earth would it not be gluten-free!?! I am so frustrated with labeling!