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ARCHIVED Traveling To Europe
achiera replied to GlutenFreeAl's topic in Traveling with Celiac Disease
hello, i havent been to any of the places you listed off, but i have lived in italy. and i know there you can get gluten free bread, pasta, cookies, etc. at the pharmacy! and its better than anything ive ever had in the us. good luck with your trip, and dont worry you'll find stuff. alexis -
ARCHIVED gluten-free Restaurants In Ft. Lauderdale
achiera replied to pixiegirl's topic in Traveling with Celiac Disease
that is a odd response, i guess there aren't many places out there! i went to whole foods because last week they were supposed to start their gluten free bakery, and they were sold out of everything! she told me to go back on tuesdays, when they get the truck. so i think ill go tonight. have you tried any of there stuff yet? alexis -
ARCHIVED Going Tto The Dentist
achiera posted a topic in Gluten-Free Foods, Products, Shopping & Medications
hello all, im going to the dentist for a teeth cleaning next week and i was just reading that the stuff they use to clean your teeth with may not be gluten free. has anyone else heard this? this is my first time with this dentist, is it totally bizarre for me to ask him not to use the cleaning stuff? plus i am against the use of floride and i know they have... -
ARCHIVED gluten-free Restaurants In Ft. Lauderdale
achiera replied to pixiegirl's topic in Traveling with Celiac Disease
hi susan im in hollywood, which is right next to ft lauderdale, and i would love to know of any places as well. so far i have found none. alexis -
ARCHIVED I Need A Gluten Free, Soy Free, And Dairy Free Cooking Oil!
achiera replied to a topic in Gluten-Free Foods, Products, Shopping & Medications
i second coconut oil, its a great healthy fat! -
ARCHIVED My Husband's Symptoms
achiera replied to achiera's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms
thanks for the repsonses everyone, nettie to answer your question, we are both italian. my husband is a italian citizen and we lived there together for about a year. its funny because when we were there we both ate a gluten free diet and felt fantastic, I was searching for gluten free bread for the longest time while there, and finally found it in the pharmacy... -
ARCHIVED Anyone Experienced "withdrawal" Symptoms When Going Gluten Free....?
achiera replied to cami's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms
hello, im in a similar situation, i was dx'ed sept 2003, from inconclusive tests, but my doc has a pretty good understanding of celiac disease and said i most definitly have it. but of course my curiousity got the best of me and i went on a gluten diet 8 months ago so i could redo the blood tests (which i completly regret now!), im going this tuesday to see... -
ARCHIVED My Husband's Symptoms
achiera posted a topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms
I have a question for all of you here. my husband is a self-diagnosed celiac. he's been gluten free for the past week and most of his symptoms have improved so much. but yesterday at work he ate pizza because their was nothing around, and we couldnt go out because he was so sick. most of his life he's had the brain fog, stomach pains, constipation or d. ... -
ARCHIVED Second Opinion. Help!
achiera replied to achiera's topic in Post Diagnosis, Recovery & Treatment of Celiac Disease
i need another opinion, my doc appt got bumped to january 10th, tuesday. and i have already gone gluten free as of monday, my appt was supposed to be yesterday. but i feel a little better already and i dont want to start eating gluten again, will it affect the blood test if i am gluten free for a week before the test? or am i safe to continue eating gluten... -
ARCHIVED Red Bumbs On Upper Arm
achiera replied to carriecraig's topic in Related Issues & Disorders
hi, its called keratosis pilaris, and i have it also. i started a thread not long ago about the same thing, it seems that it definitly goes away with a gluten free diet.for the past 8 months i have been eating gluten to do more blood tests and it has gotten much worse and spread all over, but im gluten free since monday and i hope to see it goes away soon... -
ARCHIVED Second Opinion. Help!
achiera replied to achiera's topic in Post Diagnosis, Recovery & Treatment of Celiac Disease
hi jen, i definitly noticed a connection bewteen the 2! i really can't wait to go gluten free again, im having pizza tonight (i know, i know...) and tommorrow its gluten free for life! my doctors appoutnment is on tuesday, it shouldnt affect the test if im gluten free for a few days before will it? alexis -
ARCHIVED Weight Gain As A Symptom -before Starting Gf Diet
achiera replied to aberglund's topic in Related Issues & Disorders
great post, i also have the same issue. before i was diagnosed, i didnt really lose any weight or gain, but when i went gluten free i lost 20lbs without even trying, and my diet was the best it has ever been. which left me at a healthy weight, that stabilized for about a year while i was living abroad, then i came back to the usa,where theres a ton of gluten... -
Keratosis Pilaris - Link To Celiac?
achiera replied to achiera's topic in Related Issues & Disorders
ok this is interesting, so maybe there is a link afterall! i was thinking back to when i was completly gluten free and i can't remember ever worrying about the kp, so i guess it was less then too. and it was only on my arms, since going on gluten again its everywhere! i cant wait to take the stupid blood test so i can go gluten free again! lol alexis -
i was wondering if anyone here also has Keratosis Pilaris. you know the red bumpy rash on the backs of your arms? ive had it since i was a teenager, and i was wondering if there was any link to celiac disease? both my sister and mother have it also, but not as severe as i do. they both have some strange symptoms but no diagnosis of celiac disease as of yet...
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ARCHIVED Second Opinion. Help!
achiera replied to achiera's topic in Post Diagnosis, Recovery & Treatment of Celiac Disease
does anyone know how long - or about how long - i should eat gluten for? please - anyone?? -
ARCHIVED Second Opinion. Help!
achiera replied to achiera's topic in Post Diagnosis, Recovery & Treatment of Celiac Disease
hey, thanks for the posts. i went back and looked into my records from the first doctor last night. on my biopsy results, it says that it showed some signs were slightly elevated, but not enough for a proper diagnosis. but the stupid doctor didnt remember she had me go gluten free 6 months prior to the biopsy and blood tests. deep down i know i do have celiac... -
ARCHIVED Second Opinion. Help!
achiera replied to achiera's topic in Post Diagnosis, Recovery & Treatment of Celiac Disease
bump, anyone? i know its the holidays, but any opinions? tia! alexis -
ARCHIVED Second Opinion. Help!
achiera posted a topic in Post Diagnosis, Recovery & Treatment of Celiac Disease
ok i need some opinions from everyone here. about 4 or 5 years ago, i started getting very sick, stomach pains, joint pain, headaches, weight loss, constant hunger, etc. im sure you all know what i mean , anyway. i was first diagnosed with ibs, after my idiot dr. had me go gluten free for 6 months and THEN did the blood work and exploratory sugery. suprise...