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ARCHIVED B-12 Shots
pumpkin posted a topic in Post Diagnosis, Recovery & Treatment of Celiac Disease
I haven't been here in a while. I recently (Monday to be exact) started B-12 shots and Vitamin D and Folic Acid supplements after my yearly endoscopy, blood work and a bone density test revealed major deficiencies in these areas along with elevated ferritin levels. I have always heard that B-12 shots give you a boost of energy but I seem to have gone in... -
I have gone in the opposite direction. Still cramping but not as severe, fewer migraines, very, very short cycle with very little flow. Going gluten free definitely does something to your body.
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ARCHIVED Hidden Valley Ranch
pumpkin replied to marcia24's topic in Gluten-Free Foods, Products, Shopping & Medications
The Hidden Valley dry dressing/dip mixes are gluten free...but as always, double check the label. -
ARCHIVED Johnny Rocket's Is Celiac Friendly
pumpkin replied to de caps's topic in Gluten-Free Restaurants
The milkshakes should be fine as long as they don't make them in the same container as the malts. -
ARCHIVED Nana's No Gluten Cookie Bars
pumpkin replied to pumpkin's topic in Gluten-Free Foods, Products, Shopping & Medications
I guess I will have to keep an eye on the Tapioca flour. Thanks for the heads up on that. So far I have been lucky by not having "other" food sensitivities but maybe I have jumped the gun as far as that goes. -
ARCHIVED Nana's No Gluten Cookie Bars
pumpkin replied to pumpkin's topic in Gluten-Free Foods, Products, Shopping & Medications
Thank you. I just found the list of ingredients: no soy but there is tapioca flour, brown rice flour and gluten free whole grain dextrins. I've never had a problem with brown rice flour or tapioca flour... so far. Don't know exactly what the last one is. -
ARCHIVED Nana's No Gluten Cookie Bars
pumpkin replied to pumpkin's topic in Gluten-Free Foods, Products, Shopping & Medications
It was 5 days ago. I never have the same recovery time when I get glutened. Don't know if that is normal or not. -
ARCHIVED Nana's No Gluten Cookie Bars
pumpkin replied to pumpkin's topic in Gluten-Free Foods, Products, Shopping & Medications
I always eat the Nana Banana, sometime the Berry Vanilla. I didn't always have a reaction to them. I have no idea what ingredient it could be. Maybe my tummy is very sensitive right now due to a recent glutening disaster. Very frustrating. -
ARCHIVED Nana's No Gluten Cookie Bars
pumpkin posted a topic in Gluten-Free Foods, Products, Shopping & Medications
I love Nana's No Gluten Cookie Bars but they apparently don't love me! I am miserable at the moment. I usually have one for my mid- morning snack and I had been noticing for the past few days that I'm feeling extremely nauseated afterwards. At first I thought it might be something else but after the elimination process I'm sure it's the cookie bars, I... -
ARCHIVED Itchy Ears
pumpkin replied to happygirl38's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms
I am convinced it's the celiac disease. I suspect I have DH b/c I get the itchy rash across the top of my cheeks whenever I accidently ingest gluten. I take allergy shots, Allegra D, Nasonex for seasonal allergies and my ear will still itch. Sometimes a Benedryl will ease the maddening ear itch but not enough for me to use it all the time. The itchy ear... -
ARCHIVED Itchy Ears
pumpkin replied to happygirl38's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms
Yes. My allergist said it was just dry skin....NOT. I only get it after I have been glutened and I have not yet found a remedy for this maddening itch. -
ARCHIVED Daughters Friend Has Celiac
pumpkin replied to brendavid's topic in Parents, Friends and Loved Ones of Celiacs
The Reeses peanut butter easter eggs are not gluten free! I am so bummed about it.... -
In flipping through the April issue of Real Simple magazine I came across a section where they were comparing Mac & Cheese. All of the picks were organic and there was mention (small blurb in the corner of page 267) of the gluten-free variety! Cudos to Real Simple for making mention of this.
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I have been following this all day. It's been very entertaining and after the week I've had I even have a few things I "dislike" that I need to vent: I dislike my frustration with others for not understanding that one day or one week without gluten does not immediately "cure" me forever I dislike my impatience with myself for expecting the same instant...
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I subscribed to GFL in February and haven't received an issue yet. Patiently waiting..... I subscribed to LWO in January and just got their latest. I love it. I wish I had known about these magazines before the holidays!!
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I wonder if this is true for Rediken color. I had color done a week ago and my scalp has itched since then not to mention my hair if falling out more noticeably than usual. This was the first time I had colored since my diagnosis
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My dh didn't want to believe that it could be him. Ha Ha. I don't have a barn. I ride horses and I sometimes help my trainer feed when I'm at her barn. I do have a red merle Australian shepherd by the name of Boomer...and of all things he's bit wheat sensitive. Good to know about the MAC lip conditioner.
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Of all things...my dh's mustache. He's a beer drinker and it took me forever to figure out that was the gluten source. As for the pet food, I use rubber gloves when handling, especially at the barn.
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ARCHIVED Mac And Cheese? Other Comfort Foods
pumpkin replied to sillyyak's topic in Gluten-Free Recipes & Cooking Tips
Sorry for the delay on the Chicken Fried steak, sick child. My dh uses the gluten free all purpose flour with salt, pepper and a dash of garlic salt. He coats the meat in a mixture of skim milk (or Lactaid for me) and two egg whites then coats the meat with the flour. He lightly fries in frying pan over medium high heat. For the gravy he uses the flour... -
ARCHIVED Mac And Cheese? Other Comfort Foods
pumpkin replied to sillyyak's topic in Gluten-Free Recipes & Cooking Tips
My dh made chicken fried steak for me a few weeks ago and I couldn't tell the difference. I will ask him what he did and post his recipe. Now that I think about it, I liked it better than the old way. -
The manager at the Ormond Beach Chili's printed the menu off of their intranet website. I wasn't able to get it off the internet itself. They have been very helpful and understanding.
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ARCHIVED celiac disease Is Big Time News!
pumpkin replied to ms-sillyak-screwed's topic in Publications & Publicity
Nothing new to add, just my thoughts about it after seeing the story covered on Fox News in Orlando and reading everyone's posts. Having worked in the legal field for almost 20 years I can honestly say a lawsuit isn't the way to go. The only person responsible for what you put in your mouth is you. I realize we all get tripped up now and then but in all... -
ARCHIVED Question(s) About Lab Results
pumpkin replied to pumpkin's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms
Thanks for the advice, I can use every bit I can get! I've had the dairy issue my entire life so it wouldn't surprise me if I am never able to handle that. Interestingly I've been craving fruit, which I find strange since I've never been a huge fruit eater. I'll take it though with no complaints. -
ARCHIVED Question(s) About Lab Results
pumpkin posted a topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms
I just received a copy of my lab results and I'm not sure if I'm reading them correctly. Any help / comments / or suggestions on interpretation is greatly appreaciated. On the IGG the number is 22 H On the IGA the number is > 100 H On the Endomysial AB (IGA) screen it says Positive My biopsy was positive. I know I have celiac even without... -
ARCHIVED Kellog's Corn Pop's
pumpkin replied to a topic in Gluten-Free Foods, Products, Shopping & Medications
A little side-tracked but anyway....my thought is this, what is the value of adding barley malt to every stinking cereal on the store shelves? I had eaten Rice Chex my entire life...until my diagnosis. Before GM bought the line from Ralston/Purina it didn't have that additive. In my personal opinion you don't gain much by adding barley malt. Just a thought...