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  1. acousticmom
    I've lived with terrible brain fog for 15 years, much of it feeling downright drugged. At times, I wouldn't even drive because I didn't feel alert enough. Eliminating dairy a year ago helped a lot (severe allergy), and going gluten-free 3 months ago seems to have helped even more. (I so want it to last--I'm a little afraid to get my hopes up.) Now that I...
  2. acousticmom
    Me, too. I'd be chilled for months (and not just during Michigan winters), always feeling like I'm coming down with the flu. After 2-1/2 months gluten-free and 1 year dairy-free, the chill has gone away--hope it stays gone & it's not some fluke! Hope yours goes away, too!
  3. acousticmom
    My 12-year old son was diagnosed with celiac 12/05; the rest of the family had negative bloodwork 1/06. I went gluten-free with my son, and my brain fog, fatigue & chronic sinusitis seem to be lots better (though I admit I'm afraid to get my hopes up, just in case it doesn't last). Anyway, after reading Dangerous Grains, I want to have the rest of...
  4. acousticmom
    She had ttG (<3), IgA (<3), and immunoglobulin A (low-normal). I wish the tests were more specific. If "<3" means 2, for example, wouldn't that still be a problem? Oh well. I have the distinct impression that whenever I ask the doctors for more specifics, they think I'm overreacting and being paranoid. So we'll see what happens with the diet and...
  5. acousticmom
    Thanks for all the feedback on mixers. You guys are so helpful!! Carol
  6. acousticmom
    Barbara, How did you find a refurbished one? And are some models more cleanable than others, if I find a good one used? My mom-in-law's old Sunbeam has ventilation slots that I couldn't clean inside of, and they actually came into contact with the gluten-free dough (it was riding up the beaters like crazy). I had cleaned the mixer as thoroughly as...
  7. acousticmom
    My 9-year old daughter had a negative blood test for celiac, but a few other health concerns that make me want to try her on a gluten-free diet to see if it helps. I've given her a week of transition before going gluten-free, so she can get used to reading labels, spotting gluten-containing foods, etc. Even though I haven't made her be 100% yet, I think...
  8. acousticmom
    I made my first loaf of bread this week with lots of apprehension (it actually turned out good--I really expected to have to try a bunch of recipes before finding a decent one). Anyway, I had borrowed my mom-in-law's stand mixer, since I don't own one yet, and nearly burned up the motor on the dough. http://www.glutenfreeforum.com/style_image...icons/icon...
  9. acousticmom
    Beth-- Thanks a million for posting the pasty recipe! It's been way too long since I've had a good one! I never would have thought to try a gluten-free version, but now I will. Carol former Yooper (U.P. Michigan, where pasties are a way of life) gluten-free since 1/06
  10. acousticmom
    Thanks, TCA! I think that's what we'll do. Try the diet for a while (I'm thinking 2-3 mos.) and then do a challenge. Regardless, I will probably move toward going completely gluten-free at home for the long haul. I feel so much better gluten-free, and even if the rest of the family doesn't have a problem with gluten, we'll probably eat healthier that way...
  11. acousticmom
    Help! I'm considering gene testing for our family. Here's why: >12-yr. old son diagnosed with celiac 12/05 >Rest of the family had negative bloodwork >Dangerous Grains makes a good case for family gene testing in our situation >14-yr. son old also has mild asthma more D and C than normal (though it doesn't bother him) >9-yr. old daughter...
  12. acousticmom
    That was my question. Is it just intolerance that we're concerned about? If that's the case, I'd agree that if dairy doesn't bother him, let him eat it. But when I was reading about the different tests Enterolab offers, their description of the milk protein sensitivity test says a positive result means the "immune system considers cow's milk proteins...
  13. acousticmom
    My 12-year old son (diagnosed 12/05) has been gluten-free for almost 2 months now. His GI advised that I limit his dairy intake for a few months, since it causes trouble for many celiacs, and that he may be fine with dairy after being gluten-free for awhile. His horrible stomach aches totally stopped when he went gluten-free (thank God!), and he hasn...
  14. acousticmom
    Thanks, Jen. I'm going to order some from Freeda. Too many unknowns with the mainstream labels. And the safe/forbidden lists were the first resource I found and some of the most helpful--what a great resource to have starting out! I just wasn't sure if they included medicine-related ingredients or not. Carol
  15. acousticmom
    I'm doing the gluten-free diet with my son, who was recently diagnosed with celiac disease. My blood test was negative for celiac disease but I want to find out if gluten intolerance might be an issue. I'm very allergic to milk, so I'm looking for a multivitamin that doesn't contain gluten or lactose (casein). I'd prefer to find something mainstream,...
  16. acousticmom
    This is my first post. My 12-year old son was recently diagnosed with celiac disease; blood tests for the rest of the family are negative (though I still have some suspicions). Already, the postings on these forums have helped me get past being overwhelmed to where I feel like we can deal with the basics of the gluten-free diet. And my son’s terrible stomach a...
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