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  1. Ruth52

    ARCHIVED Stomach Aches

    Ruth52 replied to Calona's topic in Related Issues & Disorders

    I find that soy will give me the same symptoms that I get when I am glutened. Makes shopping a nightmare, takes me so long to read all the labels.
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    I'm from south east of Australia, not far from the Murray River. I spoke to someone who attended the Expo in Melbourne. She said it was great. Huge response. Unfortunately some of the stalls closed early afternoon because they had run out of products, they had no idea the Expo would attract so many people. I make my own bread using a premix that...
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    Thanks for the information on lectins, that makes a lot of sense. The besan flour is mixed with other flours (maize, arrowrood & rice) in the flour mix I use. I will experiment with the amount of besan flour in the mix. But on reflection, I have stopped eating hommus for the same reason so maybe the chickpeas will only come out on rare occassions...
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    I've started making bread using Besan (chickpea) flour and I it appears to be making me as sick as I was when I was using wheat flour. My stomach feels very bloated and uncomfortable. I feel like I have over-eaten when I know I haven't. All the information I have read on chickpeas says that it is very uncommon for anyone to be intolerant of them. I...
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    I thought I was safe with marshmellows - not so! They made me very sick. When I read the ingredients label I found that they had wheat starch - probably to stop them sticking together in the package. Now I make my own marshmellow. Problem solved.
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    This is an interesting thread because so many of us seem to be in the same position. I guess the question is "What are the advantages of an official diagnosis"? I also had a history of thyroid disease and it is because of the thyroid disease that I started the gluten-free diet. I had read that it may help reduce my thyroid antibody level. I had...
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    When I was pregnant I used to mix 1 teaspoon of baking soda in a glass of warm water and drink it (very quickly). It used to taste terrible to drink (very salty) but provided excellent relief.
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    Usually for me the nausea, bloating etc. will last 48 - 72 hours. The fatigue, lethargy, lack of concentration etc. will last up to ten days. Hope you feel better soon. Ruth
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    After a particularly nasty glutening episode and developed really bad reflux which didn't respond to any of the over the counter remedies. My doctor prescribed a proton pump inhibitor. I believe it works by decreasing the amount of acid the stomach makes. Anyway I have been taking it for a month and the difference is amazing. I am supposed to stop taking...
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    I'm sure I read somewhere that Celiac Disease is so prevelent in Italy and other countries around southern Europe that children are routinely tested for celiac disease. With a large proportion of the Italian community being Catholic coupled with the fact that Rome (Vatican City) is the headquarters of the Catholic Church, I would be surprised if there...
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    Hi Mango, I know it must be hard to find what is safe to eat when you are faced with food brands that are foreign to you. I always find that my failsafe is to find a Subway and ask for a roast chicken salad. If you are having trouble locating any of the large supermarkets just look up www.whitepages.com.au and that will give you the address of the...
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    The time I find myself getting really whiny is when we have a social morning tea at my work and everyone turns up with plates of pastries, cakes, and other gluten laden goodies. They all know I can't eat it. But when I turn up with my fruit platter and yogurt dip they demolish it in no time. I wish they would bring something I could eat and then I would...
  13. Ruth52

    ARCHIVED Low Bone Density

    Ruth52 replied to Lexis's topic in Sports and Fitness

    I really enjoy walking as my weight bearing exercise. Arrange a time to go walking with a friend - that can make it so much more enjoyable. Walking is low-impact and so it is less likely to damage joints.
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    My reaction time to the initial glutening is about twelve hours - bloating, nausea, cramps. The fatigue, aching joints, lack of concentration etc usually starts at about 48 hours post-glutening and then it can take ten days to recover.
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    When I added xanthum gum to my gluten free bread mix it made the bread much less crumbly - quite edible in fact. So now I add xanthum gum to most of my baking and it has improved it out of sight. Though I did overdo it once with some cookies and they were so sticky I had trouble getting them off the spoon and onto the baking tray. Ruth.
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    I live in Australia and I don't think you will have any trouble eating gluten free. I shop at a 'Safeway Supermarket' (part of the Woolworths chain) and it has a good gluten free section. Some restaurants have a gluten free menu, but most would be more than happy to cater for special dietary needs. Our food labelling laws are becoming more specific and...
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    I had been taking 0.25mg Rivoltril (Klonopin) for 18 years ever since I had a brain cyst removed. The Rivotril was to stop excess eye movements that had resulted from the cyst. On the advise of my Endo. who didn't think that such a small dose would be doing any good I weaned myself off it 18 months ago. The resulting health issues were subtle but debilitating...
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    I think it would be worth asking your GP to refer you onto an Endocronolgist. A TSH of 5.28 while it is only just out of the 'normal' range, is high. Your TSH is only part of the story. Your GP would also need to have your Free T3 and Free T4 tested (not T3 & T4).
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    Your TSH is at a very happy level. The range you quoted (0.350 - 5.550) is broad, but is the normal lab range. Some recent articles I have read suggest that a healthier range to use would be 0.350 - 2.50, and if that was the case your TSH would be sitting right in the middle. My TSH usually ranges between 0.9 and 1.6 and I am very pleased with that. I...
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    I have Graves Disease (Hyperthyroidism) and most of the symptoms you describe are also classic Hyperthyroid. Have you had your TSH, FT4 & FT3 tested? Untreated hyperthyroidism can also be extremely debilitating. Many Celiacs also suffer from thyroid problems. Hope you feel better soon.
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