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  1. dionnek
    I have a good website that shows the link, but I don't have it here (it's at work), so I will look it up tomorrow and post it for you. I went to a rhuematologist who thinks I have fibro, but after reading more about it I'm not convinced, however, there is some evidence that the gluten-free diet helps with some of the symptoms. My boss has fibro so I had...
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    I enjoy the Food for Life brown rice tortillas that someone mentioned (more like flour), but I have a problem with them getting very chewy immediately. I keep them frozen and just microwave them individually for about 15-20 seconds in a damp paper towel, but before I can put my toppings on and roll them up, they have already hardened and are VERY chewy....
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    I just bought a Kitchenaid - broke down and got it b/c they were on sale. Can't wait to use it! So you just put yours in a regular loaf pan? I didn't know if that would "scrunch" it up too much - I don't have any fancy french bread pans or anything like that
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    that's good to hear - they sell that at my local health food store, so I think I'll buy it this weekend and maybe test it out for Thanksgiving, so I can work out any kinks in my gluten-free baking skills before December
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    I am hosting a wine and cheese tasting for our dinner club next month and want to keep our house gluten free, so I am telling everyone to bring a bottle of wine and a cheese to go with it, and I will provide all the crackers, etc. I have some Glutino crackers that are decent, and really like the Blue Diamond Nut thins, so I plan on having an assortment of...
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    I love my rice cooker - you can cook whole meals in it (kind of like a crockpot, only quicker!) too - just throw in the rice, liquid, seasonings, veggies, meat, whatever and then hit "cook" and in about 20-30 minutes it's done! Mine came with a "cookbook" that had some suggestions, that's how I figured this out.
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    I've been gluten-free 6 months now and haven't noticed much of a difference, although like others my villi were completely flat (I had been sick for many years before my 10th dr. discovered celiac!). I did notice today that I haven't had as many bruises on my legs these last few weeks (have always had huge unexplained bruises in the past), and my dizzy spells...
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    Thanks everyone for all the info! I am in the U.S. My thyroid meds need to be adjusted again, so I am going to talk to my endo about some of these antidepressants. I'm so glad to have found this group
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    I have hypothryoid (dx 2 years ago when I was trying to get pregnant) and now celiac (dx 6 months ago) - not sure which came first.
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    Well, I've been gluten-free for 6 months now with no improvement (just had another biopsy and still show flattened villi) and am seriously considering anti-depression medication. Does anyone have any recommendations for meds that are (obviously) gluten-free and will NOT cause sleeplessness or weight gain? I've already gained 13 pounds (NOT needed!) since...
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    I don't know about 7-11 but I called Quiktrip and their cappuccino drinks are all gluten free (I called 2 separate times b/c you sometimes get different answers)
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    I have BCBS PPO in GA and when I called they said they would cover the enterolab testing, however, after I got the test and sent in the claim (with the Enterolab codes), they denied it all. I didn't push it b/c I only did the genetic tests (for my daughter - I already had positive biopsy and blood tests on myself). So, even if they tell you it will be...
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    Sorry, a "charge in" means the company is paying for it (versus coming out of your own pocket) The Smokey Bones I go to is at Perimeter mall (about 20 min. or so from downtown) and is probably the closest (unfortunately there isn't one in downtown Atlanta where you will be). I usually stick with the pork plate, or bbq chicken, but I think most of their...
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    Just got back from Florida for my sister's wedding and we stayed in Disney 2 nights - I had the best gluten-free meals there that I've had since going gluten-free! We stayed at the Pop Century, and ate dinner, lunch and breakfast once each at the food court and I have to say, I had better (and cheaper - they charge the kids price for gluten-free meals even...
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    If you are downtown (I work downtown right near where you are staying), Ray's in the City (seafood - on Peachtree ST.) is a good place (prices are about $15 and up per meal), and any of the Buckhead LIfe Group restaurants (www.buckheadrestaurants.com) can accomodate you - they are all good but not for kids, and more for charge-in meals Also another charge...
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    I just wanted to say Thank You to all of you for your support of everyone. I have only been gluten-free for 5 1/2 months (dx in May), but I am not healing (just had another biopsy/scope and villi are still flat) so I was thinking of just giving up. This is adding so much more stress in my life and I already have thyroid disorder among a few other autoimmuse...
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    The canned fried onions have wheat in them (says so on the ingr. list). This is my first holiday gluten-free also, so that is the first thing I checked! I was very depressed b/c I saw the Progresso mushroom soup, and like another poster said, it is very high fat (I always used Campbell's low fat version). So, instead of green bean casserole, I am going...
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    I've been buying on Amazon - Pamela's baking/pacake mix is TONS cheaper, and free shipping (although everything is in bulk) - they also have pastas and gluten-free crackers, etc. just do a search for "gluten free" under both "grocery" and "gourmet food" (they have different options under both sections). Someone on here tipped me off to the Sinnamon popcorn...
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    Thanks for the idea - I just had a tuna/hummus/corn tortilla sandwhich yesterday, but now I want to try this with the avocado - great idea! By "corn thins" do you mean tortillas, or is there something out there that I don't know about (I'm new to this)?
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    I've used nonstick pans for both cakes (and muffins and bread) that I've made and so far they've all come out perfect (knock on wood!). I found that The Really Great Food Co. has a wonderful cake mix - I used the chocolate but their other stuff is great too.
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    Mine is just a stabbing/shooting pain in the left side - when I run however I get cramps all across my middle and have to stop and bend over and wait for them to go away (never had these before going gluten-free - my dr. thinks I'm "carb starved" - how ironic). Anyway, yoiu might want to get tested for crohns - that kind of pain sounds just like what my...
  22. dionnek
    I have Swanson's in my cabinet and called them to make sure they are gluten-free - they confirmed (twice, b/c I didn't really believe the first time) that they ARE gluten-free (they even sent me a list of all their gluten-free foods and of course it was on there).
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    I just hosted a 2yr old's birthday party and did EVERYTHING gluten-free (just like you, I didn't want to have to worry about cc). I had: gluten-free chocolate cake and cupcakes (I used Really Great Food Co. mix and make my own cream cheese frosting); fruit dip and fruit; pickle wraps (ham and/or turkey lunchmeat, cream cheese, and dill pickles - can do...
  24. dionnek
    Well, today I had strawberries and grapes for breakfast, then half a gluten-free bagel (glutino brand I think - my first taste of a gluten-free bagel and it is acceptable - nothing like a real bagel though!) with cream cheese, smoked salmon, and capers. Lunch was sweet potatoe/carrot/lentil soup and a few gluten-free animal crackers (Envirokidz - yum!)....
  25. dionnek
    I've had menstrual problems all my life and was dx with PCOS about 4 years ago when I was trying to get pregnant. Long story short, I went through 2 rounds of progestin and clomid and finally had a period after 14 months, had my baby, and 2 years later still no period! Just dx with celiac this April, so not sure if going gluten-free will help that or not...
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