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  1. ajay
    Can you imagine someone saying "Oh, you think peanuts give you an anaphylactic reaction? Why don't you eat one? Then if you can't breathe, we'll know for sure." ::sigh:: I really don't get it. Considering all the other issues relating to wheat (genetically modified, pesticide treated, etc.) why do people think it's necessary to eat it? One...
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    Sophie! I react to corn, too. And darned if half the yummy gluten-free versions of stuff out there have corn in them. So I end up making most of my pseudo-gluten foods from scratch. Now I have a problem getting a batch of brownies to last longer than a day... I literally do polish off the whole batch within 24 hours... I know there's a recipe for bagels...
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    That's it! I'm "gluten fretful!" I have to admit, sometimes I feel like a "celiac poseur." Because I don't know if I "really" am or not. The only possible reason I can think of getting tested is that if it happened to be positive, I could maybe finally convince my mom (who practically lives on immodium) to consider a gluten-free diet. What...
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    I have low blood pressure & some other issues, so I start the day with a double shot of espresso and drink black tea through the rest of it. I know it's not the best thing for me, but without it, honestly, I am a slug. I did do a serious elimination diet way back when, and at that time I cut out all caffeine. I tapered off, though, because caffeine...
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    This sounds like a fine plan to me. There's enough stress involved in "meeting the folks" without meeting them on a holiday that is (more than any other) all about food! I love the recipe exchange idea. Good luck!
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    anerissara, please vent! Especially here. Your MIL sounds like a real piece of work. My "fantasy" reactions: 1) insist on serving her a slice topped with a ton of (lactose filled) ice cream. 2) say "I'm so glad it's worth eating even if it makes me sick... shall we pack it up and enjoy it in the ER?" 3)Bring it to your non-ultra-Catholic non...
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    Hi Allison, You can search around the boards a bit about testing, because a lot of people wrestle with it. I think part of the question is, do you personally need an official diagnosis? Some people need to have it medically confirmed, for whatever reasons. And if that's what you need, then that's a valid reason. Some figure if you improve on the diet...
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    I, too, would be interested in more info. I get these nasty, deep, lesion-like pimples, but I've suspected they're correlated to my diet. They seem to appear about the same time as some of my other symptoms, and the recur in the exact same places each time. Is there anything characteristic about a MRSA infection?
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    Remember, you didn't *choose* to pass it on to your kids-- that's just random chance and genetics. Put all of your gluten stuff on the dining room table and invite your friends over to take whatever they want. Toss the rest, or donate it if it's unopened. Don't eat it. It will take long enough to "de-gluten," so you might as well start as soon as...
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    *Definitely* tell him how you feel. Though it is not always the case, it can make a big difference if you try to explain it. OK, so it's not as extreme and obvious as anaphylactic shock, it's still deadly. Would your sweetie want you to drink a drop of mercury every day? I mean, It wouldn't kill you the first day, but... Also, if it turns out your...
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    I went with "Besides wheat, barley, and rye, I strongly believe or know via testing that I react to other foods, but neither oats (avenin) or dairy (casein)." I react to the usual suspects with both allergic and digestive symptoms. I am allergic to corn and lactose intollerant. The jury is still out on oats, and since a casein sensitivity hasn't occurred...
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    ...you won't eat the gluten-free bread in your gluten-free airline meal because there's no ingredient list on it. ...you've mastered the art of saying "oh, that's so sweet, but no thank you." ...under normal circumstances, the words "free samples" mean nothing to you. ...you pack a bag of food for a trip to the mall. ...one file drawer...
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    CONGRATS! Great news. May you always have plenty of bananas!
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    D'oh! Stupid Flippin' Corn. Grumble. Sorry. I'll go read posts from people who are allergic to Everything That Is In Everything and then I'll fell better...
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    People put flour in chili? Whatever for? My most recent example of stupidity was when I had to attend a business banquet with a Important Political Person. He noticed that I wasn't eating much. When I explained my 'allergy', he scolded me: "You know, you're missing out on a lot of joy!" As if I was doing this to punish myself or something. I really wanted...
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    ARCHIVED Thanksgiving!

    ajay posted a topic in Coping with Celiac Disease

    Okay, I've never tried posting a poll before... Let's see how this works. So DH and I are hosting (his) family for Thanksgiving. They live halfway across the country, so we've never done Thanksgiving Dinner together before... Just today I realized that one of their traditional Thanksgiving dishes is pecan pie... And that involves both wheat (crust) and...
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    1) Ok, I am resisting the urge to yell that your family was SUPER INCONSIDERATE. Or, at least, I tried to... 2) I think this is the first time I've seen it mentioned by someone else, but I get really, really hungry after the cramps ease up. Like, "I've polished off everything in the cupboard, what can I eat now?" hungry. I've been wondering if there...
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    Thanks for the tip, Lisa! Mom lives in the area, so next time I drive up, I will have to try Joshua's. I have had very good experiences at Salt Water Grill on Front Street. I'd consider it a Nice Occasion Place.
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    I realize that by now you have already travelled and returned. Please give us a report! How'd it go? rants? raves?
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    I think it depends a great deal on where in China you go and how well you speak Chinese. I spent about a month and a half in Southern China, and I think my biggest problem was MSG. I brought a bottle of wheat-free soy sauce, which came in handy and was gone altogether too soon. I think generally speaking, the biggest concern would be cross-contamination...
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    You can definitely check a reasonable amount of food. I have managed just fine with dried fruits and nuts, and on my last long international flight, I had a soft-sided cooler with a cooked chicken breast and other munchies for the flight. I took the cooler out of my bag to go through the x-ray machine, made sure my medic-alert necklace was prominently visible...
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    OMG, you are so nice. How did you resist the urge to say "Pineapple and Anchovies. Together. It'll be great!" ?! I haven't read through the rest of this thread yet, but I have to add a funny pizza story. I worked at a place that had lunch meetings every friday. With, of course, pizza provided. Every Friday. Well, I worked with a person who's Jewish...
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    OK, I admit it, I read "Against The Grain" as a newbie. I had to get it, since I loved the play on the classic novel's title. I haven't read it since, so I can't honestly say what I'd think of it now. I remember liking it.... which after reading some of the above comments, makes me a little nervous. What I did want to mention was about cheating. When...
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    ARCHIVED Cruises

    ajay replied to Turtle's topic in Traveling with Celiac Disease

    Hi Turtle, I posted some comments about Carnival Cruises under another thread which has "carnival" in the title... you can PM me if you can't find it. Let us know what you decide!
  25. ajay
    Wow, these are such great ideas! Because I react to both wheat and corn, I bring my own food everywhere. Interestingly, I have yet to be challenged. Maybe I don't go out enough. If anyone gives me trouble, I figure I'll just ask what they sell besides bottled water that I could actually consume. If they can come up with three things, I'd be genuinely...
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