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Ok. Obviously that is not the correct test. I have a copy of all of my health records from that time but I will have to look again... TBC...

Hi! Five years after being diagnosed with Celiac Disease, I finally got the follow-up tests to see how I am doing with the diet. Problem is, I had to go to my general physician and request the test, as I do not have health insurance. So, the only thing my general doctor can tell me is that I came back positive for Celiac Disease, which is not very helpful...

Thanks everyone. I appreciate the responses. What kinds of things do you make in a slow cooker? Stew? Maybe I should get one. And this week I did have some soy-- and just a little bit of dairy-- so I will try eliminating those things as well. Thanks, Kassandra. And what does PM mean? I just might take you up on that.

Hello. I was diagnosed with celiac disease about a year and a half ago. While it was easy for me to eliminate gluten from the food I eat at home, its been too hard to avoid eating out, as Im in graduate school and REALLY busy. Lately, I've been feeling really frustrated and overwhlemed. I know Im busy, but no matter how much rest I get, its never enough...

WHAT? How do you know if it has casein in it?? News to me!

I've only been gluten-free for 3 months and in that time I have had pain similar to what you are describing. It is pretty much the first time I've ever felt that kind of pain & I have read somewhere that arthritic-like pain is a symptom of gluten in the system. Even if it is just another symptom, it's no fun & worries me too. I have spoken to a few...

Welcome! You should begin by eliminating all major sources of gluten from your diet-- the big ones: breads, cereals, pastas, beer, bottled sauces, and try not to eat out too often. Your stomach may take a few days-- but I've found that exercise (especially yoga), extra sleep, and sometimes tylenol can be of great help. Drinking lots of water, and trying...

You can buy chewable multi-vitamins which are FAR easier to digest and will help you exponentially during those times when your immune system is at a low. Take only when you feel you need a boost.

Hi! I have a friend who has chronic IBS and has tendonitis in her hand. When she gets stressed & her IBS is really bad, her hand swells up so much that she can't use it. THis can be problematic for someone who SEWS for a living!! SO-- when it's really bad she takes Chlorophyll so that she can alleviate the swelling & function somewhat normally at...

HI! I did have mild hypoglycemia pre- diagnosis and now, it feels like its going away (one month glluten-free)! The highs and lows are a LOT better. The food seems to sustain itself for longer & I dont have those crazy mood swings unless I have wheat in my system! Either way, my dietician said it is common to see improvement in hypoglycemic symptoms once...

I've heard that it's very hard on the intestines-- dairy, that is...NOT KISSING...and that if you find yrself sensitive AT ALL, you should try the dairy free thing for your first 3 months. THEN, reintroduce it...and see what happens. (We're like little science experiments, aren't we?) I NEVER thought I was lactose intolerant. I LOVE me some cheese. Now,...

This is my first chinese food this month (since i've been diagnosed). I try not to go out at all, really. But lunchtime can be hard. And I do drink a cup of coffee a day in the morning, and sometimes some green tea with dinner (maybe once/twice a week) when I want to stay awake past 9pm. I assume as I feel better, that it will no longer be necessary to battle...

Yes, perhaps CC. Thanks for your response!!

Buy a large box of tampons or pads, take out half, use the other half to cover the food. I guarantee they wont even touch it. Anything that implies an embarassing bodily function usually helps mask an offending item. While people should be over the whole menstruation thing-- they aren't.