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  1. queenofhearts
    Antibiotics almost always give me D, though I haven't taken any since gluten-free. I think it's a common reaction. Don't know about the other symptoms, but I wouldn't be surprised that they could echo glutening. Leah
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    I really doubt the problem is with the juice (unless he has additional intolerances)-- what about cross contamination & shampoos, soaps? Do you have gluten-free cutting boards, wooden spoons & so on? Leah
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    Well, I must admit to some cynicism about the meds issue. But I find it extremely heartening that the NIH has begun to see the light. They have just begun a campaign to enlighten the medical community. I think we may be living in the last years of the dark ages, & there may be hope for the future. Open Original Shared Link Leah
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    If you like sushi & bring your own wheat-free soy, you can safely enjoy any item that is not "spicy" or "barbecued"-- & avoid the eel. If you have a Japanese Triumph card, bring it, & you may find you have more choices. But most soups & salad dressings include soy sauce, so be careful. Vietnamese & Thai restaurants offer quite a...
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    I know there have been several playdough threads recently, & I found this in my e-mail today. Thought I'd pass it along. Leah Recipes: 1 1/4 cup rice flour 1 cup water 1/2 cup salt 1 tablespoon cooking oil 2 teaspoons cream of tartar (Do not leave this ingredient out!) Few drops of food coloring (optional) Mix dry ingredients in...
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    Xanthan gum is a powdered product that helps return some of the gluteny stretch & structure that gluten-free flours lack. It helps bread (& other baked goods) rise & stay risen. But if you used a mix it may have included xanthan already. I'm betting on the too-much-leaven theory. Leah
  7. queenofhearts
    Well they also communicate through food!
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    Welcome, Toothpicker! You can post a question about a specific region in the Meeting Room; I bet you'll find someone in your area. If you haven't already found out about Nini's Newbie Kit, it's very helpful... you can find it on her site, Open Original Shared Link Good to have you with us! Leah
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    Oh, what a sweetie! I know you'll miss her... & her cooking! At least you'll still be together on this forum, right? One of mine just left too... but the other's college is on a quarter system so I get to have him around a little longer.
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    I don't like storebought stuff much either, but I've made some fantastic cookies at home... try getting The Gluten Free Gourmet Makes Dessert & Annalise Roberts' Gluten Free Baking Classics. Also if you like gingersnaps & can tolerate soy flour, try MiDel gingersnaps. They're very spicy & flavorful. Leah
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    Oh, I'm so sorry! It really is hard to be safe anywhere outside our own kitchens, isn't it... I hope your kids are taking good care of you... right Morgan?
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    Are you feeling better, Carla? Sorry, I missed a bunch of posts, haven't caught up... Leah
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    One of my twins was MUCH smaller & thinner than the other & boy, did he get tired of hearing strangers say "Oh! You're TWINS!!?? I thought you were maybe two years younger than your brother!" (It's hard enough for a girl to be small for her age but there's more of a stigma for boys...) Then in 9th grade he suddenly started growing a mile a...
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    Sounds as though you're getting closer to getting some answers, Lister, that's wonderful! I can understand your worry about your family history, but I'll bet your relatives weren't as aware as you are of how to stay healthy. If you know what's going on & take care of yourself, you'll be in much better shape. Leah
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    Take a look at this website & you're bound to find something that sounds appealing! Open Original Shared Link Leah
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    Oh, the list is so long! Don't know where to start. Home-grown tomatoes, sushi, farmer's market peaches, garlic, olive oil, basil, goat cheese, Indian food, Chinese food, Vietnamese food, Thai food... And I'm so glad I can still bake cookies & pies & cakes & biscuits... & something more or less resembling bread... And oh my god how...
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    It's great that your daughter has such a practical approach to her health! That will serve her well. Often I think very bright & imaginative children are especially vulnerable to anxiety-- it's all too easy for them to construct elaborate & fearful scenarios. Does your daughter do any yoga or relaxation exercises? ("Square" breathing was a...
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    I certainly understand your frustration, both with the doctors (your story sounds much like mine) & with the gluten-eating world in its blissful (& sometimes willful) ignorance... but I think as you begin to heal & reap the physical & mental rewards of the diet, you'll be able to see the big picture a little more, & it won't be so hard...
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    Congratulations, & welcome back to gluten-free land! Leah
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    I'm a fan of the sesame variation of the 4-flour bread, but I stiil haven't tried all of her recipes. What sort of bread did you like in your wheaty days? Light & smooth, or more whole-grainy? Leah
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    That is weird! Did either of yours have colic? I've often wondered if that was a celiac precursor... one of mine did & the other didn't... Must sign off... both kids out of the house for the night... husband becoming grumpy for lack of attention!!! See you tomorrow. Leah
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    I have had cravings here & there, but never real temptation in 2 1/2 months... I think I too am so grateful for a diagnosis that makes sense of all the medical craziness... I'm 50 & think I've had this since childhood, but only diagnosed this year when my liver started acting up. The day after my diagnosis I wrote out a long list of Reasons I Am...
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    This is so cool-- so much like my guys! (They're 19 now... how did that happen?) Except in our house the quiet one was the electronics guy... still great with computers... He's come out of his shell a bit over the years, & in fact they even look more alike now, but I used to say it was like having a science experiment in your own home... nature...
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    These are a bit pricey, but I love them... the tomatoes are out of this world, crispy/chewy, but I don't know if you can do tomatoes... Open Original Shared Link
  25. queenofhearts
    Look out or you will be deported to Rachelville!
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