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    I found this list on a Celiac listserv; I've been to several & they're interesting. Leah Open Original Shared Link Open Original Shared Link Open Original Shared Link Open Original Shared Link Open Original Shared Link And others ... not as frequently blogged to, but still interesting, good info: Open Original Shared Link Open Original...
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    It helps if you cook the gluten-free pastas a little differently, boil them for a minute & then let the water cool down, testing frequently for doneness. Leah
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    Well... I remember there was a post about a girl who got glutened when her bearded boyfriend had been drinking beer, so I wouldn't discount the direct contact. But if you brushed your teeth & washed up, I don't think it's oozing out your pores or anything! Leah
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    And it would only get EASIER to be on the diet if more of the people who need it get diagnosed! Sometimes I wonder about medical "science"... Leah
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    I've been there too, Karen, with the no-celebration thing, but it must be particularly tough when you have such a stressful event ahead. Andrea has a good point that he may be focusing on that, but funny how that sort of thing never stops US from remembering birthdays & anniversaries! Hang in there, Leah
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    I remember that moment... & the roller coaster ride that followed... oh, no more pasta... but I'll finally get rid of that anemia... but no more french bread... but no more rushing for the bathroom...&c. In the long run your health is much better than even the most delicious food. And doing without wheat gets easier when you start to get well...
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    What it REALLY means, though, is Welcome to Gluten-Free Land! You should send off for Nini's Newbie list if you haven't already: Open Original Shared Link You'll find lots of info here in the site index too, & of course you can ask us for help. You can look forward to feeling healthy! Leah
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    I think the confusion arises because some of the licky stuff (mainly envelopes made overseas) does contain gluten. But if it's the self-stick type you should be quite safe. Leah
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    Right here! There is a lot of info in the site index, & you can also go to Nini's website for her newbie list, it's very helpful: Open Original Shared Link Scroll down the page & you'll see it. Once you've had a look at the basics, you can ask any questions here & someone will have the answer. Or search the boards for previous answers...
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    Look below this reply, & you will see a bar with a button that says "pm". It's short for personal message, or is it private message? Anyway, it means only I will see the message so your e-mail wouldn't be on the board. This board can be googled so you don't want to put anything too personal on it, by the way... let me rephrase that-- we all talk about...
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    It sounds like trying the diet would be good for you; since your dad has been diagnosed, if you respond positively to the diet I think most good doctors would agree you probably have it. The only advantage really to having an official diagnosis is that it allows you to get a (fairly shrimpy) tax write-off, & it gives you more credibility if you need...
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    queenofhearts replied to a topic in Coping with Celiac Disease

    I'm so glad you posted this! I'd thought for a while I might be magnesium-deficient, but before I went gluten-free I was always afraid of the D effect... now that's under control so I tried it, & noticed a marked increase in energy... not 100% sure it was the magnesium, but it certainly did coincide. So thanks! Leah
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    Actually you are ahead of me! I've been gluten-free ~2 months & just beginning to feel better. One thing that helped me, & sounds like it might help you as well, is magnesium. See this link: Open Original Shared Link Hope it helps! Leah for some reason I can't get it to go to the post I wanted, so you'll have to scroll down to SandraB's...
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    Just the thing for your next party! More fun than a lava lamp!
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    I just saw Rachel's polenta post in Julie's reply, missed the original-- actually it was Miamia who brought it up, I just warmly concurred!!! I'm glad you like it, I think it's great. In fact I may make some tonight! Leah
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    I don't know, but ordinary hives feel worse in any kind of heat.
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    No, the heat doesn't cause them, but it does make them feel 100 times worse. My doctor actually warned me against getting too "enthusiastic" with my hubby when I had my last outbreak!!! I thought that was a bit personal! But cool showers, a fan, &c. can help keep the misery at bay.
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    I truly did not have sore throat or tummy or anything but headache, but I was very groggy. Forgot to mention that one! Sorry! Leah
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    Welcome, Debbie, consider this your official citizenship document... (I'm the village calligrapher) I wish I had your gluten screening expertise in my kitchen after the boys have been in there... it's scary! Leah
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    I had them both at once & glad I did since the prep is way worse than the procedure! They knocked me out, but I'd ask to be sure, since procedures might vary. My only side effect was a headache which was as likely the result of the dehydration & low blood sugar of the prep as from the anesthesia, but who knows. Didn't last long. I had absolutely...
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    You are coming in very handy today! Thanks! Leah p.s. I just sent someone in Switzerland to your site for French translations of ingredients.
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    Try giving them this info from the NIH-- a lot of people "believe" when it comes from a respected source as opposed to an unknown. Open Original Shared Link
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    COOL! THANKS! Leah
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    As one cookie lady to another, (I make ~40 dozen every Christmas!) I'm happy to inform you that cookies are the EASIEST thing to make gluten-free & delicious! There's a baking thread in this forum, as well as many recipes on the site index here, but if I were you I'd run right out & buy Bette Hagman's The Gluten Free Gourmet Makes Dessert, &...
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    Not all tamari is gluten-free! Should be, perhaps, but you still have to read the labels... Do we sound like a broken record? My frustration is shopping in ethnic groceries where the labels aren't even in English! Leah
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