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  1. queenofhearts
    Are you keeping hydrated? I find it makes a huge difference in my recovery from exercise. Often if you cut starches out of the diet, you tend to lose a lot of water, & that can lead to cramping. Also, sodium/potassium balance could be an issue. Leah
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    Have any of you had trouble with increased breast tenderness since going gluten-free? I've always had it in the week before my period, but since going gluten-free about 6 weeks ago, I seem to have a steadily increasing case. It's getting really uncomfortable! I'm hoping it's a temporary thing-- I know that celiac disease can affect hormones-- but ouch...
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    Just to clarify, folks-- if you use a clean dishrag that has gone through a full cycle of laundry with hot water, detergent & bleach, (after being exposed to gluten) do you think it is safe for wiping the (shared) counter, or not? Likewise handtowels? I'm assuming dishtowels are okay because the dishes are clean when you use them... at least they'd...
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    I know the oats are avena something... it was in my favorite sunscreen, darn it! Leah
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    Oh boy do I wish doctors knew more! I suffered for years before my diagnosis. Hate to be cynical, but could it be because there are no meds to prescribe? They threw a pharmacopeia at me before Celiac was mentioned. Are you interested in cookbooks? I'm big on those! Leah
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    Cider & white wine vinegar (with no additives) are for sure okay, since no grain is involved. There's dispute about the distilled grain (white) vinegar, though most folks can tolerate it, some can't. Malt vinegar is definitely out. Flavored vinegars are iffy. I just found out that some "Balsamic" vinegars are flavored so read the label. The pure...
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    Protein cravings would be a terrific change for me as I really have no "appetite" for protein & have to consciously remind myself to include enough in my diet. Leah
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    Welcome to the board! It's the best place on earth for folks like us. I'm not a doctor, but given the symptoms you describe, it seems clear you should stay away from the stuff! Celiac manifests in so many different ways. It's not terribly uncommon to have no GI symptoms at all. That doesn't necessarily mean there is no damage. With some folks it...
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    I just bought some rice bran to put in Carol Fenster's Multigrain bread. Still working on the last bread so it'll be a day or two before I try it, but I'll let you know if it's good! It's supposed to be very high in fiber. Also, dried fruit is very good. Leah
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    Hmmm, very interesting. With me it isn't candy so much as the cookies, bread, crackers, that sort of thing. Leah Hope mine go away soon! I'm gaining weight I didn't really need!
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    Darned if I can remember-- the boys are 19 now! Probably plant estrogens, but I'm really not sure. I do remember laughing my head off when I found out about it because I really am a sweet potato junkie! Leah
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    I ALWAYS crave avocados. Especially guacamole! Leah This latter issue is the one that worries me. Since going gluten-free, I find I'm craving AND eating even MORE starchy foods than I did in wheaty days. I'm not sure if it is some sort of subconscious attempt to re-gluten myself... none of these starches have gluten, but they are often things...
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    I'm a sweet potato fanatic! I like them baked with butter or soy sauce, or sometimes a yogurt sauce. I make oven fries, sometimes with olive oil, fresh garlic & rosemary, sometimes with peanut oil, fresh garlic & chili powder. I also make what I call "sushi taters"-- (not for your six year old, I'm sure)-- a sort of double-baked thing with soy,...
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    Erica, I hope you have a great vacation with your family. It may take some adjusting, but it sounds like you are both willing to work to make things better this time. You've been really strong dealing with the bf, & everyone gets worn down now & then! Relax & recharge, you'll feel better. Leah
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    As I understand it, Ellen, you can be intolerant of lactose (milk sugar), casein (milk protein) or both. Lactose intolerant folks can often eat yogurt or hard cheese, as most of the lactose is lost with the whey, but casein intolerant folks can't, since the casein is concentrated by the same process. I know some folks are intolerant of eggs, but I think...
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    I was diagnosed by biopsy, but only after being misdiagnosed for years. Actually I think I've had it since childhood, as I had some symptoms even then-- chronic headaches, "delicate" stomach, extreme thinness-- but in recent years I'd added chronic anemia, mild depression, joint pain, recurrent diarrhea, still without being diagnosed. Finally I developed...
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    Is she okay with corn? There is corn pasta, grits & other corn cereals, & of course corn bread & tortillas... my kids loved them when they were in their starch-only era. (At about the same age.) We were not gluten free then, but they just liked corn a lot! Leah
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    Me too! I never thought saltines would figure on my craving list, but I realize that I always ate them with tuna & sardines... I just don't like plain tinned fish much without them, & I don't really know why! (I also always have to drink V-8 with them-- I guess I am a creature of habit-- but luckily I can still do that!) I like rice cakes &...
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    Great news about Tim. You've been through quite an ordeal! I'm glad he's so much better. Leah
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    I've made my own in the past & it's actually quite easy. You do need a yogurt starter though, so you'd have to invest in a safe yogurt at least that once. Then you just keep recycling the starter, like sourdough. Leah
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    Have you folks tried sorghum breads? That's my favorite bread flour so far. I've experimented with several flour blends, but find the sorghum is the key ingredient. I don't know how well it would work for those of you with other sensitivities, but it might be worth a try. Leah
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    All I know is that the little guy is a Ninja... violent urges, perhaps? Leah
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    Uh oh... are some balsamic vinegars gluteny? I figured wine, wood, what's to worry... what is the potential villain? Leah
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    Y'know, somebody ought to make gluten-free fortune cookies. It's not as if they have to rise, so it ought to be easy! Leah
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    We'll be pulling for you, JennyJ! I hope it is something benign that they just haven't thought of. Leah
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