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  1. queenofhearts
    Great link!
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    If you like ratatouille, to me it's perfect over polenta. (I do like it best sauteed, but it's good plain too.) Definitely make it from scratch, especially if you're serving it soft, the difference is very noticeable.
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    My sister thought this would be okay for me too. I knew it wasn't, luckily. It got me thinking, though, I wonder if those of us who are grain-sensitive in general could tolerate sprouted gluten-free grains? Does anyone know which grains will sprout easily? Quinoa maybe?
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    Morning, all! Thank you all so much for all your supportive words. My friend made it through the night so she may get to see her son! (He was in Iraq & though he was given leave, most thought he wouldn't arrive in time.) I'm so happy about this-- it really was one of the hardest things about her sudden decline. Celia, how's the weather? Have...
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    If cats won't leave your garden alone, you can mulch it with small sharp pebbles-- they don't like walking on them. Chunky fireplace ashes will sometimes help too (& they're a good amendment for clay soil). My neighborhood has a dozen feral cats wandering about, & yes, they make a bee-line for any freshly turned soil! I don't have a square...
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    I'm back... spent some time after visiting with a mutual friend (we went to the hospital together)... that helped. It was so sad to see her struggling for breath, but incredibly, she was still joking-- one of the things that always helped her through-- her fabulous sense of humor, still hanging on even though her lungs are collapsing. Amazing... she inspires...
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    Celia's moving around so much, no hurricane could find her! Keep Ernesto guessing, girl!
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    Sounds like you got glutened but good-- green fingers & a purple beard, sounds like a fauvist painting! I wish I could taste some of your cheeses!
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    Lest anyone imagine that gfp is the timid, overly cautious type, I would like to point out that on his questionnaire he states he has gone bungee jumping!
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    Hi all, I've been given permission to visit my friend today so I am somewhat comforted... her husband is hyper-protective of her so I'd feared that I wouldn't be able to see her & tell her how much I love her.. but her condition is even worse than I knew, so today's visit will very likely be goodbye. The world will be losing a beacon of light... ...
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    I agree, Lister-- your anxiety is making you sicker. Have you spoken with your doctor about this, or seen a psychologist? Mind you I'm not saying you are imagining your pain-- but the digestive system is very sensitive to nervous disturbance. Even the healthiest person has experienced "butterflies in the stomach" or in a terrifying moment being "scared...
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    Lister, I haven't taken this myself, but please don't freak out about the meds, I really think you should stick with them for a bit. Your doctor did NOT prescribe "cyanide". The symptoms you have been suffering need to be addressed. Who has been telling you that the meds are poison? All the messages here have been positive. Patti & Ravenwoodglass...
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    Sorry I was away for awhile... Thank you all for your comforting words... & for being here...
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    Oh God, I just got a call from a friend telling me that a dear friend is dying... she's been battling breast cancer for several years but it has suddenly spread to her lungs and kidneys... the doctor is saying she may not live through this week. I'm just heartbroken... this is a wonderful, wonderful woman, so smart & kind & creative & funny....
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    I've seen posts that said yes, haven't checked myself.
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    Yeah, the social thing is by far the biggest issue for me too. I used to love "breaking bread" with friends & eating adventurously in restaurants... now I feel like a recovered alcoholic in a bar must feel... not tempted, that is, just... what do I do now? I'm even afraid to eat things like cruditees & such for fear of cc, so I end up just sipping...
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    I hate that sort of thing too. The awkward chit-chat, the food which is rarely that great even without considering gluten... & especially anything when someone gives a supposedly inspirational speech... ugh!
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    I'm worried about my sister's bones too-- she's had back pain ever since I can remember & I worry it might be related. She's younger than I but has had dairy intolerance for a long time, plus candida, depression & anxiety... well, at least she's getting tested. I just hope her doctor isn't such a dork... Glad you got some fun in despite...
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    Sorry, I'm not a subscriber either. It must have been only temporarily accessible, because I could read it before but not now.
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    I've only been on the diet 2 1/2 months, & I'm already noticing distinct results. I think I'm beginning to absorb iron for the first time in many years, & my strength & endurance are improving. It took 2 months before I started to feel this way, & I have enormous hope about the future. One thing is, I am 50 & from your pic I'm guessing...
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    That is an extremely good sign. Real rest will help you heal much faster. Your stomach will get the message soon!
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    Six months may seem like a very long time, especially now when you're having to struggle to learn all the do's & don'ts, but in the grand scheme of things it is really not so long. And consider that your DH symptoms may be the result of an accidental glutening. Have you been scrupulous about cross-contamination, cosmetics, & so on? Hang in...
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    That's the idea. Give it a chance!
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    Jennifer, I think you have discovered the cause of your misery, & whether the medicos agree is not really the point. Search this site & you'll find hundreds of testimonials on the subject of clueless doctors. You have the choice to pursue a completely gluten-free diet with no-one's permission, & if it makes you feel well, you'll have your answer...
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    It's to give you a chance to heal, Lister, don't you want that? Try not to let your mind spiral into worries about the future. Let the meds do their work. It's not instantaneous, but you will get results. Then with luck your body will achieve a balance so that healing begins to predominate over inflammation. It's like getting a jump start. Your own...
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