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  1. queenofhearts
    I love this thread! Fascinating stuff! Funny about the Irish setters-- though it makes sense that dogs in general wouldn't have evolved to digest wheat. It's odd really that they do as well as they do on the typical foods.
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    I had them a lot for a while, but found 2 things that helped: sunscreen lip balm (I always got them in the summer when I was out working in the garden a lot) & herpecin for when I felt one almost coming on. I can usually head them off at the pass now, & since going gluten-free haven't had a one! I suspect there was a gluten connection too but for...
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    If you were using a wok that had been used for non-gluten-free meals in the past, that could have been the culprit. I put both my woks in the oven on the self-clean cycle to burn off all the gluten residue, then reseasoned them by oiling them lightly & baking them at 500 degrees. Worked like a charm!
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    If you take care & eliminate the things that were causing the inflammation, you can break the cycle & stay well. It's sort of like those mosquito bites-- if you scratch & scratch them they won't get a chance to heal. But if you let them alone, your body's healing power takes over & you get better.
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    If I were you I'd keep some nuts or maybe a gluten-free protein bar or something in my purse for those moments when you are hungry but in doubt that an eating place is safe-- just staying hungry really messes with your blood sugar too.
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    Sweet potatoes are incredibly nourishing-- they show up on lots of Superfood lists. And I find them extremely soothing. They are very easy to prepare, taste great in my opinion, & are cheap! And available year round! What's not to like?
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    I wholeheartedly agree about the exercise-- not only will it help you with the weight & the diabetic tendencies, but it will improve your mood. There are studies that show regular exercise outperforms prozac! It's very important to be kind to yourself & forgive the cravings & so on-- you are going through a hard transition. You are both...
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    Hail to the Chief! Enjoy your weekend!
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    That's just about when I was diagnosed, & I went through a real fixation on baked goods for about the first 6 weeks, but I'm weaning myself off of the sweets & sticking mainly to bread-baking now. If you don't mind my making suggestions on your diet, I think you should eat more early in the day-- looks to me like you are half-starving yourself...
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    The idea behind these pills is that they will put a halt to the vicious cycle of inflammation that is going on in your digestive system. Once you have eliminated the inflammation you will be better able to tolerate food, to digest, to get stronger. I've never taken them myself, but from what I've seen in those who have, the results last quite a long time...
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    Making such a big change is never easy. How long since you began the diet?
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    You know, I checked their website just out of curiosity, & I bet it is actually safe-- the nutrient info they showed had the allergen statement (contains: Milk) & it didn't mention wheat. Isn't that the usual culprit in starch? & I've heard that some of the gluten-free lists automatically eliminate foods that don't specify the starch. But maybe...
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    Oh, man, that's terrible. I'd never have thought to question butter... one more thing I'll always have to ask about now. I bet my MIL uses it since she's on a heart diet...
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    No, I always use the wicked fatty kind. Did you check their website? I remember somebody posted some gluten-free recipes that were on the site so I'd think they'd be aware... Leah
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    If you've only been gluten-free since the 15th, you've really barely begun. I'm 50, I've been gluten-free since the end of May, & I'm just now really beginning to feel stronger-- probably just beginning to absorb iron (I've been anemic virtually all my life.) Many people, young as well as old, only begin to feel healed after 6 months to a year on...
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    Welcome, & welcome back to the gluten-free life! So many of us have been through the feelings you're having, wondering if your ill health is just your lot in life, enduring the skepticism & even ridicule of those who don't understand what we're going through, & DEFINITELY enduring the frustration of doctors who are operating on outdated &...
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    Hi, I'm just a drive-by too, off to the gym! I'm riding high because I think I've finally talked my sister into being tested! I'm 90% sure she's Celiac, & will find so much relief gluten-free... Might check in later if I get home before my dh... Leah
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    I just wanted to post because there is hope, I think, that you'll get through eventually. From the moment I was diagnosed, I was almost certain my sister was Celiac because she has a whole slew of symptoms, not all the same as mine, but definitely fitting the profile. I mentioned it to her then & she brushed it off... I brought it up maybe once or twice...
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    One of my favorite speed-breakfasts is a rice cake or corn cake with peanut butter & raisins. Actually I have 2 usually & they are super quick to prepare, + no clean-up! And I second everyone else-- you'll find your family will enjoy gluten-free dinners just fine. Check out the gluten-free foods at Epicurious.com & you'll see there's plenty...
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    Some of you probably saw this already, but for those who didn't, there are a bunch of recipes on this thread: Open Original Shared Link
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    I'm feeling a little stronger these days... I think maybe just maybe I'm starting to absorb iron. I hope so anyway! I get tested again in a month & will know some answers then. Also yesterday I FINALLY convinced my sister to be tested for Celiac! She has so many symptoms, arguably more than I do (though no anemia), but until yesterday she kept...
  22. queenofhearts
    Remember, Lister, anxiety often triggers stomach distress, so it may not be the meds at all. Did you eat something? Drink water?
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    Can you tolerate sweet potatoes? They're from a different family...
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    You are far more likely to suffer physically & mentally from an anxiety attack than from West Nile. Yes, it's out there, but still very rare in humans. And in fact, the delayed "bites"may even be hives brought on by anxiety & histimine inflammation, in which case the prednisone would be extremely helpful.
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    Lister, I know you are anxious about the meds, but give them a chance... eat something mild, drink some water, & try to relax. After a few days you'll begin to see the positive results. The meds won't cause any immediate damage, so try to give them some time to act on your inflammation.
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