Jump to content

queenofhearts

Advanced Members
 View Profile  See their activity

  • Posts

    843

  • Joined

  • Last visited

 Content Type 

Profiles

Forums

Events

Blogs

Latest Celiac Disease News & Research:

Everything posted by queenofhearts

  1. queenofhearts
    Sounds like a lot of folks are going through a rough spell right now. Karen had a post about joint pain too... I hope you all get some answers soon & find your way out of the pain. I really feel for you... Leah p.s. Linda, interesting is GOOD! Who wants a dull recipe?
  2. queenofhearts
    I think much of this discussion ignores the likelihood of ingesting some of the product by mouth. I know I frequently touch my lips absent-mindedly when I'm thinking, so I'm very careful about the soaps & lotions I use. And lipstick & lip balm, of course! I don't worry about eye makeup, foot lotion, that sort of thing, except that I'm careful to...
  3. queenofhearts
    Pretty flashy there, Molly! You really brighten up the joint. I wish my Spanish-speaking son were home to translate... my Spanish is abominable.
  4. queenofhearts
    Welcome! It's always hard right after diagnosis, I was a teary mess myself even though I did have lots of symptoms-- it's just overwhelming at first to deal with so many restrictions, & there is so much to learn, & yes, to explain to everyone is a drag. But the good news is it does get much easier, & you will never develop all the miserable...
  5. queenofhearts
    Oh, Carla, what a bummer about the ice cream! I hope you got rid of all the gluten, but how maddening! Morgan, congratulations on your first day & finding the food (very important!)-- sorry about the cheese, but I bet if you go back to no dairy it won't really be square one, especially if there wasn't much of it.
  6. queenofhearts
    I seem to remember seeing one at Whole Foods, but really it's extremely easy to mix up your own & probably cheaper. I've never bought the bottled version. * 1/2 cup soy sauce * 1/2 cup *mirin (sweet rice wine) (soy sauce : mirin = 1:1) * 2 tbsp sugar If you can't find mirin you can use sake & add a bit more sugar. You can even...
  7. queenofhearts
    That's great that your villi haven't been damaged, Chelsea, & it's great that you have an enlightened doctor who doesn't think that means you should eat gluten. Eat well & be well! Leah
  8. queenofhearts
    From what I understand, the red is actually less worrisome, usually the result of hemmorhoids or fissures rather than something deep in the colon. This is probably irritation near the surface. I am so glad you are going to start your meds!
  9. queenofhearts
    I really think I've been shortchanging my daily chocolate requirement: Open Original Shared Link
  10. queenofhearts
    Any pan that you "season" (cast iron, woks, &c.) can be completely cleaned in the Self Clean cycle of your oven. You have to reapply the oil afterwards as you would with a new pan. I was so glad when I figured this out since I have lots of pans like this!
  11. queenofhearts
    Oh, Ursula, that's so sad about your friend. It must be agonizing to see his decline when you know you could help him if he'd only listen. It's a crazy world out there when the sicker we are, the healthier our doctors' paychecks (not to mention the Pharm profits) get. If we had National Health, would there be more of an incentive to catch problems...
  12. queenofhearts
    Yardwork is therapeutic too! Especially the kind that wears you out. Nothing gets rid of angst for me better than digging out our clay soil with a mattock! When my kids get into trouble, the yard gets a new bed... I hope they behave themselves for a while now-- I do want SOME lawn...
  13. queenofhearts
    It's those climber's thighs! And yeah, it's all in our heads, but still--- echhh! I hate public toilets.
  14. queenofhearts
    Just curious, are you a historian by profession, or do you study all this avocationally?
  15. queenofhearts
    This reminds me of my brother's case. He was diagnosed with dangerously high blood pressure, & the doctor prescribed meds. My brother asked, if I lose weight & cut out salt can I avoid the meds? The doc looked at him like he was from another planet. "Well I guess so if you think you can really do it." He proceeded to lose the weight & eliminate...
  16. queenofhearts
    Bon voyage to Arnetta & Lynne! How are you doing, Susan? Not here because painting I hope?
  17. queenofhearts
    Did you read the other thread? I think hers was the same way. Asthma can have many triggers, as can other breathing issues. If you are under a lot of pressure from your schoolwork, it could be triggered by anxiety when you sit down to work. This is quite common, & yoga exercises are excellent for this type of breathlessness. And by the way, anxiety...
  18. queenofhearts
    The colonoscopy is a good idea just to rule out other issues, but there is no-one stopping you from pursuing the gluten-free diet if you think it might help. In my opinion, it's worth giving it a serious try for several months, & evaluating your response. The beauty of this diet is that it doesn't have to be prescribed, & it can be a very healthy...
  19. queenofhearts
    That's very interesting. I was given Tagamet for a severe case of hives, which I didn't understand at the time, but now I see the histamine connection. More recently my GI gave me Prevacid, & the rebound burrning when I stopped was horrific. I ran out when away from home so stopped suddenly. If I take it again I'll know better than to do that, but...
  20. queenofhearts
    I saw an exhibit at the Met years ago of Viking gold. It was astonishing-- the sheer bulk of gold-- I'd never seen anything like it. Interesting to know the reason behind it.
  21. queenofhearts
    I was positively diagnosed by biopsy but my 19 year old sons still won't listen to my gluten-free suggestions either. I've decided just to focus on my own health & when they see me getting healthier they can draw their own conclusions. As to your 11 yo, you have a bit more control... have you tried the gluten-free diet with her?
  22. queenofhearts
    Oh, I know you're missing her... one of mine is off this week too, but at least his school is near enough for visits. The faraway one doesn't leave until September, so I have some time before the house goes dead silent...
  23. queenofhearts
    I've seen many posts here regarding breathlessness so I do think there's a connection. Check out the asthma too especially if you wheeze when trying to get your breath. Here's one thread: Open Original Shared Link I would highly recommend looking into yoga breath control-- if you practice when your breathing is comfortable you might be able to marshall...
  24. queenofhearts
    Lister, right now your immune system is attacking you, so weakening it a little might be a GOOD thing... & if you are able to eat a healthy diet that will definitely make you less susceptible to illness. I'm a little meds-averse as you seem to be, but in this case, I think you stand to gain much more than you might lose. Please give them a try. ...
  25. queenofhearts
    What a fascinating theory! And now I understand about those Norwegian batchelor farmers.
×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

NOTICE: This site places This site places cookies on your device (Cookie settings). on your device. Continued use is acceptance of our Terms of Use, and Privacy Policy.