Jump to content

jabberwife

Advanced Members
 View Profile  See their activity

  • Posts

    91

  • Joined

  • Last visited

 Content Type 

Profiles

Forums

Events

Blogs

Celiac.com - Your Trusted Resource for Celiac Disease & Gluten-Free Living Since 1995

Everything posted by jabberwife

  1. jabberwife
    Thanks to everyone. I went through my house last weekend and removed any casein-containing items that the other family members won't eat and donated them to my sister and parents. I am feeling somewhat better - am finding that I'm less and less dependent upon laxatives to be "normal". We'll see how it goes!
  2. jabberwife
    I think that's a great way to look at it. I've simultaneously reduced a lot of my sugar and empty carb intake, increased my raw and probiotic foods consumption, and eliminated a lot of the preservatives and processed foods as an attempt to improve my gut health. And I think it's made some difference - but there's still some way to go. With your casein intolerance...
  3. jabberwife
    I have non-celiac gluten intolerance, and have been gluten-free for almost a year (June 24 is my "anniversary"!) While my health has improved (I no longer need Prilosec, as my heartburn is non-existent except when glutened, my brain fog is gone, my fatigue has decreased, swelling in feet and hands is gone, my intermittent nausea is gone), I still suffer from...
  4. jabberwife
    OMG. I never thought about soap at work. I am going to have to check that! I check everything at home, generally, but never even considered this. Thanks!
  5. jabberwife
    Let's see...before I went off of gluten, I was having bad heartburn, gas, bloating, chronic constipation, brain fog, fatigue (low Vit B12), tingling in hands and feet, swelling of feet, moodiness. When I challenged with gluten after being gluten-free for 2 months, the brain fog and foot swelling hit nearly immediately. Then the stomach rumbling, gas, bloating...
  6. jabberwife
    I can understand about the "mild" symptoms at first leading you to believe that the "gluten" thing wasn't as "bad" as you feared. A few years ago when I first suspected gluten to be the enemy (after I too recieved a negative blood test - but my father, sister, and brother are all celiac/gluten intolerant). I went gluten-free (though not as carefully as I...
  7. jabberwife
    Aloe vera juice does help. I buy George's brand - tastes like water. It helps to relieve constipation and calm the stomach. Ginger tea calms the stomach too. Also, might not hurt to take additional magnesium supplements to relieve constipation. Or apple cider vinegar. I take it for heartburn, but it's helped with my chronic C too...1 teaspoon in a glass of...
  8. jabberwife
    I too seem to get a reaction to the Pamela's mix - but only the bread mix, not the pancake mix. At first I thought it was the sorghum, because it's higher in fiber, but I've since baked a lot of things with sorghum flour with no issue. Then I re-read the ingredients today, and saw that chicory root is in the bread mix. Chicory root is used to bump up the...
  9. jabberwife
    Oh - one more thing. Check out gluten free goddess dot blogspot dot com. She has a TON of vegan, gluten-free, corn-free recipes that can work for just about anyone with any allergy/intolerance! She has wonderful Thanksgiving recipes on there too - I plan on making her sweet potato pie. Yum...
  10. jabberwife
    I made two different kinds of gluten-free stuffing for our Thanksgiving this year (I made them up to the point of baking and froze them - will defrost and bake on the big turkey day!) I already taste-tested them both. They're great. Check out my blog (address on my profile, can't put it here!) for the recipe. I baked my own "french" bread for the non-cornbread...
  11. jabberwife
    My menu (well, the gluten-free portion anyway. A few family members are bringing along gluten-y dishes too) Brined and roasted organic pastured turkey (I always follow Alton Brown's Good Eats Turkey recipe) Gluten-free, corn-free, sugar-free, dairy-free herbed dressing (recipe on my blog, address on my profile!) Gluten-free, sugar-free cornbread...
  12. jabberwife
    Don't feel too bad, we've all done things like this, especially while learning. You might feel yucky and have a reaction for a few days, but know that you haven't "undone" everything, and you'll recover. And while you're recovering, be sure to cuddle up in a blanket on the couch and watch some stupid movie - it'll make you feel better!
  13. jabberwife
    I too have had "poop" questions, so I'm curious as to what people think about this. Mine float almost all the time and are hard and round too...but I don't know for sure if that means anything. I'm curious if they told you what genes you do have? I've seen evidence (individuals on this forum and in articles) that those that don't possess DQ2 or DQ8 can...
  14. jabberwife
    Yes, cheese...and sadly, it's going to be the part of dairy that I'll miss. Alas, I am dairy free starting today! Well, actually, last night. I am happy to report, however, that I prepared a wonderful chicken tikka masala using coconut milk in place of cream, and an Indian rice pudding for dessert with hemp milk and vegan butter for the ghee. Still quite...
  15. jabberwife
    Thanks. I keep coming to that conclusion, I am just in denial. It's not that I'm a huge dairy eater, but I love cheese, and there is no good substitute for cheese. Sigh... I think next week I'll start dairy-free, and go for a few weeks and see how I feel. Cross your fingers for me!
  16. jabberwife
    So, I've seen this question asked many times on this forum, so I hesitate to ask again, but I'm just frustrated and not exactly sure what to do next. Sorry in advance for the long, drawn-out story... After negative celiac blood tests, a diagnosis of IBS (these happened 4 years ago), a negative Enterolab test for both gluten and lactose/casein, I decided...
  17. jabberwife
    I'm about 2 1/2 months gluten-free, with the exception of my 1-day "challenge" (where I ate a small roll and a few bites of bulgur salad, only to find out that gluten was indeed the enemy!), and I've had ups and downs. Within the first few days, I was exhausted, I'm guessing from a withdrawal of gluten. Then I started to improve, and my digestive symptoms...
  18. jabberwife
    LOL - I was about to say... larabars are my go-to snack, just in case I don't have time to make something from scratch, or if I'm going somewhere where I don't know where my next meal is or whether I'll be able to eat it! Thanks.
  19. jabberwife
    Lisa16 - What is it about a Banana Bread Larabar that glutened you? I'm confused...is there something I should know?
  20. jabberwife
    I've had dreams like this...where I'll be walking through the kitchen, or at a party, etc. and mindlessly grabbing something like pizza or a cookie or something gluten-y, and mindlessly putting it in my mouth, only to then realize what I've done. (I actually in the past have been a mindless muncher, so this seems so very likely for me) It's funny how anxious...
  21. jabberwife
    I wouldn't call it intense pain, but when I'm glutened, this strange swelling feeling that's highly uncomfortable happens in my feet, on the tops, near my toes. It's almost immediate, which is so weird to me. I'm still pretty new to this, and did a 2-month gluten-free diet and then challenged, and when I challenged, two things happened immediately - the food...
  22. jabberwife
    Several of my girlfriends and I were planning a girl's night out, and they chose San Francisco Oven. Not a place I'd usually choose, since they focus on pizza and sandwiches, but they do have some salads. Well, I called the main number and left a message explaining that I would like to discuss ingredients in their salads, to determine whether they were safe...
  23. jabberwife
    Update: So, after nearly 2 months gluten-free, I decided I would "challenge". My symptoms had not completely disappeared (I still had constipation, doc has suggested to me to take magnesium supplements for it. Still haven't gotten the right dosage down), but have improved. No more brain fog, swelling of hands and feet, tingling/numb hands, severe gas...
  24. jabberwife
    I've been gluten free for 2 months, and while I'm not 100% better, I am noticing symptoms gradually disappearing. It might not happen overnight for you. But I agree with what other posters have said...watch the CC, and log what you're eating, how you feel, what medications you take, for at least a month. It'll help you determine if there are any other factors...
  25. jabberwife
    I just went through my first real gluten reaction last weekend, and that description of feeling like I'm digesting glass is a great description. For me, before the big D hit, not only did I have rumblings, but it was so weird, I would sit still, and all of a sudden, I'd feel a hard poke, almost as if someone had jabbed me in the gut on the side with a stick...
×
×
  • 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.