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  1. Oldturdle
    As usual, your wisdom is considerable! However, this article just struck me as too "us against them," or even smacking of tribalism, something the world DOES NOT need any more of. I know. This is not the place for politics, and I love that about this site. Sorry.
  2. Oldturdle
    Can't believe this topic was worthy of a PHD dissertation. Eat what you need to eat, don't eat what you can't, and shut up about it. Better yet, laugh along with everyone else. A good laugh is gluten free.
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    First, congratulations on the poop! Just think of that as a possitve thing. Your young body is very capable of healing. The CNS is disturbing. However, there is not much you can do until you have some answers. In the mean time, the very best thing you can do is to take care of yourself. Get your body as strong as possible to allow optimum response to...
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    What a hideous ordeal you have been through! As a retired RN, C-difficile comes to mind. This is severe persistent diarrhea that is only treated by antibiotics. A stool culture is needed for diagnosis. The prednisone can lower your immune response, and make you more susceptible to infections. C-diff diarrhea is often very explosive and watery, with a...
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    Our local minor league stadium is finally letting us fully vacinated folks attend games unmasked. What fun! However. the last time I went to a game (pre-celiac diagnosis,) a cold beer and a hot dog was part of the deal. What to do? I ordered a gluten free canned cocktail, which was served in a big cup over ice. This was 90% as good as a beer! Next,...
  6. Oldturdle
    If it is candida, or oral thrush, your tongue/mouth situation can easily be treated with prescription nystatin swish and swallow mouth wash.
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    Guest Laura, that struck me as so sad that you dislike eating food more everyday. Eating is supposed to be one of life's always dependable self gratifications. I admit that giving up all things gluten cuts into the fun, but there is so much yumminess still available. I don't hesitate to go out and eat. I just let the waiter know that I have Celiac's disease...
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    Wow! What a story. Thank you so much for the detailed account you gave of your journey. May I ask how much, and what form of magnesium you took when you had covid?
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    Just did some quick online research on transglutinase. Apparently, it is only in about .3% of the food we eat, and must be listed in the ingredients. Also, any food with transglutinase in it must be labeled "formed." The research on transglutinase and Celiac disease is not conclusive, but it is recommended that celiacs avoid it. I certainly will. One...
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    Wow! Had no idea tacos could be gluten free! I am on my way!
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    I was pleased that The Olive Garden has an acceptable gluten free menue. I had the chicken parmesan, which came broiled instead of fried. Rotini was the only gluten free pasta offered, but this came perfectly el dente, with a nice marana sauce on it. We asked that the "endless salad bowel" be served without croutons, which was delicious. Thank God, chilled...
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    I can tell that would be delicious just by reading the recipe. We live full time in an RV, so have room only for a small food processor. I will try making it with that. Should work!
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    Anyone ever think of cutting up gluten-free frozen waffles and using them for the crust of a chicken pot pie? I started with a simple white sauce made with corn starch, a little water and a little butter. I added a can of chicken with broth, a small can of mushrooms with juice and enough chicken flavored "Better Than Bullion," to make it taste nice and...
  14. Oldturdle
    As a newly diagnosed celiac, I am fairly appalled by the high cost and hideous taste of most baked goods. I did come up with a simple pie crust that, at least, does not distract from the enjoyment of a piece of pie. I made 1/2 of the bisquit recipe from the King Arthur's web sight, using King Arthur's Baking Mix. ( similar to good old Bisquik Mix.) I...
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    On the AIG diet, were you ever able to add food groups back? I read a little about the diet on the internet, and it sounds like a good, but "burdensome," place to start for people who do not respond to a simple gluten free diet.
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    Yeah Kind Bars! Widely available, not overly expensive, and truly delicious.
  17. Oldturdle
    Thanks for the concern. However, since my numbers seem to be dropping so nicely,I think I will continue what I am doing, and make stricter changes if the TTIGA does not continue to fall rapidly. My next test will be early July. My bloating, gas and large soft BM's are much more normal. I must be doing something right. I eat food that does not list any...
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    I am sure your nutritionist has calculated the calories you are taking in and made sure that you are getting adequate amounts to cause weight gain. In my experience it is sometimes hard to get enough daily calories when you are eating only whole foods without dairy. Also, what do I know, but I thought that that diarrhea implied poor absorption, and constipation...
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    Thank you so much for your lengthy reply. It is always encouraging to get advice from people who have seen good results from their gluten free diet. As I have mentioned, we live full time in our RV, and kitchen/counter/cabinet space is minimal. We do the best we can, and as long as my numbers are going down, that will have to be enough. I do hope Gliadinx...
  20. Oldturdle
    We bought our toaster at Walmart! The problem is we live in a RV and counter space is minimal. I tried those toaster bag things, and could not get the bread to toast. It just got very hot. I have my dedicated side of the toaster, and we always wipe the top of the toaster off in the direction that avoids spilage of gluten crumbs down my "hole." This is...
  21. Oldturdle
    As an "old celiac," diagnosed at age 69, and basically asymptomatic, I can not imagine not being given the option of education about, and treatment with, the gluten free diet. My grandmother died in 1949 of "wasting." She was younger than I am now, and in hindsight, she probably had celiacs.
  22. Oldturdle
    Wow! I am so honored that the "Celiac Guru" himself responded to my post. Your web site is amazing. I also joined the National Celiac Association out of Boston, but their site is not nearly as helpful as yours. The article on gluten free eating you referred me to was very helpful. Thank you!
  23. Oldturdle
    Thank you so much for your input. It is nice to know that there are those who have "successfully gone before," and helped pave the way for us newbies. I do the best I can with the gluten free diet. This is challenging since my husband and I are retired and travel full time in our RV. We try to keep his gluten foods well sealed and away from mine. I seem...
  24. Oldturdle
    Thanks for your reply and support! I am doing my best with the gluten free diet. My husband and I are retired full time RV travellers, so our kitchen is small. We ear gluten free, except for his bread, crackers, and cereal, which he keeps sealed. We do share a toaster, but I have my side and he has his side, and we keep it wiped off. When we go out to...
  25. Oldturdle
    Thanks for your interest! My biopsy said, "severe chronic duodinitis, with features possitive for celiac sprue." I think the Dr. only took two duodenal biopsies, though, because he was not particularly looking for celiacs. Chronic gastritis was also found, and the doc is pretty sure the "silent gerd, (constant sensation of a lump in the throat, and lots...
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