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  1.   proudmomof2 said:
    I have been dealing with abdominal pain since Last February. I have had my gallbladder removed, several ERCPs which resulted in my bilary duct being opened. I was okay but never better for a few months and by December of 2006 was in immense pain all over. My GI decided to do another ERCP and opened up my pancreatic duct this time. Resulting in pancreatitis and a 1 week hospital stay. I was and still am in pain worse than before. My Celiac tests came back normal several times so my GI dismissed it. REcently I switched GIs who is ordered other Gastric tests but meanwhile my other covering Internist (who I also work for) put me on a gluten free diet and told me that even though the blood tests were negative/normal doesn't mean I am not gluten sensitive. This was last Thursday- I started the diet on Saturday and just find it hard as I am a carb lover and have a husband and 2 children to cook for. We live a busy live and I am trying my best to adjust. My daughter is only 3 and doesn't understand why I can't eat what they do. I have stuggled with eating disorders in the past growing up and worry that my mindset will go back there again while changing my eating habits. So far I am still in pain but have lost 2.5 lbs since Saturday so I am happy about that but find everything so overwhelming and so much stuff not clearly labeled. I stumbled upon this site over the weekend while I was searching for more info and decided to join today. I really hope this solves my problem but know it may not. Is it bad that I hope this is the problem. I could use as much advice as possible as no one I know deals with it. I also have found information about it being a "family" thing also and wonder if it could be what my sister has and not IBS as well as my mom. The one thing I have noticed is I can eat dairy and not get an upset stomach since I have cut out the gluten. Trust me one icecream used to send me running within an hour so that was a nice to know. Sorry for rambling.

    Welcome,

    As everyone has said you will find a bevy of information and support here.

    Info from Open Original Shared Link

    Dietary recommendations:

    * Because malabsorption is prevalent with celiac disease, daily vitamin and mineral supplementation is essential. Important supplements for celiac disease include iron, B vitamins, magnesium, calcium and vitamin D.

    * Add organic extra virgin coconut oil to your diet to benefit from healthy plant-based saturated fat.

    * Add foods rich in omega-3 essential fatty acids to your diet in the form of ground flax meal, wild-caught salmon, minimal-mercury albacore tuna, walnuts, fish oil, and sprouted walnuts.

    * Eat plenty of vegetables and vegetable juices (kelp, sprouts, green and black olives, peppers, spinach, chard, celery, zucchini).

    * Add nutrient-dense and unprocessed foods such as sprouted nuts and seeds to your diet.

    * Drink purified water throughout the day.

    Foods and other products to AVOID include:

    * All foods that contain gluten in the form of wheat, rye, barley, and oats.

    * All processed foods that contain gluten as an ingredient. Read all processed food labels carefully for hidden gluten. Foods that may contain gluten include canned soups, salad dressings, ice cream, candy bars, instant coffee, luncheon meats, ketchup, mustard, processed and canned meats, yogurt, and sausages.

    * All supplements that contain gluten. Wheat starch can be used as a binding agent in tablets and capsules.

    * Cosmetics. Gluten can be found in cosmetic products such as lipstick.

    * All grain alcohols such as beer and malted liquors.

    * All dairy products, since those with celiac disease also tend to suffer from lactose intolerance.

    * All foods containing refined sugar or artificial sugar-substitutes such as aspartame, Splenda

  2.   holdthegluten said:
    What are some ways to tell if i have a candida issue. If so, does threelac really work, and if i don't have candida, will the threelac help whatever is making me feel crappy. Is it really a miracle product. Im always skeptical, and i hate wasting money on stuff.

    There are never miracle products. Meds are not always the answer. Changing you diet, exercise habits, and using supplements can help with candida... Here is a list of symptoms from Open Original Shared Link... Here are some Open Original Shared Link they recommend for Candida...

    you may have Candida if you are experiencing any of the following symptoms:

    * Severe itching sensation of the skin

    * Dry mouth and tongue, cracked tongue, bleeding gums

    * Recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs)

    * Painful and frequent urination

    * Vaginal burning, itching, or painful intercourse

    * Vaginal discharge with a

  3.   larry mac said:
    bb,

    Welcome. Don't forget the search feature. It's at the top of the page and works kind of funny.

    Just click on the box and replace the words "tomato sauce" with your search word/words.

    best regards, lm

    Pam,

    Welcome... Here is a sampling from a website that specializes in gluten-free, as well as other chronic conditions...

    Diet. Treatment of celiac disease centers on developing general healthy dietary guidelines, in addition to maintaining a 100% gluten-free diet for life. Avoiding dietary gluten can eliminate all the complications of this disease.

    Dietary recommendations for celiac disease:

    * Because malabsorption is prevalent with celiac disease, daily vitamin and mineral supplementation is essential. Important supplements for celiac disease include iron, B vitamins, magnesium, calcium and vitamin D.

    * Add organic extra virgin coconut oil to your diet to benefit from healthy plant-based saturated fat.

    * Add foods rich in omega-3 essential fatty acids to your diet in the form of ground flax meal, wild-caught salmon, minimal-mercury albacore tuna, walnuts, fish oil, and sprouted walnuts.

    * Eat plenty of vegetables and vegetable juices (kelp, sprouts, green and black olives, peppers, spinach, chard, celery, zucchini).

    * Add nutrient-dense and unprocessed foods such as sprouted nuts and seeds to your diet.

    * Drink purified water throughout the day.

    Foods and other products to AVOID include:

    * All foods that contain gluten in the form of wheat, rye, barley, and oats.

    * All processed foods that contain gluten as an ingredient. Read all processed food labels carefully for hidden gluten. Foods that may contain gluten include canned soups, salad dressings, ice cream, candy bars, instant coffee, luncheon meats, ketchup, mustard, processed and canned meats, yogurt, and sausages.

    * All supplements that contain gluten. Wheat starch can be used as a binding agent in tablets and capsules.

    * Cosmetics. Gluten can be found in cosmetic products such as lipstick.

    * All grain alcohols such as beer and malted liquors.

    * All dairy products, since those with celiac disease also tend to suffer from lactose intolerance.

    * All foods containing refined sugar or artificial sugar-substitutes such as aspartame, Splenda

  4.   Sweetfudge said:
    what are charcoal tablets? i'm looking for good remedies for when i get glutened, and have bad cramps/gas/bloating. tried pepto, tums, phazyme...all w/out much result.

    Fudge,

    Here is a quote on charcoal tablets... Also, here are some other remedies to help with your cramps/gas/bloating and your overall intestinal health...

    "Activated charcoal is a traditional remedy for treating excess stomach and intestinal gas. It works by attracting excess gas in the stomach and bowels, which binds to the surface of the charcoal powder"

    Source: Open Original Shared Link

    Some products...

    Gastro Bundle - Lame Advertisement

    Open Original Shared Link

    JL Bragg's Medicinal Charcoal Biscuits

    Open Original Shared Link

    Happy hunting and I hope this helps...

  5. Hello ALL,

    First time poster, rookie to the website... Decided to join some groups to learn more information and to share what has worked for me!!! Going gluten-free has been a battle, as I am sure it has for everyone else as well... I have used the internet as a main resource as well as doctor information... Below is a posting from a website:

    "Because malabsorption is prevalent with celiac disease, daily vitamin and mineral supplementation is essential. Important supplements for celiac disease include iron, B vitamins, magnesium, calcium and vitamin D.

    Add organic extra virgin coconut oil to your diet to benefit from healthy plant-based saturated fat.

    Add foods rich in omega-3 essential fatty acids to your diet in the form of ground flax meal, wild-caught salmon, minimal-mercury albacore tuna, walnuts, fish oil, and sprouted walnuts.

    Eat plenty of vegetables and vegetable juices (kelp, sprouts, green and black olives, peppers, spinach, chard, celery, zucchini).

    Add nutrient-dense and unprocessed foods such as sprouted nuts and seeds to your diet.

    Drink purified water throughout the day. "

    (Open Original Shared Link Advertisement.com/articles/celiac-disease-dietary.html) -- JUST CITING NOT SPAMMING...

    The key for me has been preparing my own food, that means bringing it to work, not eating out... I know its tough and not as simple, but its what works!!!

    GOOD LUCK AND LOOKING FORWARD TO MORE POSTS!!!

    QT

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