Canadian Karen

Yep, that would be me! I have been totally, 100% gluten-free for over 3 years now, and my bloodwork has come down from way over 100 to the last result of 13 (within normal range), but the last biopsy last August showed complete villous atrophy still. There has been no repair in any way, and have been told there never will be. Also, last year they also...

It also happened to me. I remember once in my early 20's, I was at work and all of a sudden the whole right side of my face went numb. Again, no drooping though. Again, I was told it was Bell's Palsy.......

but I haven't been able to find them anywhere up here in Canada. Are there any Canadians that can tell me if they have found them up here? I want to start putting Connor on more gluten-free items slowly, but I have to do it where he really doesn't realize at first. I can use gluten-free noodles, but you can't replace the taste of KD cheese packets! Thanks...

I also had a reaction to Cheetos a few weeks ago.... At the time, I couldn't figure out what it was, as I knew that Cheetos were listed as gluten-free, but now I know they must have CC issues.....

Hi Moonunit, Have you considered turning to Enterolab for answers? If you are going to put money out anyway, maybe Enterolab will give you some answers that the medical establishment doesn't want to bother looking for..... Hugs and good luck! Karen

Besides, if I start praising the virtues of all the uses for Vaseline, I could REALLY, REALLY get in trouble!!!! LOL!

Don't worry, it would only be temporary! I have a Mike Myers' type voice inside my head saying: "OH, BEHAVE!!!" (It must be a message from one Scarberian to another). He grew up 5 minutes from my place in Scarborough...... Hugs! Karen

Gotta keep my straightjacket on, it is a full moon, ya know! Hugs! Karen

You have a point there. That's exactly why I use Vaseline. I trust it. Nothin' fancy about it. But hey, take my advice with a grain of salt! After all, I am the one who praises the virtues of Preparation "H" Cooling Gel under the eyes for puffiness! It's as good as a spa treatment! Hugs. Karen

These are listed on Delphi as okay: ChapStick (Wyeth Consumer Healthcare Products) (888-797-5638) (ve= 01/18/05) ChapStick All Natural ChapStick Cold Sore Therapy ChapStick Flava Craze SPF 15 Tropical Twist ChapStick Lip Balm Cherry ChapStick Lip Balm Medicated Stick ChapStick Lip Balm Medicated Squeeze Tube ChapStick Lip Balm Mint ChapStick Lip...

Yep, Tide is okay. Here is a list from Delphi of what is gluten-free from this company: Proctor & Gamble Laundry Detergents (800-725-3296) (ve=05/23/02) (www.pg.com) All varieties of: Tide, Era, Gain, Bold, Cheer, Dreft, Ivory Snow Karen

Jenvan, You would be amazed how well it works (Prep H). When I have really bad bags under my eyes, I put the Preparation H Cooling Gel on my eyes the night before and "Presto"!!!, next morning, they have gone down considerably........ I kid you not! It is a well kept secret in the modelling world - almost all models use that trick...... Karen

Yep, I get that sometimes when it feels like I am pooping out Tabasco Sauce!!! Karen