BRCoats

I'm just full of questions tonight!! My doctor put me on an osteo-support formula made by Douglas Laboratories. It says it is free of yeast, milk, dairy, etc...and also wheat gluten. Hmmm....does that mean that it might contain gluten from other grains?? I've never seen anything that said it was free of wheat gluten. If anyone has taken these supplements, or knows if I should investigate further before taking them, please let me know.

Thanks!

Brenda

P.S. I've gone to the website, and you can't contact them unless you're a doctor. So....that's out of the question.

Yeah, I know...I read that on their website too. But I still thought it was confusing as to whether ALL of the flavors were gluten-free. Maybe I am just paranoid? :blink

Brenda

Does anyone know if Act II popcorn (other than plain and buttered) are gluten-free? On delphiforums, it does state that Act II microwave popcorn is gluten-free, but does that mean all types? I'm particularly interested in the kettle corn, and the caramel corn.

Thanks for any help!!

Brenda

Yeah, welcome to the English language!! HA!!

Brenda

THank you, Rachel. I will definitely check that link out. I am on Aciphex, so I have obviously been diagnosed with too much acid....but I heard that the Betaine helps counteract that, and replace it with "good" acid.

Thanks for the info!!

Brenda

All,

Has anyone heard of Betaine HCL? It is supposedly good for restoring acid in the stomach, and the right kind of acid. If anyone has heard of it, or knows of a good link for me to do further study, I'd be very grateful.

Thanks,

Brenda

Tiffany,

I'm the same way with mood. My husband is rejoicing that he has his "old wife" back. And I'm rejoicing that she's back too. :-)

Still struggling with the energy issue....hope it gets better soon.

Brenda

Heehee.....well, too bad you're not a doctor, but we're still fortunate to have you. :-)

Too funny!!

Brenda

Carolyn,

I have been gluten-free for about two weeks....although those pickles I had on my Wendy's hamburger the other day were not gluten-free. And my toothpaste was not either....so I don't REALLY know how long I've been technically gluten-free. However, I have noticed a very dramatic change in my moods. But not a whole lot of improvement in my GI symptoms. The bloating is better, but that is all. At the same time I was diagnosed with celiac disease, I was diagnosed with polycystic ovarian disease. So I'm wondering if that has something to do with it. My progesterone is sky high, etc.....yada, yada...all besides the point.

Anyway, my doc is in Grand Junction, Colorado. I live in Longmont, Colorado....about 30 minutes north of Denver. I lived in Grand Junction for about ten years, and had gotten in with this doctor about six months before we left. I went ten months here in Longmont and couldn't get a single doc to help me. I was told I had anxiety and then was diagnosed with gastroparesis, which nobody knows a cure for and was therefore suposedly still suffering from anxiety. UGH!! Anyway, when I was FINALLY well enough to make the trip (carrot and celery juice saved my life!), I went to see this doc in G.J. That was nearly two years ago, and he has really helped me. He spends almost an hour with me every time I go, and he's just willing to dig in and figure it out with me. I was the one that suggested the antibody test, because I had eaten a few meals without bread, and noticed a slight difference in how my system handled it. He agreed, and WHAMO!! Here I am!

Like you, I believe that this diet is what is best for me, so I'm doing it. After 12 years of digestive problems, and three years of being TOTALLY unfunctional, I'm tired of it. The inconvenience of going gluten-free is NOTHING compared to being that sick.

Glad your daughter responded so well to the diet. SHe's a cutie.

So you are a doctor?? Wow, we are blessed to have you here!! Where are you located?

Sorry for the long post....I think I needed to vent a little. :-)

Brenda

P.S. There is a chance that I'll be moving back to the western slope of CO. I'm hoping it goes through, as that would cut my drive down to an hour and a half!!

Oh, trust me....I AM glad that I have this doc. Even if he is five hours away (ok, so that's dreaming....more like six hours at least). He is an M.D., but he works with a naturopath and chiropractor. But since he has the official title of M.D., my insurance pays for it. I have to pay a touch more for the natural advice, but it's well worth it!

Thanks for the reply. I feel a little better about my diagnosis now. On with the gluten-free diet.....

Brenda

Thank you, Tiffany.....glad I'm not a weirdo.

Brenda

Hi,

I've received my results, and my doctor, on the bottom of the results wrote, "Definitely positive for celiac sprue. Would recommend gluten free diet." My IgA was a 26 (weak positive), and my IgG was a 90 (anything over 30 is a moderate to strong positive). Obviously, my doc sees no need to do a biopsy. Would you say that those test results are enough evidence to go gluten free? I already have, because I've been sick for over a decade (told I had IBS, anxiety, etc.). Three years ago, I was bedridden for nearly a year, and have never fully recovered. I went gluten-free two weeks ago, and although I have quite a bit of GI symptoms still, my mood has improved about a thousand percent (my husband is rejoicing!).

I would greatly appreciate any thoughts on the results. I haven't talked with my doc yet (he is five hours away). So curiosity is getting the best of me. Hopefully, I will have a phone consultation with him shortly.

Thanks!! I love this board!!

Brenda

Lillie,

I'm new too, and have asked a bunch of questions. Don't feel bad....I think it's "normal." :-) I just wanted to say that I drink soy, but have been off of milk for almost three years (Just flat can NOT digest it). I've got the constipation problem too....and soy doesn't seem to make any difference at all, either way. Too much of anything is a bad thing though, so be careful. Every body is different, so I think the thing to do would be to just try it and see what happens.

Hope that helps (?).

Brenda

P.S. I think you're VERY wise to avoid the laxatives. I did that for years, and it totally messed me up.

Can anyone tell me if they're sensitive to guar gum?? Anytime I eat something with it, my stomach just feels like it's lining has been ripped out, and it takes me at least four days to recover from it. It also has a laxative affect, but that's not as bad as the tummy. Maybe the tummy sensitivity is because of my gastroparesis (a serious stomach condition).....but I was just curious if anyone else had experienced something similar.

Thanks for any insight you might offer.

Brenda

Thank you, Gretchen. I'd appreciate even a recipe!!

Does anyone know of gluten free corn dogs? Ones that you can just buy in the store or online? I've got a craving!! :-) Thanks for any info.

Brenda

I also thought that Rice Dream was gluten-free, but heard that they use barley enzymes. :-( That was a bummer, but I did feel better after eliminating it from my diet. Sorry for the bad news, but hope that helps!!

Brenda

Hi,

I am VERY interested in this issue. I've been gluten-free for about two weeks now, and would LOVE to get off of my Aciphex. But every time I try, my stomach feels like it's on fire. Sometimes I even have to take two a day. The odd thing is that if I sleep long enough to feel rested, the reflux is worse. Soy milk helps ease the discomfort, which is odd, I think. Anyway, the basic fact is that if I go off of the Aciphex, I'm no longer constipated. If I'm on it, my tummy feels better, but can't go to the bathroom to save my life. Sorry if that's TMI! I also have gastroparesis....a condition where your stomach doesn't empty out the food - it just stays there and rots, and you get dehydrated, and malnourished. I would be curious to know if there are any others who have the gastroparesis along with the celiac disease.

None of the above info is probably helpful....I just was interested to know that there are others with the reflux problem. Thank goodness there IS Aciphex, eh? :-)

Take care,

Brenda