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  1. Chrisco
    i have struggled with chronic nausea and other GI issues for 23 years. No doctor could ever figure out what was causing it. About 8 years ago a new doctor I saw felt strongly that it was Celiac. My blood test was negative but she was so sure it was Celiac that she sent me for an endoscopy. The GI doctor I saw was a jerk and told me that if the blood test...
  2. Chrisco
    It was never confirmed that I had Celiac. My doctor thought it was what I had, however the blood tests came back negative and the doctor that did my endoscopy was a jerk and didn't feel I had it so he didn't test for it. I did have the blood test for the gene done and I do have the gene. I did do an elimination diet for about 3 months. I found it so hard...
  3. Chrisco
    Thanks for the tip on making the pizza crust thinner. I did check on their website and King Arthur Flours says they have a dedicated gluten free facility. It also says they are certified by the GFCO.
  4. Chrisco
    I just made gluten free pizza on Saturday night and it was so yummy. I used a boxed pizza crust mix from www.kingarthurflour.com . They have just started making gluten free products and so far their stuff has been so tasty. The crust was so good. It was a little hard to make because of the doughs consistency. It's a sticky paste and is very hard to thin...
  5. Chrisco
    I have been gluten free for 2 months now and my constipation has cleared up completely. I too had a doctor do an xray and tell me she saw that I was full of stool. I was living in Hawaii at the time and went to a family friend who gave me a lomi lomi massage. He did the massage on my tummy and when he was massaging my lower right side of my tummy we could...
  6. Chrisco
    I am definitely going to switch their food to gluten free. I talked to my Doctor about this, this afternoon and she doesn't think that it's a problem for me. After talking with her I realized that I have had improvements in my health since starting the diet. I haven't had acid reflux for weeks now and my constipation has cleared up completely. I guess...
  7. Chrisco
    I just read a topic about wheat in dog food and it made me think about my situation. I have been on the diet for 2 months now and I have not been feeling any better. I have 2 dogs and one is an obsessive licker and I also kiss my dogs all the time. They sleep with me and are always by my side. If there dog food and treats contain gluten and they are licking...
  8. Chrisco
    Wow! Thank you Heather for sharing your feelings. And thanks to all for posting replies. It brings me such comfort to see that I'm not alone in my depression. You all are so wonderful for being so supportive. Heather, you have responded to a couple of my posts and have always made me feel better with your posts. I hope it helps you feel a little better...
  9. Chrisco
    I have been really struggling with the diet. I'm on week 6 now and everyday it seems to get harder as my cravings for a Subway sandwich increase. I have bought Gluten Free products and have tried baking my own bread. Nothing was great. It all has been edible but not enjoyable. I did try a whole food only diet but I am a junk food junkie and going from...
  10. Chrisco
    I know how you feel. I have been gluten free for 6 weeks now and am completely exhausted. I work full time and don't have the option of cutting my hours because I am the only employee in our office. Somedays I hate being at work so much because I think of how unfair it is that I am so sick and have to work full time. However I need the money badly and...
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    ARCHIVED Still Sick

    Chrisco replied to Chrisco's topic in Coping with Celiac Disease

    Thanks for all the comments. It's so easy to get discouraged. I have been really careful but I know it is not possible to be perfect on the diet especially for a beginner. I am just craving wheat so badly and it's so hard not to eat it when the diet is not making you feel better. I have had to be strong for so long and sometimes I just need to have a...
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    ARCHIVED Still Sick

    Chrisco posted a topic in Coping with Celiac Disease

    I have been Gluten Free for 4 weeks now and I am still sick. I feel just as sick as I did before I started the diet. I have had some improvements with my depression and anxiety but nothing physical has improved. I'm starting to second guess my diagnosis. How long does it take to see an improvement. It is such a hard diet to stick with and if I don't...
  13. Chrisco
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  14. Chrisco
    Thank you everyone for your posts. I think I may be having trouble with nuts. I bought a big can of cashews and have been eating a lot of them. Other than that I have been sticking to whole foods. I did not eat any nuts today and I feel a lot better. I'm still having some dizziness and fatigue but no GI problems. I also noticed that if I eat some fruit...
  15. Chrisco
    I am now on my second week of being gluten free and I feel so sick. I haven't been able to eat much because the nausea is so horrible. I am having a hard time working right now because I feel so horrible. Has anyone else felt sicker after going off gluten? I thought I was supposed to feel better. The only thing that has improved has been the constipation...
  16. Chrisco
    My sister came over tonight and told me that her coworker said she has Celiac disease, so when I asked her if her coworker was gluten free, she said no. Her coworker says she knows how much gluten she can eat before she will get sick. I got really annoyed by that and told her that I don't think she has Celiac because the slightest amount of gluten can make...
  17. Chrisco
    I got that app too. I love it. I am new to the diet and it has been very helpful.
  18. Chrisco
    I started my gluten free diet on Sunday. I have been feeling really good however today I am so exhausted and weak. I have been eating whole foods and my diet is a lot better since going off gluten. I slept fairly well last night and probably got at least 6 hours of solid sleep. I can barely keep my eyes open today. I also am so weak that just speaking...
  19. Chrisco
    Thank you so much for the suggestions. My husband is going on the diet with me so we will be converting our home to a gluten free one. It's going to take a little bit of time because he needs to eat all the gluten containing food first but we'll get there eventually. I started the diet yesterday and I'm already feeling better. I went to Whole Foods and...
  20. Chrisco

    ARCHIVED Melatronin

    Chrisco replied to Lz-erk's topic in Related Issues & Disorders

    I haven't had any problems with melatonin either. I used to work at a vitamin store and we did sell a lot of melatonin. I never got any negative feedback. Melatonin is a hormone that the brain produces that regulates your sleep cycle so it shouldn't cause digestive upset. Could it be that the brand of melatonin that you are taking may have wheat in it...
  21. Chrisco
    I just read the book "Living Gluten-Free For Dummies" by Danna Korn. It is so helpful. I am new to gluten free too, and the information in this book was extremely helpful. I love to bake and was so sad when I thought about all the things I couldn't bake anymore but the book had a great section of recipes and also explains how you can substitute ingredients...
  22. Chrisco
    My brother-in-law was given ensure to help with weight gain when he had cancer. I also drank it when my symptoms were at it's worse and I was losing weight because I couldn't hold solid food down. I know it has a lot of vitamins in it. It tastes really good which helps. You can get it at Wal-Mart.
  23. Chrisco
    Thanks all for your replys. I started the gluten free diet yesterday and I'm already feeling better. I usually feel nauseaus and bloated immediately after I eat and since starting the diet I haven't had that problem. I'm hoping that my other symptoms will go away soon. I see the Doctor in 6 weeks for another blood test to check my B12 levels. I think...
  24. Chrisco

    it's day 1 of the diet. So far so good.

  25. Chrisco
    I have chronic gastritis and was given carafate however I didn't take it cause it was liquid form and I have trouble with taking liquid medicines. My doctor gave me phenergan for the nausea that was caused from the gastritis. This helps me eat. Usually after an hour after taking it I feel tons better and am able to eat and keep the food down.
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