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Hi guys,
You've been extremely helpful to me in the past and would just like to run through some things to see if anyone has some insight. I have been gluten free for about 3 months. I haven't really noticed anything getting better. My main issues are hypothyroidism, chronic constipation (the only thing that helps is 4x the regular dose of miralax), weight gain, extreeeeeemeeee bloating in my stomach... tired and achey all the time. My boyfriend complains that I just "never actually feel good." Well, that's true. oh, and I'm a 24 year old female.
Anyway, I've had great success being gluten free (no cheating and I live alone so I cook for myself) but now I'm more and more aware that something else seems to be going on. What I have now... especially bothersome during the past week is a strong, burning sensation in my right knee. It's mostly in my knee but I also feel it run down my shin a little ways. Still extremely bloated, achy and my hands and feet get tingly a lot.... it's true, I just never feel good.
Like many of you, I'm not diagnosed, I've seen doctors for the past 3 years and they can't/won't help...
I started to suspect caesin? but I don't know much about that.... Any ideas?
Thank you for reading!
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GARDENING- I really hope this helps your daughter! I take miralax regularly and was wondering if this is something her GI recommended for short term and if it's supposed to completely re-train her muscles etc or is it something that is meant to be a cleanse/quick fix?
My problem is I can eventually get cleaned out by overdosing on the miralax- takes about 4 days or so...... then it all comes back. it just builds up again. it's exhausting and horribly uncomfortable. Anyway, just wanted to check and see how it's going and see if it's supposed to help long term.
Thanks!!
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WE ARE IN THE EXACT.SAME.BOAT!
I have had xrays, as well, only to find that the dr says "Wow you really are full of poop." then they tell me to alternate laxatives and enemas to get cleaned out. well, enemas don't even work for me all the time. probably 75% of the time they'll do a little but never a full clean out.
I've seen specialists and had tests... finally my GI said "We can't really help you."
I do the same stuff you do- milk of mag, stool softeners etc.... the only thing that helps a little (after taking 4 x the recommended dosage, every day).... is miralax.
I also thought that all of this would be "fixed" or at least lessened by going gluten free. I have been for about a month and a half and haven't noticed a difference yet.
So I don't have any answers, but can completely relate. If you haven't already tried miralax, I'd give it a shot!
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I noticed that, too.... but I can tell you this bread was wonderful- as is. I don't know that I would change anything my second time around. I really loved it.
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I thought vodka was safe- but i realize you're right, it's typically a grain alcohol. Is potato vodka the only safe alternative in terms of vodka??? Or is that only if you're sensetive.
Thanks for clarification!
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i just made this- it's phenomenal!!
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I am also having a hard time with my hypothyroidism- Gemini what is nature-thyroid and where do you get it? is it prescription?
Thanks!
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Hey guys! I need some help with white bean flour recipes. I bought some on sale the other day and have done some searches, but thought some of you might be able to help
I'm not looking so much for bread recipes, but maybe some crust (pizza), baked goods (biscuits?) or flatbread?
Anything would be great, though!
Thanks all!
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maybe I need to make the switch- my meds don't help except I guess my TSH is now in the normal range- whatever that is, right?
I forgot my research- is Armour the brand name? is it really expensive?
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So after being gluten free for about a month it's becoming more obvious that a lot of my symptoms are more related than I thought. One of these is the issue of popping my knees and back-
I'm young- 24 years old and live a pretty active lifestyle (when I have the energy) but for the past few years I've noticed an intense urge to pop my knees- they feel like they just have to pop all the time and when I kick out my leg they almost always pop. It's kind of continuous throughout the day. When I'm sitting, standing, driving etc.
I also experience this with my back. I have a lot of lower back pain, mostly when I'm severely constipated- but I find myself popping my back a lot during the day. Even when I wake up in the morning I twist around in my bed to pop my lower back.
What's the deal? Is this related or similar to anything any of you have experienced?
It's ok to tell me this is completely unrelated
Thanks!
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This is really interesting to me- I certainly have had the same thoughts. I have no idea, but it seems that all of my hypothyroid symptoms have masked my glutening symptoms... or the other way around, I guess.
I don't know how to get a straight answer on this- other than to watch your TSH blood test results and everything.
I haven't been to my endocrinologist since going gluten free (just about a month ago) so I'll have to see what he says/ what the blood says.
Every one of my symptoms shows up as a symptom of both so it's very curious to me!
I haven't gotten "Better" yet, so we'll see...... but I do know that they 2.5 years I've been on thyroid medication, it has not helped. even changing doses and brands.....
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From reading many posts on this site I have become a little more educated on the possibilities of gluten and dairy intolerance.
I never, ever thought I was dairy intolerant, but just ate ice cream (gluten free) and about 20 minutes later had "D" (which could finally be my miralax working...) but also got a horrible sore throat.
I've suffered from chronic constipation for about 3 years and have read on here that many of you who have also had constipation say that it can be due to dairy....
Also, I've been gluten free for 4 weeks....
So what are the other symptoms? Anyone think this sore throat has anything to do with it?
Oh- and are they the same thing?? lactose/dairy intolerance? (Sorry if that's a dumb question!!)
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If anyone hasn't had it and live near one you should go! Their gluten free pizza is phenomenal. The cheese kept slipping off, but I didn't mind. I thought it was awesome!
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It's so confusing! VitaminDgirl- I also have the constipation side of things.
I apologize if you've already mentioned this, but are you taking any specific supplements that you've noticed helping the constipation?
So far the gluten free diet alone has done nothing for my constipation. I'm looking for examples other than adding more fiber or food choice, but instead, information on viatmins or supplements would be awesome!
Thanks!
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I drink vodka mixed with water- which is not a very common "favorite" but it's what I like. You can try it with a lime.
Also, (correct me if I'm wrong!) but wine is safe too!
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Unfortunately prunes do nothing at all for me, but I eat beans for protein and fiber as I don't eat any meat. So it's not a new thing for me to be constipated, but I just thought I would be relived sooner than later after going gluten free.
Leikela- it is unbelievably helpful to know that you understand! It's beyond frustrating, as you know. Everyone wants to help but I feel bad when I say I've tried everything.... I don't mean to shoot people down, but it's the truth. I thought once I started gluten-free eating it would be the quick fix thing I've been longing for.... but I guess it's a slow process. Have you ever tried amitiza- the prescription? I tried it but had some bad side effects and it's really expensive... plus it didn't even work!
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My main symptom for the last 3 or so years has been constipation... chronic constipation. Needless to say I've been told, like many of you, that I have IBS. Worthless. Anyway, since going gluten free about 3 weeks ago, I have noticed feeling more constipated! Maybe this is in my head?
I no longer have awful, overwhelming stomach pains after I eat, so I love that already..... but the bloating and constipation won't stop!
I still eat a lot of fiber- that hasn't ever been the issue. I eat healthy and not a lot of processed foods so I don't know why it's taking so long to get better.
I take miralax like a feind and have for like a year and a half- but I thought since going gluten-free it would get better pretty quickly.
Just feeling a little discouraged.... when will I feel better?!
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that's exciting! I bought the cookies my first time around and had a little trouble because I melted the butter....haha. I definitely want to give these a try!
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Torimartin- I have had every single one of those gluten withdrawal symptoms. with the exception of one slip up last weekend, I have been gluten free for almost 3 weeks and still feeling the withdrawal.
I get headaches in the afternoons and sinus pressure seems to be the worst in the afternoon. Tired all day but have trouble falling asleep and staying asleep and definitely noticed the mood swings. It's kind of funny because these were also many of my initial symptoms (fatigue and mood swings) but I definitely think they're from withdrawal. People on here say they subside in time!
I've noticed that keeping a food journal helps, too! I'm still learning a lot about CC issues.
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I LOVE chickpeas- thanks so much maceroni!
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I definitely don't want to start eating meat again. It seems like I just need to do some more experimenting! I'm new to tempeh and not familiar with millet...
Does anyone have fun recipes for bean burgers or veggie burgers? I would like a cheap alternative to boca or morningstar (soy burgers that contain lots of wheat gluten).
Thanks! I'm getting excited to grocery shop and re-vamp my vegetarian lifestyle!!
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So I bought the gluten-free cookies and made them last night. It says to use softened butter but not melted- I accidentally left it in the micro too long and it melted. I thought they would still be fine....
Then, I started stirring and realized that it looked JUST LIKE real cookie dough and started to get really excited- I tasted the dough and it was delicious.
Then I read the box again and it said that the dough would be crumbly...... Mine was not at all.
Long story short- all of them baked horribly! they were completely spreading out into each other and they were flat and not at all like real cookies.
I mean, they tasted like cookies. and they definitely worked for my chocolate fix but I don't get it... What happened?! All because my butter was melted??
Help!
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Ok, so I need some coping tips for being glutened.
What happened: I had a little bit too much to drink on Saturday at a wedding reception, went home late and ordered a pizza with my boyfriend. After about the third or fourth bite I realized what I was doing... but it tasted.so.good. So I kept eating and decided I would call this my gluten challenge, as I had been gluten free for 2 weeks. I thought, ok, I'll test this out and see how I feel.
The next day (Sunday) I felt like I had the flu. I was dizzy, insanely bloated and constipated (which is typical, but it was intense) and I felt extremely nauseous, lower back pain, with absolutely no energy all day.
I know you're probably thinking back to the fact that I admitted that I did drink too much- but this wasn't a typical hangover at all. I felt like all I wanted to do was sleep, but I just couldn't.
So now it's monday and my stomach hurts, I'm still really bloated and I feel like I haven't slept in days.
I drank water all day yesterday and laid on the couch.
My question for you guys is, what do I do now?!
Thanks so much!
Kettle One Vodka
in Gluten-Free Foods, Products, Shopping & Medications
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I noticed that kettle one vodka says at the bottom in tiny print that it was made in a wheat facility or from a wheat distillery (not sure of the exact wording...)
Not to sound silly, but this is not gluten free then, correct????
Now I'm confused about vodka....
Help!