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I'm sorry about your friends - maybe you've opened their eyes a little and given them something to think about. Time will tell! I've discovered that "everyone responds differently" to the information about celiac and gluten intolerance. Some people take that "crumb" of information and are very interested to learn. To some people that same crumb of information...

I think your body is adjusting to the change. Living gluten-free is all about adjusting: physically, mentally, socially, etc. I think it just takes some time to get used to it all, especially the eating at restaurants part! I noticed a change in food's appeal and my appetite, and welcomed the return of my hunger pangs. It's different to eat because your...

I have had problems with dry eyes, too. Those issues seem to have improved some with gluten-free. However, I haven't noticed any correlation with my vision / levels of correction.

I have similar pain that starts at the hip joint and runs down my leg. Achy. Sometimes tingling. Sometimes extending all the way to my toes. Acetaminophen / ibuprofen helps. It makes sleeping on my side difficult, and one side is worse than the other. It comes and goes, and has improved since going gluten-free. I find taking D3 has helped. Recently I added...

So, once again, I attempted to communicate with my sister. She has symptoms, plus is related to me. In my dreams, in this, the best of all possible worlds, she would take my words to heart and agree that a change in diet would help her health (which needs help) and then start down that road (into the sunset). She wouldn't even have to pay to go to a doctor...

I lived for a while in my mom's basement. I set up a table with a heating element (like a little stove)and a toaster, etc. and shelves for food, and had a refrigerator. It was basically a kitchen without a sink. I used a tub for dirty dishes then washed upstairs in the kitchen, and sometimes in my bathroom. Maybe you could have similar set-up to keep your...

This is very interesting. My sister has this, and it's very painful. She got some special foot stuff too and it helps. She doesn't hear me re gluten and will never do anything about it I am certain.(I see gluten issues in all 3 of my siblings.) I have read here and there online that there could be a relationship between celiac and plantar fasciitis. Her foot...

Re the "low gluten" - It sounds like they may they may be thinking of the low-carb type diets, since their popularity was mentioned. I'd make it clear that you are gluten free for medical reasons, as opposed to following a low-carb regimen like the paleo diet or Atkins or something similar to those.

I, too, have children, and had mine tested right after my diagnosis. Having children around made me quickly realize that the whole house needed to be gluten free. They get the stuff everywhere - counters, plates, utensils, hands that touch everything, etc. I just could not be certain about it. So now the only gluten in the house is sandwich bread (for school...

Just for information - not all celiacs have pain. I have celiac disease. I can eat gluten (a "little glutened" like you say above) and my only reaction is to maybe have mild D for a day or so. My 21 yr old daughter also has it and she eats gluten occasionally with little to no reaction. That lack of an obvious, painful reaction does not mean that damage is...

Curious about the tomato paste - I checked a can I have and its only ingredient is tomatoes - which are gluten free - ???

My mom got tested over 6 months ago - but she says the doc didn't give her the results. She won't call and ask. Mind you, she's been back in his office multiple times since then. She "forgets" to ask. She promises, "I'll call Monday," etc, but of course, never does. How frustrating is that! My brother listens, and says he'll "look into it." My sister...

Glad you're feeling better! I'm in TN, too. FYI - found a GI, Dr. Christopher Lind, at Vandy. He is very knowledgable and easy to talk to and has also been a speaker for the local support group.

Hi, all - I just noticed a warning bar on a post I made. But, there is no warning when I click on the link. Why is this and have I done something unacceptable? If so, my apologies! thanks

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