Turtle

Thank you SOOO much for all the replies! This is so exciting!

And yes, jerseyangel we have the EXACT same hair types....too cool (well, not when there is humidity involved, HA).

I really appreciate the suggestions as I was getting quite distraught (i'm anal about my hair, I admit it) about what products I could use that were safe!

Hope everyone has a good hair day!

I've been working hard to make sure I'm using safe shampoos, conditioners, etc.

I've always used AVEDA but so many of their products contain wheat or rye or barley, etc. that obviously it doesn't leave me w/ many options to choose from their product line anymore.

Does anyone have any safe recommendations for the following????

shampoo

deep conditioning treatment

daily leave in conditioner

gel (for when I wear it curly)

straightening product (for when I blow dry it straight)

PF Chang's is actually the ONLY place i've had any luck with NOT getting sick at.

Thanks so much! You've been working hard. Very impressive and helpful!

Wow! You guys are putting me to shame. HAHA! Keep up the good work!

AWESOME! I'm only up to 10miles w/ my goal being up to 15 by the end of the summer! Do you mtn bike or road bike?? I do both! Keep in touch!

turtledupree@hotmail.com

Thanks everyone who has posted.

I too have always done the points plan and that's what i'm starting out with b/c I'm familiar w/ it and blah, blah. Guess we'll see how it plays out and how challenging it will be with gluten-free foods. I think the hard part will be balancing the gluten-free foods that I enjoy b/c they are so high in points (i.e. bread, homemade blueberry muffins, banana bread, etc.).

Okay, I did it! I joined WW today! Anybody have any feedback on which plan they think works the best for us as celiacs (points plan or core plan)???

Any good gluten-free food finds that work well w/ WW?? I already know and have accepted that gluten-free bread is a killer b/c of the points per slice. HAHA!

Thanks for taking the time to post! We'll have to look into this! YAY!!

THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!!!!!

I'm so jealous....I've tried to e-mail New Grist several times and it keeps coming back. So I then e-mailed the brewing company and NO RESPONE, ARGH! Can you look on your beer and see if there is a 1-800 #. I'm trying to find out if ANYONE around me carries the stuff or will carry the stuff anytime soon. Thanks!

I have the same prob...up and down, up and down...one day my clothes fit the next day they don't...it's so flippin frustrating....at times it's down right depressing for me....plan to try WW myself...I've heard many people on here say it's helped them...we shall see...in the meantime, I feel LARGE and in charge!

Thank you sooo much! That's how I have to do mine, 3 mons at a time. I appreciate you taking the time to write.

So...Kariva is the generic form of Desogen? I will be ordering the generic b/c it's cheaper on my plan of course....WOW, all this checking your medicines to be sure it's gluten-free is overwhelming. Thanks for trying to help me out.

Anyone ever used this? Do you like it? I can't find a 1-800 number to call but did e-mail them to ask if it's gluten-free. If anyone uses this and knows, please let me know. If I get a response I'll post it! Thanks!

Thank you so much! Now let's just hope that he's on the insurance plan. HA!

I was wondering if any of you who live in or around Charlotte, NC could recommend a good dr/drs.

Thanks!

GET OUT! That is sooo cool!!

I went to Vegas just recently. I packed what I could but PF Cheng's saved me!!! They were very in the know about celiac and the importance of making sure everything was right everytime I ordered from there. Good luck!!

No restaruants that i'm aware of....best bet to keep from being sick or contaminated is cook your own food or just order a potato. Good luck and have a wonderful time!

No probs here either!

Ur the best! THANKS!!!! I travel frequently so this is so exciting!

AGH!

Why can't they just leave things ALONE!!! If it's not broken there's no need to fix it.

I too use progresso soups...hope you feel better!

My experience w/ Raleigh drs has been horrible. I saw 2 different drs in Raleigh, both of whom I fired.

I then started seeing a dr in Wilson (just outside of Raleigh). He seems pretty knowledgeable about the disease. E-mail me at turtledupree@hotmail.com if you want his contact info. Also, check w/ UNC-Chapel Hill Hospital. Someone told me there is a dr there but i'm not sure if he's strictly for kids or adults or both or what. I have recently moved from the Raleigh area which is why I didn't bother following up w/ UNC myself. Sorry I don't have better info for you...hang in there...