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  1. AlwaysLearning
    Congratulations on getting your diagnosis! You can now look forward to overcoming a whole host of health issues that you may not have even realized could just magically disappear! Okay, so here is what I would do. I would embrace this as an opportunity to learn more about food and about cooking. I would do things like create some challenges for yourself...
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    Ongoing neuropathies immediately made me think B12 deficiency. If you haven't been tested for deficiencies, you should probably do so immediately. You've been malnourished for years, so you have to presume you have some. Once you get tested and know which ones you should be supplementing, make sure to research everything about what supplements you're...
  3. AlwaysLearning
    All bread will grow mold if not eaten in a timely fashion. The reason regular bread isn't refrigerated is because it is sold and used quickly. And it costs so little that it can be thrown away with little concern. As far as I know, gluten free breads are often found in the freezer aisle because there are fewer people buying them, so they need to extend the...
  4. AlwaysLearning
    I have a foot injury that still aches from time to time ... 35 years later. Foot injuries can be like that. But healing times could be delayed by vitamin deficiencies and vitamin deficiencies can cause headaches. I would be suspicious of a low vitamin D level as it is common, correlates to the malnutrition related to celiac digestion issues, and could...
  5. AlwaysLearning
    Trent's response about cross contamination is excellent when it comes to learning to be extremely wary when it comes to the places where gluten can lurk. When it comes to shopping, I personally would not rely on an app, or only use it to get started until you have a better handle on your food options. On premade foods, I would look for the certified...
  6. AlwaysLearning
    I checked and see that the current iteration of their gluten-free products do include the Certified Gluten Free logo, which means the mix should have undergone testing to stay under the parts per million limit. But considering that only a smaller percentage of their products are gluten free, I would be strongly suspicious of cross contamination. You...
  7. AlwaysLearning
    Have you ever kept a food/symptom journal? Basically keep track of everything you eat and drink alongside any symptoms you have. I did it before I learned gluten was the problem for me. (Wish gluten had been one of the food groups I had tested!) Though I was sporadic in my note taking, just the practice of doing so meant my brain started to pay attention...
  8. AlwaysLearning
    Gallbladder and pancreas problems can also be involved if gut mobility is the issue. If they are not doing their jobs properly in delivering enzymes and bile, the digestive processes that are supposed to take place in the stomach don't happen and the remaining processes of moving through the rest of your bowels can be slowed down. I would definitely...
  9. AlwaysLearning
    I have not researched adhesives for eyelashes, but I have run into similar issues trying to research other items. Yes, the names often do not help much as they are often complex combinations of chemical or the names are often manufacturer imaginings rather than scientific descriptions. I would be highly suspect in this case, however. This seems like...
  10. AlwaysLearning
    I think the most important thing would be to have a dedicated, gluten-free facility in which to make your product. One of the things that most of us struggle with are products that are labeled as being gluten free, but actually are contaminated because the production facility not being entirely gluten free. The better you are at being gluten free, the more...
  11. AlwaysLearning
    If you have gallbladder issues, I would definitely try making changes to your diet before allowing a doctor to remove your gallbladder. If you have gallstones, celiac (or any autoimmune disease) could be a part of the problem. White blood cells, the cells that go out and fight off invaders in our bodies as part of an immune response, are one of the ingredients...
  12. AlwaysLearning
    Your description of your symptoms sounds like vitamin deficiencies to me. Though a deficiency panel is not a part of a regular doctor appointment where I live, I am a firm believer that they should be a part of a yearly check up. I would not take supplements unless you have actually tested as having a deficiency because most supplements have side effects...
  13. AlwaysLearning
    I only read the first couple posts in this thread, but my first thought is that you are going to be totally fine in no time at all. A bit of paranoia is completely healthy when it comes to trying to keep gluten out of your life and I suspect that you'll be much better at it than those who don't take it seriously. I remember when I was in my 20s and sometimes...
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    I think B12 is the vitamin deficiency most related to neuropathies. Yes, definitely ask to have the blood draw to look for deficiencies. It is a less expensive and less invasive way to monitor healing, IMO. I had a few that were pretty bad before going gluten-free (B12, iron, D) but went away completely after, but at my worst, I was also not digesting...
  15. AlwaysLearning
    In addition to the autoimmune reactions we experience, gluten has been shown to be addictive, so I would expect the first two weeks of being gluten free to be rough as you go through withdrawal. But during and after those first two weeks, you should start to notice other health problems subsiding, realizing things that you thought were normal about yourself...
  16. AlwaysLearning
    I agree that vitamin deficiencies are definitely something to check for. The way gluten can mess up digestion can mean that you are suffering from malnourishment even if you are eating well-balanced meals, causing deficiencies. But being vegetarian also means that you are automatically at risk for deficiencies and should be asking for your levels to be checked...
  17. AlwaysLearning
    In the past when I have seen people here advocating for biopsies, it was because they are a method for evaluating healing. I personally would not do it. Any sort of invasive procedure carries some risks. But I would make sure to take the diagnosis seriously and not cheat or cut corners when it comes to going gluten free. Oh, and congratulations on finally...
  18. AlwaysLearning
    YES! I would take it even if it contained gluten. I would rather have a couple weeks dealing with a gluten reaction than the possibility of long-term lung/heart damage or death from covid. This is a no brainer.
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    If it were me and I had just bought new, I would probably try to salvage them ... after getting a bit teary eyed over the possible blunder when I was trying so hard to do everything right. Long term, I would try to only buy pots and pans that didn't have non-stick coatings which would eliminate that part of the problem completely. Stainless steel only. Silicone...
  20. AlwaysLearning
    I used to think I had a problem with eggs. Turns out it was black pepper that was the culprit.
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    If you are suffering from gas, I would look at changing your diet. All of those chalky medications that are supposed to stamp down gas can actually damage your intestines, lead to osteoperosis, or cause kidney stones ... and only treat the symptoms, not the causes. I would do an internet search for "foods that cause gas" (or "foods that cause acid reflux...
  22. AlwaysLearning
    Congratulations on getting a diagnosis! And yes, things will get easier. But the first few months will be rough. You most likely are still getting glutened and not realizing it, either by things in your kitchen that haven't been replaced yet, such as cutting boards, non-stick pans, the toaster oven, or any other human that shares your cooking space, or the...
  23. AlwaysLearning

    Rice? !!!

    AlwaysLearning commented on Geoff01's blog entry in Geoff

    Before blaming rice, I would suggest never eating out again unless the entire restaurant is gluten free. It is pretty much impossible to get a gluten-free meal from any restaurant that serves foods that are not gluten free. Their entire kitchen is going to be cross contaminated. But I would take it as a good sign that you had a reaction because that...
  24. AlwaysLearning
    I don't think you can make a claim that PPIs are causing people to develop celiac disease, though I would not be surprised if a pharmaceutical could exacerbate a person's symptoms, making it more likely for them to start asking questions and to possibly get a diagnosis.
  25. AlwaysLearning
    I would suspect that histamine levels could be high as well. Your body produces its own histamines but you can also get them from food. The way histamines work is that your levels can build and build but you won't have any symptoms until they hit a critical level, at which point, symptoms appear. Those can be anything from breaking out in hives to getting...
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