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  1. cristiana
    I've got low ferritin and when this happens I get itchy skin and canker sores. My consultant tells me I need to have my ferritin above 40 before I'll see any real improvement in my canker sores. Just thought I'd throw another possible deficiency into the ring, Hope you get some answers.
  2. cristiana
    Good to discover Manomasa's Range of Tortilla Chips are all Gluten Free! http://manomasa.co.uk/#home
  3. cristiana
    Hi posterboy and Fbmb Thank you so much for taking the time to reply - and such comprehensive replies, too. I will look into these things properly as canker sores continue to present (and I think I have other non-oral health issues which are probably caused by deficiencies). A couple of sharp teeth are aggravating the situation too - I need to...
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    Its a lovely place isn't it! I remember my sister telling me about a survey where a group of young adults were asked which their favourite holidays were when they were children. The seaside holidays in the UK won hands down, even compared with the more exotic destinations. There was something so special about seaside holidays - even if it was raining...
  5. cristiana
    That's the one. In fact, it's a terrific range. There are some great Baxters soups out there that are gluten-free too, and it even says it on the can. Baxters are very gluten aware - I'm currently eating a jar of their Simply Delicious Organic Garlic Mayonnaise and although nothing beats the freshly made stuff it is very good. And on the side is...
  6. cristiana
    Definitely worth getting the guide by becoming a member of Coeliac UK - it will pay for itself! I've just discovered, by the way, that Amy's Gluten Free Soup Tomato Flavour makes a very respectable base for a bolognese sauce if one has forgotten to buy the base ingredients for one (or a pre-made sauce). We've also used it as a tomato pizza base in...
  7. cristiana
    Just one point on this - I'm no expert but I wonder if UTIs can present differently, depending on which section of the tract is infected? Mine tend to be lower down in the urinary tract so I don't feel like I need to go to the loo a lot when I have one, but when I pee or afterwards it hurts, and then I get that feeling of my insides slipping out - as you...
  8. cristiana
    Hi again Victoria - I've just read your other comment about your insides feeling like they might slip out! Poor you! But yes - I can identify with that. I actually get that exact feeling when I get a UTI - are you sure you haven't got a UTI? x
  9. cristiana
    Third trimester pain is a good way of describing it! I know someone with another gastrointestinal complaint - diverticulitis - which causes this sensation too - so it could purely be down to our gut. What I would say is what side is you pain on? Is it pretty diffuse or is it on the left or right side? For me, it was the left side, rather as if when...
  10. cristiana
    Hi Victoria I hope you get some replies as some of these people are still on this board. Is this something you are suffering from? I thought I'd just let you know that I had this very badly at diagnosis, and it went on and on for some time. I had pelvic u/s and also a precautionary sigmoidoscopy - all was clear. In the end what really helped...
  11. cristiana
    Kitty! Thank you so much! Reading these words is so reassuring.... I've had a horrid weekend googling 'white spot on tongue' - so many horror stories about such a symptom. I then read a few more articles which were more balanced and gave other things - such as teeth grinding and sharp teeth being a cause, which for my sanity's sake I'm trying to focus...
  12. cristiana
    Hi Icey I've been going down the medicated lozenge route. I need to try this more traditional cure - it might be better. I don't know why but I've absolutely convinced myself this is bad news. I've never had a white ulcer last so long. It isn't exactly painful and it isn't open - it looks like there is a scab on it. It's probably only 1-2 mms...
  13. cristiana
    Hi Cyclinglady That's a very good point. Unfortunately, for reasons I'm not aware of, this test has never been offered to me since my initial diagnosis. Although my IGA (is that what it is) was over 100, they seemed far more worried about my liver enzyme tests which revealed I had elevated gamma globulins. Since then I'm very grateful to say I've...
  14. cristiana
    While I sit here playing this awful wait and see game, is there anyone out there who is reading this who can thrown any light on whether coeliac disease produces canker sores/ulcers that take much longer to budge? Any similar experiences? I am anemic too ... which I guess doesn't help....
  15. cristiana
    Hi Icelandgirl Thanks so much for your concern and that advice. I haven't tried that yet - good idea. I saw the dentist. Apparently it looks as if it might be healing but I'm to come back in a couple of weeks if it gets worse or doesn't go. Oh... the waiting game again. It never ends!
  16. cristiana
    Hello All I've suffered from painful, white canker sores and ones that bleed since well before the time I was diagnosed. They usually disappear in just a few days. Over the last couple of months my tongue has felt odd - over tingly when it brushes past my teeth - and lo and behold about three weeks ago I noticed what looked like a white canker...
  17. cristiana
    Ennis - Hi! This is really helpful. I've wondered about the sort of supplements based on yeast. I'll look into it. You are right - I'm sure my magnesium levels and potassium levels should be looked into, too. I don't think I've ever had a magnesium test but I did score low on potassium on a few occasions. I wish there was such a thing as a home...
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    Hi gluten-free friends Is anyone supplementing with folic acid or folate? I'm wondering what the difference is and also, is it good to supplement these or is there a risk? (I've seen arguments either way). I totally understand it is better to eat vitamins than pop pills, but as my levels were just above the lowest borderline for normal when...
  19. cristiana
    Root ginger, a few slices, in boiling water. Leave to infuse for a bit. Sip this. I find it really soothing on the stomach.
  20. cristiana
    Yes... it's not good is it rarchy.? Most of the posts on this site about whole foods. Trust us Brits to lower the tone! When you are feeling like a treat why not try making some pastries with this. I can't find it in my local store but you may have more success. You will find, however, that new gluten-free products come up all the time. There...
  21. cristiana
    Well done! Thanks so much for that. And so rarchy, some good news!
  22. cristiana
    Actually, you may find you can tolerate small amounts of hard cheese like cheddar, even now. Something happens to the lactose in cheese - can't remember what - which means it is much lower in lactose than say a pint of milk. Hopefully I'm not spouting a load of nonsense here - please, scientists reading this, can you explain this better?
  23. cristiana
    Well done, Jmg. My husband has just brought home a pizza made by a major Pizza manufacturer. It really does seem that every day, in every way, being gluten free is getting easier and easier! http://www.goodfellaspizzas.com/our-range/gluten-free-range/
  24. cristiana
    Yes, French Fancies have to be next on the list. Yum. I wish you hadn't mentioned them, I want one NOW. It's great Mr Kipling are now in the ring. But I can't eat gluten-free oat flour so in actual fact I can't eat their bakewell cake....
  25. cristiana
    That is interesting about McDonalds fries, I had no idea... I don't really ever eat fast food anymore because I haven't found anywhere that is gluten free. It seems to me a lot of outlets such as Costa are very good at pre-packed sweet things, such as their Bakewell Tarts, but that isn't doing my waistline any good. Not really fast food but I have...
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