mearlie

Me too!

Empirical evidence: Taking less than half the thyroid meds I took when I was eating gluten. Also, gut pain is gone.

Sink, when I, Mearlie, went gluten free, at first I probably wasn't eating as healthy as I did BEFORE. Because when a person first goes GF, they want to try all the GF products and many of them are full of crap. Crap that doesn't contain gluten, but still crap. IF they feel better (BIG IF), you're going to hear about it…

Gluten free living is NOT a diet at ALL. It's avoiding a specific ingredient in food that makes some people sick. I agree that you can't really substantiate the psychological claims but those, coupled with all the other symptoms I had certainly are enough proof for me that I can't eat gluten. So let's review my symptoms…

Feeb, just keep doing what you are doing and don't worry about the negativity. Your input is helpful for others and will be even more helpful a few months from now - I think it's hard for people who have a stomach of steel to understand, my hubs included! It took him a long time to realize that I was serious and that this…

Living a gluten free lifestyle is NOT easy. I don't do it because I want to, I promise you that! There have been several times over this 6-8 month experiment that I've tried to eat a piece of bread or pasta or a slice of cake. I paid for it for 2-3 days! The pain in my gut, the numbness in my fingers, face and toes, and…

If you don't have a gluten sensitivity or celiacs, gluten free living is ridiculous. BUT there are lots of people eating gluten who would feel better if they were GF because they actually DO have an intolerance. And the only real way to find out if you are sensitive to gluten is to go cold turkey. Stop all gluten for a…

Zela, I have been GF for probably 6-8 months? something like that. I DID feel better after a week or two and wanted to share it with the world! I had finally figured out what was causing all these symptoms I've been struggling with for YEARS!

Once I got the hang of it, eating GF is not really that much more expensive. BUT I have changed the things I eat. I do keep GF bread (expensivvvveeee!) inn the freezer for the nights that my family really really wants a hamburger BUT we just don't eat sandwiches as often as we used to. Now I use potatoes and rice for most…

Hmm. Let's see... The symptoms that led me to seeking a formal diagnosis for possible celiacs was the sharp pains in my gut/back that stopped me dead in my tracks. However, I also have hypothyroidism due to hashimotos, which is an autoimmune disease. Any autoimmune disease should be a red flag to give gluten free a try.…

You look so much healthier! Congratulations!

I'm here FROM weight watchers. MFP's food diary is better. It calculates ALL calories, and you can buy the fitbit and you don't have to pay a monthly charge like active link. I believe that ww points plus program is a bad idea, I prefer to track all foods I eat. Plus it's free here and ww was over 40 a month. IMO if you…

Sometimes I eat a pickle if I'm feeling low. Usually perks me right up! Salt Definitely makes me feel better when my bp is low.

Loving these suggestions and going to try them!

I agree with little miss with all but one point - there's no reason that a person with mild symptoms needs a formal diagnosis. I had a colonoscopy and endoscopy and the only thing they found was a little bitty ulcer that could NOT be the cause of the severe abdominal pain, cramping and other symptoms I was having. The…

There's NO WAY to know for CERTAIN you are gluten intolerant UNLESS you go gluten free. Some people CAN tell after a week or two that they are starting to feel better. It probably took 7-10 days for me to feel better. Food intolerances are NOT considered much by mainstream doctors but many people have gluten intolerance…

Wow, how inspiring and you look fantastic! Congratulations on beating cancer AND becoming pregnant! You are definitely a success story! Wow!

I have a few dietary restrictions and I am also the cook in the family. I DO make SOME sides or an add-on to the meal for them, but I cook meals that taste good and that I CAN EAT. Sometimes I have to cook things and put them in separate serving dishes because these people are too dang picky! But I don't fry chicken. I…

wooHoo!

Totally agree. And respectfully disagree with the OP who posted that it can cause problems. Going gluten free will not hurt you in any way unless you start making poor choices about the other foods you eat. I was having a lot of gut pain that radiated into my back and down my leg sometimes. I also get kind of numb in…

I do NOT have celiacs but I AM gluten intolerant. I do not eat gluten, dairy (cow milk), soy, or legumes. I do not eat those things because they make my stomach hurt and/or cause extreme, uncomfortable and yes, smelly gas. I do eat healthier now because of my dietary restrictions however it is very easy to eat crap on this…

Hit the nail on the head. Maybe you could have chit-chatted about it first instead of declaring your decision? Women like to think things through by talking about them, and she was probably more upset that she didn't have a chance to mull it over than anything. BUT you should know your own wife and if she's not dieting but…

Sue, Your post melts my heart! This program really is not hard, all you have to do is: Log in all the food you eat today. Take a walk if you can. Some days I can exercise, some I can't, due to medical issues. The days I can, I do. Tomorrow you are going to repeat that process again. If you eat more calories than you were…

You said that better than I did! Agreed.

That's AWESOME!

Thanks, I'm going to read this after I get the kids off to school!

Yes I agree about the English! You've got more knowledge than many Americans I know!