Rutli1291
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Hey Tim,
I just noticed this thread. I was the one who had put up the GF post on mtbr.com last year. Congrats on making it a year plus with the GF. When I read thru the 8 pages of this thread this morning, I was expecting to see shopping tips, not to find out that you are still suffering from mystery symptoms. :-/
Sorry to hear it. I don't have much to contribute in this case, except well wishes. I can tell you that in addition to gluten, my husband finally removed dairy a few months ago and he is much healthier. It did seem gargantuan and it took 10 years of being GF to finally take that next step. He seems to be adapting OK. Defiinitely healthier.
Sometimes taking gluten out, can actually amplify other food sensitivities. If you have to take another food out, try it one day or week at a time, it will get easier.
Also, this seems to have been covered in the 2008 posts, but even the duodenal biopsy can be inaccurate..taking those biopsies of 2 or 3 spots is like pulling 2 or 3 blades of grass from a football field and judging the whole field by it. I agree with Cyclo, sometimes your own judgement is enough. (although you did eventually seem to get the clinical dx I think).
How are you doing with the GF, there is so much more stuff out now than even a year ago. Miller's GF has recently moved to Butler ...they have some awesome stuff if you need a Halloween treat. Also, just ordered a sampler box of Honey Stinger bars, easy to carry on rides...
Feel better, HEIDI
I just noticed this thread. I was the one who had put up the GF post on mtbr.com last year. Congrats on making it a year plus with the GF. When I read thru the 8 pages of this thread this morning, I was expecting to see shopping tips, not to find out that you are still suffering from mystery symptoms. :-/
Sorry to hear it. I don't have much to contribute in this case, except well wishes. I can tell you that in addition to gluten, my husband finally removed dairy a few months ago and he is much healthier. It did seem gargantuan and it took 10 years of being GF to finally take that next step. He seems to be adapting OK. Defiinitely healthier.
Sometimes taking gluten out, can actually amplify other food sensitivities. If you have to take another food out, try it one day or week at a time, it will get easier.
Also, this seems to have been covered in the 2008 posts, but even the duodenal biopsy can be inaccurate..taking those biopsies of 2 or 3 spots is like pulling 2 or 3 blades of grass from a football field and judging the whole field by it. I agree with Cyclo, sometimes your own judgement is enough. (although you did eventually seem to get the clinical dx I think).
How are you doing with the GF, there is so much more stuff out now than even a year ago. Miller's GF has recently moved to Butler ...they have some awesome stuff if you need a Halloween treat. Also, just ordered a sampler box of Honey Stinger bars, easy to carry on rides...
Feel better, HEIDI
Other than that, it hasn't been too bad. There is more and more stuff out there. Shaggz' sister-in-law turned me on to a little health food store in Sparta (Harmony) that has a good selection of gluten free stuff--even get fresh baked goods from the "Grainless Baker" every other Wednesday (the muffins are fabulous). Though, I mostly just buy NuGo Free bars and GlutenFreeda's oatmeal. All the other stuff, as are most gluten-free "equivalents", are calorie bombs and I try to avoid them.