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  • August 8, 2010 at 3:31 am #7854
    Shell
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    I was diagnosed with Celiac Disease in 1998, I wasn't told anything back then about it.  I

    received an email about a year ago saying that Lupus and Fibromyalgia were link

    to Celiac Disease.  Since I was diagnosed with having both of them back in 2006 and 2007

    I got serious about changing the way I was eating.   I noticed a little improvement such

    as some weight loss and less migraines and headaches, but not enough improvement

    over-all.  I was still eating corn, rice…and so forth thinking it was safe to do so, now I am

    making more changes by what I have learned here.  Thank you! Smile 

    August 8, 2010 at 2:05 pm #8720
    Peter Osborne
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    Shelly,

    Welcome to the GFS forum!   Thank you for sharing your story and having the courage to change your diet.  It only gets better from here.

    Please feel free to browse the site and continue learning.  We encourage your feedback and contribution to our community.

    Wishing you excellent health!

    Dr. OSmile

    August 22, 2010 at 10:20 pm #8726
    Shell
    Participant

    Dr. O,

     

    Thank you very much, I am very glad to be here.  I am looking forward to your book

    coming out soon. Laugh  I am dropping weight once again just learning a little from what you and your patients said in your videos.  I know when I get your book I will do even better.  You have help me figure out (solve the mystery) to why I wasn't losing more weight     eating Gluten Free.  I have you and your patients in the videos to thank.

     

    Wink Shelly

    August 23, 2010 at 1:18 pm #8732
    Peter Osborne
    Keymaster

    Shelly,

    Welcome to the forum!  I am glad you were able to find us and glad you were able to be helped by the information on this site.  I will have the cookbook out in Oct. and am working on a comprehensive book on gluten.  Just finished up a chapter on the liver.

     

    I look forward to your future contributions to the website and our community.

    All the best,

    Dr. OSmile

    September 3, 2010 at 12:52 am #8740
    Shell
    Participant

    Thanks I will be looking forward to the book and all.  Great to hear! 

     

    I have a question a friend brought to my attention this: 

    Mesquite flour is a high-protein, low-glycemic
    superfood from desert trees.  

    Would this be ok to use, or it still consider a grain? 

     

    Thanks Smile Shelly

    September 3, 2010 at 7:40 am #8742
    Ariella6
    Member

    wow good for you for getting the courage to change your diet! it can be tough at first. 

     

    Dr O so cool you have books coming out! i can't wait to get them!

    September 3, 2010 at 3:15 pm #8743
    Shell
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    Hi Ariella6!

     

    I think it's like anything once you get started and learn what we can and can't eat it gets easier.  The hardest part for me is telling my friends I can't go out to eat or come over for dinner.  Also teaching my husband what to buy and  how to read the labels. 

    Looking forward to Dr. O's new book(s).  SmileSmileSmileSmileSmileSmileSmileSmileSmileSmileSmileSmile

     

    Let us know how you do on here ok?

     

    Shelly Smile

     

     

    September 8, 2010 at 9:12 am #8749
    Peter Osborne
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    Re mesquite flour:  It is gluten free.  I don't have  any experience with it.  Just remember that substitute flours (unless fresh and home made) should not be staple foods in your diet. Smile

    September 8, 2010 at 9:30 am #8756
    Ariella6
    Member

    yeah it does get easier once you get started.  I am myself intolerant of all grains.  not sure if i have celiacs or not.  but my reactions to any grains are getting worse and worse.  so i do understand.  i basically can't tolerate ANY flour.  sometimes that is challenging.  I do ok withmost of it sometimes i want some rice tortillas though.  it sets me off horribly though.  Would be nice if there were local support groups for this type of stuff. 

     

    I will let you know how it goes with my daughter. 🙂 It may not be until december/january??? I have no idea.  It is a ways out there yet.  We dont have a hearing date yet.

    September 9, 2010 at 2:18 pm #8757
    Shell
    Participant

    Thank you Dr. O I really appreciate your feedback on this.  Smile

    September 9, 2010 at 2:41 pm #8758
    Shell
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