http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ Gluten Free Forums for Elana's Pantry en Mon, 13 Feb 2012 08:52:56 +0000 http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/healing-crisis#post-2185 Mon, 01 Nov 2010 12:52:30 +0000 carolina 2185@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>I strongly suspect that I may have celiac, as I have a lot of the symptoms--I cannot tolerate gluten at all. Initially, I have had a lot of success in going gluten free, but I am finding that my body seems to be rejecting many gluten-free grains as well. For the past couple of months I have been eating a fair amount of brown rice (no gluten of course), and my guts are an absolute mess. I am working with a nutritionist to pinpoint the exact problem, and I have, up until this point, done well with a high raw, plant based diet. Currently, I am having some sort of major reaction--my tummy is blowing up like a balloon with almost everything I eat it seems, but is calmer if I eat only protein and plants--no grains. I am having crazy constipation, and it feels like my intestinal area is really inflamed. I feel really unwell, and am trying to figure out the best course of action for me. Do those of you with celiac tolerate other grains (I realize that this will vary)?? Obviously, I will be heading to the doctor if this doesn't clear up with work I am doing with my nutritionist. </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/family-diagnosed-with-multiple-allergies-need-gf-and-more#post-850 Sat, 09 Jan 2010 07:17:36 +0000 lisastafford 850@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>Hubby has Crohn's disease and has started an anti-inflammatory food combining program. 9 year old intolerant to Gluten. 15 year old can't have baking powder or egg whites. and much more. I am overwhelmed. Do I need to have the 9 year old tested for Celiac disease or just put her on a GF plan and watch how her health and behavior changes? We can all eat certain meats/fish and a few vegetables and fruits. I am overwhelmed and need support from others who have gone before me.</p> <p>The good news is that we can all tolerate almonds, and they are an anti-inflammatory food. I have ordered some good almond flour and a loaf pan to make bread.</p> <p>I feel sad about my family giving up certain foods we have enjoyed as treats, and the impact this could have on our social life. </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/new-to-forum-gluten-free#post-2203 Wed, 03 Nov 2010 21:55:11 +0000 theeclecticwoman 2203@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>Hi y'all! </p> <p>I'm new to the forum and eating gluten-free. I just started learning more about gluten-free baking, etc. I have not been diagnosed with Celiac, but I do have an autoimmune disease that causes IBS. I have been experimenting this week to see how my body responds when I eat regular foods (tortillas &amp; tortilla chips at my favorite Mexican restaurant, etc.) versus gluten-free foods. I have noticed a big difference and told my husband it's time to go GF. </p> <p>I am also trying to stop drinking Dr. Pepper; it's addicting and way too available here in Texas. ;) I also think it causes some of my intestinal issues. </p> <p>I plan to overhaul my pantry and get rid of anything not GF. My family will benefit from this as well, though they may not like it at first. However, they've done pretty good adjusting as I have learned more about health, wellness and nutrition and changed our lifestyle. My husband has been a great sport and gone along with all of it, though not always right away. ;) </p> <p>I will make GF yummies to win my sweet family over. </p> <p>Looking forward to learning from this forum.</p> <p>Blessings,</p> <p>Mel </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/soon-to-be-bride-needs-some-advice#post-793 Thu, 31 Dec 2009 10:25:29 +0000 jenn729 793@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>My fiance' Alex has a number of allergies. He has celiacs disease, but also is allergic to nuts, eggs, dairy, casein, green beans, on top of all of the grains. I've cooked for him occasionally, but not on a regular basis since we don't live together. Here is my question... After we get married and move into our new home, how can I balance his allergies with my own diet? Should I give up these things as well? Is it unhealthy for someone without allergies to go without all of those things? I think my plan is to switch to a gluten free diet, but to keep eating eggs and small amounts of dairy, since it will be easier to keep dairy from getting cross-contaminated into his food. Any help or advice would be appreciated! (Also, Alex has said that I don't need to cut out anything from my diet that I don't want to, but I really would prefer for our whole kitchen to be accessible to him... and to only cook one meal instead of two). </p>