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#169933 - 04/14/05 12:46 PM
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MikeE
Reged: 03/31/05
Posts: 60
Loc: Seattle, WA
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It's so great to see all the folks here finally figuring out what was making their life a living hell. I for one was amazed at how much better I felt.
Let people who you know might be affected about this and other food intolerances.
So congrats Ruchie! Glad you're feeling so much better now.
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Interesting. What tests did you take? And when you redid it again, what tests did you take and which one showed positive? I'm very curious.
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No way is that irrelevant babbling, this is so on topic and great info to others. There have been studies showing that those with epilepsy got better by removing gluten from their diet.
If this info gets to a parent who is having similar issues with thier child just imagine how great you just made their childs and the parents life if this is the cause and they now know the cure. I don't know about you, but it sent chills down my spine just thinking about it.
Sharing and learning is exactly what this forum is for and how we can help others.
Mike
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Seriously? I doubt I even own anything with gluten to eat.
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I haven't been thoroughly tested re: Celiac. I have an appointment with a gastro. specialist in October. Cancer has been ruled out, obviously. I contracted H. Pylori, but that's no longer a big deal. Until then, I'm diagnostically clueless, beyond the M.D.'s vague "IBS" label. I've just been applying what I've been reading and noticed a significant improvement re: symptoms. My M.D. and I just want to know why my immune system is shot and about my abnormally high white blood cell count and recurring D. I've been managing with diet, mostly for the longest time...
It's a technical mystery to me.
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Removing gluten assists in me living/functioning with tremendous ease. Less pills, etc. Indeed, removing "refined foods" and eating in an alkaline fashion. Gluten was obviously a psycho-physical stress for me, personally. With my IBS issues, removing gluten eliminated a lot of the pain, cramping, spasms. I also food combine. This for me, I find works, i.e. it doesn't confuse my gut. Simple nutritional equations that work. Less C, less bloating, less D, less PAIN. Probiotics. NO LEFTOVERS. Hypnosis. I could go on and on. But diet is a central role. It's not the be all and the end all, but it is CORE. I guess it's all rooted in those lower chakras!!! I spend less time in the toilet. We learn by sharing, so let us all continue to share learning and support.
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I've read similar things, especially pertaining to ADD. This is an issue for adults, too. Also pertaining to autistic children. The only known allergy I had since birth was lactose intolerance--D for two weeks due to infant formula containing lactose, and nuts. The lactose intolerance also affects me mentally, not just physically. Maybe it has something to do with opiods in lactose? I don't know. I was in Special Ed., not for a deficiency of mental talent (I was moved ahead a few years, and only spent time in classes for social reasons) and encountered, "coached" / assisted many ADD students. Everything they ate was gluten and acidifying--junk food, grease. They had a higher incidence of drop out/outburst of anger/absence/illness than other students. I truly believe there is a connection between diet and behaviour. What goes in--ideas and higher things, not just food--is a factor. However we are dealing with Earth energy and individual ecosystems, or human beings. When something isn't in synch the issues must be readdressed--ON ALL LEVELS.
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But going GF just made me grumpy as I couldn't have all the foods I like! 
Ah well, I'm now in the same boat with sugar. My bod does NOT like the stuff. I indulged yesterday and so now have a headache...at least pay-back makes me less liekly to do it again!
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Made me grumpy too aat first Linz  I was sooo unhappy! Especially since I decided to make a go of it like a week before we went on our trip to move to FL! What was I thinking doing it then? LOL
It was actually much better for me. I was more stable emotionally and so I enjoyed my time there more than I would have otherwise. I don't think the world hates me as much as I did now that I'm GF. And I KNOW when I've had something with gluten because all I'll want to do is cry and have a pity-party! 
Yep...sugar can be bad news! I'm proud of you for staying away even though it's hard! Good for you *hugs*
Love ya, Ruchie
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