I've always thought of it in terms of a continuum, at one end are people who have severe coeliac disease - very sensitive to any sign of it, ranging up to the...
I have a list of 31 symptoms that people can get. There are probably more. I reckon, that I used to have twenty or so. Nothing was serious except the ...
I agree - I no longer suffer from the terrible anxiety I used to have. Plus I am losing weight, although still eating the same sort of foods except the gluten,...
UK-Coeliac>1c. Re: Gluten allergy vs Coeliac Disease ... That's interesting - I had to take 6 weeks off work last year to stop shaking. - I had put it down to...
I too suspect there may be a simple answer which we havent found yet. I too cant have caffeine, and although I know I am fine with potatoes, I am starting to...
We've had a couple of new members lately, why don't you introduce yourself. I'd certainly like to hear of brendabbgems's hotel plans in Corfu. James Daisy...
Hi My name is Brenda and I am 44 living in Wembley. I am twice married and have a daughter who is 22 today!!! I have been diagnosed since October 2006. I...
... Sounds like a fantastic idea - especially if all the food was gluten free as that totally takes away teh worry for your guests about cross contamination....
... This sounds like a great idea! I would certainly be interested in knowing of holiday hotels which were gluten-free. - I find it a pain to go down to...
I can see it now. Brits, Dutch, Germans and persons with CD of all European origin heading to Corfu for 2 weeks in the sun, with hassle- free food. Got to be a...
Hi Brenda What a story! Glad for you that you got diagnosed after going through all of that. I can't tolerate glucose-fructose syrup, glucose syrup,...
Sounds a wonderful idea. The other type of hotel difficult to find abroad is one with rooms suitable for wheelchair users. I am disabled, although I can walk...
Hi all I would like to thank those so far that have replied to me. The feedback was just what I needed and it looks like that I will have to get back to Corfu...
Welcome to the group Brenda And good luck with your project – it would be nice to be able to travel somewhere different. I went to Corfu in my teens and...
I though I had a UTI for a couple of weeks that wasn’t clearing up and got given loads of horrible antibiotics – if anyone ever offers you ciprofloxacin...
I dont have ths problems that you mention but do have problems with calcium. Until the gluten problem kicked in I was a proper veggie bordering on vegan. Now I...
I am sorry about the problems - but am interested in what you say about cipro. About 5 years ago a routine mammogram showed up a largish lump, and terrified...
Evening all Thanks for your replies. That clarifies it somewhat. Anyway, since being diagnosed in November, I have put on weight (I was underweight previously)...
Sorry to hear about the kidney stones, these sure are PAINFUL! I don't think they have anything to do with being coeliac though. They are just things some...
Hi there Thanks for your comments. Its nice to get to know more people. As for the question regarding packed lunches, I will be able to supply these if...
Hi Sorry about the delay replying I wasn't sure what I was doing that's why I did a general reply. It's nice to hear from other people, you certainly have many...
This is an excellent idea. My family have banned me from speaking in foreign languages: Whilst driving through France, my daughter was travel sick. Since...
It made me very dizzy and wobbly and forgetful and dopey but I couldn’t sleep. I googled it and there was a bit on wikipedia about it being linked to ...
My daughter is completely dairy free as she can't take it, and she gets calcium on prescription. It is a liquid called Calcium-Sandoz, and here is a link to...
Fantastic! Can we all come? We could have a proper reunion! I'm on holiday in the USA just now - it took me 2 whole days to get here (Montana) won't bore you...
I've just had a few days away in western Germany, where I visited Xanten, Altenberg, Wuppertal, Cologne, the Moselle Valley, Trier, Montschau and Aachen. It...
Just spend 10 days eating out around the Pretoria area. No problems ensuring GF food was provided, anywhere and that includes Shopping Mall chain restuarants. ...
Has anyone with Coeliacs ever successfully gone through the process of getting an 'I can park anywhere' badge for their windscreen. Reason I ask is, my first...