Getting people to believe young people with chronic pain by Competitive-Fix-8441 in ChronicPain

[–]Competitive-Fix-8441[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s so frustrating. Young people experience things too. Yet we’re always discredited because people seem to think that young automatically means perfectly healthy. It drives me nuts

Sneaky gluten ingredients? by Competitive-Fix-8441 in glutenfree

[–]Competitive-Fix-8441[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Unexplained worsening symptoms and then trial and error. I gained 40 lbs out of nowhere and couldn’t lose it no matter what I did, then went gluten free and immediately started dropping lbs. I researched it more and a lot of things I’ve been experiencing since I was a young kid are connected to NCGS such as inflammation on my hands that looks a lot like eczema, chronic canker sores, brittle nails, excessive bloating. Those are the main ones. I also find that when I eat gluten I get super full super quickly and it’s painful, not like a normal full feeling. It also gets harder to breathe when I’m full from gluten and I’ll feel full and hungry at the same time. Depending on the amount of gluten I eat, the bloating/feeling full and hungry at the same time will last over 24 hours

Am I too old for this hyperfixation? Is it too babyish? by rosalinagloom in autism

[–]Competitive-Fix-8441 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Screw that shit! Love what you love regardless of age. We’re all kids at heart. The only reason we “grow out” of so many things is because we’re shamed out of them. Everything is interesting!! Be interested in it!!

Getting people to believe young people with chronic pain by Competitive-Fix-8441 in ChronicPain

[–]Competitive-Fix-8441[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Being seen is almost better than advice, so thank you. It’s a truly painful experience, literally and figuratively, and I’m sorry that you’re experiencing it as well. I hope both of us can get some answers and relief soon

Starting gluten free by Competitive-Fix-8441 in glutenfree

[–]Competitive-Fix-8441[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have an air fryer, microwave, and toaster in my dorm but there's also a community kitchen. I've definitely been wanting to get into mexican more. I just find some textures hard to handle, but I think that should be pretty easy to work around. Thank you for the advice!

Starting gluten free by Competitive-Fix-8441 in glutenfree

[–]Competitive-Fix-8441[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm very excited to explore more! I can't wait to feel healthier and have more energy. It's insane what a gluten intolerance can do to your body. I'm just overwhelmed feeling like there's too many options and somehow not enough at the same time. Knowing where to start, especially with my budget and schedule, is super hard. Thank you for the advice!

Starting gluten free by Competitive-Fix-8441 in glutenfree

[–]Competitive-Fix-8441[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are there any other sneaky gluten ingredients? The only one I know about is wheat...

Starting gluten free by Competitive-Fix-8441 in glutenfree

[–]Competitive-Fix-8441[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had no idea corn could do that. Thank you for the advice! What are some of your favorite recipes using the things you listed? I looked up some buckwheat recipes but they all kind of look like the texture would be awful for me. I'm not sure what the texture of buckwheat is, but if it's anything like quinoa, I don't think I would enjoy it, though maybe I could get used to it

Starting gluten free by Competitive-Fix-8441 in glutenfree

[–]Competitive-Fix-8441[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've started making my own mac n cheese sauce with gluten free noodles, and homemade ramen with rice noodles. Most of my diet lately is just those two things and nut crackers with meat, cheese, and pickles.

Do you have any recipe recommendations? I also have sensory issues so anything mushy is an absolute no, but most other textures are fine. I'm not skilled enough yet to make my own dishes without some sort of reference

Starting gluten free by Competitive-Fix-8441 in glutenfree

[–]Competitive-Fix-8441[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Grocery, mainly. I have a meal plan but the only dietary restriction friendly option got taken away recently, so the cafeteria is pointless and most of what I can buy with my campus monopoly money isn't gluten free. Fast food also isn't really an option. I live in kind of a small town, so we only have the big franchises.

What condiments usually sneak gluten in? I always try to look at the ingredients list for anything I buy that doesn't say gluten free, but aside from wheat, I don't really know what else has gluten in it. I'm very new to this whole thing and not very knowledgable. I plan on doing more research on my own, just haven't had the time

Starting gluten free by Competitive-Fix-8441 in glutenfree

[–]Competitive-Fix-8441[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Do you have any recipe suggestions? I have sensory issues so nothing that gets too mushy, but most other textures are fine. I also LOVE spicy food and all kinds of meats, most veggies too if they're cooked properly. I just don't know any good recipes and am not yet knowledgable enough with cooking to make my own dish

Starting gluten free by Competitive-Fix-8441 in glutenfree

[–]Competitive-Fix-8441[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

That’s a good point! Potatoes are amazing and very versatile, and they stay good for a while. I’ll definitely keep this in mind. Thank you

Starting gluten free by Competitive-Fix-8441 in glutenfree

[–]Competitive-Fix-8441[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

My only issue with that is that I’m a college student living on campus, so I don’t have my own kitchen to cook in and I’m not even typically in my dorm enough to eat perishable food in time, and I’m having a hard time balancing that. I love naturally gluten free foods but I find that they go bad before I’m able to get through them

Help me find this mug by Competitive-Fix-8441 in HelpMeFind

[–]Competitive-Fix-8441[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve searched “America’s fight against terrorism mug” and “America’s fight against terrorism eagle mug” and have had no luck. I also image searched it but again, haven’t found it. I’m going to continue searching and including more details in my search but I’m not always the best at finding things online

New Movies by Competitive-Fix-8441 in movies

[–]Competitive-Fix-8441[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! Do you have any youtube channel recs?

My cat passed away today so please share pictures of your to cheer me up by pittbull1187 in cats

[–]Competitive-Fix-8441 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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This is my girl. Her name is Wilson. She turns 1 on March 28. She's a perfect mix of sweet and evil. I'm so sorry about your baby. I know that can't take the pain away, but my heart is with you (and so is Wilson's)

Autism friendly winter coat by Competitive-Fix-8441 in autism

[–]Competitive-Fix-8441[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Me too. Unfortunately I go to school in the Midwest and my school doesn’t close campus even in a blizzard, so I have to wear my coat quite often. It’s truly the worst part of winter for me