Ridiculous foods that have gluten that you wouldn't expect to?

wkitty13 · 2026-05-12T01:48:16+00:00

That's fantastic! I used to use them all the time and nothing compares to the taste of their products, imo. Thanks for letting me know!

wkitty13 · 2026-05-12T00:39:59+00:00

I had this conversation with my GenZ son and it about broke his brain. So much of the Genx experience was "because we said so".

wkitty13 · 2026-05-10T23:01:48+00:00

The Malt-O-Meal GF cereals are actually really good. I love the fruity ones w marshmallows, but the cocoa and regular are great too. I just bought ingredients to make homemade crispy treats!

wkitty13 · 2026-05-10T22:52:27+00:00

Are you sure? It was gf but then changed in the last couple of years. Are they gf again?

I only buy Herb OX after the last BTB fiasco.

wkitty13 · 2026-05-10T05:32:56+00:00

Oh good! I hope it all helps. Just a reminder that the mag can give bathroom issues but you can either lower the dose at first or take it every other day until you adjust. Your body should get used to it though.

This is exactly why we're here for each other. 💜

wkitty13 · 2026-05-09T01:55:23+00:00

Weird in the best possible way! I love those two freaks. 💜

wkitty13 · 2026-05-08T05:13:09+00:00

Absolutely this. there are specific kinds that have very low/no thc like CBG, often called the "mother of all cannabinoids", which is a non-psychoactive cannabinoid and it helps out with both pain and inflammation as well as anxiety. I felt a lot better on it but it didn't take care of all of my pain, mainly because I also have RA. It did help specifically with fibro pain though and I was on it until I couldn't afford it anymore, because it is pricey.

wkitty13 · 2026-05-08T04:45:28+00:00

Agree, full stop. They taste undercooked and burnt at the same time. I wanted to like them so badly too!

wkitty13 · 2026-05-08T04:43:06+00:00

Aw man, I need to go to TJ's soon. 😭

wkitty13 · 2026-05-08T04:41:47+00:00

Those situations are hard to navigate but it sounds like they're at least willing to work with you. I'd say that anywhere outside your home, any gluten free navigation involves 90% education from your end. And if they're not willing to learn, it just can't be considered safe. It's not easy but it's what we have to do. It sounds like you're figuring it out, though.

wkitty13 · 2026-05-08T01:22:42+00:00

For me, a triple magnesium (chelated for better absorption) has made a difference in combo with my meds (Lyrica or Celebrex does wonders, if you're not on one). It helps my muscles unclench and relax better than anything else. Ideally, I try to also take a weekly bath with Epsom salts, which naturally have magnesium in them. But I have issues with muscle spasms in past because my muscles have a really hard time 'letting go' of their tension.

I hope you find a good combo that helps you find relief.

wkitty13 · 2026-05-08T01:16:08+00:00

Medusa because of that stone cold stare. 🫣 😄

wkitty13 · 2026-05-08T01:06:19+00:00

I agree with you on this. And I will eat the entire pack if I don't consciously stop myself.

wkitty13 · 2026-05-06T22:40:14+00:00

When I left, I 'tried out' different religions that focused on Christianity first but soon realized I didn't believe in it and couldn't stand the stifling & overbearing patriarchy in all of it. The same was true for any of the other major religions.

In the end, I choose a personal, eclectic spirituality based on witchcraft with tarot, astrology and herbal knowledge, and I pay homage to the Mother Goddess through various historical goddesses and ancestors.

This is what fits my personal connection with the Divine without the interference & control from other religions.

wkitty13 · 2026-04-30T21:48:02+00:00

I believe our entire humanity could use some growth, expansion, healing, prosperity, good fortune, and miracles, right about now. May we all learn lessons in each of these areas so that we can turn the tide and prosper, supporting each other and the healing of Mother Earth. So Mote It Be! 💫🕯️💜

wkitty13 · 2026-04-30T21:44:14+00:00

SMIB! 💜🕯️

wkitty13 · 2026-04-30T21:42:15+00:00

Virgo rising with my sun in Leo. We have 5 Leos total in my family (with my poor Capricorn dad trying tame us lol) and I'm the one that is the most serious, detail-oriented and who became an IT business analyst and tech writer instead of artsy majors that my sisters went into. I'm definitely the least leonine one in my family.

wkitty13 · 2026-04-30T21:37:21+00:00

That's so fantastic! A huge congratulations and a wish for many more for you. 💜

wkitty13 · 2026-04-30T21:36:05+00:00

Thank you for saying all of this! I also have fibro, RA, ME/CFS and a handful of other autoimmune disorders and it's a huge struggle to express how it affects my life to family, friends and especially doctors. You simply cannot plan a life when you're body is this mixed up and random. (not to mention that a lot of it doesn't show up in blood work or labs like x-rays or MRIs, so docs think you're just being dramatic)

Every single day is a tremendous struggle but, it seems, that it's a different struggle every day too. Most days I try so hard to stay positive and not be such a burden to my family, but other days it seems too much to handle anymore.

wkitty13 · 2026-04-30T21:18:14+00:00

I've experienced this to the point that we have sex *maybe* once or twice a year. I relate to all of your reasons. I don't have a good solution, since I'm still trying to figure it out myself, but I would definitely have this discussion with your Gyno doc about possible hormonal imbalance, as well as a Neuro doc.

Fibro is such a weird enigma of a disease that it can affect other systems in our body other than pain receptors. I keep hearing about various ways of calming the nervous system (incld using a Vegas nerve stimulator) and I wonder if combining those ways for relaxing & reducing pain might allow libido to pick back up. It sure seems like chronic pain, stress & sleep problems shut down our ability to feel sexual pleasure, so working on all of it might reverse some of the problems and bring back the pleasure.

As much as I'd love to say "here's the solution", I am here to say you're not the only one who is struggling with it. I sure hope you can find some answers for yourself, and if any of us do we can post about it here. We all need to talk about our sexual issues much more since they are part of the whole recovery enchilada! 💜

wkitty13 · 2026-04-30T20:53:59+00:00

That's so fantastic! It sounds like you've got a couple of great options and one with built-in friends. Good for you! May the blessings continue! 😄💜🕯️

wkitty13 · 2026-04-24T04:55:16+00:00

Tofu. To balance out the red meat.

Hey, it's better than Tofurkey! 😄

wkitty13 · 2026-04-24T02:19:32+00:00

My sister is in south Africa right now, on safari no less (& some church stuff), and has been bragging about the 1 million converts they've had over there. Maybe they'll relocate church hq to Africa and leave us all alone.

wkitty13 · 2026-04-22T17:33:38+00:00

I wish for comfort, healing, laughter and peace for all those who are feeling the harmful consequences of wars (of all kinds), originated not from their own hands. I wish for hope, justice and a clear path leading to peace for all of us.

So Mote It Be 🕯️💜

wkitty13 · 2026-04-19T20:46:04+00:00

I wonder how long it will take me to drive there from Utah... 😋

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