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Getting the bad news
So I FINALLY got to a recommended chronic fatigue specialising GP today. He started by asking what the "Dr" was for, and then when I said maths his whole face lit up and he started fanboying maths (apparently he seriously considered majoring) which was a nice start. He took my history and unlike all the vague handwaving I've gotten from other doctors was all "Ah, I know what's wrong with and how we can fix it" which was both encouraging and discouraging (I'm not sure anyone can be that sure with chronic fatigue)
Anyway, he gave me some vitamins and stuff to take, and suggested a gently increasing course of walking, and then said "Hmm. You say you're intolerant of dairy. Well, you should cut that out completely and also cut out gluten"
"Really? Are you sure? Because it never seems to affect me"
"Trust me"
"And..you mean cut them out completely? Not even skim milk?"
"Yes, sorry, even a little bit can set it all off again"
"But! But!! ...man, this is going to suck, I'm hard enough to feed as it is"
And I went to the supermarket, and it does suck. There do not appear to be any cake or bread mixes (or actual cakes or breads) which don't replace wheat with soy and or milk powder. All I could find was plain flour and rice cakes :/ Are there any high fibre gluten-free grains apart from brown rice and amaranth? I eat a lot of whole grains. Any other gluten-free-living advice would be nice, I may have specific questions after I have a chance to rest and think about it more (shopping was TIRING)
He was fairly understanding, since he has trouble finding gluten free stuff himself. I'd fight it more but afaict it's pretty much the first thing everyone suggests for chronic fatigue :/
Also he said I should try to make sure my meat is organic
Me: "Does kangaroo count?"
Dr (with pained expression) Kangaroo?
Me: Why, is that bad?
Dr: How can eat something that can give you a hug?
Heh. That is SO not my first consideration with food right now :) (And yes, it turns out he's vegan, though he made no attempt to get me off meat or eggs and pretty much implied I should keep eating lots)
Oh, and if you want the doctors details it's Dr. Alastair Nuttall, 6 Burgess Street Midland, 9250 6977.
Anyway, he gave me some vitamins and stuff to take, and suggested a gently increasing course of walking, and then said "Hmm. You say you're intolerant of dairy. Well, you should cut that out completely and also cut out gluten"
"Really? Are you sure? Because it never seems to affect me"
"Trust me"
"And..you mean cut them out completely? Not even skim milk?"
"Yes, sorry, even a little bit can set it all off again"
"But! But!! ...man, this is going to suck, I'm hard enough to feed as it is"
And I went to the supermarket, and it does suck. There do not appear to be any cake or bread mixes (or actual cakes or breads) which don't replace wheat with soy and or milk powder. All I could find was plain flour and rice cakes :/ Are there any high fibre gluten-free grains apart from brown rice and amaranth? I eat a lot of whole grains. Any other gluten-free-living advice would be nice, I may have specific questions after I have a chance to rest and think about it more (shopping was TIRING)
He was fairly understanding, since he has trouble finding gluten free stuff himself. I'd fight it more but afaict it's pretty much the first thing everyone suggests for chronic fatigue :/
Also he said I should try to make sure my meat is organic
Me: "Does kangaroo count?"
Dr (with pained expression) Kangaroo?
Me: Why, is that bad?
Dr: How can eat something that can give you a hug?
Heh. That is SO not my first consideration with food right now :) (And yes, it turns out he's vegan, though he made no attempt to get me off meat or eggs and pretty much implied I should keep eating lots)
Oh, and if you want the doctors details it's Dr. Alastair Nuttall, 6 Burgess Street Midland, 9250 6977.
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Stumbled upon your entry when clicking on a friend's friends page, and since I happen to be checking my email after work whilst still on the premesis of work*, thought I'd look at the packets on the shelves for you.
Let there be cake, she says! The following things by the brand 'Orgran' (which can sometimes be found in supermarkets) are gluten, dairy and soy (and nut!) free: chocolate cake mix, vanilla cake mix, chocolate muffin mix, lemon poppyseed muffin mix, chocolate mousse dessert mix, custard powder, pancake mix, and apple & cinnamon pancake mix. Some do require milk in the mixing-up of them, but there's always rice milk or almond milk**. There is also bread mix but I haven't tried it so don't know how it tastes.
In other exciting news, a new local producer has started making DAIRY AND GLUTEN FREE CHOCOLATE CRACKLES and FUDGE, using mostly coconut oil, cocoa and honey...and they are SOOO GOOD.
On the next question.. Quinoa is a fantastic gluten-free grain (it's got heaps of protein, and is the only non-animal product with a complete set of amino acids..)..similar consistency to cous-cous but I think much tastier, and you cook it much the same as white rice. I'm also going through a year-long phase of making whole buckwheat, which is actually gluten free (it has no relation to wheat at all, but is in fact a techically a berry..) and is yummy.
Okay, that's the end of my I've-worked-in-an-Organics-shop-for-way-too-long spiel for now! Good luck with it...and even though the lack of cakes is sad, hurrah for potential getting-better-ness :)
* By 'work' I mean The Earth Market, Organic wholefood shop and cafe, 14/375 Hay St Subiaco. It is The Win for having good allergen-friendly food (and also has organic meat)! Is not always the win price-wise compared to supermarkets due to being a small shop and also having to pay Subiaco rent, though..
** Almond milk is yummy. Almond milk is very expensive. Almond milk is also easy to make, though, by putting almonds on to soak overnight, blending them up the next day, and letting the product strain through muslin.
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I am unfortunately also intolerant of coconut (though thankfully NOT other nuts) so that's the fudge out. Probably for the best. Will definitely keep an eye out for Orgran mixes, my birthday's coming up and I want cake dammit.
I forgot about Quinoa. Must buy some more, Kakulas brothers has it in bulk (no offense to your fine employer :))