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<channel><title><![CDATA[Celiac Disease & Gluten-free Diet Information at Celiac.com - Comments for blog: Alcohol and Celiac Disease]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com</link><description /><language>en-us</language><copyright><![CDATA[http://www.celiac.com]]></copyright><generator>N/A</generator><webMaster>scott@celiac.com</webMaster><lastBuildDate>Tue, 18 Jun 2013 23:04:59 PDT</lastBuildDate><ttl>20</ttl><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #1]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/blogs/10/Alcohol-and-Celiac-Disease.html#Comment686</link><description><![CDATA[Wikipedia has the following advice, which works for me:  'Almost all beers are brewed with barley (and sometimes wheat), and hence are unsafe for the gluten-avoider to drink. Sorghum and buckwheat based beers are available, but remain very much a specialty product. Most specialists now consider all distilled forms of alcohol safe to drink, provided no colourings or other additives have been added, as they might include gluten ingredients. Wine, sherry, port, cider, rum, tequila, bourbon and vermouth are all probably safe. Liqueurs and pre-mixed drinks should be examined carefully for gluten-derived ingredients. Some gluten free beers are available.'  Nothing here would forbid vodka or rum - but proceed with caution, of course.  <br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Al Barringer at 8:10 pm, Tue 11th Dec 2007)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Al Barringer)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 11 Dec 2007 20:10:34 PST]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/blogs/10/Alcohol-and-Celiac-Disease.html#Comment686</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #2]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/blogs/10/Alcohol-and-Celiac-Disease.html#Comment703</link><description><![CDATA[At some point I remember hearing that distilled alcohols were fine for celiacs, but I have found it ain't true. I tried some of my partner's scotch and ended up with fever blisters all around my mouth as well as more of the usual symptoms. 
Vodka, unless they say it is all from potatoes, is suspect.
Rum is my friend. Luckily I have always liked rum. Tequila may be okay, too. Liquors could be tricky because their base may be grain - Grand Marnier is a brandy, so that should be OK.

Good luck.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Holly Gault at 6:42 am, Wed 12th Dec 2007)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Holly Gault)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 12 Dec 2007 06:42:21 PST]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/blogs/10/Alcohol-and-Celiac-Disease.html#Comment703</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #3 (Reply to Comment #2)]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/blogs/10/Alcohol-and-Celiac-Disease.html#Comment6998</link><description><![CDATA[I have celiacs, but it isn't very severe. I have found that some vodkas are not ok..I have also been told that it will be ok if it is distilled but that is not true at all.  I had brunettes last night (nasty, i know, but hey i'm a college kid and need something cheap) and am not feeling well today...I threw up and even though I was pretty drunk, I shouldn't have been throwing up at that point.  My stomach hurts and I am having those icky celiac symptoms. I am just going to experiment with alcohol but I guess I will stick to rum instead...Grey Goose is my favorite but its been bothering my stomach. Just be careful because like i said not all vodka is ok!<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Rachel at 11:25 am, Wed 25th Aug 2010)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Rachel)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 25 Aug 2010 11:25:22 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/blogs/10/Alcohol-and-Celiac-Disease.html#Comment6998</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #3 (Reply to Comment #2)]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/blogs/10/Alcohol-and-Celiac-Disease.html#Comment7405</link><description><![CDATA[I'm a celiac with multiple ongoing problems and symptoms, so you could say I'm extremely sensitive! I admit that I still enjoy a drink or two and of course a nice bottle of wine but it hasn't come without difficulty in determining what is ok and what is not! I only drink potato distilled vodkas (more times distilled the better, Glacier is great) and as for wine I've learned its best to stick with the most recent years 2010, 2009 etc. but some tend to make me itchy and I know what to stay away from next time. Just be careful and choose wisely, don't let anyone try to tell you what is ok for you or not because you're the one that has to pay the price...<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Salina at 11:19 pm, Wed 20th Oct 2010)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Salina)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 20 Oct 2010 23:19:34 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/blogs/10/Alcohol-and-Celiac-Disease.html#Comment7405</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #4 (Reply to Comment #2)]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/blogs/10/Alcohol-and-Celiac-Disease.html#Comment8166</link><description><![CDATA[There is no such thing as "not very severe" celiacs. You either have it or you don't. And if you have it, even if there are no symptoms, you should abstain from ALL gluten...the long term effects of damaged villi in the small intestine WILL lead to DETRIMENTAL and even LIFE-THREATENING illnesses.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Isabella at 1:08 am, Tue 8th Feb 2011)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Isabella)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 08 Feb 2011 01:08:28 PST]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/blogs/10/Alcohol-and-Celiac-Disease.html#Comment8166</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #4 (Reply to Comment #3)]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/blogs/10/Alcohol-and-Celiac-Disease.html#Comment9371</link><description><![CDATA[Well said! If you have been diagnosed with celiac disease even 1/32 of a teaspoon or gluten in any form is detrimental!<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Maria at 12:03 pm, Thu 1st Sep 2011)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Maria)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 01 Sep 2011 12:03:00 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/blogs/10/Alcohol-and-Celiac-Disease.html#Comment9371</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #5 (Reply to Comment #3)]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/blogs/10/Alcohol-and-Celiac-Disease.html#Comment13334</link><description><![CDATA[Thank god someone else feels the same!! I get sooo tired of people saying "oh no it's fine my symptoms aren't as bad as yours so I can eat this pizza". Grrrrrr!!!<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Shay at 9:46 am, Thu 25th Oct 2012)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Shay)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 25 Oct 2012 09:46:21 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/blogs/10/Alcohol-and-Celiac-Disease.html#Comment13334</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #6 (Reply to Comment #3)]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/blogs/10/Alcohol-and-Celiac-Disease.html#Comment15960</link><description><![CDATA[You are absolutely correct!<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by DEBORAH at 6:18 am, Fri 3rd May 2013)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (DEBORAH)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 03 May 2013 06:18:29 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/blogs/10/Alcohol-and-Celiac-Disease.html#Comment15960</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #8 (Reply to Comment #2)]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/blogs/10/Alcohol-and-Celiac-Disease.html#Comment15922</link><description><![CDATA[Tito's vodka is gluten-free. It's not very expensive, and most bars carry it. When in doubt, I sneak in my own... <br/><br/>
(Comment posted by lisa at 5:49 am, Sat 27th Apr 2013)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (lisa)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 27 Apr 2013 05:49:49 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/blogs/10/Alcohol-and-Celiac-Disease.html#Comment15922</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #10]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/blogs/10/Alcohol-and-Celiac-Disease.html#Comment706</link><description><![CDATA[I used to be able to tolerate alcohol, but now within 24 hours after drinking it, I throw up.  I never used to do that.  Its awful.  My body is completely unable to digest it.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Miki at 7:56 am, Wed 12th Dec 2007)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Miki)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 12 Dec 2007 07:56:12 PST]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/blogs/10/Alcohol-and-Celiac-Disease.html#Comment706</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #11]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/blogs/10/Alcohol-and-Celiac-Disease.html#Comment724</link><description><![CDATA[Hi Randi!  You should try wine...I drink mostly red but occasionally  white. If I'm out and not sure (or too embarrassed to ask) then I know I'm safe with wine.   My true love is a really good frozen margarita, but you have to ask what's in the mix.  Lime juice and sugar with any tequila make a great rita!<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by tiffanytaylor at 12:06 pm, Wed 12th Dec 2007)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (tiffanytaylor)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 12 Dec 2007 12:06:24 PST]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/blogs/10/Alcohol-and-Celiac-Disease.html#Comment724</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #12]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/blogs/10/Alcohol-and-Celiac-Disease.html#Comment727</link><description><![CDATA[Many vodkas, except for 100% potato vodka may be cut with grain - your small intestine might not like that too much:-(  Chopin Vodka seems to be the best one.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by melis at 1:41 pm, Wed 12th Dec 2007)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (melis)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 12 Dec 2007 13:41:33 PST]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/blogs/10/Alcohol-and-Celiac-Disease.html#Comment727</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #13 (Reply to Comment #12)]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/blogs/10/Alcohol-and-Celiac-Disease.html#Comment9372</link><description><![CDATA[Ciroc vodka is made from grapes, so that is safe.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Maria at 12:04 pm, Thu 1st Sep 2011)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Maria)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 01 Sep 2011 12:04:16 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/blogs/10/Alcohol-and-Celiac-Disease.html#Comment9372</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #14]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/blogs/10/Alcohol-and-Celiac-Disease.html#Comment729</link><description><![CDATA[As a beer lover turned admirer from afar, I know what you are going through.  BevMo carries a sorghum beer by Anheuser-Busch called Redbridge.  It has a taste different than what you are probably used to but the fact that it comes in that dark brown glass bottle helps fill that void.  <br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Katie at 1:53 pm, Wed 12th Dec 2007)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Katie)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 12 Dec 2007 13:53:56 PST]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/blogs/10/Alcohol-and-Celiac-Disease.html#Comment729</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #15 (Reply to Comment #14)]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/blogs/10/Alcohol-and-Celiac-Disease.html#Comment4126</link><description><![CDATA[I like Redbridge very much reminds me of Bud Light<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by coleen at 10:54 am, Sun 26th Jul 2009)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (coleen)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 26 Jul 2009 10:54:44 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/blogs/10/Alcohol-and-Celiac-Disease.html#Comment4126</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #16 (Reply to Comment #14)]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/blogs/10/Alcohol-and-Celiac-Disease.html#Comment7778</link><description><![CDATA[St Peter's and Bard's actually taste better than the Redbridge but are more expensive.  I have a hard time finding gluten free beers since most of them are made in Europe and Canada and are not distributed in the U.S. BevMo has a fairly decent selection of gluten free beers for those of us who love beers.  Also, in the Phoenix area, Sun Devil Liquors carries a good selection and has an awesome selection of wines.  Their mead and hard cider selection is extensive as well.  The store on County Club in Mesa even has a wine cellar.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Shelly at 8:33 pm, Sun 12th Dec 2010)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Shelly)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 12 Dec 2010 20:33:00 PST]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/blogs/10/Alcohol-and-Celiac-Disease.html#Comment7778</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #16 (Reply to Comment #15)]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/blogs/10/Alcohol-and-Celiac-Disease.html#Comment7924</link><description><![CDATA[I agree..I hated Redbridge! I thinks it tastes awful.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by nikkole at 10:53 am, Thu 6th Jan 2011)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (nikkole)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 06 Jan 2011 10:53:19 PST]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/blogs/10/Alcohol-and-Celiac-Disease.html#Comment7924</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #18]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/blogs/10/Alcohol-and-Celiac-Disease.html#Comment745</link><description><![CDATA[I found that hard cider is really good. It's just made from fermented apples, there are many bands but Woodchuck being the best. These are often more available at bars than the select gluten-free brew.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Cristina at 10:56 am, Thu 13th Dec 2007)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Cristina)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 13 Dec 2007 10:56:21 PST]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/blogs/10/Alcohol-and-Celiac-Disease.html#Comment745</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #19]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/blogs/10/Alcohol-and-Celiac-Disease.html#Comment776</link><description><![CDATA[I just tried K Draft Cider the other day and I found it quite good, it has a taste that slightly [at least to me] resembles that of beer, of course it's not the same as beer, but it is definitely worth trying, it has a higher alcohol content though, even my husband liked it.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by AJ at 10:00 pm, Fri 14th Dec 2007)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (AJ)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 14 Dec 2007 22:00:08 PST]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/blogs/10/Alcohol-and-Celiac-Disease.html#Comment776</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #20]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/blogs/10/Alcohol-and-Celiac-Disease.html#Comment796</link><description><![CDATA[My partner and I have been diagnosed celiac for over 2 years.  Whenever I'm exposed to any amount of gluten in my food I am 'blessed' with the dermatitis herpetiformis (DH) rash, so there is NO mistaking my reaction!  However, I drink gin (usually Beefeater or Bomba) and vodka (usually Gray Goose or Skyy) and never have a reaction.  The ADA has determined that the distillation process does something to the gluten protein that renders it 'non-toxic' to celiacs, and there are even a few articles here on celiac.com that attest to the 'safety' of drinking alcohol where gluten is concerned.  Two caveats:  Some people don't seem to tolerate gin or vodka who are celiac so you might have to do the trial and error and also I'd suggest avoiding the flavored alcohol (I have had reactions to citrus flavored vodka).  For beer drinkers, Redbridge is a very good gluten-free beer.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Danny at 12:41 pm, Mon 17th Dec 2007)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Danny)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 17 Dec 2007 12:41:54 PST]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/blogs/10/Alcohol-and-Celiac-Disease.html#Comment796</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #21]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/blogs/10/Alcohol-and-Celiac-Disease.html#Comment806</link><description><![CDATA[Hey, I was having the same problem, I am 23 and very much like to have a drink now and then, I have found that Bacardi (rum) and diet coke, don't affect the gluten free people! <br/><br/>
(Comment posted by jodi at 8:43 am, Tue 18th Dec 2007)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (jodi)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 18 Dec 2007 08:43:08 PST]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/blogs/10/Alcohol-and-Celiac-Disease.html#Comment806</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #22]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/blogs/10/Alcohol-and-Celiac-Disease.html#Comment814</link><description><![CDATA[I am an undiagnosed celiac following the Specific Carbohydrate Diet which is Gluten Free and allows  certain alcohol such as wines with a zero sugar rating. I dilute my wine with water and add a saccharin tablet. I also do OK with a martini or Margarita that is only tequila and lime, no liqueur. I can have gin, scotch, rye, bourbon and vodka but rarely have anything but the wine. 
I really am a rare bird as after eight years on The Specific carbohydrate Diet, I am rarely bored with my food or missing what's restrictive. At seventy seven I look much younger, take no medications and work out. Wish I had been in this good state before becoming celiac. The disease actually has a 'flip' side  that includes positives.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Carol Frilegh at 6:29 am, Wed 19th Dec 2007)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Carol Frilegh)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 19 Dec 2007 06:29:06 PST]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/blogs/10/Alcohol-and-Celiac-Disease.html#Comment814</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #23]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/blogs/10/Alcohol-and-Celiac-Disease.html#Comment815</link><description><![CDATA[I'm not a full blow Celiac but am allergic to Wheat Gluten.  I am able to drink Miller Lite and Corona Lite and it doesn't bother me.  Wines make me itch.  Tequila made from cactus is good.  The thing to remember is that it's not what they process out of the booze, but what they add back in.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by greendog at 6:57 am, Wed 19th Dec 2007)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (greendog)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 19 Dec 2007 06:57:22 PST]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/blogs/10/Alcohol-and-Celiac-Disease.html#Comment815</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #24]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/blogs/10/Alcohol-and-Celiac-Disease.html#Comment822</link><description><![CDATA[I am a celiac and was a bartender for 9 years. I think that it is important to stick to the 100% potato vodkas, rum and 100% agave tequilas for celiacs. Hard Cider, Sake and wine are all good options. Beware of mixed drinks (triple sec) is not your friend. If you enjoy margaritas ask for Grand Manier instead of triple sec.
I hope this helps. There is nothing worse than a hangover on top of a bad reaction due to an allergy.Good luck!!!<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Mo at 7:45 pm, Wed 19th Dec 2007)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Mo)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 19 Dec 2007 19:45:11 PST]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/blogs/10/Alcohol-and-Celiac-Disease.html#Comment822</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #25]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/blogs/10/Alcohol-and-Celiac-Disease.html#Comment927</link><description><![CDATA[My clinic specializes in treating patients with gluten intolerance and celiac.  Distilled alcohols do not contain gluten. Beer is not distilled and therefore not okay unless it's one of the newer gluten-free varieties that recently came on the market.  The fact that some celiacs don't respond well to certain liquors has more to do with alcohol itself, perhaps their liver function or the presence of infection in their small intestines.  But it isn't due to the presence of gluten regardless of whether the alcohol is made from a grain. 
Hope this helps.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Dr Vikki Petersen at 4:07 pm, Fri 28th Dec 2007)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Dr Vikki Petersen)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 28 Dec 2007 16:07:35 PST]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/blogs/10/Alcohol-and-Celiac-Disease.html#Comment927</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #26 (Reply to Comment #25)]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/blogs/10/Alcohol-and-Celiac-Disease.html#Comment15923</link><description><![CDATA[How do you test to see if you have infections in the small intestines? My liver functions seem normal, but I have never been advised to test my small intestines for infections?<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Lisa at 5:57 am, Sat 27th Apr 2013)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Lisa)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 27 Apr 2013 05:57:29 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/blogs/10/Alcohol-and-Celiac-Disease.html#Comment15923</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #27]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Alcohol-and-Celiac-Disease/Page1.html#Comment1301</link><description><![CDATA[Detailed, interesting.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by ana pinel at 9:55 am, Fri 25th Jan 2008)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (ana pinel)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 25 Jan 2008 09:55:38 PST]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Alcohol-and-Celiac-Disease/Page1.html#Comment1301</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #28]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/blogs/10/Alcohol-and-Celiac-Disease.html#Comment1922</link><description><![CDATA[I am appalled to find that after I drank 1 pint of cider that I was over the safe drink driving limit after being breathalised by the police.  I am now awaiting a court hearing and the loss of my driving license.   Is there a different limit for the amount of alcohol a person with ceoliacs can safely consume and drive to that of a normal person?<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Gemma at 1:40 pm, Mon 31st Mar 2008)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Gemma)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 31 Mar 2008 13:40:17 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/blogs/10/Alcohol-and-Celiac-Disease.html#Comment1922</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #29 (Reply to Comment #28)]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/blogs/10/Alcohol-and-Celiac-Disease.html#Comment6289</link><description><![CDATA[Hey if you stick with the potato vodkas and if you like a good gin martini you are okay. As long as it is one like Tanquery, and stay away from certain additives especially sugary ones that are not distilled. Of course, beer is not distilled and they have come out with a few gluten free beers for us beer lovers. I personally am a gin martini kind of  a gal. ;-) Have a wonderful martini day.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by shawn at 2:50 pm, Thu 29th Apr 2010)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (shawn)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 29 Apr 2010 14:50:48 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/blogs/10/Alcohol-and-Celiac-Disease.html#Comment6289</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #30 (Reply to Comment #28)]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/blogs/10/Alcohol-and-Celiac-Disease.html#Comment8867</link><description><![CDATA[Sorry to advise you, there is no way you can be over the legal limit after one pint of regular strength cider. I am a Police Officer and a breath technician (I administer the evidentiary tests on impaired drivers) so I know.  There are two units of alcohol in a pint which, if consumed quickly and a brief amount of time passes for the alcohol to be absorbed, would put you at 0.02 (20mg alcohol in 100mL of blood). Your ability to operate a motor vehicle may still be impaired but you would not be over the limit. 

Either the drink was spiked, or you drank way more than you are stating. When I completed the breath technician course I consumed 13 (thirteen) oz of scotch whiskey in 45 minutes (that is six doubles and one single in less than an hour) and I hit 0.12 (120mg in 100mL). For reference the legal limit in Canada and the US is .08 or 80mg alcohol in 100mL of blood.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Graham at 6:28 pm, Mon 13th Jun 2011)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Graham)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 13 Jun 2011 18:28:32 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/blogs/10/Alcohol-and-Celiac-Disease.html#Comment8867</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #31 (Reply to Comment #28)]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/blogs/10/Alcohol-and-Celiac-Disease.html#Comment16106</link><description><![CDATA[Hi Emma,

I have recenlty had the same experience, how did your court go have you found and further information?

Thanks<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Izzy at 8:05 pm, Tue 28th May 2013)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Izzy)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 28 May 2013 20:05:02 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/blogs/10/Alcohol-and-Celiac-Disease.html#Comment16106</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #32]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/blogs/10/Alcohol-and-Celiac-Disease.html#Comment2032</link><description><![CDATA[I just found out today that I'm a Celiac and enjoy my Vodka martini's what are the best ones? I'm willing to make the changes in my diet to be healthier but giving up martini's will have to wait.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Kip at 4:21 pm, Thu 17th Apr 2008)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Kip)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 17 Apr 2008 16:21:14 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/blogs/10/Alcohol-and-Celiac-Disease.html#Comment2032</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #33]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/blogs/10/Alcohol-and-Celiac-Disease.html#Comment2134</link><description><![CDATA[I'm another newcomer to world of Celiacs. I looking for advise for mixed drinks while on vacation. I love Daquiries & Margaritas, but I'm not sure how they are mixed when when I'm out. Do they use mixes, and do they contain Gluten?? I'm hoping a bartender out there good help with information.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by John at 3:10 pm, Sun 4th May 2008)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (John)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 04 May 2008 15:10:59 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/blogs/10/Alcohol-and-Celiac-Disease.html#Comment2134</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #34]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/blogs/10/Alcohol-and-Celiac-Disease.html#Comment2223</link><description><![CDATA[I was recently diagnosed with celiac disease, I hate not being able to eat out, especially when I have a date. 
Why does it have to be so hard, can't drink, can't eat like a normal individual, it's too embarrassing, I feel like going back to gluten.
Help please!<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by James at 11:39 am, Tue 20th May 2008)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (James)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 20 May 2008 11:39:38 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/blogs/10/Alcohol-and-Celiac-Disease.html#Comment2223</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #35 (Reply to Comment #34)]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/blogs/10/Alcohol-and-Celiac-Disease.html#Comment8823</link><description><![CDATA[If, as you say, you are a diagnosed coeliac, don't even think about eating food containing gluten. Think of all the positives. If you avoid all the processed gluten free food you should be eating a really healthy diet. Coeliacs also have a risk factor 100 times greater of contacting stomach cancer. Read up, educate yourself, get into the kitchen and have a ball.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by lindsay at 5:53 pm, Sun 12th Jun 2011)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (lindsay)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 12 Jun 2011 17:53:46 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/blogs/10/Alcohol-and-Celiac-Disease.html#Comment8823</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #35 (Reply to Comment #34)]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/blogs/10/Alcohol-and-Celiac-Disease.html#Comment8913</link><description><![CDATA[James,
I was diagnosed 17 yrs ago (pretty progressive for the 90's).  I was very good at keeping to the diet.  There are so many gluten free stores, websites and restaurants.  Just stick with the basics. rice, corn, salads, meat, potatoes,  and hell for breakfast have bacon, eggs and home fries, just hold the toast.  You can do this.  You must do this.  It will not get easier.  I've been cheating lately because I have kids and the house is full of bread, cookies and even beer (for my husband).  After all this time I need to get back on track and I will because the repercussions of cheating are not worth it.  It will get easier to avoid gluten.  Do not give up!  And look for gluten free section on menus (Friday's has one).  good luck<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Tris at 7:18 pm, Thu 23rd Jun 2011)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Tris)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 23 Jun 2011 19:18:47 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/blogs/10/Alcohol-and-Celiac-Disease.html#Comment8913</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #37]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/blogs/10/Alcohol-and-Celiac-Disease.html#Comment2302</link><description><![CDATA[To James, I feel the same way you do.  I've been doing this for about 4 months now and for the first two months I was just so thrilled to be feeling better, I didn't think about the quality of life change involved in not being able to just eat out whenever I want without planning ahead, etc.  Also to Miki, I am the same way - I used to be able to drink any kind of alcohol with no problem but now whenever I drink, the next day I have this sweeping depressed feeling - it's so awful and consistent, I'm considering giving up alcohol entirely.  Oh, my poor social life!!<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by MJ at 7:25 am, Wed 4th Jun 2008)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (MJ)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 04 Jun 2008 07:25:29 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/blogs/10/Alcohol-and-Celiac-Disease.html#Comment2302</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #38 (Reply to Comment #37)]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/blogs/10/Alcohol-and-Celiac-Disease.html#Comment10187</link><description><![CDATA[I am so pleased I have read this. I have been diagnosed for 8 months now and have done loads of research and try really hard but this is the first I have heard of the 'sweeping depression'. I get this just about every time I drink, really bad when I am ill. It never even crossed my mind it was related to celiac.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by VJR at 5:50 am, Thu 29th Dec 2011)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (VJR)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 29 Dec 2011 05:50:53 PST]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/blogs/10/Alcohol-and-Celiac-Disease.html#Comment10187</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #38 (Reply to Comment #37)]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/blogs/10/Alcohol-and-Celiac-Disease.html#Comment15557</link><description><![CDATA[Me too... I was just diagnosed 2 weeks ago. I am alcohol and wheat free. We all know alcohol can cause depression, but is it worse for celiacs?<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by jill at 2:28 am, Sat 16th Mar 2013)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (jill)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 16 Mar 2013 02:28:08 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/blogs/10/Alcohol-and-Celiac-Disease.html#Comment15557</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #40]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/blogs/10/Alcohol-and-Celiac-Disease.html#Comment2399</link><description><![CDATA[To all:  I am a new comer to the gluten-free world.  I have always had an active social life and I do like my booze.  I am sad and depressed that I can no longer go out and enjoy my 'old life'.  I am scared to death to go out to eat.  I have been gluten-free for less than a month, and it's an adjustment that's not an easy one.  I thought it would be simple, and I continue to stay optimistic, but this weekend it hit me hard when I went to a housewarming party for a friend, and realized that there was nothing I could eat or drink there!!! It kinda sucked and I felt alienated being there.  I guess it's something I have to deal with.  I had Malibu Rum and Coke Friday night and got an excruciating migrane, so I guess that one's out too!  For me it's trial and error with the booze, but I'm about to call it quits all together.  I am feeling better, and well, if that means i have to stop drinking, well, I guess I will be the sober one!  Yeah it sucks, but what other option do I have...HELP!!!!<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Kasie at 2:48 pm, Mon 23rd Jun 2008)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Kasie)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 23 Jun 2008 14:48:03 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/blogs/10/Alcohol-and-Celiac-Disease.html#Comment2399</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #41 (Reply to Comment #40)]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/blogs/10/Alcohol-and-Celiac-Disease.html#Comment6505</link><description><![CDATA[Just like you I'm new(er) to the gluten-free world. I'm definitely a vodka, rum and wine fan. For me it was trial and error for months to find out what I can and cannot consume. I too still feel alienated but in the long run your mind and body will thank you for choosing the right option(s) for you, be it the sober one or the casual white wine drinker.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Kathleen at 11:22 am, Fri 18th Jun 2010)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Kathleen)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 18 Jun 2010 11:22:14 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/blogs/10/Alcohol-and-Celiac-Disease.html#Comment6505</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #42 (Reply to Comment #40)]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/blogs/10/Alcohol-and-Celiac-Disease.html#Comment10679</link><description><![CDATA[I have one idea - learn to enjoy it!  I found a new love in "the Captain" (Captain Morgan, that is).  I mix it with diet Coke and drink with the my friends at karaoke (and it makes me sound better too!).  If I know I'm going to be going to friends houses for cocktail parties or going out to dinner, I bring things I can eat (like gluten free buns so I can eat burgers at our burger joint).  I bring my own crackers to parties so I can have cheese and crackers.  The beautiful thing about gluten free, is that if you don't search out gluten, you will not have a weight problem.  I've dropped 5 pounds in one month without even trying.  If I would give up alcohol, I'd lose even more, but one thing at a time.  Embrace the good things about being gluten free - you can't change it so make the best of it.  Keeping a positive attitude can really help.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by LindaR at 9:31 am, Fri 17th Feb 2012)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (LindaR)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 17 Feb 2012 09:31:00 PST]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/blogs/10/Alcohol-and-Celiac-Disease.html#Comment10679</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #43]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/blogs/10/Alcohol-and-Celiac-Disease.html#Comment2459</link><description><![CDATA[Just found out that I have celiac. I don't know about this disease but I guess I have to learn fast.  I love to have my drinks and go out to eat but its become more difficult. That advised shared helps. Thank you.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Mary at 3:21 pm, Thu 3rd Jul 2008)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Mary)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 03 Jul 2008 15:21:11 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/blogs/10/Alcohol-and-Celiac-Disease.html#Comment2459</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #44]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Alcohol-and-Celiac-Disease/Page1.html#Comment2468</link><description><![CDATA[Good information, hard to get.....  Get it here.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Gwen at 5:13 pm, Sun 6th Jul 2008)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Gwen)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 06 Jul 2008 17:13:59 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Alcohol-and-Celiac-Disease/Page1.html#Comment2468</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #45]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/blogs/10/Alcohol-and-Celiac-Disease.html#Comment2865</link><description><![CDATA[I have had a gluten intolerance for over 2 years and have never heard that I could not drink any type of liquor. I had read if it is distilled it's fine. then today I went to the liquor store and began talking to an employee who has a friend with celiac only for her to tell me I can't have vodka (unless its potato)...I'm really confused and cannot give up my drinks (my faves are vodka and whiskey).<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Hillary at 7:26 pm, Fri 19th Sep 2008)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Hillary)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 19 Sep 2008 19:26:12 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/blogs/10/Alcohol-and-Celiac-Disease.html#Comment2865</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #46]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/blogs/10/Alcohol-and-Celiac-Disease.html#Comment3026</link><description><![CDATA[It is a very interesting and informative blog which I like most.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by lauran at 8:04 pm, Fri 24th Oct 2008)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (lauran)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 24 Oct 2008 20:04:28 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/blogs/10/Alcohol-and-Celiac-Disease.html#Comment3026</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #47 (Reply to Comment #46)]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/blogs/10/Alcohol-and-Celiac-Disease.html#Comment10358</link><description><![CDATA[I have been celiac for a few days now and it's hitting me hard because everything I ate had gluten in it and now suddenly have to drop it all. It's crazy.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Cassandra at 10:42 am, Thu 19th Jan 2012)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Cassandra)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 19 Jan 2012 10:42:48 PST]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/blogs/10/Alcohol-and-Celiac-Disease.html#Comment10358</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #48]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/blogs/10/Alcohol-and-Celiac-Disease.html#Comment3110</link><description><![CDATA[I have been a celiac for 1 1/2 years, and have dermatitis herpetiformis. It really does suck at first but it does get better. There are a lot of foods out there you can eat.  Outback Steakhouse has a gluten free menu so you don't have to be embarrassed when you go out on a date. I really enjoy Malibu and coke. If I am out with some friends I do trial and error. Hopefully this helps. It really helps to just to find somebody that will listen to you for a couple of months complain. Because to you this is a life changing disease. Good luck<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Jessica at 12:50 pm, Sat 15th Nov 2008)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Jessica)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 15 Nov 2008 12:50:50 PST]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/blogs/10/Alcohol-and-Celiac-Disease.html#Comment3110</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #49]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/blogs/10/Alcohol-and-Celiac-Disease.html#Comment3271</link><description><![CDATA[I have been a celiac for almost a year now. I have found that eating and drinking out is extremely difficult but am functioning okay. Outback, Carrabas, Bonefish, Lee Roy Selmon's and a few others are great options for eating out that might be in your area. In regards to alcohol, all Vodka is not okay. Ketel One, Grey Goose and many other Vodka are distilled with wheat....so be careful. Most vodkas tell you what they are distilled from. Ciroc is a Vodka distilled from grapes and Chopin from potatoes so those are safe. Just wanted to give some of you a heads up. Good luck on your journey.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Jeff at 12:27 pm, Thu 1st Jan 2009)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Jeff)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 01 Jan 2009 12:27:05 PST]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/blogs/10/Alcohol-and-Celiac-Disease.html#Comment3271</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #50]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/blogs/10/Alcohol-and-Celiac-Disease.html#Comment3304</link><description><![CDATA[I was diagnosed as celiac as a kid. I went gluten free for 1year and it greatly improved my health. I am now 33 years old and I try not eat bread, pizza, etc. but drink a lot of beer, etc. Recently I gave up alcohol because once I start I can't stop and blackout. My folks say I'm an alcoholic but I don't need to drink every day and wonder could gluten be a factor??<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by phil at 6:05 pm, Wed 7th Jan 2009)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (phil)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 07 Jan 2009 18:05:10 PST]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/blogs/10/Alcohol-and-Celiac-Disease.html#Comment3304</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #51 (Reply to Comment #50)]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/blogs/10/Alcohol-and-Celiac-Disease.html#Comment7037</link><description><![CDATA[Hi phil I too was diagnosed as a child but drank beer and it never effected me! no symptoms getting drunk apart, but as I've grown my body has reacted more! your level of intolerance changes as you get older I guess and now I can only drink wine. It remands to be proven if drinking wheat alcohol makes a person more drunk! If you find out let me know please?<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Anthony at 6:20 pm, Mon 30th Aug 2010)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Anthony)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 30 Aug 2010 18:20:06 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/blogs/10/Alcohol-and-Celiac-Disease.html#Comment7037</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #52 (Reply to Comment #50)]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/blogs/10/Alcohol-and-Celiac-Disease.html#Comment11208</link><description><![CDATA[Hi Phil, blackouts are not normal!  Please check out A.A.  only you can decide if you are an alcoholic.  I never got a DUI, always worked, never arrested, responsible, etc.  However, I am alcoholic.  Try some controlled drinking.  If you are truly alcoholic, eventually you won't be able to stop.  A.A. works.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Kathleen at 10:15 pm, Sat 21st Apr 2012)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Kathleen)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 21 Apr 2012 22:15:19 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/blogs/10/Alcohol-and-Celiac-Disease.html#Comment11208</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #53]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/blogs/10/Alcohol-and-Celiac-Disease.html#Comment3525</link><description><![CDATA[Phil, I think that the gluten in the alcohol does make a difference.  I know that when I drink certain things it affects me different ways.  If I were you I'd learn to like red wine - you get no nasty effects as you would with the beer.  I have been eating wheat lately (hoping that I'll be okay) and I am finding that it has a bit of a delayed reaction, so that when it's passing through my intestines, I get very depressed.  Does anyone else notice this?<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Heather at 5:58 am, Tue 10th Mar 2009)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Heather)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 10 Mar 2009 05:58:56 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/blogs/10/Alcohol-and-Celiac-Disease.html#Comment3525</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #54]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/blogs/10/Alcohol-and-Celiac-Disease.html#Comment3605</link><description><![CDATA[I am an undiagnosed celiac with years of symptoms similar to the disease.  I started drinking beer when age permitted and got diagnosed with depression.  At age 33 a stressful work environment caused stress which led to drinking beer and I had symptoms the same as before like severe depression, fatigue, rash and pains.  I haven't drunk since I was a young adult, but I still noticed that an occasional beer left me with unreasonable hangover that lasted for days.  I went on cruise with colleagues and friends and had free drinks, of course I drank beer and got really sick.  I thought I got motion sickness, but the effects lasted for one month or so.  When I drank margaritas and Grand Marnier I felt fine. I am looking for what test to get for celiac disease.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Electra at 2:42 pm, Wed 1st Apr 2009)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Electra)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 01 Apr 2009 14:42:06 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/blogs/10/Alcohol-and-Celiac-Disease.html#Comment3605</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #55]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/blogs/10/Alcohol-and-Celiac-Disease.html#Comment3772</link><description><![CDATA[I have had celiac for about 3 months now, and I am getting the blood test next week to confirm.  I have eliminated gluten from my diet, and it was initially difficult, but after a few weeks it seems easier.  Just remember when you shop to shop around the edges of the supermarket.  This is where you will find most of the stuff you can eat regularly.  Mostly perishable, but definitely possible to get a balanced diet without gluten.  Also watch out for spices some spices have wheat crumbs in them, and wow does that get you.  Good luck to all.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Zombie302 at 4:12 pm, Wed 13th May 2009)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Zombie302)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 13 May 2009 16:12:11 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/blogs/10/Alcohol-and-Celiac-Disease.html#Comment3772</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #56 (Reply to Comment #55)]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/blogs/10/Alcohol-and-Celiac-Disease.html#Comment8886</link><description><![CDATA[Zombie - good name for you - please educate yourself  and be aware that the blood test does NOT work unless you are still eating gluten!  So go back onto your gluten diet for about  4 - 6  weeks and if you survive, then do the test.  Then and only then will you perhaps get the correct results. The only authentic test is a biopsy of the small intestine.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by lorna denning at 12:57 pm, Mon 20th Jun 2011)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (lorna denning)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 20 Jun 2011 12:57:34 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/blogs/10/Alcohol-and-Celiac-Disease.html#Comment8886</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #57 (Reply to Comment #55)]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/blogs/10/Alcohol-and-Celiac-Disease.html#Comment10762</link><description><![CDATA[Hi,
As a fellow celiac I can state categorically that the "blood" test is not close to the final word re: diagnosis. You must have a biopsy of the small intestine, have the sample dyed per protocol and a pathologist given a heads up (eg. r/o celiac sprue). The technicians in pathology labs seen hundreds of samples and mainly look for cell changes and cancer. I was diagnosed  this way 10 years ago and have had the blood test come out negative. This despite numerous biopsies and symptoms to the contrary. Get a good GI DR., have the endoscopy and biopsy done and find the truth!<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by WRFC at 3:31 pm, Tue 28th Feb 2012)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (WRFC)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 28 Feb 2012 15:31:22 PST]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/blogs/10/Alcohol-and-Celiac-Disease.html#Comment10762</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #58]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/blogs/10/Alcohol-and-Celiac-Disease.html#Comment3794</link><description><![CDATA[I have had health problems for many years, but the past year has been worse. I have chronically low magnesium levels to the point where I have to go to the hospital everyday and get IV magnesium replacements. My body isn't retaining at all. My doctor thinks I have celiac disease so I started the gluten free diet 2 1/2 months ago but there hasn't been any change in my magnesium levels. My doctor thinks it will take 6 months for my intestines to heal so I can start absorbing nutrients. I was tested for sprue which came back negative but I had genetic testing done that says I have the celiac gene pairs----DQ alpha 1 and DQ beta 1. I am getting 9 grams of magnesium by IV everyday and my blood levels are still low. Has anyone out there heard of such a thing or have the same problem with absorbing magnesium that I do? Help!<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Julie1969 at 6:59 pm, Sat 16th May 2009)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Julie1969)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 16 May 2009 18:59:02 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/blogs/10/Alcohol-and-Celiac-Disease.html#Comment3794</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #59 (Reply to Comment #58)]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/blogs/10/Alcohol-and-Celiac-Disease.html#Comment5767</link><description><![CDATA[I would try and find a good naturopath that knows a lot about celiac disease. I am going to see one that is celiac himself and find out what nutrients I need to keep my body healthy and strong. You may need to take supplements that heal the infection in the intestines before you will absorb nutrients. I take some that I have researched and it has healed mine and my liver which were malfunctioning from the gluten.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Linda at 7:48 am, Fri 19th Feb 2010)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Linda)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 19 Feb 2010 07:48:40 PST]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/blogs/10/Alcohol-and-Celiac-Disease.html#Comment5767</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #60]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/blogs/10/Alcohol-and-Celiac-Disease.html#Comment3829</link><description><![CDATA[Reply to all: I have been on a gluten-free diet for 3 months now and it is so hard. I just turned 21 so it is even more frustrating for me. Just some background - I am extremely underweight, malnourished, and had severe vitamin deficiencies including lactose intolerant. I had an endoscopy that came back clear and I switched doctors and got a blood test done that said I had the gene for celiac. Since I had the symptoms she put me on the gluten-free diet. I am actually going back soon for a new test where you swallow a pill camera that can take pictures where the endoscopy couldn't reach. <br/><br/>
(Comment posted by bridget at 3:39 pm, Sun 24th May 2009)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (bridget)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 24 May 2009 15:39:58 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/blogs/10/Alcohol-and-Celiac-Disease.html#Comment3829</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #61]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/blogs/10/Alcohol-and-Celiac-Disease.html#Comment4030</link><description><![CDATA[Thanks for all the info on alcohol and celiac. It was very informative.
I love beer and wine but the beer leaves me so sick the day after I can't drink it to any excess anymore but just a little wine is going to have to be my choice now. I am 51 and had celiac since I was 2.   Thank you again!<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Dana at 7:26 am, Sat 4th Jul 2009)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Dana)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 04 Jul 2009 07:26:17 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/blogs/10/Alcohol-and-Celiac-Disease.html#Comment4030</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #62]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/blogs/10/Alcohol-and-Celiac-Disease.html#Comment4248</link><description><![CDATA[I have not been diagnosed, but I have done a lot of reading on the web and all signs point to celiac. I have been trying to be gluten free for the most part with some slip-ups (beer, pizza..I mean how can I give them up so easily) and I have been feeling better.   My only question is...should I spend the time and money (I have no health insurance) to get diagnosed? Or would being strict about the diet for say 30 days, be telling enough?<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Melissa at 8:00 am, Fri 14th Aug 2009)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Melissa)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 14 Aug 2009 08:00:56 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/blogs/10/Alcohol-and-Celiac-Disease.html#Comment4248</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #63 (Reply to Comment #62)]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/blogs/10/Alcohol-and-Celiac-Disease.html#Comment8611</link><description><![CDATA[My six year old daughter has been diagnosed with celiac, so I have been doing extensive research on the disease.  After reading many posts on this blog I feel compelled to urge you all to out the University of Chicago website on Celiac Disease.  

The information clearly states that ANY gluten in your diet will trigger the autoimmune response that inflames and damages your small intestine - whether or not you have symptoms.  My daughter's gastroenterologist and this website both state that repeated triggering of the autoimmune response could cause it to "turn on" permanently - NOT GOOD.

I am encouraged by the significant response by the food industry to provide more gluten free options (now there is gluten-free Bisquick, for goodness sake) - which, of course is in response to the increasing diagnoses of Celiac, consequently predicting a $1.7 billion industry in 2010.

Everyone, hang in there and please do what is right for your body and your future.  That this disease can lead to infertility, Chrone' disease and even, rarely, cancer should be more of an incentive to toe the line on gluten-free - aside from living symptom-free.  Our whole family has gone gluten-free in support of my daughter and although it is a huge sacrifice, it will be worth it.

Good luck to you all!!!<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Caroline at 10:14 am, Thu 21st Apr 2011)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Caroline)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 21 Apr 2011 10:14:59 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/blogs/10/Alcohol-and-Celiac-Disease.html#Comment8611</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #64]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/blogs/10/Alcohol-and-Celiac-Disease.html#Comment4314</link><description><![CDATA[Knowing your body and being able to find a cure is the biggest blessing I could have received. Yes I do get frustrated that I can't eat everything, however I am in more control of my feelings, emotions, and health. No longer am I worried that I will get sick and my evening with be ruined. No longer am I afraid that I will go on vacation and be forced to stay in my room.  I do not have full celiac disease but have an intolerance to wheat. When ingested I feel very tired, have digestive issues, and yes get VERY depressed and moody. I knew life didn't have to be like this, so I am overjoyed that with the support of family and friends I not only see that light at the end of the tunnel, but I feel the warmth of the light on my face, and I have so much more peace. 

For those who are wondering if you should get diagnosed, I think you already have your answer. You are your greatest advocate and doctor. I would suggest practicing an elimination diet and keeping a food journal. Many (like myself) may receive a false negative from the doctor. You know your body the best so trust your instinct and gut (literally and figuratively).

I hope I was able to help.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by WheatFreeJT at 7:34 am, Fri 28th Aug 2009)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (WheatFreeJT)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 28 Aug 2009 07:34:31 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/blogs/10/Alcohol-and-Celiac-Disease.html#Comment4314</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #65]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Alcohol-and-Celiac-Disease/Page1.html#Comment4609</link><description><![CDATA[Yes, good information. I have seen buckwheat as gluten-free, so it was not clear to me whether it was safe or not.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Nancy at 10:46 am, Mon 5th Oct 2009)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Nancy)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 05 Oct 2009 10:46:36 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Alcohol-and-Celiac-Disease/Page1.html#Comment4609</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #66 (Reply to Comment #65)]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Alcohol-and-Celiac-Disease/Page1.html#Comment4626</link><description><![CDATA[Yes, pure buckwheat is safe.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by admin at 4:24 pm, Mon 5th Oct 2009)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (admin)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 05 Oct 2009 16:24:49 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Alcohol-and-Celiac-Disease/Page1.html#Comment4626</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #67]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/blogs/10/Alcohol-and-Celiac-Disease.html#Comment5755</link><description><![CDATA[My wife has celiac and enjoys tequila. A little to much at times. She typically fairs pretty well but 1 out of 10 times she will get very angry and violent. Even after just a few margaritas. Has anyone heard of any studies done on a connection between celiac and Alcoholism/Female Pattern Violent Alcoholism? If so, PLEASE reply.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by DKP at 10:41 am, Wed 17th Feb 2010)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (DKP)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 17 Feb 2010 10:41:33 PST]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/blogs/10/Alcohol-and-Celiac-Disease.html#Comment5755</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #68 (Reply to Comment #67)]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/blogs/10/Alcohol-and-Celiac-Disease.html#Comment6102</link><description><![CDATA[DKP - I was diagnosed as a coeliac a couple of years ago.  I've had a long history of going out with friends and drinking - and around 1 in 10/20 nights out Ive gone completely bananas and have absolutely no memory of what I did.  I always knew there was something wrong because the nights I'd go mad I could feel my body buzzing (like I'd taken drugs) and I'd start acting and doing really stupid things.  It was a far different buzz to when I was drunk on other nights.  I can only assume this was the allergic reaction to gluten mixing with the alcohol.  I can't say why it happened on some nights and not on others.  Anyway, the good news is since I was diagnosed I've completely changed my diet and just stick to Corona when I'm out. In the last two or three years I've had absolutely no problem. Slowly but surely my friends are creeping back to me.  All I'll say is coeliacs are obviously more sensitive to foods and your wife should find a drink that suits her. Mine is Corona, I just need to be strict with it.  I hope that helps.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by t-man at 12:33 pm, Fri 2nd Apr 2010)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (t-man)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 02 Apr 2010 12:33:34 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/blogs/10/Alcohol-and-Celiac-Disease.html#Comment6102</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #69 (Reply to Comment #67)]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/blogs/10/Alcohol-and-Celiac-Disease.html#Comment9731</link><description><![CDATA[I can relate to DKP's wife & to t-man - unfortunately I have had similar experiences over the years & only recently been diagnosed with celiac (annoyingly, seeing as I had all the symptoms & have been seeing specialists for years). 
Sometimes I can drink say 3 glasses of wine and be fine, other times I can become very forceful and seem to have no off switch. In other words I want to keep drinking. During those times I loose all memory. My husband has been verbally abused by me many times (& a couple of times I've slapped him) over the years & I literally have had no memory at all of these times. Most of the time I can have a few glasses of wine and be perfectly fine, but on some occasions my body chemistry is altered by my gluten levels & I react very badly to alcohol. I'm hoping that like t-man, now that I am on a celiac diet this will no longer be an issue.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Sara at 6:01 pm, Tue 25th Oct 2011)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Sara)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 25 Oct 2011 18:01:03 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/blogs/10/Alcohol-and-Celiac-Disease.html#Comment9731</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #70]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/blogs/10/Alcohol-and-Celiac-Disease.html#Comment6444</link><description><![CDATA[Some of you mentioned having problems with certain alcohols. Let me point out that corn is a difficult thing for some celiacs to process because it along with dairy and soy are all processed by the coveted DDP enzyme that celiacs are deficient in. I stay away from all of these substances as lately I've been having allergic reactions to every one of them. Now to my point, a lot of vodkas are made from corn and those reacting should consider an allergy as a possible cause. Personally, I've found that rum is the best.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Elena at 9:57 am, Mon 31st May 2010)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Elena)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 31 May 2010 09:57:05 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/blogs/10/Alcohol-and-Celiac-Disease.html#Comment6444</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #71]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/blogs/10/Alcohol-and-Celiac-Disease.html#Comment6455</link><description><![CDATA[Being full blown celiac & allergic to gluten, when it comes to alcohol it's the damage done from the disease on my organs that gives me hell just to consume alcohol, period.  Each of our bodies are in different states of degeneration.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Dewana at 10:07 am, Sat 5th Jun 2010)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Dewana)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 05 Jun 2010 10:07:24 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/blogs/10/Alcohol-and-Celiac-Disease.html#Comment6455</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #72]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/blogs/10/Alcohol-and-Celiac-Disease.html#Comment6465</link><description><![CDATA[Thanks all for the great info!  It's like a math puzzle determining which drinks are acceptable, but it seems like there are a lot of choices.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Matthew at 9:48 pm, Mon 7th Jun 2010)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Matthew)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 07 Jun 2010 21:48:08 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/blogs/10/Alcohol-and-Celiac-Disease.html#Comment6465</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #73]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/blogs/10/Alcohol-and-Celiac-Disease.html#Comment6542</link><description><![CDATA[Wine, cava/champagne, sake (Korean is smoother than Japanese), rum (you can make a great mojito with soda, fresh lime, fresh mint and a little fructose/xylitol/sugar with the rum or the sake) and occasional unflavored vodka with soda / occasional gin and tonic (careful to read the tonic ingredients carefully - avoid glucose if in Europe, as made from wheat, they say almost always gluten-free but it definitely effects me) are OK for me - it's the mixers that are the major issue, best to stick to soda. I imagine cider would be OK too, but don't like it or  tequila. Mostly I stick with wine/cava as that's always easy.

Guys who are new to this - don't worry it get's easier, try focussing on all the great things you can eat and experimenting with new recipes, rather than dwelling on things you can't.  It's definitely, definitely worth it for how great you'll ultimately feel. The key is to try and stick to things that are as pure and unprocessed as possible - think Jamie Oliver mission! Don't forget exercise, you really need it to get your system working properly and fully healthy again.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Samantha at 3:16 am, Wed 23rd Jun 2010)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Samantha)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 23 Jun 2010 03:16:40 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/blogs/10/Alcohol-and-Celiac-Disease.html#Comment6542</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #74]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/blogs/10/Alcohol-and-Celiac-Disease.html#Comment6740</link><description><![CDATA[Great Blog! I'm getting tested.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Crystal at 7:58 pm, Wed 28th Jul 2010)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Crystal)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 28 Jul 2010 19:58:45 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/blogs/10/Alcohol-and-Celiac-Disease.html#Comment6740</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #75]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/blogs/10/Alcohol-and-Celiac-Disease.html#Comment7055</link><description><![CDATA[I have been gluten free for three months now.  I am an avid red wine lover and have been reacting almost every time I drink a quality bottle of wine.  I read that the less expensive wines are aged in stainless steel barrels and some of the older vintage and old winery's use the old barrels which are sealed with a mixture of flour and water substance.  I have found UV vodka and Prairie organic vodka to be my absolute fave and confirmed with the company they are safe for Celiacs!!  I guess I am sticking with Vodka Cranberry as my drink of choice until I research more on the wineries!<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by DeeDee at 12:24 pm, Wed 1st Sep 2010)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (DeeDee)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 01 Sep 2010 12:24:43 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/blogs/10/Alcohol-and-Celiac-Disease.html#Comment7055</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #76]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/blogs/10/Alcohol-and-Celiac-Disease.html#Comment7705</link><description><![CDATA[I'm an Aussie and was diagnosed with Coeliac (celiac) disease in April this year. I had definitely noticed my tolerance to alcohol had been decreasing and was getting drunk off very little alcohol and when drinking beer or vodka would have terrible stomach pains and hangovers that lasted several days. I find drinking cider, most white wines, jagermeister, rum and tequila to be fine. Australia has a few different brands of gluten free beer, Billabong being the only one that I've tried which isn't bad but a 6 pack costs almost as much as a carton (24 pack) of normal beer. 

Have found this forum to be very informative.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Sarah at 1:43 am, Wed 1st Dec 2010)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Sarah)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 01 Dec 2010 01:43:17 PST]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/blogs/10/Alcohol-and-Celiac-Disease.html#Comment7705</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #77]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/blogs/10/Alcohol-and-Celiac-Disease.html#Comment8404</link><description><![CDATA[I have been a diagnosed celiac for nearly five years. I have never been able to tolerate alcohol very well; although, ironically, beer never seemed to bother me. More than two glasses of wine has always made me violently ill, and I recently determined I also have an allergy to sulfites (found in most wines). I've found I just can't drink much, so when at a party or out I stick to gluten-free beer, cider or a vodka or tequila drink. I can handle a couple. Maybe limiting is not such a bad thing in the long run..  As for food, it is very hard in the beginning, and you feel like a social outcast. My only child was diagnosed with type I diabetes just eight months before I was diagnosed with celiac. In some ways, we feel the same. My advice to him when dealing with social situations also can be used by celiacs: It isn't about the food, it's about the friends. Don't make your event just about the food. Most of the time, I eat before I go, or bring something I know I can have. Then, just concentrate on having fun with your friends. 

As for those dealing with depression, I do not get the usual intestinal symptoms, but I notice if I've accidentally ingested gluten, I am very sad and irritable the next day. Since my diagnosis, eight family members have also tested positive. The symptoms vary wildly among us, but definitely include depression and mood swings, along with angry outbursts. I was very anemic and had unexplained infertility (my son was adopted). Everyone is finding it just isn't worth it. Compliance is key!  Good luck to those who are newly diagnosed. Your health will improve greatly, and this will motivate you to adhere to the lifestyle.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Cindy at 6:03 am, Mon 28th Mar 2011)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Cindy)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 28 Mar 2011 06:03:49 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/blogs/10/Alcohol-and-Celiac-Disease.html#Comment8404</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #78]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/blogs/10/Alcohol-and-Celiac-Disease.html#Comment8906</link><description><![CDATA[Can someone please answer, is pre-mixed bourbon ok? I am currently getting tested for celiac and just wondering if I would have to change my favorite drink if my tests turn out positive. <br/><br/>
(Comment posted by keryn at 10:56 pm, Wed 22nd Jun 2011)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (keryn)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 22 Jun 2011 22:56:51 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/blogs/10/Alcohol-and-Celiac-Disease.html#Comment8906</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #79]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/blogs/10/Alcohol-and-Celiac-Disease.html#Comment9212</link><description><![CDATA[I was diagnosed with celiac three months ago.  I still have trouble drinking alcohol because my stomach feels weak and I feel like I have no stomach lining.  Has anyone else experienced problems digesting alcohol once they were diagnosed?<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Ed F at 12:40 pm, Tue 16th Aug 2011)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Ed F)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 16 Aug 2011 12:40:39 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/blogs/10/Alcohol-and-Celiac-Disease.html#Comment9212</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #80]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/blogs/10/Alcohol-and-Celiac-Disease.html#Comment9363</link><description><![CDATA[I am just starting college and have been diagnosed celiac for a year and a half. From the looks of it even professionals are unsure of whether distilled alcohols are safe for us to drink or not. I think it is important to reiterate that even small amounts of gluten can be devastating to our bodies and I believe it is best to error on the side of caution and avoid questionable drinks.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Lexi at 6:29 am, Wed 31st Aug 2011)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Lexi)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 31 Aug 2011 06:29:55 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/blogs/10/Alcohol-and-Celiac-Disease.html#Comment9363</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #81]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/blogs/10/Alcohol-and-Celiac-Disease.html#Comment9677</link><description><![CDATA[Celiac disease sucks. Distilled vodkas a are fine to ingest (Smirnoff flavors are allowed, I do not know of other flavored vodkas) rums are great, especially Bacardi, most of this brand is gluten free however there are a few exceptions. Original Bacardi and flavored ones are safe. I know that besides those there are some still safe but dangerous for those with celiac or an intolerance to gluten in general. Bards beer sucks don't buy it, waste of money even if you are a beer lover trust me not worth it.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by john at 3:00 pm, Wed 19th Oct 2011)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (john)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 19 Oct 2011 15:00:04 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/blogs/10/Alcohol-and-Celiac-Disease.html#Comment9677</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #82 (Reply to Comment #81)]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/blogs/10/Alcohol-and-Celiac-Disease.html#Comment10895</link><description><![CDATA[Try Greenes gluten-free beers from Belgium.  Those are much better than any of the other beers I have tried.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Frank at 12:32 pm, Mon 19th Mar 2012)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Frank)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 19 Mar 2012 12:32:20 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/blogs/10/Alcohol-and-Celiac-Disease.html#Comment10895</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #83]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/blogs/10/Alcohol-and-Celiac-Disease.html#Comment10236</link><description><![CDATA[Well, my Christmas and New Year's has been filled with debilitating pain, a visit to the emergency room where a CAT scan showed I'm fine, just a bit of intestinal blockage, etc.....only problem is I'm still suffering horribly and come to realize this IS THE PROBLEM - I've been complaining more so especially over this last year how I cannot drink even 1 beer and not be severely hungover for days from it (which is just ridiculous!).  I attributed it to getting older (43), but now know with my other debilitating abdominal pain that is rearing its ugly head along with all other symptoms especially over these holidays, this has got to be the issue!  I'm a health nut, workout, eat right, so couldn't figure out why in the world I was having digestive issues now.  All the symptoms point to celiac.  I've just now been down for about 5 hours now today (the pain has lightened up at this point, but still there) with another episode after eating a whole grain English muffin with peanut butter.  I chanced it as I'm just 'starving' and afraid to eat anything after the episodes I've had over these holidays!  I'm getting tested Tuesday and as I've been chowing down on many gluten laden things, I should show a positive!  I won't have an issue staying away from it for sure as this abdominal pain along with the other symptoms I've been experiencing over the last few months 'intensified' sure makes for a crappy existence! <br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Divini at 5:17 pm, Sun 1st Jan 2012)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Divini)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 01 Jan 2012 17:17:10 PST]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/blogs/10/Alcohol-and-Celiac-Disease.html#Comment10236</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #84 (Reply to Comment #83)]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/blogs/10/Alcohol-and-Celiac-Disease.html#Comment10763</link><description><![CDATA[Divini,
The blood test is a poor indicator for diagnosis. It cannot neccesarily be fooled by ingesting gluten or abstaining from it. A small bowel biopsy, died and read by a competent pathological tech or preferably a pathologist and a blood serum marker workup is the final word on diagnosis.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by WRFC at 3:43 pm, Tue 28th Feb 2012)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (WRFC)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 28 Feb 2012 15:43:27 PST]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/blogs/10/Alcohol-and-Celiac-Disease.html#Comment10763</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #85]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/blogs/10/Alcohol-and-Celiac-Disease.html#Comment10318</link><description><![CDATA[Love the info; had been searching for this info for a while.  My sincere THANKS!!<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Shirley Cabildo at 6:57 am, Sun 15th Jan 2012)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Shirley Cabildo)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 15 Jan 2012 06:57:42 PST]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/blogs/10/Alcohol-and-Celiac-Disease.html#Comment10318</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #86]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/blogs/10/Alcohol-and-Celiac-Disease.html#Comment10372</link><description><![CDATA[I have been sick for years! I've experienced indigestion, bloating, diarrhea, headaches, rashes, heartburn, fatigue, mood swings, anxiety, etc.  I was tested for celiac sprue several years ago while having an endoscopy.  The biopsy wasn't a scheduled test so I am not sure I was even ingesting gluten at the time.  I tested negative.  When I changed my doctor a few years later, he recommended that I try going gluten free for two weeks despite my previous negative test.  I am just starting to commit to a gluten free diet now....several months later!

I gave up alcohol for several months because it would make me terribly sick and leave me with a horrible hangover. I feel much better without it but just tried the GF beer "Red Bridge" last night.  It is a fine substitute and my hubby even agreed to drink it.  I stay away from wine because of the sulfites and I don't drink any hard liquor. Overall, I find giving up alcohol is so much more beneficial than having a cocktail.

I am also beginning the process of switching over to gluten free bath products and cosmetics!<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by anna at 3:35 am, Sat 21st Jan 2012)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (anna)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 21 Jan 2012 03:35:51 PST]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/blogs/10/Alcohol-and-Celiac-Disease.html#Comment10372</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #87]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Alcohol-and-Celiac-Disease/Page1.html#Comment10417</link><description><![CDATA[You can now get a blood test through a lab called Cyrex labs that will test 24 foods that are common for people to have a cross re-activity to and for the body to perceive as gluten.   Buckwheat is one of those listed, so is coffee, actually coffee is the number 1 cross reactive food.  It is the oil in the bean.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Heidi at 7:00 pm, Mon 23rd Jan 2012)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Heidi)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 23 Jan 2012 19:00:23 PST]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Alcohol-and-Celiac-Disease/Page1.html#Comment10417</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #88]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/blogs/10/Alcohol-and-Celiac-Disease.html#Comment10894</link><description><![CDATA[I was recently diagnosed with celiac sprue and while I have had to shift over to gluten-free beers, the distilled spirits and wines have had no deleterious effects on my body.  Greenes gluten-free beers from Belgium are probably the best of all the gluten-free beers I have tried.  Otherwise, I enjoy all distilled spirits.  I will admit, I look for the highest number of distillations for the spirits I buy.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Frank at 12:28 pm, Mon 19th Mar 2012)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Frank)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 19 Mar 2012 12:28:01 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/blogs/10/Alcohol-and-Celiac-Disease.html#Comment10894</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #89]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/blogs/10/Alcohol-and-Celiac-Disease.html#Comment10958</link><description><![CDATA[To all: I'm an undiagnosed celiac and have been GF for a year now. Sometimes you feel like food is the enemy. It's a matter of learning to think differently about food. Among an extreme range of digestive issues my skin also breaks out and I get moody, irritable and depressed when consuming gluten products. I have found that most beers hurt. There are some brands of white wines that don't bother me (Hardy's Stamp of Australia, Spirit Bear) but I've found that most vodkas bother me (Chopin, Grey Goose are the only ones that have been ok so far) Rum seems ok, but I've only had Appletons, gin is horrible, and I find clear tequila is ok. When I drink regular stuff I get really drunk really fast and have a 2 week hangover and rash. When I drink GF stuff I can actually have a couple drinks without the disproportionate hangover.
Some of the coping mechanisms I've used in dealing with celiac is that I know I'm not likely going to be able to consume anything anywhere I go. I eat before I leave, and provide my own beverages. I was an apprentice chef before I figured out my allergy, and I've had to literally change the way I think about food, and I was already a health nut, about how I make everything from scratch and have hunted out the places that sell GF flour or mixes; biscuit and pancake (as those are easier at the moment) After a couple months the cravings go away and it gets easier to cope. Knowing what a normal BM (yup I said it) is like is a novelty to me, and its worth it, not only that my skin is healthier and I'm happier and more stable than Ive ever felt in my life (PMS has gotten less too!) Just keep to it, its hard but it makes life so much better in the end. Hope this helps!<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Dee at 5:55 pm, Sun 25th Mar 2012)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Dee)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 25 Mar 2012 17:55:08 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/blogs/10/Alcohol-and-Celiac-Disease.html#Comment10958</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #90]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/blogs/10/Alcohol-and-Celiac-Disease.html#Comment11295</link><description><![CDATA[Drink Magners Irish Cidre. Pint glass full of ice. It'll eventually get you pissed and will not bother you at all.

Loads of my family are celiac. We have no problems with Magners.

Also, come on..... If we Irish don't know about Celiac, then nobody does!<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Patsy at 6:17 am, Fri 4th May 2012)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Patsy)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 04 May 2012 06:17:19 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/blogs/10/Alcohol-and-Celiac-Disease.html#Comment11295</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #91]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/blogs/10/Alcohol-and-Celiac-Disease.html#Comment11344</link><description><![CDATA[I'm a self diagnosed celiac just within the last 6 months. I went to the doctor for the blood test which came out negative (I was already GF for 4 months at that point) I've been stellar about foods, no issues there. But I find that when I go out or have drinks at friends houses, I have diarrhea the next morning. I'm just wondering if there is a list out there of okay drinks. I drink a lot of wine and tequila (margaritas) but there has to be somethings that are not okay. When I drink apple or pear ciders, I'm completely okay. Now that I've got food under control, the booze is next. Any help is appreciated!<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Summer at 12:51 pm, Wed 9th May 2012)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Summer)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 09 May 2012 12:51:50 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/blogs/10/Alcohol-and-Celiac-Disease.html#Comment11344</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #92]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/blogs/10/Alcohol-and-Celiac-Disease.html#Comment11435</link><description><![CDATA[Ok, all great comments on gluten-free alcohol. But I would like to say a little something on the matter. Having celiac disease means that even if the alcohol is considered gluten-free, you still may have a reaction to it sometimes because of the very fact that your intestines are in the healing process and any alcohol can have an adverse effect, gluten-free or not!<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by cal sullivan at 1:54 pm, Tue 15th May 2012)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (cal sullivan)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 15 May 2012 13:54:31 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/blogs/10/Alcohol-and-Celiac-Disease.html#Comment11435</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #93]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/blogs/10/Alcohol-and-Celiac-Disease.html#Comment11498</link><description><![CDATA[I was an undiagnosed celiac for over 20 years. I was tested for 101 different ailments: depression, change of life, etc. It seems to have been going on forever. The nerve endings in my feet & arms have been live and very painful. I have been gluten-free for just one month and I am already feeling so much better. The nerve endings are still live but that will hopefully improve the longer I stay away from gluten. It is all a big change but it is so good to know what is wrong with me, and that I am not going crazy. I am helping myself back to health with a strict gluten-free diet. Morgan's rum & coke seem to work for me, but I do miss that cold beer (not the hangover though: that was just torture). I am so glad I can gain strength from others' advice and experiences. Onward & upwards.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Philippa at 3:46 pm, Mon 21st May 2012)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Philippa)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 21 May 2012 15:46:58 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/blogs/10/Alcohol-and-Celiac-Disease.html#Comment11498</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #94]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/blogs/10/Alcohol-and-Celiac-Disease.html#Comment11522</link><description><![CDATA[I am so glad to have this to go by and so glad I'm not alone. The past 4 months have been awful until I self-diagnosed myself. I started gluten-free last week and the results have been amazing. I feel great! My husband thinks it's all a big pain, but not me. I haven't eaten out yet since 2 Wednesday's ago when I had my last celiac episode and have had no alcohol either. I am still a little scared, but I'd rather repair myself first. Thank you for all of your comments and positiveness! I can't believe this hit me at 31 years old!<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Rachael at 10:46 pm, Tue 22nd May 2012)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Rachael)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 22 May 2012 22:46:46 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/blogs/10/Alcohol-and-Celiac-Disease.html#Comment11522</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #95]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/blogs/10/Alcohol-and-Celiac-Disease.html#Comment11727</link><description><![CDATA[Sake is rice-based, and true Japanese sake production is very regulated.  Sake can be consumed heated, but the better grade of sake is served cold and mixed with other fruits/spirits.  Karlsson's gold potato vodka from Sweden has its own distillation facility dedicated solely to potato distillation and nothing else (and no color additives).<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Janna W. at 2:20 pm, Mon 11th Jun 2012)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Janna W.)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 11 Jun 2012 14:20:51 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/blogs/10/Alcohol-and-Celiac-Disease.html#Comment11727</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #96]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/blogs/10/Alcohol-and-Celiac-Disease.html#Comment12985</link><description><![CDATA[I was diagnosed with celiac disease back in 2005. Since then, I've lead a very strict gluten-free lifestyle. I even try my best to stay away from grains and yeast. I don't drink often but if I do I usually get wines or drinks that contain rum. I went to a wedding this weekend. The drinks must have been watered down. I had a few drinks, felt no buzz, but had to leave the party early b/c my stomach was so upset. The wedding was on Saturday. It's now Tuesday and my stomach is still very upset. Everything is running through me (gross, I know!) I'm wondering what I did wrong. Is this a stomach virus or something to do with my celiac issue? Should I eliminate all alcohol entirely? Anyone have similar issues?<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Mel at 11:37 am, Tue 2nd Oct 2012)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Mel)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 02 Oct 2012 11:37:28 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/blogs/10/Alcohol-and-Celiac-Disease.html#Comment12985</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #97]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/blogs/10/Alcohol-and-Celiac-Disease.html#Comment13850</link><description><![CDATA[Kasie, it may be the Coke, not the Malibu!! I drank a whole bottle of Sainsbury's own Coke after a night out on the drink, and that made me ill for a week.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Liza at 3:39 am, Wed 19th Dec 2012)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Liza)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 19 Dec 2012 03:39:38 PST]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/blogs/10/Alcohol-and-Celiac-Disease.html#Comment13850</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #98]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/blogs/10/Alcohol-and-Celiac-Disease.html#Comment15561</link><description><![CDATA[I was diagnosed a couple days ago wih this condition. I was eating pasta and bread right up until I was diagnosed. Every time I consumed alcohol (even 1 drink) I would vomit violently for hours. The sickness wouldn't hit me until a few hours later. I havent had a drink for a month and I am afraid to try again. I am going to wait 6 months for my stomach to heal. Up until 2 1/2 months ago, I would drink 1-3 times a week and it never bothered me. Talk about a new life!<br/><br/>
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