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<channel><title><![CDATA[Celiac Disease & Gluten-free Diet Information Since 1995 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>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 07:01:55 PST</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]]></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 #4]]></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 #5]]></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 #6]]></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 #7 (Reply to Comment #6)]]></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 #8]]></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 #9]]></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 #10]]></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 #11]]></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 #12]]></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 #13]]></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 #14]]></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 #15]]></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 #16]]></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 #17]]></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 #18]]></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 #19]]></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 #20]]></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 #21]]></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 #22]]></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 #23]]></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 #24]]></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 #25]]></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 #26]]></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 #27]]></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 #28]]></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 #29]]></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 #30]]></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 #31]]></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 #32]]></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 #33]]></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 #34]]></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 #35]]></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 #36]]></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 #37]]></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 #38]]></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 #39 (Reply to Comment #38)]]></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/>
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