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<channel><title><![CDATA[Celiac Disease & Gluten-free Diet Information at Celiac.com - Comments for blog: Kim's Gluten-Free Artichoke Salad]]></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>Fri, 24 May 2013 11:03:10 PDT</lastBuildDate><ttl>20</ttl><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #1]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Kims-Gluten-Free-Artichoke-Salad/Page1.html#Comment185</link><description><![CDATA[My daughter suffers from celiac and rheumatoid arthritis, and I read anything I can on this subject.  She has recently changed rheumatologists, and this doctor suspects that her arthritis is food-related.  When she was diagnosed 13 years ago, there was no information on this connection, so I'm grateful that this is being studied!<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Nelda Fletcher at 9:01 am, Thu 1st Nov 2007)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Nelda Fletcher)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 01 Nov 2007 09:01:31 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Kims-Gluten-Free-Artichoke-Salad/Page1.html#Comment185</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #2 (Reply to Comment #1)]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Kims-Gluten-Free-Artichoke-Salad/Page1.html#Comment4138</link><description><![CDATA[was her RA food-related? i didn't even know that excisted.  thank you.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by mayra at 11:40 am, Tue 28th Jul 2009)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (mayra)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 28 Jul 2009 11:40:40 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Kims-Gluten-Free-Artichoke-Salad/Page1.html#Comment4138</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #3]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Kims-Gluten-Free-Artichoke-Salad/Page1.html#Comment858</link><description><![CDATA[Good article,  where can I get information on the core plan in your article, as I have celiac disease and chronic arthritis?<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by liz thornber at 3:31 am, Sat 22nd Dec 2007)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (liz thornber)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 22 Dec 2007 03:31:54 PST]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Kims-Gluten-Free-Artichoke-Salad/Page1.html#Comment858</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #4 (Reply to Comment #3)]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Kims-Gluten-Free-Artichoke-Salad/Page1.html#Comment12969</link><description><![CDATA[Try reading "Wheat Belly", written by a doctor.  I have arthritis and suffer from constant joint inflammation. I'm also addicted to wheat products and sugar.  I've been noticing that when I eat certain foods, my inflammation flares up badly.  I am going to go wheat-free and see how I feel.  Good luck to you.  

PS - my physical therapist recommended this book - said it's terrific.  He suffered from terrible arthritis, and his wife had debilitating knee pain most of her life.  Her pain is barely there now, as is his, because they have been wheat-free for several years.  I am very curious about this and want to learn.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Marybeth at 8:20 pm, Sun 30th Sep 2012)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Marybeth)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 30 Sep 2012 20:20:44 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Kims-Gluten-Free-Artichoke-Salad/Page1.html#Comment12969</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #4 (Reply to Comment #3)]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Kims-Gluten-Free-Artichoke-Salad/Page1.html#Comment13979</link><description><![CDATA[I just want to say that it isn't enough just to be wheat-free Marybeth, you must be gluten-free i.e. no wheat, rye, barley or oats, and on top of that keep all other carbohydrates to a minimum, including potatoes, rice, quinoa, buckwheat etc. Though they are gluten-free there is evidence that simply high carb foods are inflammatory. Obviously that includes all sorts of sugars, including honey and maple syrup, which I should have mentioned too. Do it properly and you will reap the benefits.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Afifah at 1:26 pm, Fri 4th Jan 2013)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Afifah)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 04 Jan 2013 13:26:24 PST]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Kims-Gluten-Free-Artichoke-Salad/Page1.html#Comment13979</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #6]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Kims-Gluten-Free-Artichoke-Salad/Page1.html#Comment1041</link><description><![CDATA[After countless doctors visits with little help I have come to the conclusion that I most likely have celiac disease. I have taken myself off gluten while my new rheumatologist confirms this diagnosis. While conducting my own research I have found that many celiacs have a low B12 level causing anemia and many of the problems associated with celiacs. I have been taking 100% Himylain goji juice (no I do not sell it) and have experienced great relief from the symptoms. It is expensive but it has been well worth the cost. I suggest anyone with joint and muscle pain to try it. I have tried some of the less expensive generic brands but the don't seem to work. It is amazing the roller coaster ride I have been on for the last year and I am so thankful that there is so much information available on the internet. If not for the web I think I would still be in a great deal of pain and not able to function from day to day. <br/><br/>
(Comment posted by jennifer at 8:12 pm, Mon 7th Jan 2008)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (jennifer)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 07 Jan 2008 20:12:23 PST]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Kims-Gluten-Free-Artichoke-Salad/Page1.html#Comment1041</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #7 (Reply to Comment #6)]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Kims-Gluten-Free-Artichoke-Salad/Page1.html#Comment8954</link><description><![CDATA[PLEASE go back on your gluten they can NOT diagnose you is yo are gluten free it needs to be in your body for a correct diagnoses. Look up the celiac diagnosis pages and it will explain.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Lizz at 9:53 am, Mon 4th Jul 2011)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Lizz)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 04 Jul 2011 09:53:14 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Kims-Gluten-Free-Artichoke-Salad/Page1.html#Comment8954</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #7 (Reply to Comment #6)]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Kims-Gluten-Free-Artichoke-Salad/Page1.html#Comment9676</link><description><![CDATA[My husband was on gluten and the blood test was negative yet WE went gluten free and 4 days later the 25 lbs. of water he was carrying left.  It is a digestive problem and that is why it rarely shows up in the blood.  As its not a blood problem.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Theresa Schaefer at 10:16 am, Wed 19th Oct 2011)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Theresa Schaefer)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 19 Oct 2011 10:16:32 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Kims-Gluten-Free-Artichoke-Salad/Page1.html#Comment9676</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #8 (Reply to Comment #6)]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Kims-Gluten-Free-Artichoke-Salad/Page1.html#Comment10897</link><description><![CDATA[Even if not diagnosed with celiac you can still be gluten intolerant and have the same problems. My daughter had problems for years, she was so sick and in pain. We tested everything.  When she spent a week with her cousin who has celiac and ate like her all week, my daughter's symptoms vanished.  I was just diagnosed with RA and I think I am going to go gluten free as well.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Cat at 1:32 pm, Mon 19th Mar 2012)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Cat)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 19 Mar 2012 13:32:23 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Kims-Gluten-Free-Artichoke-Salad/Page1.html#Comment10897</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #10]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Kims-Gluten-Free-Artichoke-Salad/Page1.html#Comment1354</link><description><![CDATA[Well done!!!  As a person with personal and hereditary Celiac and Rheumatoid Arthritis and as a professional who often assists others with these conditions via homeopathy & diet I know the info out there well.  Yours is the best, most comprehensive article I've seen.  Wish you would suggest seeing a qualified alternative practitioner - homeopath, ND, herbalist... whatever a person feels will help them best, in addition to diet.  Best, Ellen<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Ellen at 9:45 am, Fri 1st Feb 2008)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Ellen)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 01 Feb 2008 09:45:15 PST]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Kims-Gluten-Free-Artichoke-Salad/Page1.html#Comment1354</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #11]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Kims-Gluten-Free-Artichoke-Salad/Page1.html#Comment2035</link><description><![CDATA[Good article! I'm celiac and I didn't know that arthritis was related to this...thanks.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Oliver Mendez at 7:14 am, Fri 18th Apr 2008)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Oliver Mendez)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 18 Apr 2008 07:14:21 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Kims-Gluten-Free-Artichoke-Salad/Page1.html#Comment2035</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #12]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Kims-Gluten-Free-Artichoke-Salad/Page1.html#Comment2092</link><description><![CDATA[Great article, thank You very much for this. I'll send it to my son's rheumatologist. Pity that in our country celiac is completely ignored...<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Anna Dzondzua at 6:02 am, Wed 30th Apr 2008)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Anna Dzondzua)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 30 Apr 2008 06:02:45 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Kims-Gluten-Free-Artichoke-Salad/Page1.html#Comment2092</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #13]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Kims-Gluten-Free-Artichoke-Salad/Page1.html#Comment2135</link><description><![CDATA[I found out that I have the celiac disease three years ago.  I watch my diet carefully to avoid gluten.  Last fall after being on a trip in which I walked allot, I had pain in my knees.  I didn't know that it had anything to do with the celiac disease.  In March I took another trip in which I walked a lot.  My knees have been hurting allot.  I'm going to the doctor tomorrow. I'm glad I read this article - I'm going to print it and show him.  Thanks!<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Helen at 6:45 pm, Sun 4th May 2008)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Helen)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 04 May 2008 18:45:54 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Kims-Gluten-Free-Artichoke-Salad/Page1.html#Comment2135</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #14]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Kims-Gluten-Free-Artichoke-Salad/Page1.html#Comment2330</link><description><![CDATA[I have celiac and thought I was doing well on my diet until joint pain in my hands, elbows, knees and feet slowly joined in about six months ago. Good to read this info.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Kathy at 10:56 pm, Tue 10th Jun 2008)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Kathy)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 10 Jun 2008 22:56:18 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Kims-Gluten-Free-Artichoke-Salad/Page1.html#Comment2330</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #15]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Kims-Gluten-Free-Artichoke-Salad/Page1.html#Comment2335</link><description><![CDATA[Firstly, great article.  I have been suffering for about 2.5 years now and the medical system failed me.  I have done a lot of self research and thanks to articles like this I have learned that my pain (knees, elbows, ankles, wrists, shortness of breath, bloating etc.) is due to my diet.  I have eliminated dairy, soy, gluten and eggs in the past week or so and I am feeling a lot of relief.  I am planning to take a food intolerance test soon to confirm.  Thanks again and best wishes to all.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Kung Fu Man at 8:04 am, Wed 11th Jun 2008)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Kung Fu Man)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 11 Jun 2008 08:04:47 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Kims-Gluten-Free-Artichoke-Salad/Page1.html#Comment2335</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #16]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Kims-Gluten-Free-Artichoke-Salad/Page1.html#Comment2457</link><description><![CDATA[What an excellent article. I have been diagnosed with Palindromic Rheumatism and it is now under control with eliminating Gluten from my diet.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Patricia Coxhead at 4:28 am, Thu 3rd Jul 2008)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Patricia Coxhead)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 03 Jul 2008 04:28:18 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Kims-Gluten-Free-Artichoke-Salad/Page1.html#Comment2457</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #17]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Kims-Gluten-Free-Artichoke-Salad/Page1.html#Comment2599</link><description><![CDATA[About one year ago I developed psoriatic arthritis.  I pointed this out to my internist who insisted that I just was having discomfort with osteoarthritis.  I pointed to all the appropriate symptoms and correlations and so she looked it up and asked one more question.  Then she said, 'oh, you have psoriatic arthritis.'  I was sent to a rheumatologist who wanted to put me on methotrexate.  I have type I diabetes and did not feel I needed any addition suppression of my immune system.  Then I a new client came into my office.  She is a widow whose husband had had rheumatoid arthritis.  She is a widow because of the methotrexate.  I have two sisters with full blown celiac disease.  So I consulted a naturopathic doctor.  She suggested several possibilities including an auto immune response to gluten.  I tried going gluten free and my symptoms have decreased by about 90%.  Any time I have inadvertently consumed even a tiny amount of gluten the arthritis returns.  Then this past Sunday I decided to test a single beer.  Alas, the symptoms returned severely for two days and only now, 5 days latter am I approaching becoming symptom free again.  I suspect there are other things I should eliminate but gluten seem to be the monster for me.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Stewart Edgington at 11:47 am, Fri 1st Aug 2008)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Stewart Edgington)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 01 Aug 2008 11:47:31 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Kims-Gluten-Free-Artichoke-Salad/Page1.html#Comment2599</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #18]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Kims-Gluten-Free-Artichoke-Salad/Page1.html#Comment2947</link><description><![CDATA[Very helpful...I have just been diagnosed with Celaic and after two days gluten free my joint pain has improved greatly<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by rob secker at 2:32 pm, Wed 8th Oct 2008)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (rob secker)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 08 Oct 2008 14:32:50 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Kims-Gluten-Free-Artichoke-Salad/Page1.html#Comment2947</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #19]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Kims-Gluten-Free-Artichoke-Salad/Page1.html#Comment3038</link><description><![CDATA[Anyone with passion cannot be ignored for a noble effort. You all will soon learn my name. Sheer genetic dietary evolution and genetic markers do not lie. The riddle is solved. My apologies if I offend the Vegans, but we are evolved carnivore. Not omnivore. We eat herbivore and fish. Without these accurate proteins, we as a species will suffer. This will no longer be hidden.With just the 2 markers of DQ2 and 8 make up nearly 40% of the USA. They now have at least 10 markers that are known gluten intolerant. DQ1 through 9 and a possible HLA A24. The only thing that can kill me is glutonite!Any nutritionist will tell you, mimic the diet of the bear, only add potato and rice! Follow the diet of your evolutionary origins. Paul R. Dierks. Proud celiac!<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Paul R. Dierks at 7:01 pm, Wed 29th Oct 2008)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Paul R. Dierks)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 29 Oct 2008 19:01:39 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Kims-Gluten-Free-Artichoke-Salad/Page1.html#Comment3038</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #20]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Kims-Gluten-Free-Artichoke-Salad/Page1.html#Comment3499</link><description><![CDATA[I am finding that diet is such an important factor in solving health issues.  I have become lactose intolerant in my middle years.  I have found that my three children are all lactose sensitive.  Two of my brother's children have been recently diagnosed with celiac disease.  My sister who helped our family identify our lactose issues has gone gluten free.  I am seeing that there may be more than dairy issues with me as I hit my funny bone in the summer and now 7 months later I still have 'tennis elbow'.  After reading this article I will be watching carefully to see what happens to my elbow pain as I cut out the gluten.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Linda at 12:15 am, Tue 3rd Mar 2009)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Linda)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 03 Mar 2009 00:15:57 PST]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Kims-Gluten-Free-Artichoke-Salad/Page1.html#Comment3499</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #21]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Kims-Gluten-Free-Artichoke-Salad/Page1.html#Comment3517</link><description><![CDATA[I was diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis two years ago.  I was in so much pain and suffered for 18 months.  I am was on Enbrel and Methrotrexate.  They helped but did not do enough.  I soon realized I also had Candida and went on a strict diet - no sugars, no gluten for 6 months.  Alas, the pain went away, my chronic fatigue disappeared!  I got my life back!  In the past 3 months, I have added just a little bit of sugar back - mostly in the form of fructose.  I also experimented with bringing back the gluten and every time I did the aches and the flair-ups came back.  No doctor ever told me to consider eliminating gluten to help my arthritis during the first 18 months of misery!  Cutting out the gluten and the night shade vegetables (which I did too) has been life changing!  Anyone with arthritis needs to give it a try. This is a great article.  I wish I had read it 2 years ago.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Christie at 7:11 pm, Sun 8th Mar 2009)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Christie)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 08 Mar 2009 19:11:34 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Kims-Gluten-Free-Artichoke-Salad/Page1.html#Comment3517</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #22 (Reply to Comment #21)]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Kims-Gluten-Free-Artichoke-Salad/Page1.html#Comment4237</link><description><![CDATA[Is the nightshade thing an absolute???<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Anna at 1:03 pm, Wed 12th Aug 2009)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Anna)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 12 Aug 2009 13:03:10 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Kims-Gluten-Free-Artichoke-Salad/Page1.html#Comment4237</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #22 (Reply to Comment #21)]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Kims-Gluten-Free-Artichoke-Salad/Page1.html#Comment10939</link><description><![CDATA[Absolutely YES! Many years ago, thirty plus years, I heard this and experimented, Tomatoes are the worst, and Green Peppers, I feel badly for days if I consume these. Potatoes are alright for me used sparingly. Any acidic fruits also make me feel bad for days, including oranges, grapefruit, limes and lemons. I once ate some cookies with a lemon glaze on top and felt bad two days later. I can use some wine watered down 1/2 is tolerable but other beers and alcohols do affect me at times. I have arthritis really bad, have had 6 operations due to arthritis, and replacement joints, and still suffering, GET on a gluten-free diet, good luck you all.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Bill Harding at 9:56 am, Fri 23rd Mar 2012)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Bill Harding)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 23 Mar 2012 09:56:50 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Kims-Gluten-Free-Artichoke-Salad/Page1.html#Comment10939</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #23 (Reply to Comment #21)]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Kims-Gluten-Free-Artichoke-Salad/Page1.html#Comment11235</link><description><![CDATA[I would say you should try giving up the nightshades and see if it applies to you.
I am ANA and rheumatoid factor negative but positive for the anti-CCP test and have elevated C Reactive Protein for at least 5 yrs.  In 2002, I was positive for celiac on blood test and got rid of 30 yrs of irritable bowel when I gave up gluten.
I also have received considerable relief from joint and muscle pain and stiffness by giving up gluten.  If I get contaminated or cheat I really pay for it.  
Recently I thought about nightshades and decided to try giving them up.  Within a few days my joints were feeling looser and moved more freely.  I tried eating tomato sauce again and before too many hours my fingers felt fat and achey.  Tonight I ate potato salad which I have missed and my feet are feeling swollen and itching.  I used to eat nightshades every day in some form, but when I am off them for a week or so I really start to feel like my old self.  There is RA in both of my parents families.
My daughter who is also celiac, has ulcerative colitis and throat burning has given up the nightshades and she has gotten rid of most of that reflux-like feeling of inflammation in her throat.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Paula Mann at 8:22 pm, Tue 24th Apr 2012)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Paula Mann)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 24 Apr 2012 20:22:26 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Kims-Gluten-Free-Artichoke-Salad/Page1.html#Comment11235</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #25]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Kims-Gluten-Free-Artichoke-Salad/Page1.html#Comment3886</link><description><![CDATA[Taking proteolytic enzymes, such as Wobenzym, or serrapeptase or nattokinase can also help eliminate unwanted protein fragments and circulating immune complexes. There has been quite a lot of research into this. People suffer less pain after taking proteolytic enzymes instead of NSAIDs for these conditions. I can testify to this from personal experience. I have a little arthritis in one hand and am now trying a bread-free experiment to see if this helps.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by merryweather at 2:03 am, Mon 8th Jun 2009)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (merryweather)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 08 Jun 2009 02:03:29 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Kims-Gluten-Free-Artichoke-Salad/Page1.html#Comment3886</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #26 (Reply to Comment #25)]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Kims-Gluten-Free-Artichoke-Salad/Page1.html#Comment4236</link><description><![CDATA[Did this regime help you? I have severe RA and now after being on Enbrel and Methotrexate for over a year am looking for another answer besides these toxic drugs. Also, I have had severe cramping the past 4 months and am trying an experiment today. Please let me know how it helped you.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Anna at 12:58 pm, Wed 12th Aug 2009)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Anna)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 12 Aug 2009 12:58:53 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Kims-Gluten-Free-Artichoke-Salad/Page1.html#Comment4236</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #26 (Reply to Comment #25)]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Kims-Gluten-Free-Artichoke-Salad/Page1.html#Comment4390</link><description><![CDATA[I've had severe RA from the onset, nearly nine years ago. I've been on nearly every drug out there for RA, most recently a combo of Enbrel and Mobic, which worked amazingly. I'd been told repeatedly that stress contributes greatly to the severity of RA, but didn't really believe it much, till I switched jobs nearly a year ago. Since then I have been able to slowly go off of the Enbrel, while adding Omega-3's to help control the symptoms. It worked great until about a month ago (month 5 of no Enbrel). I have also had severe allergies most of my life, I broke out with a serious rash yesterday and have an appointment with my PCP later today. I'm planning to ask about a correlation with celiac or other food allergy. I have a good friend who was diagnosed with celiac about two years ago, and hadn't known about it before then, but after researching it have wondered if maybe that's been my problem all along. Does anyone know if an elevated SED rate is linked to celiac?<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Michelle at 9:55 am, Tue 15th Sep 2009)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Michelle)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 15 Sep 2009 09:55:28 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Kims-Gluten-Free-Artichoke-Salad/Page1.html#Comment4390</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #26 (Reply to Comment #25)]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Kims-Gluten-Free-Artichoke-Salad/Page1.html#Comment8206</link><description><![CDATA[Elevated SED (aka. ESR) is a very NON-SPECIFIC indicator of inflammation. While it can detect inflammation in the body, it does not detect the source of that inflammation. 

If the inflammation associated with celiac is severe enough, then it can cause an elevated ESR.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Lisa M at 8:26 pm, Fri 18th Feb 2011)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Lisa M)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 18 Feb 2011 20:26:48 PST]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Kims-Gluten-Free-Artichoke-Salad/Page1.html#Comment8206</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #28 (Reply to Comment #25)]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Kims-Gluten-Free-Artichoke-Salad/Page1.html#Comment11810</link><description><![CDATA[I am celiac and lactose intolerant. PLEASE do NOT take these dangerous meds. No one knows the long term effects. Look up the story of Jordan Rubin. He is totally healed from Chron's Disease by eating raw whole foods and enzymes. Talk to health food store owners, etc. Do your own research and save your life and so many others.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by melissa at 6:08 pm, Wed 20th Jun 2012)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (melissa)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 20 Jun 2012 18:08:02 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Kims-Gluten-Free-Artichoke-Salad/Page1.html#Comment11810</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #30]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Kims-Gluten-Free-Artichoke-Salad/Page1.html#Comment4015</link><description><![CDATA[Specific Carbohydrate Diet -- Check in out -- It works -- Whole food diet -- No gluten, no grains, no sugars, no starches.  Eat whole, natural meats, vegetables and fruits.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by bill at 6:23 pm, Wed 1st Jul 2009)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (bill)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 01 Jul 2009 18:23:56 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Kims-Gluten-Free-Artichoke-Salad/Page1.html#Comment4015</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #31]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Kims-Gluten-Free-Artichoke-Salad/Page1.html#Comment4036</link><description><![CDATA[It was February since I came upon this article for my severe elbow pain.  With in 3-4 days of changing my diet, my pain was 90% better.  
I had been suffering for 7 months and came upon this article in the night when I could not sleep because of the pain.  I painted my daughter's room on President's Day and didn't think till the next day that my elbow didn't hurt.  In addition I had what I called a brain fog where I was so scattered and forgetful that I thought I was in the early stages of memory loss.  I was anxious and worried more than I use to be.  Now I seem to have more clarity again.  I did not test high on a blood test for celiac yet still had symptoms.  The last thing I wanted to do was change my diet especially after being told by my sister that I might have some concerns.  Her blood test was insignificant as well but had high numbers on a stool test.   She changed her 4 year old son's diet as he had very aggressive behavior.  He is now a pleasant yet still active child after finding additional corn, soy, sugar and additive triggers in addition to gluten and lactose.  
I know I keep going on but there is more.   In March we found that I am pregnant! An unexpected blessing!  I am 45 and our youngest is 7 years old.  We have been relying on 'timing' for birth control and all of the sudden I change my diet and  I'm pregnant.  I do have a history of endometriosis, which is inflammatory.  I have been sensitive to wheat in my previous pregnancies but never thought to exclude it from my diet.  I usually vomit the first 3-4 months of pregnancy with a revisit to pukesville about every two weeks until delivery.  I have not thrown up even once.  Just lucky?  I'm not going back to gluten to test it.  It's not worth the health risks to me or the baby.  I'm  also interested to see if this baby will be a 10lb or 10lb + like my last two.  Lots of speculation on my part but the results cannot be ignored.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Linda at 8:35 am, Mon 6th Jul 2009)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Linda)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 06 Jul 2009 08:35:34 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Kims-Gluten-Free-Artichoke-Salad/Page1.html#Comment4036</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #32]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Kims-Gluten-Free-Artichoke-Salad/Page1.html#Comment4949</link><description><![CDATA[I think this is a fine article. The notes mention an article by Gail Darlington, however I strongly recommend Darlington's book DIET AND ARTHRITIS: A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO CONTROLLING ARTHRITIS THROUGH DIET. Darlington details the way in which to test your reactions to foods, and build a healthy individualized diet, a way that proved very successful for me.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Mechal Sobel at 9:20 am, Tue 17th Nov 2009)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Mechal Sobel)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:20:18 PST]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Kims-Gluten-Free-Artichoke-Salad/Page1.html#Comment4949</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #33]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Kims-Gluten-Free-Artichoke-Salad/Page1.html#Comment5002</link><description><![CDATA[Great site...so informative.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Doreen at 7:26 am, Thu 26th Nov 2009)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Doreen)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 26 Nov 2009 07:26:41 PST]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Kims-Gluten-Free-Artichoke-Salad/Page1.html#Comment5002</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #34]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Kims-Gluten-Free-Artichoke-Salad/Page1.html#Comment5656</link><description><![CDATA[Excellent information, great site.
Oats, kidney bean and Beer flares up my joint pain. I will have stiff finger and palm, starts with left hand first and then right foot. If we keep off these items then there will be no pain.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by George D.M. at 11:42 am, Fri 5th Feb 2010)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (George D.M.)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 05 Feb 2010 11:42:59 PST]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Kims-Gluten-Free-Artichoke-Salad/Page1.html#Comment5656</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #35]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Kims-Gluten-Free-Artichoke-Salad/Page1.html#Comment5703</link><description><![CDATA[I was also suffering from elbow pain and then pain in my hip. I had attended several sessions of physical therapy and was not buying the arthritis diagnosis. After eliminating gluten from my diet for one week I noticed a difference; I was healed! I tried the gluten based foods again and even a small amount triggered the pain again. I have shared this information with everyone who has been having problems. Thank you for sharing this information. These testimonies confirm my beliefs. Thank You.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Sheree Leonard at 8:24 pm, Tue 9th Feb 2010)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Sheree Leonard)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 09 Feb 2010 20:24:28 PST]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Kims-Gluten-Free-Artichoke-Salad/Page1.html#Comment5703</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #36]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Kims-Gluten-Free-Artichoke-Salad/Page1.html#Comment6043</link><description><![CDATA[I was diagnosed with celiac disease about 7 years ago after being anemic for about 35 years.  I thought I had a lactose intolerance but when I went gluten free, the lactose intolerance went away. I do have some type of arthritis that causes swelling that comes and goes.  However being gluten free has not helped the swelling problem so I wonder if another food group could be causing it.  No doctor has been able to figure it out but then again they haven't tested me for any other food intolerance. (Being gluten free did get rid of my anemia.) Any suggestions?<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Teri Tossey at 1:34 pm, Tue 23rd Mar 2010)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Teri Tossey)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 23 Mar 2010 13:34:24 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Kims-Gluten-Free-Artichoke-Salad/Page1.html#Comment6043</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #37]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Kims-Gluten-Free-Artichoke-Salad/Page1.html#Comment6101</link><description><![CDATA[To test allergy to wheat or dairy ELIMINATE IT ALL with an ''ELIMINATION DIET'' of only SWEET POTATOES for a few days, they are filling and usually safe.

Then add back a food per day and see what happens.
Read Eat To Live book, they are anti-wheat mostly and anti-dairy. Or try a RAW FOODS vegetarian diet, it cures many things too.
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(Comment posted by RoyNJ at 8:04 am, Fri 2nd Apr 2010)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (RoyNJ)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 02 Apr 2010 08:04:13 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Kims-Gluten-Free-Artichoke-Salad/Page1.html#Comment6101</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #38]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Kims-Gluten-Free-Artichoke-Salad/Page1.html#Comment6984</link><description><![CDATA[My 4 year old son is suffering with swelling in the knees and ankles.. other symptoms include swollen eyes and dark circles. Neck pain and stiffness as well. I am going to try this and see what happens. He already avoids Dairy. Thanks for sharing!<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Crystal at 5:05 am, Tue 24th Aug 2010)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Crystal)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 24 Aug 2010 05:05:42 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Kims-Gluten-Free-Artichoke-Salad/Page1.html#Comment6984</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #39]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Kims-Gluten-Free-Artichoke-Salad/Page1.html#Comment7442</link><description><![CDATA[My husband has been on a strict gluten-free diet ever since being diagnosed with celiac 6 years ago. Now he was recently diagnosed with RA! He is terrified of the drugs they want to put him on. But seriously, more dietary restrictions? I can't even imagine -- the poor man already watches everything he eats and is so limited! Ugh. This is just depressing.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Carolyn at 6:11 pm, Mon 25th Oct 2010)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Carolyn)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 25 Oct 2010 18:11:15 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Kims-Gluten-Free-Artichoke-Salad/Page1.html#Comment7442</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #40 (Reply to Comment #39)]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Kims-Gluten-Free-Artichoke-Salad/Page1.html#Comment10256</link><description><![CDATA[Get him on Minocycline ASAP!! www.roadback.org they saved my life!<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by gord at 7:22 pm, Tue 3rd Jan 2012)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (gord)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 03 Jan 2012 19:22:13 PST]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Kims-Gluten-Free-Artichoke-Salad/Page1.html#Comment10256</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #41]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Kims-Gluten-Free-Artichoke-Salad/Page1.html#Comment7521</link><description><![CDATA[Very interesting<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by stephanie at 7:22 pm, Tue 2nd Nov 2010)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (stephanie)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 02 Nov 2010 19:22:44 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Kims-Gluten-Free-Artichoke-Salad/Page1.html#Comment7521</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #42]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Kims-Gluten-Free-Artichoke-Salad/Page1.html#Comment8175</link><description><![CDATA[Excellent article apart from persons suffering from celiac disease even normal medical practitioners need to read this lest they do not keep prescribing pain killers instead of chaning the diet and relieving the pain of patients.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by jyothikumar.k iyer at 9:42 am, Fri 11th Feb 2011)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (jyothikumar.k iyer)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 11 Feb 2011 09:42:25 PST]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Kims-Gluten-Free-Artichoke-Salad/Page1.html#Comment8175</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #43]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Kims-Gluten-Free-Artichoke-Salad/Page1.html#Comment8267</link><description><![CDATA[This article confirmed what I have been suffering for years without knowing the cause. I start my day with a cup and a half of oatmeal and suffer form knee joint aches and taking acetaminiphen whenever there is a flare up. stopped eating oats knee joints are fine.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Allen at 5:41 am, Wed 2nd Mar 2011)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Allen)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 02 Mar 2011 05:41:20 PST]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Kims-Gluten-Free-Artichoke-Salad/Page1.html#Comment8267</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #44]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Kims-Gluten-Free-Artichoke-Salad/Page1.html#Comment8349</link><description><![CDATA[I discovered this link 2 years ago on the net and everyone thought I was mad! So pleased that it is becoming more well recognized. On the whole I have improved but am looking into other potential allergens with a naturopath. Feels good to read these articles.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Susan at 1:04 am, Sun 20th Mar 2011)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Susan)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 20 Mar 2011 01:04:15 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Kims-Gluten-Free-Artichoke-Salad/Page1.html#Comment8349</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #45]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Kims-Gluten-Free-Artichoke-Salad/Page1.html#Comment8796</link><description><![CDATA[At age 45, I was healthy, slightly above average in weight and in fair health. I had just entered nursing school and found that I could not lift my arm. Strange! Weeks later, I could not walk as the pain was so acute on both feet. I was soon diagnosed with R/A and my Rheumatologist placed me on a daily regimen of Methotrexate and Folic Acid (Folic Acid protects the liver and should always be taken with Methotrexate). The medication allowed me my mobility again, but did not eliminate much of the pain and swelling. Sadly, I was forced to leave nursing school.

Last year in 2010 (three years later), I began changing my diet. I eliminated beef, pork, most nightshades, and most processed foods. This reduced the pain and swelling further. Then I began aerobic exercising 2-4 times a week, working up to 45 minutes per session while greatly increasing my water intake. This reduced things further. In October, 2010, I additionally began a gluten-free diet. Since November, 2010, (seven months now) I have been off of the Methotrexate all together, and drug free. Traditionally, this would signify only a temporary period of remission in R/A, however; with what we now know about maintaining a TOTAL health program, I think the odds of sustaining a remission period for a decade or more are greatly increased, and may even significantly reduce the long term effects and outcome of disease progression, both for celiac and R/A. 

My recommendation for others would be to incorporate a total health program of: 
1. daily AEROBIC exercise, increasing time length as able.
2. water (four to six 8 oz bottles per day), 
3. reduce beef, pork, dairy, eggs, and nightshades
4. go gluten-free
5. get 8-9 hours of sleep per day if possible.
6. recommend having several positive, social external interests and goals to help motivate oneself, help others, and add meaning/purpose/joy to living. 

Having now graduated at age 50 with a bachelor's in business, my new goals are to continue on towards a graduate degree and on a person health note....reduce my sugar intake to possibly eliminate the occasional slight remaining swelling and minor discomfort. What a phenomenal relief from being formerly unable to walk under excruciating pain!<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Sarah Calcagno at 8:34 am, Wed 8th Jun 2011)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Sarah Calcagno)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 08 Jun 2011 08:34:08 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Kims-Gluten-Free-Artichoke-Salad/Page1.html#Comment8796</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #46]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Kims-Gluten-Free-Artichoke-Salad/Page1.html#Comment8955</link><description><![CDATA[I think I have celiac and I am ANGRY my doctors have not mentioned this to me I have a GP doctor I have IBS and I have have several test I have RA and I have terrible stomach pain. I am not to the point where I can not eat at all. Anything I eat make me hurt I end up in a ball in pain. I have diarrhea or I am constipated and I was in tears when I read you wrote the book cereal kills.  I LIVE off of cereal I love it and for some reason I do not hurt after I eat it well lets say it doesn't seem like it the pain comes later so it must take awhile to effect me. I am in tears reading an writing this I NEED help I am losing weight I am so depressed I need someone to diagnose me so I can get my life back.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Lizz at 9:58 am, Mon 4th Jul 2011)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Lizz)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 04 Jul 2011 09:58:22 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Kims-Gluten-Free-Artichoke-Salad/Page1.html#Comment8955</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #47 (Reply to Comment #46)]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Kims-Gluten-Free-Artichoke-Salad/Page1.html#Comment15986</link><description><![CDATA[I so understand you!  I too went through this... I was diagnosed with mesenteric panniculitis, osteoarthritis, and celiac disease.  I have eliminated most nightshades from my diet, and all wheat and gluten containing products.  No bread.  No pizza.  No cookies (I used to be a cookie monster! No pastries!).  I discovered Rudi's gluten-free bread, and gluten free peanut butter. I discovered CHEX cereal, which is gluten-free (GF).  I discovered the Schar products which are delicious.  I discovered Glutino's chocolate cookies which are just like Oreos! And I added a lot of Mediterranean foods to my diet (lentils, garbanzo beans, rice, hummus).  I discovered Heartland pasta, which is delicious and gluten-free. I started to eat more fruit and green veggies. I limited the soda and eliminated the wine. Limited the fatty cheeses and switched to gluten-free cheese (do your research!)  And I am 90% better!  You ought to try!  Snack foods like Cheetos, Frito Lays, Tostitos, and Hershey bars are gluten-free. Do not eat gluten!  I no longer curl up in a ball.  Change your diet, and you will see!!  Good luck to you.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Ace Gil at 7:40 am, Tue 7th May 2013)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Ace Gil)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 07 May 2013 07:40:09 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Kims-Gluten-Free-Artichoke-Salad/Page1.html#Comment15986</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #48]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Kims-Gluten-Free-Artichoke-Salad/Page1.html#Comment9220</link><description><![CDATA[I was diagnosed with suspected rheumatoid arthritis nearly 2 years ago. I was prescribed Plaquenil for the pain and swelling. The Plaquenil worked but I started to experience side effects after 5 months. It was due to a posting like this that I saw the connection to RA and eating gluten free.

My father has celiac disease so I started eating gluten free within a week. I bought an excellent book called Dangerous Grains and got in contact with the author who incidentally, is a friend of my fathers. The RA went into remission though it took 6 - 9 months for  my joints and swelling to return to normal. 

Any ingestion of gluten including gluten free oats (Bobs Red Mill) induces arthritic pain. Large amounts such as what I ingested before the small bowel biopsy also cause problems with what I call a mind/body connection, something like brain fog.

I just did a 4 day gluten challenge before a colonoscopy and small bowel biopsy which showed I don't have celiac disease. The arthritis hit me like a wall and 3 1/2 weeks later, I am still limping, having joint problems but I can already feel myself getting better.

The gastroenterologist said that I have a manifestation similar to celiac disease which just does not affect my small intestine. I have seen it called "gluten sydrome" in a book I read recently by Scott Adams and Ron Hoggan. I look at the arthritis as being equivalent to problems that gluten causes such as gluten ataxia which can occur without damage to the small intestine.

I just consider myself so lucky to have seen information on line and whenever I can, I try to pass the information on.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Tanya Horgan at 10:23 am, Wed 17th Aug 2011)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Tanya Horgan)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 17 Aug 2011 10:23:48 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Kims-Gluten-Free-Artichoke-Salad/Page1.html#Comment9220</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #49 (Reply to Comment #48)]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Kims-Gluten-Free-Artichoke-Salad/Page1.html#Comment11488</link><description><![CDATA[I have been struggling with gluten & dairy intolerance symptoms for almost a year now. I have had joint pain (rheumatoid arthritis, I suppose) in my hands for almost 5 years, but never knew what it might be from. I've been mostly gluten/dairy free for about 9 months now. For a while I started feeling better, but recently took a turn for the worst again. I feel as though my body is not digesting properly, and I feel tired with headaches all of the time on top of rheumatoid arthritis. 

Could I have something else besides celiac/gluten intolerance? I tested negative for the celiac blood test. Not sure what to do now : / Please help!!!<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Ann at 8:35 pm, Sun 20th May 2012)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Ann)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 20 May 2012 20:35:23 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Kims-Gluten-Free-Artichoke-Salad/Page1.html#Comment11488</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #50]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Kims-Gluten-Free-Artichoke-Salad/Page1.html#Comment9487</link><description><![CDATA[Excellent article.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by von at 2:31 pm, Sun 18th Sep 2011)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (von)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 18 Sep 2011 14:31:07 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Kims-Gluten-Free-Artichoke-Salad/Page1.html#Comment9487</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #51]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Kims-Gluten-Free-Artichoke-Salad/Page1.html#Comment9490</link><description><![CDATA[Excellent article, thank you. I was ill for 30 years, and thought I just had bad genes, but it turned out to be true. I am celiac, my brother has RA, and my other brother has arthritis and celiac and IBD. All were told it was many other things, for many years.  A gluten free diet saved my life - actually.  Celiac made me so anemic, my hemoglobin was down to 7.0 HGC- I was almost dead.  When you have celiac, you cannot digest iron, because your upper intestine is ruined, so you can drink iron liquid, take iron pills, eat steaks - all to no avail.  I finally found a doctor that knew of it and taught me about celiac disease and then sent me to a Hematologist/Oncologist, and he gave me IV drip Iron, 13 bags time 13 weeks.  My Hemoglobin went back up to 14.00 and now my body functions like normal- you know, walking, standing, healing, thinking well, breathing, all that good stuff - living - that I was unable to do well when I was so sick for so long. The celiac diet keeps celiac symptoms at bay, and may heal my digestive tract over time - you must be diligent forever.  Now I will try deleting nightshade vegetables too, as I've read that they are harmful to your immune system if you are celiac, have RA, IBD, and other AI problems. Good luck to all, keep reading, keep trying, keep searching out really good Doctors - they are out there.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Lisa in San Diego, Ca at 6:39 pm, Mon 19th Sep 2011)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Lisa in San Diego, Ca)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 19 Sep 2011 18:39:00 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Kims-Gluten-Free-Artichoke-Salad/Page1.html#Comment9490</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #52]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Kims-Gluten-Free-Artichoke-Salad/Page1.html#Comment10036</link><description><![CDATA[I cured my RA through the elimination of diary, eggs and yeast. I was already on a gluten free diet as I have celiac disease. I've now come off all 9 of the medications I was on and manage my illness through diet. I'm shocked at how little support and information there is out there to help people try to find the right solution. Unfortunately there is no funding for alternative approaches as there is no big money making drug at the end of it. Great article though. I did the York test and it changed my life.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Sharon at 1:44 pm, Mon 5th Dec 2011)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Sharon)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 05 Dec 2011 13:44:40 PST]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Kims-Gluten-Free-Artichoke-Salad/Page1.html#Comment10036</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #53]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Kims-Gluten-Free-Artichoke-Salad/Page1.html#Comment10655</link><description><![CDATA[I'm glad I found this article. In the past few years I've had terrible hip and knee pain, especially in the fall. I was diagnosed several years ago with IBS too. This past fall the tops of my shoulders have also hurt as if I were trying to lift heavy weights and were tearing the muscle from the bone. 

A couple of years ago I went on the Atkins diet for 4 months and never felt better. This last summer my aunt was diagnosed with Celiac. I finally, after trying the gluten free diet put two and two together and realized that Atkins made me gluten free. When I am 100% gluten free all my joint and muscle pains nearly vanish. When I've had a lapse in the gluten free diet, the pains return within hours and even worse than before. So, I'll remain gluten free. With that diet, my pains go away and all IBS symptoms also disappear. Imagine that! Now I'm moving to an area that has few gluten free foods available so am very happy for the Internet and online ordering.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Angie at 3:29 pm, Mon 13th Feb 2012)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Angie)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 13 Feb 2012 15:29:09 PST]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/0/1/Kims-Gluten-Free-Artichoke-Salad/Page1.html#Comment10655</guid></item></channel></rss>