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Hello,
This is my first post. I was told today that I have gluton intolerance/Celiac. Sorry if I don't know exactly how to say all of this. I'm just a bit overwhelmed. I have not had a biopsy, but my bloodwork came back positive. I have a very long family history of autoimmune disorders. I've also been diagnosed with Fibromyalgia, probable Lupus, Epilepsy, and dermatitis (along with about a zillion gastrointestinal issues). When my bloodwork came back positive, my doctor decided to go ahead and put me on the Celiac diet. I look at it all, and it just seems like so much. How do you all make sure you don't eat gluton? How do you know what medicines it is in? Does soap and toothpaste matter? I'm sorry if these questions sound silly...I just don't have a clue where to start. My doctor is getting me a packet of information together, but he also told me to look on-line at these type sites. thank you for reading and helping. -Jenny
New And Soooo Overwhelmed
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, May 23 2004 03:24 PM
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Posted 23 May 2004 - 07:28 PM
Hi Jenny and Welcome!!! 
The Gluten Free diet is something to get use to and it seems a bit overwhleming at first but it does get easier especially when you see / feel an improvement in your health!
You hang in there and feel free to ask questions, this is a great place for support and encouragement!
I too may have Lupus (currently being tested and treated) and seem to have more GI probs than most people but I'm hanging in there and hoping I will feel 100% better soon.
Here are some helpful links that will answer some of your questions below and help you gain more knowledge of this disease:
Gluten Free Drugs
gluten-free Fiood List
Safe & Forbidden Food & Ingredient Lists for Gluten-Free Diets
Mainstream Products that are Gluten-Free
http://www.clanthompson.com/index.php3
Research on Diseases and Disorders Associated with Celiac Disease
Take care and God Bless
The Gluten Free diet is something to get use to and it seems a bit overwhleming at first but it does get easier especially when you see / feel an improvement in your health!
You hang in there and feel free to ask questions, this is a great place for support and encouragement! I too may have Lupus (currently being tested and treated) and seem to have more GI probs than most people but I'm hanging in there and hoping I will feel 100% better soon.
Here are some helpful links that will answer some of your questions below and help you gain more knowledge of this disease:
Gluten Free Drugs
gluten-free Fiood List
Safe & Forbidden Food & Ingredient Lists for Gluten-Free Diets
Mainstream Products that are Gluten-Free
http://www.clanthompson.com/index.php3
Research on Diseases and Disorders Associated with Celiac Disease
Take care and God Bless
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Posted 24 May 2004 - 07:08 AM
Last I looked the gluten-free drug list was outdated and included at least a couple that company says have gluten, like Tums.
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Posted 24 May 2004 - 08:16 AM
I've had a lot of success putting the name of a drug together with the word gluten in quotes into google: "drug name gluten"
Gloriously gluten-free--Dana
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Posted 24 May 2004 - 11:07 AM
Thank you for your information! There is a lot to think about! -Jenny
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Posted 09 June 2004 - 06:16 AM
I started out by eating only home made meals. Fresh meat, plain rice or baked potato, fresh fruit. McCormicks 100 % seasonings are safe. Meaning the Basil or the Oragano are safe but check the mixed seasoning like SantaFe etc.
Make a list of all of the products in your house that do not clearly contain wheat and call the manufacturer to find out if it is safe. Go through and mark every bottle or box "gluten-free" or "Not gluten-free" based on the label or phone call. Personally, I think calling and asking is the easiest way to go. Get a list of the unexpected items to look out for and learn the trigger words like natural flavorings etc.
The diet is labor intensive at first, but soon you will have clearly marked gluten-free items throughout your house and then you will not feel so overwhelmed.
CSA/USA and Clan Thompson also sell product lists that you may find helpful.
Good luck.
Make a list of all of the products in your house that do not clearly contain wheat and call the manufacturer to find out if it is safe. Go through and mark every bottle or box "gluten-free" or "Not gluten-free" based on the label or phone call. Personally, I think calling and asking is the easiest way to go. Get a list of the unexpected items to look out for and learn the trigger words like natural flavorings etc.
The diet is labor intensive at first, but soon you will have clearly marked gluten-free items throughout your house and then you will not feel so overwhelmed.
CSA/USA and Clan Thompson also sell product lists that you may find helpful.
Good luck.
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