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I'm a professional wallpaper hanger who was diagnosed with celiac disease in Feb. My GI doctor mentioned that since many wallpaper pastes contain gluten, I may have to think about a career change. He said that it was possible that contamination could possibly occur through the skin. Does anyone out there have any info on this? Thanks
Gerri
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Must I avoid wallpaper paste w/ gluten?
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Posted 26 March 2004 - 01:16 PM
Gerri,
You'll find that people (and doctors) have extremely differing opinions on this subject. I personally prefer to err on the side of caution, but then, gluten is not the source of my livelihood. And it's not like you're a baker, where the gluten is airborne and there is no good way to avoid ingesting some amount of it. If it were me, I would probably try using protective gear to keep the paste off of my skin, washing my hands frequently, and changing clothes as soon as I got home. If you still have symptoms in spite of reasonable precautions, then I would agree that a career change might be a prudent move.
Good luck!
You'll find that people (and doctors) have extremely differing opinions on this subject. I personally prefer to err on the side of caution, but then, gluten is not the source of my livelihood. And it's not like you're a baker, where the gluten is airborne and there is no good way to avoid ingesting some amount of it. If it were me, I would probably try using protective gear to keep the paste off of my skin, washing my hands frequently, and changing clothes as soon as I got home. If you still have symptoms in spite of reasonable precautions, then I would agree that a career change might be a prudent move.
Good luck!
Sarah
gluten-free since November 1, 2003
gluten-free since November 1, 2003
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