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Celiac Disease & Gluten-Free Diet Blogs

Vegan Not Really Vegan? Come On!

Frankly there should be a ban on labelling things vegan if they are made on shared equipment as non vegan food items. I bought some carob chips that had vegan written all over them. (Brand is Sunspire FYI). I swear I had read the allergen info at the store and saw no problem. But I also was tired and not feeling good, so it could easily have been one of those times when I saw, 'Vegan' and tossed them in the shopping cart. I don't honestly remember. Anyway, so today, I thought, well hey, I need
Rowena

Rowena

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Gluten-Free Shopping and the New 'Normal'

Grocery shopping can be daunting to a new celiac and I think we could all use a little help. My help came in the form of a nutritionist. She gave me a page of ingredients that are gluten free ‘safe' foods and also ‘foods to avoid'. She told me to memorize these lists. At the time it seemed like an impossible task. To even learn how to pronounce some of these words seemed impossible. But memorize I did...eventually. I, like the nutritionist, believe in memorizing the list. Yes you do have t
Vanessa Oakley

Vanessa Oakley

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Alcoholic Cheer

If ever I think I need some cheer, What I wouldn't give for an ice cold beer,   If i ever think I need to feel fine, It's alright I'll have a few glasses of wine,   But if I ever think that won't make me thin, it's okay I'll just drink a bottle of gin.   I'm not an alcoholic I promise, okay? But I need something stronger than coffee to start the day.
JordanBattenSymons

JordanBattenSymons

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A Little Poem :)

Dear family and friends, if over I come, For a holiday visit, at your welcome, And we're seated 'round your lovely table, Please understand why I'm not able, To eat your many beautiful dishes, Despite your insistent, most earnest wishes. These dishes show your work and cheer, Some only made once a year, You must surely slave, hard and long, Over the oven, whistling your song, No doubt your recipes take many an hour, The finest ingredients, the best of flour. I really don't want, to p
JordanBattenSymons

JordanBattenSymons

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I Just Came To Say Hello

So very recently I found out I have a gluten allergy and I'm already being mocked for it.   I'm being mocked for something my body has done of which I have no control over. In what world should that be right?   Anyway I don't feel like I should start venting yet but finding people on here a similar age to me (I'm 18) who can help me as a newcomer to the goodbyegluten club would be brilliant.   Do you want to know about me? If you don't I'd stop reading now.   So my name is Jordan I'm 18
JordanBattenSymons

JordanBattenSymons

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I Need To Vent.

I think it's really sad, and I'm sure a lot of you would agree, that I am so elated to go back to college because I know people understand my needs there. This summer has been such a struggle being at home because my family just doesn't get it. I'm not sure they ever will. After being relatively gluten-free for over a year now I realize how much I was taking for granted when it comes to food.   This sounds a little silly, but food is amazing you guys. I mean, it gives us energy AND ta
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Birthdays Are A Pain

So my brother turns 8 this month and I was pretty excited. Until I realized I'd be expected to bake his cake like I always have. It's not really a problem, but it's just depressing. Obviously mom doesn't want it to be gluten free because she thinks people will notice. No offense to my mother but I have mastered the gluten free baking technique. They wouldn't know. Why do I know this? Because my mom doesn't even notice   Anyway, I have to bake a brownie cake and then ice it and it's going to l
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lexibrowning

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Its Not Easy Eating Clean... But Its Worth It.

As you may be aware, I've recently been diagnosed with reflux induced esophagitis. I've been on reflux meds for years, with the exception of when I was pregnant. So I figure its about time to change my diet. No one ever told me that there was a better diet for people with reflux, so I probably just aggravated my symptoms. Looking back, most of the things that bothered me most when I was pregnant are on the reflux no-no list. Now with my esophagitis, I did a little research, and decided its about
Rowena

Rowena

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5 Lbs In One Week? Okay Maybe I Really Shouldn't Be Surprised

As many of you may know, and many may not know, I had a baby just under 4 months ago. I lost all my pregnancy weight gain pretty quickly since I was so sick during my pregnancy that I didn't gain much weight. But before I got pregnant, I had about 20 lbs of excess weight for some unexplained reason. Now, I'm trying to lose that excess weight. However I haven't been able to, despite the fact I've still been sick for MONTHS post partum, and for about a month and a half of those four months pp,
Rowena

Rowena

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Just The Beginning

Hi, my name is Alex and I'm a college freshman. At only 18, I’ve been gluten-free for ten years (pretty much my entire life).   My mom, my two siblings, and I were diagnosed when I was only eight years old. I’ve had the experience of being ill every night and not knowing the cause. Of spending the majority of my childhood indoors because I was too tired to play outside. Of struggling to pay attention in class because it was too hard to focus.   Starting out was a challenge. When we began, t
shimallalex

shimallalex

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Should Your Kids Be Screened For Celiac Disease?

I have four children, who are all at high risk for developing Celiac Disease. I was diagnosed with Celiac Disease 3 years ago, but have had symptoms since early childhood. My husband does not have Celiac Disease, but he carries one of the two main Celiac genes, DQ2. Due to my children’s risk, I have had their pediatrician screen them when they turn 4 years old with a Celiac panel (blood test with Celiac antibodies). My third child, Gabby, just turned 4 so she will have her first Celiac panel at
jebby

jebby

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That Entirely Random Allergy

So a while ago, (Sometime between the last time I was active and now) I discovered I've got a VERY random allergy/intolerance. Since I've not actually had a doc say anything about it because I keep forgetting to bring it up, we'll just call it a 'problem'...   I don't have very many 'problems' that make my throat close up... But there is one problem that does. It gives me cracked lips (in the corners) and my throat becomes very swollen. Swallowing? Forget it. So what is it? Randomly, its Rosem
Rowena

Rowena

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I Just Feel So Successful Right Now!:)

So I am back from my vacation and I feel great! I feel so good that I've finally realized that all the food I wish I could have, but can't, really isn't worth it at all. I know everyone on here has been telling me this, but as a newbie it was very hard to come to terms with. This site has done a ton of good for me:) I stayed away from gluten entirely, ate my fruits and veggies, and showed my family that I can do this (and it's really not as hard as it looks). My digestive track is working bea
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Celiac Disease And Multiple Food Intolerances

There are many of us with celiac disease who develop additional food intolerances after going gluten free. Despite maintaining control of my celiac symptoms by being strictly gluten free, I have become intolerant to soy (2011), sulfites (2012), and too much dairy (late 2012-early 2013). My allergy skin prick tests for soy and milk were negative, which shows that my reactions are not IgE mediated, and, thus, not “typical” food allergies in which there would be a concern about anaphylaxis. I have
jebby

jebby

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My Story (Gettng Diagnosed with Celiac Disease)

Everyone has their own story about how they were diagnosed. The lucky ones ‘found out’ early in life and could make the changes to their lives without too many problems. I had gone about this discovery in a convoluted sort of way with only a few hiccups. I was around 20 years old and living at home still (I’m a late bloomer, I know). One day I decided not to go to work. I just wasn’t feeling well, nothing serious but I was not about to go and work another day at my crummy job. My work, of
Vanessa Oakley

Vanessa Oakley

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Kicking And Screaming

I am just tired of all the fighting it seems like I have to do with all of this life. I have had nothing but problems since I was a kid with one thing or another. As an Adult, same thing. I have been just recently diagnosed with celiac disease, on top of the Endometriosis, and PCOS. i do not have a gall bladder, or an appendix. I am just tired. I have struggled with my weight my entire life, and now with this, everyone is like you will loose so much weight. I haven't seen a result yet, I still
snash7805

snash7805

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Today Marks the Finalization of the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) Gluten-Free Labeling Regulation

Today marks the finalization of the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) Gluten-Free Labeling Regulation, which will assure consumers that all products labeled gluten-free in The United States must follow standardized governmental guidelines. Nearly 10 years ago, the Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act (FALCPA) required the labeling of the top eight allergens in food. A second and separate part of FALCPA required the FDA to define regulations for labeling products as gluten-free.
Scott Adams

Scott Adams

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Feeling Better:)

Through my experience of totally messing my digestive system up this past weekend I have learned my lesson about messing around with gluten. I knew things were getting worse and that I was becoming more sensitive, but I think I just really didn't want to believe it. I've been going through this phase where I just can't stop thinking about how unfair all of this is and how I just want to be normal. My mom used to tell me when I was younger when my tummy was hurting or I felt sick that it was a
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My Last Dentist Trip, Until The Next One.

I shouldn't be too surprised. This week (May 12) got off to an awful start. I should have maybe cancelled the dentist for this week. Still, I went off a little optimistic that I would not get lectures this time. I have been gluten free for over a year and hadn't had any cavities for several years.   The hygentist listened half sympathetically as I mentioned that I had mal-absorption (now diagnosed). Another hygentist had told me that mal-absorption could cause deposits everywhere the saliva p
1desperateladysaved

1desperateladysaved

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First Post

Starting a blog on this website seemed like a pretty good idea moments ago, but now that I'm posting my first entry, I'm not really sure what to say :-)   An intro perhaps? Hi, I'm Dani. I am an illustrator, and I seem to like the idea of calling myself an artist as well!   I am a self diagnosed celiac (or at least I think I am). My general health has improved ever since I started the diet, specifically since my periods (which were absent prior to the diet) are regular now!   The hardest
dani nero

dani nero

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On The Right Track!

This summer my goal has been to eat healthy, exercise, and lose weight! Weight was never really an issue for me until this year when I gained 20 pounds in 3 months. Which is insane and makes me feel totally horrible about myself. As someone who also struggles somewhat with anorexic tendencies, gaining that much weight was truly terrifying.   The first half of the summer didn't go as planned because, to be honest, it is really hard being home. Not having the food options I did at college ca
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I Cheated

Tonight my mom decided to go to Church's and bring home a bucket full of fried chicken, mac-n-cheese, mashed potatoes and gravy, and biscuits. Needless to say I totally fell of the wagon and now I'm paying for it not even 2 hours later. However, that mac-n-cheese was amazing after not having it in over a year.   So now I'm just lying here researching magic ways online to ease my symptoms and of course there's really nothing I can do other than to rest, stay hydrated, and let it run its cou
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Being The Only One: The Lonely Life Of A Celiac

When I was younger it seemed like I always felt bad. Like most "normal" little kids, I enjoyed the multitude of gluten-filled foods that the world had to offer me. I was a hard-core lover of macaroni and cheese, peanut-butter brownies, and fried chicken. The only problem was that my stomach was always kind of off, but this was my norm so I never thought much of it. Apparently neither did my parents, that is, until my junior year of high school.   I was 17 and sick. I had suffered from dep
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    • dixonpete
      Father, it's been some time since my last hookworm larvae innoculation

      29 minutes ago, RMJ said:

      Dixonpete, I thought of you when I saw this article, although it may not have anything new for you.

      Worm inspired treatments inch towards the clinic

      I read a research article today about how hookworms are being considered as a standard of care of colitis. Dunno about them used for obesity treatment though. The first thing I did once I figured out I wasn't reacting to gluten anymore was to head for the bakery isle. It had been 13 years..

    • RMJ
      Father, it's been some time since my last hookworm larvae innoculation

      Dixonpete, I thought of you when I saw this article, although it may not have anything new for you.

      Worm inspired treatments inch towards the clinic

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